Rockbomb

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The rockbomb is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest III.

It is a craggy boulder with a trademark smile and penchant for exploding, occasionally killing everyone in the party.

Characteristics[edit]

Monsters made of living stone, rockbombs are part of the Material family. They are bluish, sometimes gray, boulders with a maniacal faces with particularly gaped teethed. Despite looking like plain boulders, rockbombs are actually immense geodes with red cores.

Rockbombs are not very aggressive. Most times, they smile strangely or otherwise waste their turn, sometimes even entering battle asleep. However, the boulders are not to be taken lightly as they are capable of self-destructing without any warning via the devastating Kamikazee spell. Strategy-wise, it is useful to remove the rockbombs first when encountering them in battle to prevent them from casting Kamikazee. This can prove more difficult in some titles over others, as some games give the bombs an enormous HP stat compared to other monsters in the area.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Rockbomb DQIII NES.gif 26 500 4
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
0 0 0 660 105
Bestiary No. #088
Spell(s) Kamikazee (HP down to 25%.)
Skill(s) Assesses the situation. (wastes turn)
Location(s) Maw of the Necrogond
Rimuldar area
Castle of the Dragon Queen area
Item Dropped Dieamend1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0/64 0% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 100% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
70% 100% 100% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 0% 100%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Rockbomb DQIII NES.gif 300 1 0
Defense Agility Experience Gold
0 0 150 40
Bestiary No. #090
Spell(s) Kamikazee (Must be under 1/3rd HP.)
Skill(s) Starts battle asleep (always)
Watches and waits (wastes turn)
Location(s) Dunplundrin region
Canalot region
Item Dropped Seed of life(1128)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 75%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 0% 75% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 0% 0% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Rockbomb DQVII PSX.png None



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Rockbomb DQV SNES.gif 115 2 69 12
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
10 95 27 164
Bestiary No. #083
Spell(s) Kamikazee (under 13rd HP.)
Skill(s) Attacks while laughing (125% damage)
Watches and waits (wastes turn)
Location(s) Mount Magmageddon area
Mount Magmageddon
Knightmare Towers (3)
Item dropped Rockbomb shard132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
064 67% 67% 67%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
67% 20% 20% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 67% 100% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
0% 67% 100% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 67% 100% 67%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Rockbomb DQV PS2.png Rockbomb DQVII PSX.png



A Rockbomb appears in the Bruise the Ooze mini-game, acting as part of the timer for the round.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Dq6rockbombsnes.png 240 20 99 150
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
50 144 15 132
Bestiary No. #080
Spell(s) Kamikazee (HP must be 13rd or lower in original, 23rds or lower in remakes.)
Skill(s) Attacks while laughing (125% damage)
Focus Strength
Watches and waits (wastes turn)
Location(s) Clearvale region
Destiny's Drop
Item(s) Dropped Kamikazee bracer1256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 60% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
60% 25% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
50% 100% 80% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 25%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Rockbomb DQVII PSX.png None



Rockbombs appear in the Slippin' Slime minigame as obstacles, causing the player to lose if their Slime touches it. A Rockbomb also appears in the monster-oriented version of Reaper's Peak. It will simply say "Grrrarrrgh" when spoken to.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Rockbomb DQVII PSX.png 200 20 105 120
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
55 80 (PS1)
120 (3DS)
50 (PS1)
75 (3DS)
132
Bestiary No. #127
Spell(s) Kamikazee
Skill(s) Cackles insanely and launches an attack (125% damage)
Location(s) Dig Site - Underground
Ballymolloy (after the Demon King's resurrection)
Item(s) Dropped Dieamend164
Rockbomb heart132
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 60%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 100% 100% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
15% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 25%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Rockbomb.png 68 20 52
Defense Agility Experience Gold
110 51 70 11
Bestiary no. #071
Family Material
In-game description A strange creature with an eerie laugh. When you hear it, you know it's about to self-destruct.
Spell(s) Kamikazee (HP at or below 13rd)
Skill(s) Grin maliciously (wastes turn)
Location(s) Kingdom of Trodain
Item(s) dropped Rock salt18
Rockbomb shard164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0/64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 25%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 25% 25% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 0% 15% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 15% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None




Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
DQIX Rockbomb.png 100 5 100
Defence Agility Experience Gold
156 76 700 95
Bestiary no. #116
Family Material
In-game description Don't dismiss these beaming boulders due to their funny faces - they can take out entire teams with Kamikazee.

Grabbers of the Greatest Grin gong at the Monscars, their moods are measured by minute shifts in the slope of their smile.
Spell(s) Kamikazee
Skill(s) Grins maliciously (wastes turn)
Location(s) Iluugazar Plains
Mt. Ulbaruun
Grotto (Volcano, rank 1)
Item(s) dropped Rockbomb shard18
Hephaestus' flame1128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
0% 0% -125% 0%
Rock Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 0% -125% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 25%
Deceleratle Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance* Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 75%
Charm Resistance *
75%



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Rockbombs appeared from the beginning of the game. They can perform an attack while cackling insanely and will waste their turns by grinning maliciously, and naturally, still possess their signature ability to self-destruct by casting Kamikazee. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious rockbombs can be encountered in the Netherworld. They no longer waste their turns in battle by grinning.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Rockbomb XI sprite.png 300 15 120
Defense Agility Experience Gold
280 57 460 82
Bestiary no. #233
Family Material
In-game description They mostly just sit stoically still, but they'll cast Kamikazee if they're attacked enough, so be sure to clobber them quickly.
Spell(s) Kamikazee
Skill(s) Grins maliciously (wastes turn)
Location(s) Insula Centralis (second act)
Mount Pang Lai (second act)
Rainbow Mines (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Lava lump116
Rockbomb shard132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 0% -110% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% -110% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 75% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 0% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
25% 75% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
50% 0% 0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious rockbomb (ばくだん岩・邪 Bakudan-iwa・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Rockbomb XI sprite.png 434 35 243
Defense Agility Experience Gold
559 102 1,581 355
Bestiary no. #528
Family Material
In-game description Rockbombs who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kamikazee
Skill(s) Grins maliciously (wastes turn)
Location(s) Mount Pang Lai (third act)
Item(s) dropped Lava lump116
Rockbomb shard132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 0% -110% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% -110% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 75% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 25% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
50% 75% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
50% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

BombCrag (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Rockbomb DQM GBC.png 50 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 4/5 1/5
Family Material
In-game description Usually dormant & looks like a normal rock.
Abilities Sacrifice, Meditate, Farewell
Habitat Bazaar Gate #2
Breeding chart Roboster x Bug family
SpikyBoy x SpikyBoy
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong None Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Weak None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Weak Weak
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

BombCrag (ばくだんいわ Bakudan-iwa) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Rockbomb DQM GBC.png 50 5/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 5/10 4/10 1/10
Family Material
In-game description
Abilities Farewell, RockThrow, Sacrifice
Habitat Border Mine
Breeding chart DarkMate, Roboster x Bug family
SpikyBoy x SpikyBoy
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong None Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong None Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Immune Immune Weak
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Rockbomb
Family Material
Rank D
Description These rugged rocks smile through to the bitter end.
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Whackproof
Skill Martyr
Location -
Breeding chart Cannibox x Platypunk
Skipper x Spitnik


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Rockbomb
Family Material
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Psycho
Resistances Immune to Donk and Whack
Skill Martyr
Location Doubtback
Breeding chart Cheeky tiki x Weaken beakon
Spitnik x Drohl drone


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだんいわ) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Rockbomb DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 material family icon.png 1,350 280
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
620 780 320 560
Bestiary No. #310
Rank E Rank
In-game description This rocky monster is famed for its snickering smirk. Make it mad and it'll cast 'kamikazee' and go out with a bang. An inspiration for rockers the world over
Talents Martyr (lv. 1)
Defence Booster I (lv. 20)
Antimagic Avoider (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Sleep Twitch (lv. 1)
Hothead (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Titan (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Temper - Middle & Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Zealot's Chamber
Sepulchre of Flame
Circle of Fortitude - Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Rockbomb shard (Common)
Hocus pocus ring (Rare)
Synthesis chart Well wisher DQM3 portrait.png X Winky DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% -25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
25% 50% -25% 25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest: Monster Parade[edit]

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime[edit]

While still occasionally mentioned as being monsters, Rockbombs are treated as items throughout the game, often found sleeping on patches of dirt. Getting knocked into the air will angrily stir a Rockbomb from its rest, and it will detonate the moment it hits the ground. They can be used as ammo in tank battles, but are mainly used to damage enemies and clear obstructions.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]


Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Rockbomb DQH series.png 31 31g
List No. #016
Field Notes Craggy creatures concealed among rocks who explode when endangered, taking flocks of foes down with them. Pacifists at heart, they like nothing more than to doze in quiet corners. Disturb their dreams at your peril!
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit), Pinnacle of Light (Captain), Rockscotter's Rift (Showdown: Old Five-Necks), The Fault (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Fisticup, Lava lump, Classic nacreous necromonocle recipe, Luxury nacreous necromonocle recipe



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Rockbomb DQH series.png 183 31g Yes
List No. #053
Field Notes Craggy creatures concealed among rocks who explode when endangered, taking flocks of foes down with them. Pacifists at heart, they like nothing more than to doze in quiet corners. Disturb their dreams at your peril!
Location(s) Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped Lava lump, Kamikazee bracer



Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

RockbombShard.png

If you can deplete the life gauge of the Rockbomb and get far enough away before its timed Kamikazee attack expires and it explodes, destroying all in its path, the enemy just might drop a Rockbomb shard. These things are risky to get, but they're worth it.


Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
160 48 23 Rockbomb shard (★★★)
Location(s)
Rockbomb Ravine
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
60~100 28~35 34~45 Rockbomb shard (★★★)
Location(s)
Land of Ash and Despair
Sprite DQB Rockbomb.png



Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Rockbomb appears as a C-rank monster of the Inorganic family during the first part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event. It can be scouted from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Zenithian Shield of the event quests at any difficulty and it can participate in Pankraz Gotha's Battle Road as a party member.

Rockbomb (ばくだん岩 Bakudan-iwa)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Rockbomb icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Material.png
Inorganic
DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
105 851 252 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
190 270 326 111 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Invigorate Roll Over* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rockbomb's Self-Destruct / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Roll Over Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Roll Over Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +10 Roll Over Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Rockbomb's Self-Destruct: Triggers Rockbomb's Self-Destruct when attacked and KO'd by enemy if they are within rhombus area, 1 time per battle.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Immune
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal



Trivia[edit]

  • In Dragon Quest VII, the Gadabout has a joke about the Rockbomb. It goes "Have you heard about the rockbomb who liked to Rock and Roll?"
  • While often noted for their grins, they are never shown smiling in Rocket Slime, bearing slight frowns while asleep and having angrily agape mouths while steaming from being woken up.
  • The bomb's finishing move in Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory is likely a parody of the character Sephiroth's supernova attack from Final Fantasy VII.

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