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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Killerpillar
|title=Killerpillar
|image=[[Image:DQIII_Killerpillar.png|160px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQMJ2 Killerpillar.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=キャタピラー
|kanji=キャタピラー
|romanji=Caterpillar, Catapila
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|old=Caterpillar (''III'' NES)<br>Catapila (''Monsters'' and ''III'' GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
[[Image:Caterpillar DQIII NES.gif]]
 
[[File:Caterpillar DQM GBC.png]]
The '''Killerpillar''' is a monster in the series.
[[File:Caterpillar DQM2 GBC.png]]
 
{{stub}}
==Characteristics==
Killerpillars are enormous green [[Bug family|caterpillars]] with magenta-coloured undersides and a large spike at the end of their tails. They have a series of red spots running down the length of their body, as well as two on their head that can be mistaken for eyes. Its description in the original ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' states that they do not enter a cocoon to become a butterfly or moth. They attack by rolling themselves up like a wheel to strike foes and can be pesky opponents by bolstering their allies' defence with [[Kabuff]], as well as spitting silk to immobilise opponents. In ''Builders'', the killerpillars prefer tropical environs and their stingers carry a paralysing neurotoxin that can leave the player vulnerable to attack for several seconds.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|bestiaryNumber=#014
|sprite=[[Image:Caterpillar DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=6
|hp=40<br>50 (SFC)
|mp=25<br>7 (SFC)
|exp=31
|gold=12
|attack=27<br>33 (SFC)
|defense=25
|agility=11
|spells=[[Kabuff]] (bugged and unused in NES version)
|skills=None
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Path of Promise]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Killerpillar3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Catapila DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[Image:Killerpillar Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|100px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|bestiaryNumber=#013
|family={{Bug}}
|description=Large larvae that are sluggish when crawling but can reach stupendous speeds when they roll up into a ball
|sprite=[[File:Killerpillar DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=44
|mp=14
|exp=28
|gold=7
|attack=38
|defense=58
|agility=18
|spells=[[Kabuff]]
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of defence]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Path of Promise]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|sprite=
|hp=50
|mp=7
|exp=52
|gold=18
|attack=33
|defense=25
|agility=11
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #046
|spells=[[Kabuff]]
|skills=None
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Tough Guy's Trial]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Killerpillar appeared from the beginning. In this game, it is able to spit out a silk thread that can immobilise characters. Starting from Version 5.2, vicious killerpillars can be encountered in the [[Netherworld]], with no change to their behaviour.
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Catapila
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|sprite=[[File:Caterpillar DQM GBC.png]]
|level=40
|hp=2/5
|mp=1/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=This caterpillar does not grow to become a moth
|abilities=[[Buff|Upper]], [[Poison Breath|PoisonGas]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Memories]]
|breeding=[[Bug family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Catapila
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|sprite=[[File:Caterpillar DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=40
|hp=4/10
|mp=3/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=5/10
|agility=6/10
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Its stumpy feet limit its speed.
|abilities=[[Poison Breath|PoisonHit]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]], [[Buff|Upper]]
|habitat=[[Desert World]] (Tara's Adventure), [[Canal]] (Tara's Adventure)
|breeding=[[Bug family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Killerpillar
|image = 
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = F
|size = S
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Desperado]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to Paralysis
|skill = [[Bang & Zam]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Capsichum]] x [[Bad egg]]<br>[[Lips]] x [[Stump chump]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji= キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|icon=[[File:Killerpillar DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Killerpillar]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=1,320
|mp=400
|attack=590
|defense=550
|wisdom=490
|agility=500
|bestiary=#138
|rank='''G'''
|in-game-description=Though these creepy-crawlies might look like larvae, they are in fact fully grown. They keep themselves warm in cold weather by rolling up into snug little balls.
|talents=[[Hive Mind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Defence Booster I]] (random)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (random)
|traits=[[Insta-Buff]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Poisoner]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Poisonous Touch]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Desperate Measures]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Gradely Grasslands]] ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]])<br> [[Circle of Caprice]] - Lower Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Manky meat]] (common)<br>[[Seed of resilience]] (rare)
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]] X [[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|64px|link=Dragon family]]<br>(Either parent is G-rank.)
|fusions=[[File:Killerpillar DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Killerpillar]] X [[File:Lips DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Lips]] = [[File:Mad mollusk DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Mad mollusk]]<br>[[File:Killerpillar DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Killerpillar]] X [[File:Dancing flame DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dancing flame]] = [[File:Grillerpillar DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Grillerpillar]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=50%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji=キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|sprite=[[File:Killerpillar builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-2-hp=26~32
|chapter-2-attack=10~17
|chapter-2-defense=4~8
|chapter-2-items=[[Paralystinger]] (★★★), [[Tingleweed bud]] (★★☆)
|chapter-2-locations=[[Prickly Wilds]] (Tropical coast)
|final-chapter-hp=1 (not a typo)
|final-chapter-attack=28
|final-chapter-defense=0
|final-chapter-items=None
|final-chapter-locations=[[Patchwork Island]]
}}
These caterpillars are incredibly dangerous to approach early in chapter 2, due to their paralysing attacks. Interestingly, the [[bodkin archer]]s have taken to raiding their nest in retaliation for preying upon their people. The [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]] can lend a hand and be rewarded.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Killerpillar appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapter 4, Episode 1: Forms of Love from Part 2 of the main storyline. The Killerpillar can participate in the [[Winter Queen]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Killerpillar
|kanji=キャタピラー
|romanji=Kyatapirā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Killerpillar.png|225px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact SupportType.png|48px]]<br>Support
|lvl=105
|hp=537
|mp=113
|move=2
|attack=196
|defense=282
|agility=147
|wisdom=170
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Buff]]
|bskill2=[[Shove]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Protective Power]]
|askill1=DEF +10 / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Shove Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Shove Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Shove Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''DEF +10''': Raises DEF by 10.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Super Weak
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Oruga asesina|es-meaning=Spanish for "killer caterpillar".
|fr=Furibombyx|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|furieux|furious}}'' and ''bombyx'', the Latin word for "silkworm".
|de=Räuberraupe|de-meaning=German for "robber caterpillar".
|it=Millecolpi|it-meaning=A play on ''{{tt|millepiedi|millipede}}'' and the Italian ''{{tt|mille colpi|a thousand blows/shots}}''.
|zh-cn={{tt|毛虫怪|Máochóng guài}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "caterpillar monster".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Killerpillar Famicom.png|Famicom artwork.
DQX Caterpillar.jpg|A Killerpillar in ''X''
DQX Caterpillar Kyo.jpg|A vicious killerpillar in ''X''
Flight of the Firebird.png|A Killerpillar fighting Yangus and his [[Firebird]] companion in ''Young Yangus''.
Killerpillar DQM psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQMBRV Killerpillar.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Killerpillar joker 2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Killerpillar on the lower right in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Grillerpillar]]
*[[Illerpillar]]
 
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[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[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 Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
[[es:Oruga Asesina]]
[[fr:Furibombyx]]

Latest revision as of 15:00, 16 March 2026

The Killerpillar is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Killerpillars are enormous green caterpillars with magenta-coloured undersides and a large spike at the end of their tails. They have a series of red spots running down the length of their body, as well as two on their head that can be mistaken for eyes. Its description in the original Dragon Quest Monsters states that they do not enter a cocoon to become a butterfly or moth. They attack by rolling themselves up like a wheel to strike foes and can be pesky opponents by bolstering their allies' defence with Kabuff, as well as spitting silk to immobilise opponents. In Builders, the killerpillars prefer tropical environs and their stingers carry a paralysing neurotoxin that can leave the player vulnerable to attack for several seconds.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#014
Level
6
Gold
12
HP
40
50 (SFC)
MP
25
7 (SFC)
Attack
27
33 (SFC)
Defense
25
Agility
11
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Kabuff (bugged and unused in NES version)
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Path of Promise
Romaria Region
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#013
Family
Bug
Gold
7
HP
44
MP
14
Attack
38
Defence*
58
Agility
18
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

Large larvae that are sluggish when crawling but can reach stupendous speeds when they roll up into a ball

Spell(s)
Kabuff
Skill(s)
Defend
Location(s)
Path of Promise
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Item Dropped
Seed of defence1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

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

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
50 7 33 25
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
11 52 18 1⁄32
Bestiary No. DLC #046
Spell(s) Kabuff
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Tough Guy's Trial
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄32
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0/64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 0%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 0% 0%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Killerpillar appeared from the beginning. In this game, it is able to spit out a silk thread that can immobilise characters. Starting from Version 5.2, vicious killerpillars can be encountered in the Netherworld, with no change to their behaviour.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Catapila (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 2/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Family Bug
In-game description This caterpillar does not grow to become a moth
Abilities Upper, PoisonGas, ThickFog
Habitat Gate of Memories
Breeding chart Bug family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak None Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Strong None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None Weak Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Strong None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Catapila (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
40 4/10 3/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 5/10 5/10 6/10
Family Bug
In-game description Its stumpy feet limit its speed.
Abilities PoisonHit, ThickFog, Upper
Habitat Desert World (Tara's Adventure), Canal (Tara's Adventure)
Breeding chart Bug family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak None Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak None Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Strong

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

Killerpillar
Family Nature
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Desperado
Resistances Vulnerable to Crack, Immune to Paralysis
Skill Bang & Zam
Location -
Breeding chart Capsichum x Bad egg
Lips x Stump chump

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

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Killerpillar 1,320 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
590 550 500 490
Bestiary No. #138
Rank G
In-game description Though these creepy-crawlies might look like larvae, they are in fact fully grown. They keep themselves warm in cold weather by rolling up into snug little balls.
Talents Hive Mind (lv. 1)
Defence Booster I (random)
Zam Ward (random)
Guaranteed traits Insta-Buff (lv. 1)
Critical Moment (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Poisoner (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Poisonous Touch (lv. 1)
Desperate Measures (lv. 60)
Habitat Gradely Grasslands ()
Circle of Caprice - Lower Echelon ()
Items Manky meat (common)
Seed of resilience (rare)
Synthesis chart X
(Either parent is G-rank.)
Notable synthesis Killerpillar X =
Killerpillar X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 50% 25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 0% 50% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
26~32 10~17 4~8 Paralystinger (★★★), Tingleweed bud (★★☆)
Location(s)
Prickly Wilds (Tropical coast)
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
1 (not a typo) 28 0 None
Location(s)
Patchwork Island
Sprite

These caterpillars are incredibly dangerous to approach early in chapter 2, due to their paralysing attacks. Interestingly, the bodkin archers have taken to raiding their nest in retaliation for preying upon their people. The Builder can lend a hand and be rewarded.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Killerpillar appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapter 4, Episode 1: Forms of Love from Part 2 of the main storyline. The Killerpillar can participate in the Winter Queen's Battle Road as a party member.

Killerpillar (キャタピラー Kyatapirā)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Support
Max Level HP MP Move
105 537 113 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
196 282 147 170 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Buff Shove* Talent Blossoming: Protective Power
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
DEF +10 / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Shove Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Shove Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Shove Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
DEF +10: Raises DEF by 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolOruga asesinaSpanish for "killer caterpillar".
FrançaisFuribombyxFrom the French furieux and bombyx, the Latin word for "silkworm".
DeutschRäuberraupeGerman for "robber caterpillar".
ItalianoMillecolpiA play on millepiedi and the Italian mille colpi.
中文毛虫怪Simplified Chinese for "caterpillar monster".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom artwork.
    Famicom artwork.
  • A Killerpillar in X
    A Killerpillar in X
  • A vicious killerpillar in X
    A vicious killerpillar in X
  • A Killerpillar fighting Yangus and his Firebird companion in Young Yangus.
    A Killerpillar fighting Yangus and his Firebird companion in Young Yangus.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • A Killerpillar on the lower right in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Killerpillar on the lower right in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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