Lampling

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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]

Lampling (ランタンこぞう Rantan kozō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQXI Lampling sprite.png 9 2 16
Defense Agility Experience Gold
28 9 9 7
Bestiary no. #011
Family Material
In-game description Sometimes if a lantern is left alone for long enough, it will turn into one of these. Some say they seek revenge on those who so cruelly deserted them.
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Sways to and fro (wastes turn)
Location(s) Heliodor Region (first act, night only)
Heliodorian Foothills (first act, night only)
The Kingsbarrow B1 (second act)
Item(s) dropped Single phial 132
Lamplight 132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% -25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 25% -25% 100%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious lampling (ランタンこぞう・邪 Rantan kozō・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQXI Lampling sprite.png 324 48 194
Defense Agility Experience Gold
244 167 1,117 14
Bestiary no. #437
Family Material
In-game description Lamplings who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kafrizz
Skill(s) Sways to and fro (wastes turn)
Location(s) Heliodor Sewers (third act)
Item(s) dropped Single phial132
Lamplight132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% -25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 25% -25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
25% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
25% 50% 100% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 25% 25%


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]

Lampling (ランタンこぞう Rantan kozō) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Lampling DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 material family icon.png 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 (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Caverns of Conflagration
Sepulchre of Flame
Circle of Temper - Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.png)
Items Medicinal herb (Common)
Seed of strength (Rare)
Synthesis chart Spitnik DQM3 portrait.png X Wax murderer DQM3 portrait.png
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 * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
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
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolLuciluzFrom the Spanish lúcido and luz.
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisLampisteFrench 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.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschLamplingSame as English name.
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoLantremendaFrom the Italian lanterna and tremenda.

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