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The '''Ghoul''' is a recurring [[Undead family|undead]] monster in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in {{DQ2}}. It has a stronger attack and more HP than a [[Walking corpse|walking corpse]], and is able to call for back up if the player is not swift in dispatching it.
The '''Ghoul''' is a recurring {{Undead}} {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in {{DQ2}}.
 
It has a stronger attack and more {{HP}} than a [[Walking corpse]], and is able to call for back up if the player is not swift in dispatching it.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
'''Ghouls''' have rotten blue-grey skin, an unkempt mass of grey hair, and they wear dull red and green rotting clothes. In their original appearance, they were the strongest variety of the walking dead and even gained the ability to cast simple fire magic against their foes. Later appearances in the series gave them the ability to call upon more of their kind from beyond the grave to aid them in battle, as well as being able to poison with both their claws and venomous exhalations.
'''Ghouls''' have rotten blue-grey skin, an unkempt mass of grey hair, and they wear dull red and green rotting clothes. In their original appearance, they were the strongest variety of the walking dead and even gained the ability to cast simple fire magic against their foes. Later appearances in the series gave them the ability to call upon more of their kind from beyond the grave to aid them in battle, as well as being able to {{Poison}} with both their claws and venomous exhalations.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|agility=45
|agility=45
|spells=[[Dazzle]]
|spells=[[Dazzle]]
|skills=Call for help
|skills=Call for help.
|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Galenholm]] region
|locations=[[Galenholm]] region
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}}


==={{DQ7}} 3DS===
==={{DQ7}} {{3DS}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Ghoul
|name=Ghoul
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|agility=66
|agility=66
|bestiaryNumber=#128
|bestiaryNumber=#128
|family=[[Undead family|Undead]]
|family={{Undead}}
|description=Strike or slice these monsters all you want; their undead flesh feels no pain. Beware of their tendency to call in fellow ghouls to sway the odds in their favor.
|description=Strike or slice these monsters all you want; their undead flesh feels no pain. Beware of their tendency to call in fellow ghouls to sway the odds in their favor.
|spells=None
|spells=None
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|name=Ghoul
|name=Ghoul
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=Gūru
|romanji=Gūru
|kanji=グール
|kanji=グール
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|bestiaryNumber=#111
|bestiaryNumber=#111
|description=They're pretty strong for stiffs, and although they don't have any special attacks, beware of them bellowing for backup.<br><br>When they begin to rot, their breath and nails grow thick with toxins, but these dissipate as they deteriorate further.
|description=They're pretty strong for stiffs, and although they don't have any special attacks, beware of them bellowing for backup.<br><br>When they begin to rot, their breath and nails grow thick with toxins, but these dissipate as they deteriorate further.
|locations=[[The Plumbed Depths]]<br />[[Urdus Marshland]]<br>[[Khaalag Coast]]<br>[[Grotto]] (ice)
|locations=[[The Plumbed Depths]]<br />[[Urdus Marshland]]<br>[[Khaalag Coast]]<br>{{Grotto}} (ice)
|collapsed=
|collapsed=
|}}
|}}
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|gold=73
|gold=73
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk (damage and poison one party member)
|skills=Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk. (Damage and {{Poison}} one {{Party 11}} member)
|items=[[Drasilian guinea]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Drasilian guinea]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (second act)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (second act)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]] ([[3DS]] and 2D mode of ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (second act)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (second act)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]] ({{3DS}} and 2D mode of {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-150%
|fire-resist=-150%
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|gold=380
|gold=380
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk (damage and poison one party member)<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk. (Damage and {{Poison}} one {{Party 11}} member)<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Drasilian guinea]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Drasilian guinea]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (third act, day only)
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (third act, day only)
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Ghoul appears as a B-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Dirkandor]] stage from Adventure in the DQII World at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 2: Forms of Appearance. The ghoul can participate in [[Madusa]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Ghoul appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest II}} event. It can be recruited from the [[Dirkandor]] stage from Adventure in the DQ{{II}} World at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 2: Forms of Appearance. The ghoul can participate in [[Madusa]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Ghoul
|name=Ghoul
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|romanji=Gūru
|romanji=Gūru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Ghoul.png|225px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Ghoul.png|225px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>Undead
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=110
|lvl=110
|hp=882
|hp=882
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|bskill3=[[Shade Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|bskill3=[[Shade Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|askill1=Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill1=Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Shade Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Shade Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Shade Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Shade Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Shade Slash Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Shade Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
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A [[Wikipedia:Ghoul|ghoul]] (غول, ghūl) is a demon-like creature or monstrous being from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses and is associated with graveyards. In modern fiction, the term is used to refer to a specific type of monster.
A [[Wikipedia:Ghoul|ghoul]] (غول, ghūl) is a demon-like creature or monstrous being from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses and is associated with graveyards. In modern fiction, the term is used to refer to a specific type of monster.


==Related monsters==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Ghoul_Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
Ghoul_version 2.png|Alternate concept art.
DQVII Ghoul.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
DQX Ghoul.jpg|A ghoul in {{X}}.
DQXI Ghoul.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious ghoul.jpg|A Vicious ghoul.
Slime MoriMori DQ Ghoul.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''.
DQR Ghoul.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
===Similar species===
*[[Corpse corporal]]
*[[Corpse corporal]]
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*[[Toxic zombie]]
*[[Toxic zombie]]
*[[Walking corpse]]
*[[Walking corpse]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Ghoul_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Image:Ghoul_version 2.png|Alternate concept art.
Image:DQVII Ghoul.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
Image:DQX Ghoul.jpg|A ghoul in ''X''
Image:DQXI Ghoul.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:DQXI Vicious ghoul.jpg|A vicious ghoul
Image:Slime MoriMori DQ Ghoul.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''.
Image:DQR Ghoul.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Arabian mythology]]
[[Category:Arabian mythology]]

Revision as of 12:33, 30 March 2023

The Ghoul is a recurring Undead monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

It has a stronger attack and more HP than a Walking corpse, and is able to call for back up if the player is not swift in dispatching it.

Characteristics

Ghouls have rotten blue-grey skin, an unkempt mass of grey hair, and they wear dull red and green rotting clothes. In their original appearance, they were the strongest variety of the walking dead and even gained the ability to cast simple fire magic against their foes. Later appearances in the series gave them the ability to call upon more of their kind from beyond the grave to aid them in battle, as well as being able to Poison with both their claws and venomous exhalations.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
100
HP
80
MP
Unlimited
Attack
120
Defence
19
Agility
41
Evasion
3⁄64
Abilities
Sizz
Item Dropped
Chain sickle
Fire resistance *
2⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
3⁄7
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
91
HP
80
MP
6
Attack
103
Defence
19
Agility
21
Evasion
3⁄64
Abilities
Sizz
Item Dropped
Chain sickle
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
1⁄7
Thwack resistance
3⁄7
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#110
Level
36
Experience
1270
Gold
48
HP
170
MP
5
Attack
95
Defense
10
Agility
45
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Dazzle
Skill(s)
Call for help.
Location(s)
Galenholm region
Item Dropped
Cloak of evasion1⁄256
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
100%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past 3DS

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
88 6 103 21
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
23 137 150 1⁄16
Bestiary No. DLC #019
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Location(s) A Poisonous Party
Item(s) Dropped Chain sickle1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 15%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
80% 100% 0% 50%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
0% 80% 100% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 15% 0%

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Nintendo 3DS
Sprite HP MP Attack
182 0 102
Defense Agility Experience Gold
42 66 98 17
Bestiary no. #128
Family Undead
In-game description Strike or slice these monsters all you want; their undead flesh feels no pain. Beware of their tendency to call in fellow ghouls to sway the odds in their favor.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Call for help
Location(s) Arcadia Region
East Argonia
Item(s) dropped Antidotal herb1⁄8
Gold ring1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0/64 30% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
15% 50% 100% 15%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 0% 0%

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##111 - Ghoul
HP MP Experience Gold
162 12 760 124
Attack Defense Speed
112 65 90
Dropped Item Manky mud1⁄16
Tough guy tattoo1⁄64
Locations The Plumbed Depths
Urdus Marshland
Khaalag Coast
Grotto (ice)
Skills Call for backup
Family Undead
Bestiary # #111
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name グール
Romanized Jap. Gūru
Description They're pretty strong for stiffs, and although they don't have any special attacks, beware of them bellowing for backup.

When they begin to rot, their breath and nails grow thick with toxins, but these dissipate as they deteriorate further.

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Ghoul (グール Gūru )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#200
Family
Undead
Gold
73
HP
183
MP
21
Attack
92
Defence
115
Agility
72
In-game description

A ravenous reanimated corpse that will eat anything within reach. Unable to feel anything, it will keep coming until it's finally cut down.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk. (Damage and Poison one party member)
Location(s)
Heliodor Region (second act)
The Emerald Coast (second act)
Cave to Rendarak (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Drasilian guinea1⁄32
Tough guy tattoo1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-150%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-150%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious ghoul (グール・強 Gūru・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#615
Family
Undead
Experience
1,538
Gold
380
HP
1,222
MP
35
Attack
327
Defence
382
Agility
148
In-game description

Ghouls driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Spews out a stream of poisonous gunk. (Damage and Poison one party member)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep (third act, day only)
Item(s) Dropped
Drasilian guinea1⁄32
Tough guy tattoo1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-150%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-150%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
50%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
812 18g Yes
List No. #137
Field Notes Buried bodies brought back to some semblance of life. Strike and slice all you like—their undead flesh feels no pain. They may be teeming with toxins, but their bodies are so rotten anyway that it doesn't make a difference.
Location(s) The Lumberlands
Item(s) Dropped Pitch pearl, Giant tortoise shell

Dragon Quest Builders

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
70~415 20~42 8~24 Gravestone (★☆☆), Lemongrass seed (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Holy sanctum of Rimuldar
Sprite

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Tact

Ghoul appears as a B-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited Dragon Quest II event. It can be recruited from the Dirkandor stage from Adventure in the DQII World at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 2: Forms of Appearance. The ghoul can participate in Madusa's Battle Road as a party member.

Ghoul (グール Gūru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Undead
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 882 216 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
415 222 310 148 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sizz Toxic Thrust* Shade Slash*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Shade Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Shade Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +5 Shade Slash Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Physical Potency +5%: Raises physical potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal Normal

Etymology

A ghoul (غول, ghūl) is a demon-like creature or monstrous being from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses and is associated with graveyards. In modern fiction, the term is used to refer to a specific type of monster.

Gallery

Related monsters

Similar species

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