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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Nightcrawler
|title=Nightcrawler
|image=[[Image:DQVII_Nightcrawler.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVII_Nightcrawler.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=オニムカデ
|kanji=オニムカデ
|romanji=Onimukade
|romanji={{tt|Onimukade|Ogre centipede}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|old=CentBeast
|old=CentBeast
}}
}}


The '''Nightcrawler''' is a [[bug family|bug]] monster introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It can be found in the [[Ballymolloy]] area, the [[Rainbow Mines]] and [[The Tower|the Tower]].
The '''Nightcrawler''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. It is an enormous, spike-covered centipede monster with a fearsome visage.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Large orange creepy caterpillars that a covered in a thick layer of threatening blue barbs. Despite their frightful face and fangs, they much prefer to fling themselves at foes spike side first, and won't hesitate to flee from battle whenever they encounter a strong foe.  
Large orange creepy [[Bug family|caterpillar]]s that a covered in a thick layer of threatening purple barbs. Despite their frightful face and fangs, they much prefer to fling themselves at foes spike side first, and won't hesitate to flee from battle whenever they encounter a strong foe.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Nightcrawler
|name=Nightcrawler
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|agility=4
|agility=4
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=003
|bestiaryNumber=#003
|spells=
|spells=None
|skills=Flee
|skills=Flee
|locations=[[Ballymolloy]]<br>[[Rainbow Mines]]<br>[[The Tower]]<br>[[Regenstein]]
|locations=[[Ballymolloy]] (past)<br>[[Rainbow Mines]]<br>[[The Tower]] (past)<br>[[Regenstein]] (past)
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|cool-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
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}}
}}


==Related Enemies==
==={{DQM23D}}===
*[[Blightcrawler]]
The nightcrawler appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] exclusive to the smartphone version of the game.
*[[Wiggles]]
 
*[[Worm of woe]]
==Trivia==
*[[Frightcrawler]]
* [[Wiktionary:nightcrawler|Nightcrawler]] is a term used mainly in North America for the common earthworm, also known as ''Lumbricus terrestris'', a large species of worm that digs deep burrows in the ground and emerges at night. They are commonly used as fishing lures.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQotS Nightcrawler.jpg|''Of the Stars'' model
DQotS Nightcrawler.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Oni Mukade.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Oni Mukade.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Blightcrawler]]
*[[Wiggles]]
*[[Worm of woe]]
*[[Frightcrawler]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 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 of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Mâchenille]]

Latest revision as of 06:01, 16 February 2026

The Nightcrawler is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is an enormous, spike-covered centipede monster with a fearsome visage.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Large orange creepy caterpillars that a covered in a thick layer of threatening purple barbs. Despite their frightful face and fangs, they much prefer to fling themselves at foes spike side first, and won't hesitate to flee from battle whenever they encounter a strong foe.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Nightcrawler (オニムカデ Onimukade)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#003
Recruit Rate
116
Experience
3 (PS1)
5 (3DS)
Gold
3 (PS1)
5 (3DS)
HP
8
MP
0
Attack
12
Defence
13
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Ballymolloy (past)
Rainbow Mines
The Tower (past)
Regenstein (past)
Item(s) Dropped
Medicinal herb18
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

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

The nightcrawler appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family exclusive to the smartphone version of the game.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Nightcrawler is a term used mainly in North America for the common earthworm, also known as Lumbricus terrestris, a large species of worm that digs deep burrows in the ground and emerges at night. They are commonly used as fishing lures.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Related monsters[edit | edit source]