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'''Talos''' (アポロン, ''Apollon'') is an infamous monster available in {{DQ8}}.  
'''Talos''' (アポロン, ''Apollon'') is an [[infamous monster]] available in {{DQ8}}.  


==Stats==
==Stats==
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==Location==
==Location==
The Crazed Colossus (怒れる神の像, ''{{tt|Okoreru kami no zō|Statue of an angry god}}'') can be found on [[Neos]] island, must complete rank D of the [[Monster Arena]].
The Crazed Colossus (怒れる神の像, ''{{tt|Okoreru kami no zō|Statue of an angry god}}'') can be found on [[Neos]] island, must defeat Rank D of the {{Monster Arena 8}}.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Crazed Colossus's name is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Colossus of Rhodes|Colossus of Rhodes]], a giant statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected on the island of Rhodes in the ancient world.[[Wikipedia:Talos|Talos]] takes his name from the bronze giant of Crete, constructed by Hephaestus to protect queen Europa.
The Crazed Colossus's name is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Colossus of Rhodes|Colossus of Rhodes]], a giant statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected on the island of Rhodes in the ancient world.[[Wikipedia:Talos|Talos]] takes his name from the bronze giant of Crete, constructed by Hephaestus to protect queen Europa.
* In the original Japanese version, Talos's name Apollon is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Apollo|Apollo]], the Greek god of the sun.
*In the original Japanese version, Talos's name Apollon is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Apollo|Apollo]], the Greek god of the sun.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Talos is the only infamous monster whose stats never change, perhaps owing to being chiseled out of stone.
Talos is the only infamous [[monster]] whose stats never change, perhaps owing to being chiseled out of stone.
 
 


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Living statue (recurring)|Living statue]]
*[[Living Statue (Recurring)|Living statue]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Talos.jpg|Talos [[encounter]]ed.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII recruitable monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII recruitable monsters]]

Revision as of 03:56, 3 March 2022

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Talos (アポロン, Apollon) is an infamous monster available in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Stats

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Hero's Level -- --
HP 801 801
MP 0 0
Attack 316 316
Agility 116 116
Defence 243 243
Exp 226
Gold 109
Bonus turn contribution 0.6
Abilities None

Location

The Crazed Colossus (怒れる神の像, Okoreru kami no zō) can be found on Neos island, must defeat Rank D of the Monster Arena.

Etymology

The Crazed Colossus's name is a reference to the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected on the island of Rhodes in the ancient world.Talos takes his name from the bronze giant of Crete, constructed by Hephaestus to protect queen Europa.

  • In the original Japanese version, Talos's name Apollon is a reference to Apollo, the Greek god of the sun.

Trivia

Talos is the only infamous monster whose stats never change, perhaps owing to being chiseled out of stone.


See also

Gallery