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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Rubanka
|title=Face invader
|image=[[Image:DQX_Rubanka.png|190px]]
|image=[[File:DQX Rubanka.png|275px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ルバンカ
|kanji=ルバンカ
|romanji=
|romanji=Rubanka
|old=None
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest X]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest X]]''
}}
}}
'''Rubanka''' is a new [[Machine family|machine]] monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series and it was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''.
 
The '''Face invader''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest X]]''. Its name is be a pun based on the classic arcade game ''[[Wikipedia:Space Invaders|Space Invaders]]'' developed by Taito, a subsidiary of [[Square Enix]].
 
==Characteristics==
The face invader consists of a small driver riding around in a huge [[Machine family|mechanical]] suit designed to look like a fearsome monster. The front of the suit looks like a face with sharp fangs, wears a shaggy straw skirt, and has spikes on its shoulders and knees. Most of the suit is bronze-colored with a maroon outer back shell and the front of the "face" is dark blue with neon green eyes. It is able to breathe out flames from its mouth and it wields a large pair of curved horns colored a gradation of green to orange. These horns are sharp enough to shatter ice when charging.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Face invader
|kanji=ルバンカ
|romanji=Rubanka
|bestiaryNumber=#167
|family={{Machine}}
|description=They may look like monsters, but they're actually machines, and if you can defeat their drivers, you can take them for a spin yourself.
|sprite=[[Image:Face invader XI sprite.png]]
|hp=175
|mp=17
|attack=131
|defense=216
|agility=41
|exp=418
|gold=55
|spells=None
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Muster Strength]]
|items=[[Lava lump]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Royal ruby]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[The Snærfelt]] (first act)<br>[[The Hekswood]] (first act, 3DS version only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-110%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=-125%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}If a face invader is sparkling, it can be [[Monster mounts|ridden]] after being defeated in battle. When it charges, it can break through glaciers and it will also protect the party from taking damage on electrified floor.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious face invader
|kanji=ルバンカ・強
|romanji={{tt|Rubanka・kyō|Rubanka・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#317
|family={{Machine}}
|description=Face invaders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Face invader XI sprite.png]]
|hp=345
|mp=27
|attack=167
|defense=329
|agility=70
|exp=988
|gold=170
|spells=None
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Becomes [[Pep]]ped up<br>[[Inferno]]{{tt|*|Second act only}}<br>[[Scorch]]{{tt|*|Third act only}}<br>[[Muster Strength]]
|items=[[Lava lump]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Royal ruby]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[The Snærfelt]] (second act)<br>[[The Hekswood]] (second act, 3DS version only)<br>[[Path to Trial Isle|Drustan's Labyrinth - Path to Trial Isle]] (third act)<br>[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-110%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=-125%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
The face invader appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Material family]].
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Face invader
|kanji=ルバンカ
|romanji=Rubanka
|icon=[[File:Face invader DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>530</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>420</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>460</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>670</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#335
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These may look like mighty monsters, but they are actually mechs made for combat. If the pilot is polished off, it may even be possible to comandeer them
|talents=[[Firebrand]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Debilitation Ducker]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Defence Booster|Defence Booster I]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Defensive Impulse]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zammer]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cragger]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Personal Grudge]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Fortitude]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Sage's elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Astral amulet]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Antguzzler]] X [[File:Living statue DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Living statue]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=50%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==Similar species==
*[[Masqueraider]]
*[[Visor kaiser]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Face Invader.jpg|A face invader in ''X''
DQXI Face invader.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Vicious face invader.jpg|A vicious face invader
DQR Rubanka.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
[[Category:Machine family]]
*[[Hell catcher]]
[[Category:Material family]]
*[[Baron knight]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[fr:Obstructueur]]

Latest revision as of 16:00, 1 July 2026

The Face invader is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest X. Its name is be a pun based on the classic arcade game Space Invaders developed by Taito, a subsidiary of Square Enix.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The face invader consists of a small driver riding around in a huge mechanical suit designed to look like a fearsome monster. The front of the suit looks like a face with sharp fangs, wears a shaggy straw skirt, and has spikes on its shoulders and knees. Most of the suit is bronze-colored with a maroon outer back shell and the front of the "face" is dark blue with neon green eyes. It is able to breathe out flames from its mouth and it wields a large pair of curved horns colored a gradation of green to orange. These horns are sharp enough to shatter ice when charging.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest X[edit | edit source]

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

Face invader (ルバンカ, Rubanka )
Defeated Monster List No. : #167
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Machine 175 17 418 55 131 216 41
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
50% 25% 0% -110% -110% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 50% 100% 50% 25% -125% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Deflects attacks
Flame Breath
Muster Strength 		The Snærfelt (first act)
The Hekswood (first act, 3DS version only) 		Lava lump1⁄16
Royal ruby1⁄128
Description They may look like monsters, but they're actually machines, and if you can defeat their drivers, you can take them for a spin yourself.

If a face invader is sparkling, it can be ridden after being defeated in battle. When it charges, it can break through glaciers and it will also protect the party from taking damage on electrified floor.


Vicious face invader (ルバンカ・強, Rubanka・kyō )
Defeated Monster List No. : #317
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Machine 345 27 988 170 167 329 70
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
50% 25% 0% -110% -110% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 50% 100% 50% 25% -125% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Deflects attacks
Becomes Pepped up
Inferno*
Scorch*
Muster Strength 		The Snærfelt (second act)
The Hekswood (second act, 3DS version only)
Drustan's Labyrinth - Path to Trial Isle (third act)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act) 		Lava lump1⁄16
Royal ruby1⁄128
Description Face invaders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

The face invader appears as a C-rank monster of the Material family.

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Face invader (ルバンカ, Rubanka )
Monsterpedia No.: #335
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
C 1,350 530 420 460 500 670
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Firebrand (lv. 1)
Debilitation Ducker (lv. 20)
Defence Booster I (lv. 40) 		Defensive Impulse (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zammer (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Cragger (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 1)
Personal Grudge (lv. 60) 		Sage's elixir (Common)
Astral amulet (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
25% 0% 25% -25% 0% 50% 50% 25% 0% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 50% -25% 25% 0%
Additional information
Description These may look like mighty monsters, but they are actually mechs made for combat. If the pilot is polished off, it may even be possible to comandeer them
Location Circle of Fortitude - Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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