Rottenweiler

Dragon Quest monster Rottenweiler

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese デスジャッカル Romaji Desu jyakkaru First appearance Dragon Quest III Old localisation Avenger Jackal, DeadHound Variants Bullmustiff
Putrefido

The rottenweiler is a monster that was first introduced in Dragon Quest III.

Characteristics

A rottenweiler is a red version of the zombie dog, Putrefido. This maggot-eaten mutt travels in packs, and will not hesitate to call for aid when in danger.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Rottenweiler (デスジャッカル Desu jyakkaru) Bestiary Number: #040

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 14 42 5 95 20 67 45 20 1/16

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Dazzle Call for help. North of Norvik Seed of life1⁄128

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Rottenweiler (デスジャッカル, Desu jyakkaru) Defeated Monster List number: #041

Attributes

Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Zombie 92 15 264 15 92 134 45 1⁄16

Resistances

Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof -50% 0% 0% 0% 0% -25% 0% 100% 0% 0%

Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap 25% -25% -25% 100% 100% 0% 100% -25% -25% -25%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Dazzle Calls for backup (Rottenweiler) Baharata Region Alltrades Abbey Region Seed of life1⁄64

Description Canids that succumbed to starvation only to be resurrected by dark devices. A phantom hunger now besets their bellies as they search for their next unfulfilling meal.

Etymology

Rottenweiler is a combination of the words rotten and rottweiler, a breed of domestic dog.