Lampling
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Lampling | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ランタンこぞう |
| Romaji | Rantan kozō |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest XI |
The Lampling is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest XI, though it would retroactively debut in Dragon Quest X from the start of Version 5 onwards. It is a flaming lantern that has become animated after being abandoned by humans.
Characteristics[edit]
Lamplings are black handheld oil lanterns that have come to life due to being abandoned by their owners. It has an ovoid "head" with a singular black eye and a small smiling mouth, a tendril on its head where its handle would have been, and an enclosure where it holds a flame, which it uses to cast fire magic. The lampling moves around by levitating in midair and swings back and forth, sometimes even wasting their turn in battle to do so. They are nocturnal monsters that attack unsuspecting travelers at night by disguising themselves as ordinary lanterns.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest X[edit]
Lamplings retroactively make an appearance starting in Version 5.0, though this time they are quite strong (Knowing Pyre o' Fire and Kafrizz, as well as being able to scatter fiery powder) since they are encountered in the Netherworld as opposed to the early-game enemies they would later be in XI.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
Malicious[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]
The lampling, like many new monsters that appeared in Dragon Quest XI, makes its debut in the Monsters games in the smartphone version released in 2018. It is an E-rank monster of the Material family.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
 |
 |
1,360 | 460 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 520 | 590 | 430 | 510 |
| Bestiary No. | #288 |
| Rank | G |
| In-game description | These sparkling spirits inhabit lanterns that have been discarded by their owners. They like to terrify unfortunate adventurers who tramp their terrain at night |
| Talents | Frizz Afficionado (lv. 1) Agility Booster I (lv. 20) Poison Preventer (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Frizzmeister (lv. 1) Magical Moment (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Close Scraper (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Temper - Lower Echelon (    )Caverns of Conflagration Sepulchre of Flame Circle of Temper - Upper Echelon ( ) |
| Items | Medicinal herb (Common) Seed of strength (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 25% | -25% | -25% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 25% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| -25% | 0% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Lampling was introduced in the 8th card pack, "Get Rich Quick! Casino Paradise" as a rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.
In Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Luciluz | From the Spanish lúcido and luz. |
 Français | Lampiste | French for "lamp keeper", a person charged with maintaining oil or kerosene lamps somewhere. Also an archaic term for an artisan who makes and sells lamps. |
 Deutsch | Lampling | Same as English name. |
 Italiano | Lantremenda | From the Italian lanterna and tremenda. |
Gallery[edit]
A lampling in X
A lampling in the Heliodorian Foothills.
XI polygon model
A malicious lampling
Rivals card
