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The '''Bunicorn''' (originally '''Horned Rabbit''') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it is a gray rabbit with a large horn.
The '''Bunicorn''' (formerly ''Horned Rabbit'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it is a gray rabbit with a large horn and a hare-raising temperament.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Main series===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|name = Bunicorn
|name = Bunicorn
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===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|image=[[File:Bunicorn DQV DS.png]]
|image=[[File:Bunicorn DQV DS.png]]
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{{Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
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|description=A rabbit-like monster with a distinctive single horn growing from the middle of its forehead. Unlike normal rabbits, they are determinedly carnivorous using their sharp horns to spear prey.
|description=A rabbit-like monster with a distinctive single horn growing from the middle of its forehead. Unlike normal rabbits, they are determinedly carnivorous using their sharp horns to spear prey.
|spells=None
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|locations=[[Farebury Region]]
|locations=[[Farebury Region]]
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====''[[Dragon Quest X]]''====
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===Other series===
===Other series===
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==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
===Spiked hare===
===Spiked hare===
A '''spiked hare''' ( アルミラージ ) is identical in looks to a bunicorn, only having purple fur instead of gray. Originally, it was pink colored. The original concept art reflects this. Later, it became a darker purple.
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Spiked hare
|image=[[Image:Spikedhare.png|175px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アルミラージ
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
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A '''Spiked hare''' is identical in looks to a bunicorn, only having purple fur instead of gray. Originally, it was pink colored and the original concept art reflected this. Later, it became a darker purple.


In terms of strength, the typical spiked hare is often a threat encountered early on, usually at around the time when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. It is often capable of building up its strength to launch a powerful attack.
In terms of strength, the typical spiked hare is often a threat encountered early on, usually at around the time when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. It is often capable of building up its strength to launch a powerful attack.
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|image= [[Image:Spikedhare DQIII NES.gif]]
|image= [[Image:Spikedhare DQIII NES.gif]]
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}}
}}


====''[[Dragon Quest V]]''====
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|image = [[Image:Spikedhare DQV SNES.gif]]
|image = [[Image:Spikedhare DQV SNES.gif]]
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}}
}}


{{Enemy
====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
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|skills=[[Morale Masher]]<br>[[Psyche Up]]
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|description=Ignore their cuddly appearance. These monsters are actually ruthless adversaries, capable of decreasing an enemy's tension whilst raising their own.
|description=Ignore their cuddly appearance. These monsters are actually ruthless adversaries, capable of decreasing an enemy's tension whilst raising their own.
|spells=None
|skills=[[Morale Masher|Tension lowering attack]]<br>[[Psyche Up]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]
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|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|sizz-resist=0%
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|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=0%
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===Golden corn===
===Golden corn===
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File:DQB Bunicorn.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''
File:DQB Bunicorn.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''
Image:Spiked_Hare_Famicom.png|Spiked Hare (classic)
Image:Spiked_Hare_Famicom.png|Spiked Hare (classic)
Image:Spikedhare.png|Spiked Hare (modern)
Image:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|Artwork in ''Dragon Quest III''
Image:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|Artwork in ''Dragon Quest III''
Image:Spikedhare DQIII NES.gif|Sprite in ''Dragon Quest III'' (NES)
Image:Spikedhare DQIII NES.gif|Sprite in ''Dragon Quest III'' (NES)

Revision as of 20:44, 22 May 2017

The Bunicorn (formerly Horned Rabbit) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is a gray rabbit with a large horn and a hare-raising temperament.

Characteristics

Bunicorns are rabbits with a single horn, parodying the fabled unicorns. They have gray fur, and the horn is often a yellowish brown shade. Unlike real-life lagomorphs, Bunicorns are fiercely territorial and will think nothing of skewering a human that crosses their path.

As enemies typically encountered at the start of a game, Bunicorns are not particularly strong, though they typically outweigh the likes of Slimes. Due to this, Bunicorns are usually a threat to players who take to traveling too far before getting better equipped and leveled at the start of their journey.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

#003 - Bunicorn
HP MP Experience Gold
10 10 3
Attack Defense Speed
12 8 5
Dropped Item Medical Herb (1/16)
Family Beast family
Bestiary # 003
Game Dragon Quest III
Console NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile

Dragon Quest V

#006 - Bunicorn
HP MP Experience Gold
12 4 3
Attack Defense Speed
13 7 8
Dropped Item Leather hat (1/32)
Locations Whealbrook Adit
Roundbeck area
Talon Tower outskirts
Bestiary # 006
Game Dragon Quest V
Console SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile

Dragon Quest VIII

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
007 Beast
Experience Gold HP MP
5 5 16 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
13 8 10 164
In-Game Description A rabbit-like monster with a distinctive single horn growing from the middle of its forehead. Unlike normal rabbits, they are determinedly carnivorous using their sharp horns to spear prey.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Farebury Region
Item(s) Dropped Leather hat164
Bunny tail1128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 0%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Other series

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Bunicorns are Platiosi that the player can encounter in Forewood Forest, though only after progressing through the game enough to unlock the upper half of the area. They attack by charging straight with their horn, often slamming into walls and getting momentarily stuck before they can pull themselves free.

Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory

Dragon Quest Builders

The monster drops meat upon its defeat. Bunicorn meat is a crafting material, used to create (with coal) a bunicorn steak, which fills the hunger meter by 20% and increases attack power for a short time. A bunicorn steak with bread creates the even more useful bunny burger, which fills the hunger meter by 80% and also increases attack power for a short time.

Related Monsters

Spiked hare

A Spiked hare is identical in looks to a bunicorn, only having purple fur instead of gray. Originally, it was pink colored and the original concept art reflected this. Later, it became a darker purple.

In terms of strength, the typical spiked hare is often a threat encountered early on, usually at around the time when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. It is often capable of building up its strength to launch a powerful attack.

Dragon Quest III

Spiked Hare
HP MP Experience Gold
20 20 19 10
Attack Defense Speed
19 12 9
Dropped Item Leather helmet (1/64)
Game Dragon Quest III
Console NES. SNES, GBC, Mobile
Romanized Jap. アルミラージ

Dragon Quest V

#28 - Spiked hare
HP MP Experience Gold
27 0 13 20
Attack Defense Speed
27 25 21
Dropped Item Fur hood (1/64)
Locations Winter Palace
Coburg area
Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Skills Muster Strength
Bestiary # 28
Game Dragon Quest V
Console SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile
Romanized Jap. アルミラージ

Dragon Quest VIII

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
42
Bestiary No. Family
027 Beast
Experience Gold HP MP
30 13 ? 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
34 24 26 164
In-Game Description Ignore their cuddly appearance. These monsters are actually ruthless adversaries, capable of decreasing an enemy's tension whilst raising their own.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Tension lowering attack
Psyche Up
Location(s) Alexandria Region
Item(s) Dropped Leather hat132
Bunny tail132
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 100% 15%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Golden corn

Golden corns (ールデンコーン) are identical in looks to bunicorns and spiked hares, however despite their names they are not entirely golden. Their fur has two tonalities: white and golden. The horn is similar to that of a spiked hare's, although gold. Finally, they have red eyes with yellow irises.

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