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|image=[[File:DQVII Ionic Man.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVII Ionic Man.png|200px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=エンタシスマン
|kanji={{tt|エンタシスマン|Entasis man}}
|romanji={{tt|Entashisuman|Entasis man}}
|romanji=Entashisuman
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|old=ColumnMan
|old=ColumnMan
}}
}}
The '''Prancing pillar''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It can found in [[El Monumento de Pomposo]] as a forced battle and regularly in the [[World's Tallest Tower]].
The '''Prancing pillar''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Massively monstrous powerful [[Material family|pillars]] that ambush adventurers, waving their flaming fiery sconces that they swing to sear opponents with. They also fling fire at foes with '''Frizz''' and their wild weird dances deftly drain the magic straight out of stunned onlookers, leaving parties of adventurers more vulnerable. Their bodies are surprisingly flexible, able to contort in a snakelike fashion and use their malleable bodies to hammer foes.
Prancing pillars are stone [[Material family|pillars]] that have come to life and ambush adventurers. Their arms hold flaming sconces that they use to cast fire magic and they can also perform bizarre dances to drain opponents of their magic power. Their bodies are surprisingly flexible, able to contort in a snakelike fashion and use their malleable bodies to hammer foes.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Prancing pillar
|name=Prancing pillar
|kanji=エンタシスマン
|kanji=エンタシスマン
|romanji=Entashisuman
|romanji=Entashisuman
|sprite=[[File:Columnman DQVII PSX.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:ColumnMan DQVII PSX.png]]
|hp=85<br>180 (boss)
|hp=180 (boss)<br>85 (normal encounter)
|mp=10<br>20 (boss)
|mp=20 (boss)<br>10 (normal encounter)
|exp=40 (PS1)<br>62 (3DS)<br>150 (boss)
|exp=150 (boss)<br>40 (PS1)<br>62 (3DS)
|gold=23 (PS1)<br>47 (3DS)<br>51 (boss)
|gold=51 (boss)<br>23 (PS1)<br>47 (3DS)
|attack=70
|attack=70
|defense=65
|defense=65
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|spells=[[Frizz]]
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=[[Weird Dance]]
|skills=[[Weird Dance]]
|locations=[[El Monumento de Pomposo]]<br>[[The Tallest Tower]]
|locations=[[El Monumento de Pomposo]] x4<br>[[The Tallest Tower]]
|items=[[Leather armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Leather armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|burning-breath-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=15%
|army-resist=15%
}}*There are two pairs of prancing pillars that are faced as minibosses on 2F of El Monumento de Pomposo, disguised as ordinary pillars. They are not much more difficult than any of the monsters that can be encountered there.
==={{DQ10}}===
Prancing pillar began appearing in Version 2.0. Once again, they are able to cast [[Frizzle]] and perform a [[Weird Dance]]. Starting with Version 2.1, prancing pillars are one of the original ten monsters that can be [[Monster recruitment|tamed]] by [[Item Master|Item Masters]]. Vicious prancing pillars can be encountered in the [[Netherworld]] in Version 5.3, now being able to cast [[Kafrizz]].
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Prancing pillar
|kanji=エンタシスマン
|romanji=Entashisuman
|icon=[[File:Prancing pillar DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Prancing pillar]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,380</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>540</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>560</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>480</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>450</big></big>
|bestiary=#302
|rank=<big><big>'''E'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Once propped up the roof of a temple of a dubious sect, but couldn't bear the strain and abandoned its post, which was a real weight off its shoulders. It's now enjoying its freedom to the full and has become a real pillar of the community.
|talents=[[Frizz Afficionado]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Slick Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insta-Buff]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Frizzer]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Little Menace]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Lampling DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Lampling]] X [[File:Pocus poppet DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pocus poppet]]
|fusions=[[File:Prancing pillar DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Prancing pillar]] X [[File:Weartiger DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Weartiger]] = [[File:Sculptrice DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Sculptrice]]
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''===
Prancing pillar appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a normal card exclusive for [[Merchant]] leaders.
Prancing pillar appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a normal card exclusive for [[Merchant]] leaders.


==Etymology==
==In Other Languages==
Prancing pillar's original Japanese name, Entasisman, is a reference to the architectural term "entasis", which is the application of convex curves to the surface of a structure for aesthetic purposes. Its most well-known usage is on the classical pillars of ancient Rome and Greece, which the Prancing pillar is modeled after.
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Joniconstruo|es-meaning=From the Spanish ''{{tt|jonio|Ionian}}'' and the Latin ''{{tt|construo|to construct, to build}}''.
|fr=Pilier de bal|fr-meaning=A play on the French term ''pilier de bar'', which means "barfly".
|de=Schwofende Säule|de-meaning=German for "swinging column".
|it=Colonna saltellante|it-meaning=Italian for "hopping column".
}}


==Related monsters==
==Trivia==
===Similar species===
* Prancing pillar's original Japanese name, Entasisman, is a reference to the architectural term "entasis", which is the application of convex curves to the surface of a structure for aesthetic purposes. Its most well-known usage is on the classical pillars of ancient Rome and Greece, which the prancing pillar is modeled after.
*[[Cavorting column]]
*[[Boogieing buttress]]
*[[Flamencolumn]]
*[[Sconstrosity]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Entasisman.jpg|A prancing pillar in ''Dragon Quest X''
DQX Entasisman.jpg|A prancing pillar in ''Dragon Quest X''
DQR Entasisman.png|{{Rivals}} card
DQX Entasisman Kyo.jpg|A vicious prancing pillar
DQR Entasisman.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Boogieing buttress]]
*[[Cavorting column]]
*[[Flamencolumn]]
*[[Sconstrosity]]
[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X 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 Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Pro 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 Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]


[[fr:Pilier de bal]]
[[fr:Pilier de bal]]

Latest revision as of 02:49, 22 March 2026

The Prancing pillar is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Prancing pillars are stone pillars that have come to life and ambush adventurers. Their arms hold flaming sconces that they use to cast fire magic and they can also perform bizarre dances to drain opponents of their magic power. Their bodies are surprisingly flexible, able to contort in a snakelike fashion and use their malleable bodies to hammer foes.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Prancing pillar (エンタシスマン Entashisuman)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#069
Recruit Rate
1⁄32
Experience
150 (boss)
40 (PS1)
62 (3DS)
Gold
51 (boss)
23 (PS1)
47 (3DS)
HP
180 (boss)
85 (normal encounter)
MP
20 (boss)
10 (normal encounter)
Attack
70
Defence
65
Agility
65
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Frizz
Skill(s)
Weird Dance
Item(s) Dropped
Leather armour1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
60%
Sizz resistance *
60%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
15%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
50%
Ban Dance resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
15%
3DS version changes
None

*There are two pairs of prancing pillars that are faced as minibosses on 2F of El Monumento de Pomposo, disguised as ordinary pillars. They are not much more difficult than any of the monsters that can be encountered there.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Prancing pillar began appearing in Version 2.0. Once again, they are able to cast Frizzle and perform a Weird Dance. Starting with Version 2.1, prancing pillars are one of the original ten monsters that can be tamed by Item Masters. Vicious prancing pillars can be encountered in the Netherworld in Version 5.3, now being able to cast Kafrizz.

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

Prancing pillar (エンタシスマン Entashisuman)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Prancing pillar 1,380 360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
540 560 450 480
Bestiary No. #302
Rank E
In-game description Once propped up the roof of a temple of a dubious sect, but couldn't bear the strain and abandoned its post, which was a real weight off its shoulders. It's now enjoying its freedom to the full and has become a real pillar of the community.
Talents Frizz Afficionado (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Slick Skin (lv. 1)
Insta-Buff (lv. 20)
Ace Evader (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 1)
Little Menace (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Prancing pillar X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 25% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Prancing pillar appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a normal card exclusive for Merchant leaders.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolJoniconstruoFrom the Spanish jonio and the Latin construo.
FrançaisPilier de balA play on the French term pilier de bar, which means "barfly".
DeutschSchwofende SäuleGerman for "swinging column".
ItalianoColonna saltellanteItalian for "hopping column".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Prancing pillar's original Japanese name, Entasisman, is a reference to the architectural term "entasis", which is the application of convex curves to the surface of a structure for aesthetic purposes. Its most well-known usage is on the classical pillars of ancient Rome and Greece, which the prancing pillar is modeled after.

Gallery[edit | edit source]


Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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