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<center><small>''For the monster by the name of "GateGuard" in the old {{Game Boy Color}} translations of '{{DQM}}' and '{{DQM2}}', ''see'' '''[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]'''.</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Great keeper
|title=Great keeper
|image=[[File:DQVIII Great Keeper.png|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQXI Great keeper art.png|325px]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=ten no monban (Heaven's gatekeeper)
|romanji={{tt|Ten no monban|Heaven's gatekeeper}}
|old=GateGuard ({{GBC}} version of {{III}})
|old=GateGuard
|firstappear={{DQ3}} ({{SFC}} remake)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
|monster1=[[Belleau]]<br>[[Ice sculpture]]<br>{{Living statue}}<br>[[Stone guardian]]<br>[[Stone kid]]<br>[[Steely statue]]}}
<center><small>''For the monster known as "GateGuard" in Monsters 1 and 2, ''see'' '''[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]'''.</small></center>
The '''Great keeper''' is a monster in the series.


'''Great keepers''' are [[bonus dungeon]] {{MFamilies}}s that have appeared in several {{DQSeries}} remakes, before becoming regular enemies with the eleventh game. They are living statues made out of solid gold, but unlike the [[Gold golem (Recurring)|Gold golem]]s they are not hindered by the frailty of the metal.
==Characteristics==
Great keepers are living [[Material family|statues]] made out of solid gold, having the appearance of muscular, bearded men wearing togas, their left fist permanently raised into the air. Their eyes glow with blue light. The golden giants are known for delivering devastating attacks with their enormous fists or stamping the ground violently. True to their Japanese name, great keepers are the heavenly gatekeepers of [[Zenithia]], although in some games, they will even serve as guardians for the lairs of demon lords, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The {{Super Famicom}} port of the game marked the debut of this {{MFamilies}} with them being encountered in {{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
{{DQ3SNESEnemy
{{DQ3SNESEnemy
|name=Great keeper
|name=Great keeper
|kanji= てんのもんばん
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=
|romanji=Ten no monban
|bestiaryNumber=#136
|bestiaryNumber=#136
|sprite=[[file:Greatkeeper3snes.png]]
|sprite=[[file:Greatkeeper3snes.png]]
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|agility=100
|agility=100
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills={{Brutal strike}}
|skills={{Desperate attack}}
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
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|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Great keeper III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Great keeper III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Great keeper III switch.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Great Keeper Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Great keeper
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=Ten no monban
|bestiaryNumber=#135
|family=None
|description=Golden guardians of heaven's gate that pass judgement on would-be entrants. They eliminate those unable to meet their strict standards.
|sprite=[[File:Great keeper DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=1,200
|mp=60
|exp=4,913
|gold=47
|attack=355
|defense=696
|agility=205
|spells=None
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Double Up]]<br>[[Meditation]]
|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
}}
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
As in {{III}}, the Great keeper wasn't present in the original release.  They are encountered in the new [[bonus dungeon]], the [[Altar of Wroth]].
{{DQ83DSEnemy
{{DQ83DSEnemy
|name=Great keeper
|name=Great keeper
|kanji= てんのもんばん
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=
|romanji=Ten no monban
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=800
|hp=800
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|locations=[[Altar of Wroth]]
|locations=[[Altar of Wroth]]
|items=[[Ruby of protection]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Ruby of protection]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Great keeper
|name=Great keeper
|kanji=  
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=
|romanji=Ten no monban
|bestiaryNumber=#381
|bestiaryNumber=#381
|family={{Material}}
|family={{Material}}
|description=Gargantuan golden statues said to guard the way to heaven, where they ward off anyone attempting to enter under false pretences.
|description=Gargantuan golden statues said to guard the way to heaven, where they ward off anyone attempting to enter under false pretences.
|sprite=[[Image:Great keeper XI sprite.png]]
|hp=699
|hp=699
|mp=18
|mp=18
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|gold=80
|gold=80
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|skills=Normal Attack<br>[[Tremor]]
|skills=[[Tremor|Stamps the ground violently]] (damages entire party)
|items=[[Sainted Soma]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|256}}  
|items=[[Sainted soma]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear]]
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear|Fortress of Fear - Level 3 - Exterior]] (second act)
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=-25%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=-25%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious great keeper
|kanji=てんのもんばん・邪
|romaji={{tt|Ten no monban・ja|Heaven's gatekeeper・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#476
|family={{Material}}
|description=Great keepers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Great keeper XI sprite.png]]
|hp=842
|mp=36
|attack=428
|defence=502
|agility=105
|exp=2,195
|gold=255
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|skills=[[Tremor|Stamps the ground violently]] (damages entire party)
|items=[[Sainted soma]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (postgame)
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=-25%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=-25%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{stub}}
Great keeper appears as a SS-rank monster of the [[Material family]] exclusive to the SP version of the game. It can be synthesised with a special combination of a {{Living statue}} and [[Gem slime]].
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Great keeper
|kanji=てんのもんばん
|romanji=Ten no monban
|icon=[[File:Great keeper DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Great keeper]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,440</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>330</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>550</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>680</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>270</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>380</big></big>
|bestiary=#349
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=They might literally have hearts of gold, but they're not overly accommodating of unwelcome guests, turning away would-be trespassers from Zenithia before they can even get a foot in the door.
|talents=[[Altruist]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Intimidating]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Insta-Oomph]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Dragonsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Sensation]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Serpent of the scales DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Serpent of the scales]] X [[File:Living statue DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Living statue]]
|fusions=[[File:Great keeper DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Great keeper]] X [[File:Xenlon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Xenlon]] X [[File:Phoenix DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Phoenix]] X [[File:Fluffy DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Fluffy]] = [[File:Ramia DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Ramia]]<br>(Two generation synthesis)
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Great keeper appears as a S-rank monster of the [[Inorganic family]] in the Japanese version of the game on its own banner along with [[Goregoyle]].
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Coloso sagrado|es-meaning=Spanish for "sacred colossus".
|fr=Mastodoré|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|mastodonte|mastodon}}'' and ''{{tt|d'or|golden, gold}}''.
|de=Rüder Hüter|de-meaning=German for "harsh keeper".
|it=Gran custode|it-meaning=Italian for "great guardian".
|zh-tw=天之守门人|zh-tw-meaning=Chinese for "heaven's gatekeeper".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQTCG Great keeper.png|Official trading card.
File:DQVIII Great Keeper.png|''VIII'' official art
File:DQXI Great keeper.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
File:DQXI Malicious great keeper.jpg|A malicious great keeper
File:DQT Ten no Monban art.jpg|Great keeper in ''Tact''
File:DQTCG Great keeper.png|''DQ'' Trading Card
File:DQT Great Keeper.png|''[[Dragon Quest Tact|Tact]]'' artwork.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
[[Category:Material family]]
*{{Living statue}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
*[[Stone guardian]]
*[[SteelHulk]]
*[[Stone kid]]
*[[Ice sculpture]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III bonus dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III bonus dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Mastodoré]]

Latest revision as of 14:13, 31 March 2026

For the monster known as "GateGuard" in Monsters 1 and 2, see Grim keeper.

The Great keeper is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Great keepers are living statues made out of solid gold, having the appearance of muscular, bearded men wearing togas, their left fist permanently raised into the air. Their eyes glow with blue light. The golden giants are known for delivering devastating attacks with their enormous fists or stamping the ground violently. True to their Japanese name, great keepers are the heavenly gatekeepers of Zenithia, although in some games, they will even serve as guardians for the lairs of demon lords, as well.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Great keeper (てんのもんばん Ten no monban)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprite Level HP MP
63 700 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
350 200 100 8500 130
Bestiary No. #136
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Cloudsgate Citadel
Item Dropped Tough guy tattoo1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 30% 100%
Poof Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance
25% 100% 100% 25%
Snooze Resistance Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance *
70% 25% 70%
Later remake sprites

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Great keeper (てんのもんばん Ten no monban)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#135
Family
None
Experience
4,913
Gold
47
HP
1,200
MP
60
Attack
355
Defence*
696
Agility
205
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

Golden guardians of heaven's gate that pass judgement on would-be entrants. They eliminate those unable to meet their strict standards.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Cloudsgate Citadel
Item Dropped
Tough guy tattoo1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Great keeper (てんのもんばん Ten no monban)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Nintendo 3DS
Sprite HP MP Attack
800 0 256
Defense Agility Experience Gold
300 70 600 150
Bestiary no. #299
Family Material
In-game description This resplendent statue of gold belongs at the gates of heaven. No one knows how or why it has fallen from grace.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) N/A
Location(s) Altar of Wroth
Item(s) dropped Ruby of protection1⁄64
Seed of skill1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 25%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 25% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 15% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 25%

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

Great keeper (てんのもんばん Ten no monban )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#381
Family
Material
Gold
80
HP
699
MP
18
Attack
349
Defence
440
Agility
92
In-game description

Gargantuan golden statues said to guard the way to heaven, where they ward off anyone attempting to enter under false pretences.

Spell(s)
Bounce
Skill(s)
Stamps the ground violently (damages entire party)
Location(s)
Fortress of Fear - Level 3 - Exterior (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Sainted soma1⁄128
Seed of skill1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Zap resistance *
50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
-25%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Malicious[edit | edit source]

Malicious great keeper (てんのもんばん・邪Ten no monban・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#476
Family
Material
Experience
2,195
Gold
255
HP
842
MP
36
Attack
428
Defence
502
Agility
105
In-game description

Great keepers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Bounce
Skill(s)
Stamps the ground violently (damages entire party)
Location(s)
Dundrasil Region (postgame)
Item(s) Dropped
Sainted soma1⁄128
Seed of skill1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Zap resistance *
50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
-25%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

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

Great keeper appears as a SS-rank monster of the Material family exclusive to the SP version of the game. It can be synthesised with a special combination of a Living statue and Gem slime.

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

Great keeper (てんのもんばん Ten no monban)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Great keeper 1,440 330
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
550 680 380 270
Bestiary No. #349
Rank A
In-game description They might literally have hearts of gold, but they're not overly accommodating of unwelcome guests, turning away would-be trespassers from Zenithia before they can even get a foot in the door.
Talents Altruist (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Intimidating (lv. 1)
Critical Moment (lv. 20)
Insta-Oomph (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Dragonsbane (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Great keeper X X X =
(Two generation synthesis)
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 50%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Great keeper appears as a S-rank monster of the Inorganic family in the Japanese version of the game on its own banner along with Goregoyle.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolColoso sagradoSpanish for "sacred colossus".
FrançaisMastodoréFrom the French mastodonte and d'or.
DeutschRüder HüterGerman for "harsh keeper".
ItalianoGran custodeItalian for "great guardian".
中文 (繁體)天之守门人Chinese for "heaven's gatekeeper".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • VIII official art
    VIII official art
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious great keeper
    A malicious great keeper
  • Great keeper in Tact
    Great keeper in Tact
  • DQ Trading Card
    DQ Trading Card
  • Tact artwork.
    Tact artwork.
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