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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Cyclops
| title=Cyclops
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|250px]]
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|300px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| kanji=サイクロプス
| kanji=サイクロプス
|old=Cyclops
|old=Cyclops
| romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji={{tt|Saikuropusu|Cyclops}}
}}
}}
The '''Cyclops'''  is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Cyclops'''  is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The [[gigantes]]' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield.
The [[gigantes]]' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. The cyclops's singular eye has a red iris, setting it apart from its lighter blue cousin, as well. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield. The giants wear simple tunics made from roughspun brown cloth that only cover their right shoulders and a brown leather belt around their waists.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
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|nes-defense=32
|nes-defense=32
|nes-agility=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=[[Desperate attack]]
|nes-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|nes-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
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|remake-defense=42
|remake-defense=42
|remake-agility=43
|remake-agility=43
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=[[Desperate attack]]<br>Flee
|remake-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|remake-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
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|defense=42
|defense=42
|agility=47
|agility=47
|tameRate=1/32
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #023
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #023
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|locations=Muscle Mountain
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Muscle Mountain]]
|items=[[Knuckledusters]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Knuckledusters]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|defense=112
|defense=112
|agility=94
|agility=94
|bestiaryNumber=195
|bestiaryNumber=#195
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
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|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|console=DS
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|hp=355
|hp=355
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|defense=150
|defense=150
|agility=75
|agility=75
|experience=1400
|experience=1,400
|gold=84
|gold=84
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Fur vest]] (rare, 1/128)
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Fur vest]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Critical strike]]
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Critical strike]]
|family=Demon
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=157
|bestiaryNumber=#157
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br><br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br><br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
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|kanji=サイクロプス
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#130
|family=[[Demon]]
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
|description=The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
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|exp=792
|exp=792
|gold=120
|gold=120
|spells=
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|locations=[[Arborian Highlands]] (Act 1)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Act 2)<br>[[Costa Valor]] (Act 2)
|locations=[[The Arborian Highlands]] (first act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)
|evasion=
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
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}}
}}
====Malicious====
====Malicious====
{{spoiler|start}}
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Cyclops
|name=Malicious cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|kanji=サイクロプス・邪
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji={{tt|Saikuropusu・ja|Cyclops・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#426
|family=[[Demon]]
|family=[[Demon]]
|description=Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|description=Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|hp=1222
|hp=1,222
|mp=40
|mp=40
|attack=304
|attack=304
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|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|locations=[[Emerald Coast]] (Post game)<br>[[Arborian Highlands]] (Post game)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Post game) <br>[[Insula Cognita]] (Post game)
|locations=[[The Emerald Coast]] (third act)<br>[[The Arborian Highlands]] (third act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (third act) <br>[[Insula Incognita]] (Post game)
|evasion=
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
 
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==={{DQTact}}===
Cyclops appears as a B-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Tantegel]] stage from Adventure in the DQII world at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 4: Adventuring in Woodwin 2. It can participate in [[Madusa]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Cyclops.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=100
|hp=963
|mp=200
|move=2-3
|attack=352
|defense=155
|agility=276
|wisdom=112
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Attack Prep]]
|bskill2=[[Beast Bopper]]
|bskill3=[[Bonk]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Max HP +15
|bperk2=Bonk Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopes Cyclopes]'' are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's ''Theogeny'', in Homer's ''Odyssey'' they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
''[[Wikipedia:Cyclopes|Cyclopes]]'' are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's ''Theogeny'', in Homer's ''Odyssey'' they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Gigantifungi]]
*[[Gigantifungi]]
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*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
{{DQII}}
 
{{DQVII}}
==Gallery==
{{DQVIII}}
<center><gallery>
{{DQIX}}
Image:DQII Unarmed Cyclops.png|An unarmed cyclops
{{DQX}}
Image:DQVII Cyclops.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
{{DQXI}}
Image:DQX Cyclops.jpg|A cyclops in ''X''
{{DQS}}
Image:DQXI Cyclops.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:DQXI Malicious cyclops.jpg|A malicious cyclops
Image:DQotS Cyclops.jpg|''Stars'' model
Image:DQR Cyclops.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
[[fr:Cyclope]]

Revision as of 18:11, 10 January 2022

The Cyclops is a monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics

The gigantes' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. The cyclops's singular eye has a red iris, setting it apart from its lighter blue cousin, as well. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield. The giants wear simple tunics made from roughspun brown cloth that only cover their right shoulders and a brown leather belt around their waists.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Cyclops (サイクロプス, Saikuropusu )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #023 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
115 0 193 149 121 42 47 0⁄64 1⁄32
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 15% 100% 0% 50% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Desperate attack Muscle Mountain Knuckledusters1⁄128

Monster Meadow quotes

  • Gah! I blinked first!
  • I'm trying not to blink!
  • I've got my eye on you!
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Cyclops (サイクロプス, Saikuropusu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #195
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Demon 482 0 443 69 254 112 94 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Desperate attack Untrodden Groves Amor seco essence1⁄32
Giant mallet1⁄64
Description A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##157 - Cyclops
HP MP Experience Gold
355 8 1,400 84
Attack Defense Speed
170 150 75
Dropped Item Oaken club1⁄16
Fur vest1⁄128
Locations Wyrmtail
Wyrmwing
Wyrmneck
Wyrmsmaw
Western Wormwood (island)
Skills Critical strike
Family Demon
Bestiary # #157
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name サイクロプス
Romanized Jap. Saikuropusu
Description Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.

Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Cyclops (サイクロプス, Saikuropusu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #130
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Demon 551 20 792 120 209 156 16
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
0% 50% 0% -125% 0% 0% -125% 0% 50%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 50% 25% 100% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Desperate attack
Crackerwhack 		The Arborian Highlands (first act)
The Manglegrove (second act)
The Costa Valor (second act) 		Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Description The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.

Malicious

Malicious cyclops (サイクロプス・邪, Saikuropusu・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #426
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Demon 1,222 40 3204 490 304 287 48
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
0% 50% 0% -125% 0% 0% -125% 0% 50%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 100% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 50% 50% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Desperate attack
Crackerwhack 		The Emerald Coast (third act)
The Arborian Highlands (third act)
The Manglegrove (third act)
Insula Incognita (Post game) 		Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Description Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
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Dragon Quest Swords

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Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Tact

Cyclops appears as a B-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest II event. It can be recruited from the Tantegel stage from Adventure in the DQII world at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 4: Adventuring in Woodwin 2. It can participate in Madusa's Battle Road as a party member.

[[File:Tact Icon
Demon.png|link=
Demon family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
AttackType.png|30px]]
Attack		 100 963 200 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
352 155 276 112 25
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Half Res Normal Normal Normal Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Very Weak Half Res Normal Normal Half Res
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak Half Res
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Immune
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Attack Prep
Beast Bopper
Bonk		 Move +1 / Stats Up
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks Max HP +15
Bonk Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Move +1: Raises Move by 1.


Etymology

Cyclopes are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's Theogeny, in Homer's Odyssey they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.

Related Monsters

Similar species

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Gallery

  • An unarmed cyclops
    An unarmed cyclops
  • Appearance in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
    Appearance in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
  • A cyclops in X
    A cyclops in X
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious cyclops
    A malicious cyclops
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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