Stone guardian

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The stone guardian is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

It is a stone statue often constructed and infused with mighty spirits to guard the lairs of Demon Lords.

Characteristics[edit]

Rambunctious, rocky warriors that tirelessly guard the deepest and darkest caves for some unknown reason that even they've most likely forgotten. They have the appearance of solidly-built bearded men wearing togas that have been carved out of dark green stone, their eyes glowing with blue light. Forged in only the sturdiest stone as effigies to dark deities, it's hard to bring these solid soldiers to ruin. It is said that the statues were originally constructed with protecting innocent people before turning their loyalty to Demon Lords. They spend endless years stamping around in the darkness, causing rock falls and tremors that they then level against any lackluster intruders. In some games such as VI and VIII, the stone guardians have been carved out of an earthy grey stone instead of their usual dark green.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

They appear when Hero & company is trapped in a room on the first floor of Zoma's Citadel. They are also summoned by Muddy hands which are found by:

Muddy hands and by extension Stone guardians are also in Craggy Cave and the Tower of Rubiss.

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Stoneguardian DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#118
Level
43
Experience
2,500
Gold
150
HP
350
MP
0
Attack
200
Defense
90
Agility
35
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
Stormlord's sword1256
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
70%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Stoneguardian3snes.png
GBC
Stone guardian III gbc.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Stone guardian DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#123
Family
None
Experience
4,018
Gold
281
HP
560
MP
27
Attack
310
Defence*
374
Agility
150
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

Effigies of dark gods that were carved from solid stone. Originally created to watch over humans, these rocky reprobates now cause them more harm than good

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts 1~2 times per turn
Attack Attacker
Brutal strike
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
Stormlord's sword1256
Resistances
Fire *
75%
Explosion *
0%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
75%
Strike *
25%
Lightning *
75%
Whack *
25%
Poof *
100%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
100%
Snooze *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
100%
Sap *
0%


Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Granitetitan.gif
Bestiary No.
#165
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
840
Gold
144
HP *
480
MP
0
Attack
310
Defence
200
Agility
77
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Crushes character underfoot. (125% damage)
Stomp
Location(s)
Dread Realm
Fungeon
Item(s) dropped
Hela's armour1128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
60%
Fire Breath resistance *
60%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
60%
Ice Breath resistance *
60%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Stone guardian VI ds.png
Notable Changes
None


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

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
HQDQ8-210.png
Bestiary No. Family
#210 Material
Experience Gold HP MP
422 80 450 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
246 287 75 064
In-Game Description A statue from the Black Citadel, risen to protect the Lord of Darkness to answer to devout believers' prayers.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Stomp foe under foot. (125% damage)
Location(s) Black Citadel
Godbird's Eyrie
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Alexandria Region
Maella Region
Pickham Region (day only)
Kingdom of Argonia
Item(s) Dropped Rock salt18
Mighty armlet1256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
100%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
DQIX Stone guardian.png
Bestiary no.
#178
Family
Material
Experience
2,040
Gold
182
HP
255
MP
0
Attack
160
Defence
255
Agility
102
In-game description

Normal blows won't blemish these blighter's bodies, and those who aren't quaking before they save up a Stomp will be once it lands!

They hold their arms aloft in preparation for holding on tight when they finally get the chance to ride the Starflight Express.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Stamps with its giant foot. (125% damage)
Psyche Up
Stomp
Item(s) dropped
Resurrock164
Reset stone1256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-50%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
75%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
75%
Blunt resistance *
50%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
50%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
90%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Stone guardians began appearing starting in Version 1.4 of the game. They have kept their ability to crush characters underneath their stony feet and create tremors with Stomp, as well as being able to cast both Oomphle and Remoreheal.

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

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Stone guardian XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#304
Family
Material
Experience
1,202
Gold
184
HP
594
MP
15
Attack
217
Defence
306
Agility
69
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Monsters made in the image of a certain great statue. Rumour has it that they were originally tasked with protecting people.

Spell(s)
Oomphle
Skill(s)
Sets the ground a-shuddering. (Earth damage to entire party.)
Location(s)
Insula Centralis (second act)
The Arborian Highlands (second act)
Baramos' Lair (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Dieamend132
Mighty armlet1256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
-25%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious stone guardian (だいまじん・邪 Daimajin・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Stone guardian XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#523
Family
Material
Experience
3,097
Gold
711
HP
980
MP
30
Attack
464
Defence
541
Agility
111
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Stone guardians who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Oomphle
Skill(s)
Sets the ground a-shuddering. (Earth damage to entire party.)
Location(s)
Insula Centralis (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Dieamend132
Mighty armlet1256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
-25%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


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

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Stone guardian DQH series.png 155 42g
List No. #080
Field Notes These enormous effigies to a demon deity are suffused with summoned spirits, and are said to cause catastrophes. They topple targets with tremendous tremors, and close in as their foes find their feet, sporting a stony stare.
Location(s) Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland), Statuary Hall (Showdown: Sinister Statue)
Item(s) Dropped Sainted soma, Enchanted stone, Classic mighty armlet recipe, Luxury mighty armlet recipe


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

These denizens of the Dark World can be found in Blacka Pastures, often surrounded by mobs of crack-billed platypunks.

Stone guardian (だいまじん Daimajin)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Stone guardian DQH series.png 15,068 363g Yes
List No. #133
Field Notes These enormous effigies to a demon deity are suffused with summoned spirits, and are said to cause catastrophes. They topple targets with tremendous tremors, and close in as their foes find their feet, sporting a stony stare.
Location(s) Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped Enchanted stone, Loin-girder


Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The Stone guardian's Japanese name Daimajin (だいまじん) is a reference to a series of Japanese films of the same name, first released in 1966. The films center around a wrathful mountain spirit sealed within a giant warrior statue that would come to life in times of desperation to punish evildoers. The stone guardian's monster descriptions in various games often make reference to the films.

Similar statues[edit]

Often allies[edit]

Gallery[edit]