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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Cumulus vex
|title=Cumulus vex
|image=[[Image:DQIX Cumulus Vex.png|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX Cumulus Vex art.png|325px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|romanji={{tt|Heru kuraudā|Hell clouder}}
|romanji={{tt|Heru kuraudā|Hell clouder}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|old=HellCloud ({{VII}} {{PS1}})
|old=HellCloud
}}
}}


The '''Cumulus Vex''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing as a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. It is a king of the skies whose body is made up of clouds.
The '''Cumulus vex''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Cumulus vex has the appearance of an old wizard whose body and clothes are completely composed of [[Elemental family|golden clouds]]. It has solid green eyes, pointed ears, and a long majestic beard that reaches down to its feet. On top of its head, it has two long strands of "hair" that stick up like horns while the rest seems to blend in with the billowing robes it is wearing. Its hands have three digits each and the bottom of its body is surrounded by grey stormclouds. It is a fearsome enemy to face in battle, calling upon razor-sharp blasts of wind that rip apart its enemies and overwhelming the unprepared with sheer numbers due to its ability to call upon '''[[Sky fry|Sky fries]]''' to aid it in battle. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''VII'', it speaks in wind-based puns. Although the Cumulus vex was a boss in its first appearance, it went on to become a regular enemy when it reappeared in {{IX}}. According to its description in ''IX'', cumulus vexes may actually be a genetic mutation of the [[Freezing fog]].
Cumulus vex has the appearance of an old wizard whose body and clothes are completely composed of [[Elemental family|golden clouds]]. It has solid green eyes, pointed ears, and a long majestic beard that reaches down to its feet. On top of its head, it has two long strands of "hair" that stick up like horns while the rest blends with its body. Its hands have three digits each and the bottom of its body is surrounded by grey stormclouds. It is a fearsome enemy to face in battle, calling upon razor-sharp blasts of wind that rip apart its enemies and overwhelming the unprepared with sheer numbers due to its ability to call upon '''[[Sky fry|Sky fries]]''' to aid it in battle. In the Nintendo 3DS version of ''VII'', it speaks in wind-based puns. Although the Cumulus vex was a boss in its first appearance, it went on to become a regular enemy when it reappeared in ''IX''. According to its description in ''IX'', cumulus vexes may actually be a genetic mutation of the [[Freezing fog]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Cumulus vex
|name=Cumulus vex
|kanji= ヘルクラウダー
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|romanji=Heru kuraudā
|romanji=Heru kuraudā
|sprite=[[Image:Hellcloudvii.PNG]]
|sprite=[[Image:HellCloud DQVII PSX.PNG]]
|hp=3,080
|hp=3,080
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|bestiaryNumber=#291
|bestiaryNumber=#291
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Thin Air]]<br>Call for backup ([[Sky fry]])
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Thin Air]]<br>Calls for backup ([[Sky fry]])
|locations=[[Sanctum of the Cirrus]]
|locations=[[Sanctum of the Cirrus]] (past)
|items=N/a
|items=None
|evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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====Stategy====
====Stategy====
The Cumulus vex is a tough boss, being able to act twice in a single turn. It uses wind-based attacks like [[Thin Air]], that hits all of the party for about 60 points of damage, and [[Wind Sickles]], that hits one {{Party 7}} member for 80 damage (~100 in the 3DS version). Its ability to summon multiple [[Sky fry|Sky fries]] makes the battle more difficult. Thankfully, the sky fries can be put to [[Sleep (status)|sleep]], have their spells sealed away, or [[Confusion|confused]] to take them out of the action.
The Cumulus vex is a difficult boss and can be a wake-up call for unprepared players. It can act twice per turn, deal a lot of damage with its wind-based attacks, and drag out the battle by summoning multiple sky fries. Thankfully, the sky fries can be put to [[Sleep (status)|sleep]], have their spells sealed away, or [[Confusion|confused]] to take them out of the action.


Attacks that hit more than one enemy are very helpful. Although it is expensive, the [[Flametang boomerang]] that can be purchased in [[Aeolus Vale]] will likely be the strongest weapon acquirable at that point that can hit all enemies. [[Boom]] is effective as well. Unfortunately, [[Ruff]]'s [[Call of the Wild]] and the [[Shepherd]]'s [[Lambpede]] are completely useless in the battle. Physical attackers should focus their attacks on the Cumulus vex or use [[Sword Dance]]. Spellcasters should keep the party healed, cast [[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]] when necessary, and use group attack spells to defeat the [[Sky fry|Sky fries]]. [[Magic Barrier]] can also be cast to help protect the party, but in the 3DS version, it no longer reduces the damage taken from its wind attacks.
Attacks that hit more than one enemy are very helpful. Although it is expensive, the [[Flametang boomerang]] from [[Aeolus Vale]] is the strongest boomerang at this point. [[Boom]] is effective as well. Unfortunately, [[Ruff]]'s [[Call of the Wild]] and the [[Shepherd]]'s [[Lambpede]] are completely useless in the battle. Physical attackers should focus their attacks on the Cumulus vex or skills like [[Sword Dance]] and [[Multifists]]. Spellcasters should keep the party healed, cast [[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]] when necessary, and use group attack spells to defeat the sky fries. [[Magic Barrier]] can also be cast to help protect the party, but in the 3DS version, it no longer reduces the damage taken from its wind attacks.
 
Make sure that you keep your party's health is above 100 HP and that you are sufficiently buffed to achieve victory.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|bestiaryNumber=#190
|bestiaryNumber=#190
|family={{Elemental}}
|family={{Elemental}}
|description=These kings among clouds rule the skies of hell, and can channel the power of lightning into a Weakening Wave.<br><br>These {{MFamilies}}s may be the result of a mutation in the misty genes of the [[freezing fog]].
|description=These kings among clouds rule the skies of hell, and can channel the power of lightning into a Weakening Wave.<br><br>These monsters may be the result of a mutation in the misty genes of the [[freezing fog]].
|model=[[Image:DQIX Cumulus vex.png]]
|model=[[Image:Cumulus vex DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=268
|hp=268
|mp=40
|mp=40
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|skills=[[Terrible Lightning]]<br>[[Weakening Wave]]
|skills=[[Terrible Lightning]]<br>[[Weakening Wave]]
|items=[[Thunderball]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of sorcery]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Thunderball]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of sorcery]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Ice, rank 6-7, Cave, rank 7)
|locations=[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Ice, rank 6-7; Cave, rank 7)
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Cumulus vex appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the ''Dragon Quest VII'' event. It will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4 of the event quests, entitled The Cumulus Vex and it stars in its own Battle Road. Cumulus vex can be fully awakened by completing the [[Cathedral of Blight]] stages based on the Howling Cave at any difficulty.
Cumulus vex appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the original ''Dragon Quest VII'' event. It will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4 of the event quests, entitled The Cumulus Vex and it stars in its own Battle Road. Cumulus vex can be fully awakened by completing the [[Cathedral of Blight]] stages based on the Howling Cave at any difficulty.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Cumulus Vex
|name=Cumulus Vex
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|romanji={{tt|Hell Clouder|heru kuraudā}}
|romanji={{tt|Hell Clouder|heru kuraudā}}
|sprite= [[Image:DQT_CumulusVex.png|275px]]
|sprite= [[Image:DQT_CumulusVex.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>Inorganic
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact SupportType.png|48px]]<br>Support
|role=[[Image:DQTact SupportType.png|48px]]<br>Support
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|confusion-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Cúmulo matón|es-meaning=Spanish for "thug/bully cumulus".
|fr=Cumulus jex|fr-meaning=Derived from ''cumulus'', a type of large, white puffy cloud that develops through convection.
|de=Wolkenkaiser|de-meaning=German for "cloud emperor".
|it=Nebulus|it-meaning=Derived from the Latin ''nebula'', which means "fog" or "cloud", and the suffix ''-ulus''.
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Cumulus vex is named after [[Wikipedia:Cumulus cloud|cumulus cloud]]s, a type of cloud with a puffy white base that often leads to other types of clouds due to several factors and the English verb ''vex'', which means to annoy or irritate.
* Cumulus vex is named after [[Wikipedia:Cumulus cloud|cumulus cloud]]s, a type of cloud with a puffy white base that often leads to other types of clouds due to several factors and the English verb ''vex'', which means to annoy or irritate.
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Sky fry]]
*[[Fire fry]]
*[[Cumulus rex]]
*[[Cumulus hex]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQVII HellClouder.png|Boss encounter in the {{3DS}} version of ''VII''.
DQVII HellClouder.png|Boss encounter in the 3DS version of ''VII''.
DQT Hell Clouder.png|The cumulus vex in {{Tact}}.
DQT Hell Clouder.png|The cumulus vex in ''Tact''.
DQW Hell Clouder.jpg|Cumulus vex in {{Walk}}.
DQW Hell Clouder.jpg|Cumulus vex in ''Walk''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Cumulus rex]]
*[[Cumulus hex]]


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[[Category:Elementals]]
[[Category:Floating enemies]]
[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]


[[es:Cúmulo Matón]]
[[fr:Cumulus jex]]
[[fr:Cumulus jex]]

Latest revision as of 01:00, 17 December 2025

The Cumulus vex is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Cumulus vex has the appearance of an old wizard whose body and clothes are completely composed of golden clouds. It has solid green eyes, pointed ears, and a long majestic beard that reaches down to its feet. On top of its head, it has two long strands of "hair" that stick up like horns while the rest blends with its body. Its hands have three digits each and the bottom of its body is surrounded by grey stormclouds. It is a fearsome enemy to face in battle, calling upon razor-sharp blasts of wind that rip apart its enemies and overwhelming the unprepared with sheer numbers due to its ability to call upon Sky fries to aid it in battle. In the Nintendo 3DS version of VII, it speaks in wind-based puns. Although the Cumulus vex was a boss in its first appearance, it went on to become a regular enemy when it reappeared in IX. According to its description in IX, cumulus vexes may actually be a genetic mutation of the Freezing fog.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Cumulus vex (ヘルクラウダー Heru kuraudā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#291
Recruit Rate
N/a
Experience
2,160
Gold
604
HP
3,080
MP
0
Attack
185
Defence
91
Agility
96
Evasion
2⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Wind Sickles
Thin Air
Calls for backup (Sky fry)
Location(s)
Sanctum of the Cirrus (past)
Item(s) Dropped
None
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
50%
Woosh resistance *
100%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
100%
Army resistance *
100%
3DS version changes

*Floating-type

Stategy[edit | edit source]

The Cumulus vex is a difficult boss and can be a wake-up call for unprepared players. It can act twice per turn, deal a lot of damage with its wind-based attacks, and drag out the battle by summoning multiple sky fries. Thankfully, the sky fries can be put to sleep, have their spells sealed away, or confused to take them out of the action.

Attacks that hit more than one enemy are very helpful. Although it is expensive, the Flametang boomerang from Aeolus Vale is the strongest boomerang at this point. Boom is effective as well. Unfortunately, Ruff's Call of the Wild and the Shepherd's Lambpede are completely useless in the battle. Physical attackers should focus their attacks on the Cumulus vex or skills like Sword Dance and Multifists. Spellcasters should keep the party healed, cast Kabuff and Oomph when necessary, and use group attack spells to defeat the sky fries. Magic Barrier can also be cast to help protect the party, but in the 3DS version, it no longer reduces the damage taken from its wind attacks.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Cumulus vex (ヘルクラウダー Heru kuraudā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#190
Family
Elemental
Experience
2,300
Gold
178
HP
268
MP
40
Attack
169
Defence
246
Agility
161
In-game description

These kings among clouds rule the skies of hell, and can channel the power of lightning into a Weakening Wave.

These monsters may be the result of a mutation in the misty genes of the freezing fog.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Realm of the Mighty
Tower of Nod
Grotto (Ice, rank 6-7; Cave, rank 7)
Item(s) dropped
Thunderball1⁄16
Seed of sorcery1⁄256
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
50%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-100%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
75%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
50%
Spooky Aura resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
100%


Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Cumulus vex appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the original Dragon Quest VII event. It will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4 of the event quests, entitled The Cumulus Vex and it stars in its own Battle Road. Cumulus vex can be fully awakened by completing the Cathedral of Blight stages based on the Howling Cave at any difficulty.

Cumulus Vex (ヘルクラウダー Hell Clouder)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Inorganic
Support
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,107 440 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
311 301 388 208 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Invigorate Thin Air Blast* Healing Wave*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Healing Wave Recovery +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Healing Wave Recovery +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Inorganic Martial Potency +10%: Raises inorganic martial potency of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 AGL +15 Healing Wave Recovery +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Normal Super Weak Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal Super Weak

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCúmulo matónSpanish for "thug/bully cumulus".
FrançaisCumulus jexDerived from cumulus, a type of large, white puffy cloud that develops through convection.
DeutschWolkenkaiserGerman for "cloud emperor".
ItalianoNebulusDerived from the Latin nebula, which means "fog" or "cloud", and the suffix -ulus.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Cumulus vex is named after cumulus clouds, a type of cloud with a puffy white base that often leads to other types of clouds due to several factors and the English verb vex, which means to annoy or irritate.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Boss encounter in the 3DS version of VII.
    Boss encounter in the 3DS version of VII.
  • The cumulus vex in Tact.
    The cumulus vex in Tact.
  • Cumulus vex in Walk
    Cumulus vex in Walk

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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