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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Balhib
|title=Balhib
|image=[[File:DQV_DS Balhib.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQV_DS Balhib.png|375px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム
|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム
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|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
}}
}}
The '''Balhib''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{Dragon Quest V}}, it is a winged, centaur-like monster armed with an axe and brilliant, golden skin.
The '''Balhib''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Balhibs are absurd parodies of the classic centaur, having a reptilian lower half that terminates in a long tail and a back covered by two bat wings. Their upper body is that of a muscular older man with a tall pair of horns, a wild mane of long purple hair, and a bushy mustache and eyebrows. They are usually portrayed as powerful monsters, having many strengths granted to them. As indicated by their original names, they are apparently [[Material family|made of gold]] and will drop a very large sum when defeated.
Balhibs are winged, centaur-like monsters with golden skin and a reptilian lower half that terminates in a long tail, wielding a battle axe in both hands. Their upper body is that of a muscular older man with a tall pair of horns, a wild mane of long purple hair, and a bushy mustache and eyebrows. As indicated by their original names, they are [[Material family|made of gold]] and will drop a very large sum when defeated. In some games, they are considered demons.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Balhib DQV DS.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Balhib DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
Introduced as a monster found around the end of the game in places such as [[Talon Tower]] and [[Nadiria]]. They have a large amount of {{HP}}, can deliver strong physical attacks, and cast [[Kaswoosh]] on the player's {{Party 5}}. The amount of [[gold]] they drop is usually worth the risk of fighting them, though.
{{Clear}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Balhibs only appear as a boss in this entry, being faced from 1.3 onwards.
Balhib can be encountered as bosses during certain quests starting in Version 1.3.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|gold=523
|gold=523
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Brings its weapon crashing down (125% damage)<br>Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (Three random attacks on {{Party 11}} members at 60% damage each).
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Brings its weapon crashing down (125% damage)<br>Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (Three random attacks on party members at 60% damage each).
|items=[[Drasilian sovereign]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Drasilian sovereign]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[The Hotto Steppe - Southern Whale Way Station]] (second act)<br>[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)<br>[[Ruby Path of Doom]] (2D mode of {{3DS}} and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[The Hotto Steppe - Southern Whale Way Station]] (second act)<br>[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)<br>Summoned by Jasper Unbound<br>[[Ruby Path of Doom]] (2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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|gold=823
|gold=823
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Brings its weapon crashing down (125% damage)<br>Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (Three random attacks on {{Party 11}} members at 60% damage each)
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Brings its weapon crashing down (125% damage)<br>Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (Three random attacks on party members at 60% damage each)
|items=[[Drasilian sovereign]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Drasilian sovereign]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Gold bar]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act)<br>[[Mount Pang-Lai]] (third act)
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act)<br>[[Mount Pang-Lai]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
Appearing as a normal enemy properly in the main series for the first time since ''V'', they are encountered near the end of the main game and can be summoned by [[Jasper]] in his Unbound form as a mockery of his [[Hendrik|former friend]]. Later in the postgame, they are brainwashed by the [[Calasmos|Dark One]] after his revival, but otherwise act the same as in the main game.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム  
|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム  
|romanji=Gōruden gōremu
|romanji=Gōruden gōremu
|icon=[[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Balhib]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
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|bestiary=#339
|bestiary=#339
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Golden golems brought to life by a magician. They wield giant axes with ease, unleashing deadly attacks and also excelling at using themselves defensively. Half-man, half-beast, but all danger
|in-game-description=Golden golems brought to life by a magician. They wield giant axes with ease, unleashing deadly attacks and also excelling at using themselves defensively. Half-man, half-beast, but all danger.
|talents=[[Just Ruler]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Just Ruler]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Metal Medley]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bossesbane]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Dodge Denier]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Metal Medley]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bossesbane]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Dodge Denier]] (lv. 40)
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|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Coralossus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Coralossus]] X [[File:Stone golem DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stone golem]] X [[File:Firn fiend DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Firn fiend]] X [[File:Magmalice DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Magmalice]] = [[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|64px]]<br>(Two generation synthesis)
|synthesis=[[File:Coralossus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Coralossus]] X [[File:Stone golem DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stone golem]] X [[File:Firn fiend DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Firn fiend]] X [[File:Magmalice DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Magmalice]] = [[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|64px]]<br>(Two generation synthesis)
|fusions=
|fusions=[[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Balhib]] X [[File:Metal king slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Metal king slime]] = [[File:Gem slime DQM3 portrait.jpeg|64px|link=Gem slime]]<br>[[File:Balhib DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Balhib]] X [[File:Metal dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Metal dragon]] = [[File:Mechan-o'-Wyrm DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Mechan-o'-wyrm]]
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
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|instant-death-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Balhib appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the ''Dragon Quest V'' event, appearing alongside [[Nimzo|Grandmaster Nimzo]] on his banner. It can participate in [[Slon the Rook]]'s Battle Road as a party member. The balhib could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well.
Balhib appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the original ''Dragon Quest V'' event, appearing alongside [[Nimzo|Grandmaster Nimzo]] on his banner. It can participate in [[Slon the Rook]]'s Battle Road as a party member. As of the latest update in the Japanese version, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.  
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Balhib
|name=Balhib
|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム
|kanji=ゴールデンゴーレム
|romanji=Gōruden gōremu
|romanji=Gōruden gōremu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Balhib.png|325px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Balhib.png|350px]]
|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]]
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|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Arpío|es-meaning=Masculine form of "arpía", the Spanish term for a harpy, a creature from Greek mythology with the body of a bird of prey and the head of a woman.
|fr=Phix|fr-meaning=Derived from Φίξ, the Aeolic Greek term for a sphinx.
|de=Hau-Hott|de-meaning=
|it=Centopetra|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|centauro|centaur}}'' and the Latin ''{{tt|petra|stone, rock}}''.
|zh-tw={{tt|黃金巨像|Huángjīn jùxiàng}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "golden colossus".
}}
}}


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* The word ''balhib'' is a term used by medieval Egyptians to refer to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a statue depicting a sphinx, which is a mythological creature that had the head of a man and the body of a lion.
* The word ''balhib'' is a term used by medieval Egyptians to refer to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a statue depicting a sphinx, which is a mythological creature that had the head of a man and the body of a lion.


==Similar species==
==Related monsters==
*[[Bilhaw]]
*[[Bilhaw]]
*[[Emerald demon]] ({{Dragon Quest X}})
*[[Emerald demon]]
*[[Harmachis]]
*[[Harmachis]]


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[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Egyptian mythology]]
[[Category:Egyptian mythology]]
[[Category:Floating enemies]]
[[Category:Floating enemies]]
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[[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: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory 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 of the Stars enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]


[[es:Arpío]]
[[fr:Phix]]
[[fr:Phix]]