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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Wimp
|title=Wimp
|image=[[Image:DQIV_Wimp.png|180px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQIV_Wimp.png|220px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=つかいま
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Tsukaima|Witch's familiar}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|old=Xemime ({{IV}} {{NES}})<br>Demonica (''Torneko 2'')<br>Tinkerhell ({{Stars}})
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
}}
A '''wimp''' (formerly Xemime and Demonica) is a rare, blue [[Imp|imp]] monster that appears in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.  
The '''Wimp''', also known as a '''Tinkerhell''', is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.


==Rarity==
It is a rare blue variant of the [[Imp]].
It is a common complaint among players of ''DQIV'' that, when filling out their 'Big Book of Beasts', they are often missing the Wimp, as it is hard to encounter. Completing the entire monster book awards the player 250,000 tokens for use in the casinos in [[Endor]] and [[Immigrant Town]].
 
==Characteristics==
Wimps are small demons with the appearance of mischievous children in teal-colored devil costumes with purple faces, gloves, and boots, carrying a pitchfork in their hands that is taller than them. It is a common complaint among players of {{IV}} that, when filling out their [['The Big Book of Beasts']], they are often missing the Wimp, as it is hard to encounter and can only be found in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}. Completing the entire {{MFamilies}} book awards the player 250,000 tokens for use in the [[casino]]s in [[Endor]] and [[Pioneer Town]].
 
In the remake versions of {{IV}}, most of their body was colored blue and their faces have light skin. When the wimps reappeared in {{X}} after a 23 year absence, they regained their original color scheme.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Wimp
|kanji=つかいま
|romanji=Tsukaima
|bestiaryNumber=#049
|sprite=[[File:Wimp DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=20
|mp=3
|attack=20
|defense=17
|agility=12
|exp=15
|gold=28
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills=Calls for backup<br>Flees<br>[[Weird Dance]]
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Havre Léon]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Wimp.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Wimp appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] as part of the limited ''Mindini's Invincible in the World of Dreams!?'' event. It can be recruited from the Wimp stage of Expedition! World of Dreams! at any difficulty and can participate in [[Belleau]] & [[Cabot]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Wimp
|kanji=つかいま
|romanji=Tsukaima
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wimp icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=95
|hp=326
|mp=145
|move=2
|attack=170
|defense=143
|agility=208
|wisdom=207
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Heal]]
|bskill2=[[Dark Sphere]]{{tt|*|Level 14}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Max {{MP}} +5 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Dark Sphere]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Dark Sphere]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=[[Dark Sphere]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Max {{MP}} +5''': Raises max {{MP}} by 5.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==Etymology==
In the original Japanese, the wimp is known as a tsukaima (つかいま), which translates into [[Wikipedia:Familiar|familiar]] in English. A familiar, or familiar spirit, is a supernatural being from European folklore that does the bidding of a witch or wizard, often taking the form of a small animal or demon.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ IV Android Bullfinchs And A Wimp.jpg|A Wimp, along with 2 [[Bullfinch]]es fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQX Tsukaima.jpg|A Wimp in {{X}}.
DQotS Tinkerhell.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Tsukaima.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT ExpeditionWorldOfDreams.jpg|The Wimp and other {{MFamilies}}s that can be recruited in "Expedition! World of Dreams!" in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
 
==Similar species==
*[[Flurry fiend]]
*[[Imp]]
*[[Minidemon]]
*[[Morrimp]]
*[[Starrydemon]]
 
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[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 20 August 2025

The Wimp, also known as a Tinkerhell, is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a rare blue variant of the Imp.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Wimps are small demons with the appearance of mischievous children in teal-colored devil costumes with purple faces, gloves, and boots, carrying a pitchfork in their hands that is taller than them. It is a common complaint among players of IV that, when filling out their 'The Big Book of Beasts', they are often missing the Wimp, as it is hard to encounter and can only be found in Chapter 4. Completing the entire monster book awards the player 250,000 tokens for use in the casinos in Endor and Pioneer Town.

In the remake versions of IV, most of their body was colored blue and their faces have light skin. When the wimps reappeared in X after a 23 year absence, they regained their original color scheme.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

Wimp (つかいま Tsukaima)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#049
Gold
28
HP
20
MP
3
Attack
20
Defence
17
Agility
12
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
Heal
Skill(s)
Calls for backup
Flees
Weird Dance
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb(1⁄128)
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Wimp appears as an E-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited Mindini's Invincible in the World of Dreams!? event. It can be recruited from the Wimp stage of Expedition! World of Dreams! at any difficulty and can participate in Belleau & Cabot's Battle Road as a party member.

Wimp (つかいま Tsukaima)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Demon
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
95 326 145 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
170 143 208 207 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Heal Dark Sphere* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Max MP +5 / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Dark Sphere Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Dark Sphere Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Dark Sphere Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
Max MP +5: Raises max MP by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

Etymology[edit | edit source]

In the original Japanese, the wimp is known as a tsukaima (つかいま), which translates into familiar in English. A familiar, or familiar spirit, is a supernatural being from European folklore that does the bidding of a witch or wizard, often taking the form of a small animal or demon.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Similar species[edit | edit source]

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