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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Wax murderer
|title=Wax murderer
|image=[[Image:DQV_Wax_Murderer.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQMJ Wax Murderer.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
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|old=MadCandle
|old=MadCandle
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
}}
|monster1=[[Apostandle]]<br>[[Chocolantern]]<br>[[Icky wicky]]<br>[[Killer torch]]<br>[[Torchgan]]<br>[[Wickerman]]}}


The '''Wax murderer''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}.
The '''Wax murderer''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
Wandering wispy monsters that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the [[Material family|lit wick]] on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling '''Frizz''' fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.
Wandering wispy {{MFamilies}}s that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the [[Material family|lit wick]] on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling '''[[Frizz]]''' fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The '''Wax murderer''' appears as an evil monster in the '''Ghost Busting!''' [[DLC Tablet]]. They're on par with the usual strength of the monster from {{Dragon Quest V}}, complete with the same fiery spell.
The '''Wax murderer''' appears as an evil monster in the '''Ghost Busting!''' [[DLC Tablet]]. They're on par with the usual strength of the {{MFamilies}} from {{Dragon Quest V}}, complete with the same fiery spell.
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Wax murderer
|name=Wax murderer
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|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|sprite=[[Image:Mad_candle.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Mad_candle.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Madcandle.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
|hp=3/5
|hp=3/5
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Material family|Material]]
|family= Material
|in-game-description=Its candle will remain lit until it dies
|in-game-description=Its candle will remain lit until it dies
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Whistle]], [[PsycheUp]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Whistle]], [[PsycheUp]]
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|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|sprite=[[Image:Madcandle.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Madcandle.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Madcandle.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
|hp=7/10
|hp=7/10
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|wisdom=7/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family=[[Material family|Material]]
|family=Material
|in-game-description=Falls asleep if the flame dies.
|in-game-description=Falls asleep if the flame dies.
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[PsycheUp]], [[Whistle]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[PsycheUp]], [[Whistle]]
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{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Wax murderer
|name = Wax murderer
|image =   
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|bestiary=#050
|hp=780
|mp=620
|strength=950
|defence=990
|agility=850
|wisdom=850
|image =[[File:DQMJ Wax murderer icon.png]]  
|family = Material
|rank = E
|rank = E
|description = ''Few monsters can hold a light to these sparky fellows.''
|description = ''Few {{MFamilies}}s can hold a light to these sparky fellows.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Sagproof
|resistances = [[Sag]]proof
|skill = [[Fire Fighter]]
|skill = [[Fire Fighter]]
|location = [[Palaish Isle]] (Temple)
|location = [[Palaish Isle]] (Temple)
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{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Wax Murderer
|name = Wax Murderer
|image =   
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|bestiary=#020
|hp=380
|mp=290
|strength=470
|defence=520
|agility=420
|wisdom=420
|image =  [[File:DQMJ2 Wax murderer icon.png]]
|family = Material
|rank = F
|rank = F
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], Immune to [[Sag]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], Immune to [[Sag]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQMJ2P}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Wax murderer
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Wax murderer DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=undead
|hp=1,360
|mp=390
|attack=510
|defense=600
|wisdom=490
|agility=480
|bestiary=#430
|rank=G
|in-game-description=Once humble candles decorating the walls of dark castles, a wicked sorcerer breathed monstrous life into these tallowy tough guys
|talents=[[Spicy Slasher]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agent of Chaos]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Close Scraper]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Frizzer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Eggsoskeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Eggsoskeleton]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist0=%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Wax murderer appears as a D-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest V'' event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in [[Kon the Knight]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Wax murderer appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Inorganic family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The Wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in [[Kon the Knight]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Wax murderer
|name=Wax murderer
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wax Murderer.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wax Murderer.png|250x250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>Inorganic
|family=Material
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|rank=D
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=Attack
|lvl=90
|lvl=100
|hp=465
|hp=497
|mp=142
|mp=152
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=288
|attack=308
|defense=176
|defense=188
|agility=165
|agility=177
|wisdom=183
|wisdom=196
|weight=15
|weight=15
|bskill1=[[Frizz]]
|bskill1=[[Frizz]]
|bskill2=[[Flame Slash]]
|bskill2=[[Flame Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=ATK +5 / Stats Up
|askill1=ATK +5 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Flame Slash Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
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}}
}}


==Related monsters==
*[[Apostandle]]
*[[Chocolantern]]
*[[Dark candle]]
*[[Grim candle]]
*[[Torchgan]]
*[[Wickerman]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Wax Murderer Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
Wax Murderer Super Famicom art.png|Super Famicom art.
DQVII Wax murderer.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s '[[The Big Book of Beasts]]' in the remake.
DQ V Android Uptaten Towers 19.jpg|Hungry Wax murderers in [[Uptaten Towers]] from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQX Obake Candle.jpg|A wax murderer in ''X''.
DQ V Android Uptaten Towers 20.jpg|
Madcandle 1.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
DQVII Wax murderer.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s '[['The Big Book of Beasts']]' in the 3DS version
Waxmurderer DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.
DQX Obake Candle.jpg|A Wax murderer in {{X}}.
Madcandle 1.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Waxmurderer DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer1.png|
DQMBRV Wax Murderer1.png|
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 2.jpg|Appearance with [[Jinkster]] in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 2.jpg|Appearance with [[Jinkster]] in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 3.jpg|
DQotS Wax Murderer.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQotS Wax Murderer.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQR Obake Candle.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQR Obake Candle.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Wax Murderer.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
DQTCG Wax Murderer.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]

Latest revision as of 08:50, 28 September 2026

The Wax murderer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Wandering wispy monsters that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the lit wick on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling Frizz fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #026
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
24 3 12 11 21 17 13 0⁄64 1⁄16
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
67% 20% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 0% 0% 20% 20% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Frizz None Uptaten Towers
Porgie Estate area 		Bronze knife1⁄16
Notable changes in the remakes None


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

The Wax murderer appears as an evil monster in the Ghost Busting! DLC Tablet. They're on par with the usual strength of the monster from Dragon Quest V, complete with the same fiery spell.

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #116 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
24 3 20 17 21 17 13 0⁄64 1⁄32
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
60% 25% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 0% 80% 15% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Frizz None Ghost Busting! Bronze knife1⁄16


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

MadCandle (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
35 3/5 4/5 2/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None Strong None None None None Weak None
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None None Strong Strong None None None None
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Its candle will remain lit until it dies
Skills Blaze, Whistle, PsycheUp
Location Goopi's Gate #1
Breeding Chart Material family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

MadCandle (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
35 7/10 6/10 5/10 3/10 6/10 7/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None Strong None None None None Weak None
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
None Weak None None Strong Strong None None None
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak None
Additional information
Description Falls asleep if the flame dies.
Skills Blaze, PsycheUp, Whistle
Location Canal
Breeding Chart Material family x Beast family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Bestiary number: #050
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
E 780 620 950 990 850 850
Traits Skills Resistances
- Fire Fighter Sagproof
Additional information
Description Few monsters can hold a light to these sparky fellows.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Location Palaish Isle (Temple)
Breeding chart Bag o' laughs x Mummy boy

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Wax Murderer (おばけキャンドル, Obake kyandoru )
Bestiary number: #020
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
F S 380 290 470 520 420 420
Traits Skills Resistances
Frizzmeister Fire Fighter Vulnerable to Woosh, Immune to Sag
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Mud mannequin x Mischievous mole
Weaken beakon x Stump chump

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

Wax murderer
Monsterpedia No.: #430
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
G 1,360 390 510 600 480 490
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Spicy Slasher (lv. 1) Frizzmeister (lv. 1)
Agent of Chaos (lv. 20)
Close Scraper (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
0% ? 25% 0% 25% 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
-25% 25% 25% 50% 25% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Description Once humble candles decorating the walls of dark castles, a wicked sorcerer breathed monstrous life into these tallowy tough guys
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Wax murderer appears as a D-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the Knightmare Towers at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The Wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in Kon the Knight's Battle Road as a party member.

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 100 497 152 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
308 188 177 196 15
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Normal Normal Immune Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Frizz
Flame Slash*
N/a		 ATK +5 / Stats Up
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks Flame Slash Potency +2%
N/a
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5.


Gallery[edit | edit source]

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