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|romanji=Kamaitachi
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|old=Razor Wind<br>WindBeast
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The '''Cyclown''' is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It is a blue, humanish [[Elemental family|elemental]] whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.
The '''Cyclown''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
 
It is a blue, humanish {{Elemental}} whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body. They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with [[Wind Sickles|sharp, cutting gales]]. When a cyclown is defeated in ''Dragon Quest IX'', their whirlwind will disappear, revealing that their lower bodies are scrawny.
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body. They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with [[Wind Sickles|sharp, cutting gales]]. When a Cyclown is defeated in {{IX}}, their whirlwind will disappear, revealing that their lower bodies are scrawny.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Hunter's bow]]({{fraction|1|32}})
|item=[[Hunter's bow]]({{fraction|1|32}})
|locations=[[Endor]] area (Chapter 2)<br>[[Birdsong Tower]] (Chapter 2 & 5)<br>[[Porthtrunnel]] Area (Chapter 5)
|locations=[[Endor]] area ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}} only)<br>[[Birdsong Tower]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 2, 5 & 6}})<br>[[Porthtrunnel]] Area ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|frizz-resist=75%
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Although cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of a cyclown can be seen at the [[Ancient Fane]] in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind.
Although Cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of one can be seen at the [[Ancient Fane]] in the {{PS1}} version of the game, representing the element of wind.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|image=[[Image:Cyclown DQIX.png]]
|image=[[Image:Cyclown DQIX.png]]
|name=Cyclown
|name=Cyclown
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=
|romanji=
|hp=56
|hp=56
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|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Psych Up]]
|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Psych Up]]
|spells=
|spells=
|family=Elemental
|family={{Elemental}}
|bestiaryNumber=049
|bestiaryNumber=049
|description=Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working.<br><br>They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds.
|description=Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working.<br><br>They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds.
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}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=WindBeast
|name=WindBeast
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|wisdom=4/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family= {{Beast}}
|in-game-description=Creates tornadoes with its legs to defend itself
|in-game-description=Creates tornadoes with its legs to defend itself
|abilities=[[Woosh | Infernos]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Gust Slash | VacuSlash]]
|abilities=[[Woosh|Infernos]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Goopi's Gate #1]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Goopi's Gate #1]]
|breeding=[[CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]<br>[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]
|breeding=[[Vampire cat|CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]<br>[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=WindBeast
|name=WindBeast
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Beast]]
|family= {{Beast}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Icebolt | IceBolt]], [[Infernos]], [[VacuSlash]]
|abilities=[[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Woosh|Infernos]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]<br>[[CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]
|breeding=[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]<br>[[Vampire cat|CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Parade]]''===
==={{DQMP}}===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Cyclown XI polygon.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Cyclown XI polygon.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
File:Cyclown dqm psx.png|''DQM1&2'' sprite
Cyclown dqm psx.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
File:Cyclown caravan.png|''Caravan heart'' sprite
Cyclown caravan.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Image:DWM_Box (Front Side).png|The Cyclown seen on the left on the box art for ''Dragon Warrior Monsters''
DWM_Box (Front Side).png|The Cyclown seen on the left on the box art for {{Dragon Warrior Monsters}}.
Image:DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]

Revision as of 01:11, 29 December 2023

The Cyclown is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, debuting in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a blue, humanish Elemental whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.

Characteristics

Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body. They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with sharp, cutting gales. When a Cyclown is defeated in IX, their whirlwind will disappear, revealing that their lower bodies are scrawny.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Cyclown
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#035
Gold
34
HP
41
MP
4
Attack
29
Defence
31
Agility
40
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
Woosh
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Endor area (Chapter 2 only)
Birdsong Tower (Chapters 2, 5 & 6)
Porthtrunnel Area (Chapters 5 & 6)
Item Dropped
Hunter's bow(1⁄32)
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
75%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
75%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
75%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Although Cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of one can be seen at the Ancient Fane in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

#049 - Cyclown
HP MP Experience Gold
56 8 108 79
Attack Defense Speed
52 48 78
Dropped Item Glass frit (common, 1/32)
Agility ring (rare, 1/128)
Locations Newid Isle
Tower of Trades
Skills Wind Sickles
Psych Up
Family Elemental
Bestiary # 049
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working.

They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Cyclown (かまいたち )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#079
Family
Elemental & Floating
Gold
28
HP
67
MP
7
Attack
75
Defence
68
Agility
60
In-game description

The halves of their bodies concealed by swirling whirlwinds are the subject of much speculation, but they keep them closely under wraps, and are careful to let anyone get a glimpse.

Spell(s)
Woosh
Skill(s)
Wind Sickles
Location(s)
Zwaardsrust region, first act
Dundrasil region, second act
Item(s) Dropped
Glass frit1⁄16
Agility ring1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-125%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
-110%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
75%
Poison resistance *
25%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Malicious cyclown
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#418
Family
Elemental & Floating
Experience
1,317
Gold
270
HP
318
MP
21
Attack
209
Defence
240
Agility
163
In-game description

Cyclowns who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Kaswoosh
Skill(s)
Wind Sickles
Location(s)
Zwaardsrust region, thrid act
First forest Whale way station, third act
Item(s) Dropped
Fire resistance *
-125%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
-110%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
75%
Paralysis resistance *
75%
Poison resistance *
25%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
25%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters

WindBeast
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 2/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
Family Beast
In-game description Creates tornadoes with its legs to defend itself
Abilities Infernos, IceBolt, VacuSlash
Habitat Goopi's Gate #1
Breeding chart CatFly x Bird family
Beast family x Material family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Strong None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Weak Weak None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Strong None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

WindBeast
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 4/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
4/10 5/10 4/10 5/10
Family Beast
In-game description
Abilities IceBolt, Infernos, VacuSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart Beast family x Material family
CatFly x Bird family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak None Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Weak Weak None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Strong Strong Strong
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Strong Strong None

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Etymology

The cyclown's original Japanese name is kamaitachi, a yōkai (supernatural creature) from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games, and they often possess wind manipulation abilities.

Whirling weirdos

Gallery

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