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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Needler
|title=Needler
|image=[[Image:DQXI Needler.png|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQXI Needler.png|250px]]
|caption=Art by Akira Toriyama
|caption=Art by Akira Toriyama
|kanji=モコッキー
|kanji=モコッキー
|romaji=Mokokkī
|romaji=Mokokkī
|firstappear={{DQ11}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest XI}}
}}
}}
 
The '''Needler''' is a monster in the series.
The '''Needler''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was first introduced in {{Dragon Quest XI}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Needlers are short {{Humanoid}} creatures distinguishable by the cotton fluff balls on their bodies. They carry wicked sharp needles as tall as themselves which they use to make pincushions out of adventurers and are fond of healing their allies with [[Medicinal herb]]s, but are just as likely to waste their turn in battle dancing. They wear a green grass skirt, yellow shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. On their heads, they have two fluff balls coming out of their masks and fluff on their chin roughly in the shape of a beard. Needlers also have a fluffy tail much like a rabbit.
Needlers are short [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] mouse-like creatures distinguishable by the cotton fluff balls on their bodies. They carry sharp needles as tall as themselves which they use to make pincushions out of adventurers and are fond of healing their allies with [[Medicinal herb|medicinal herbs]], but are just as likely to waste their turn in battle dancing. They wear a green grass skirt, yellow shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. On their heads, they have two fluff balls coming out of their masks and fluff on their chin roughly in the shape of a beard. Needlers also have a fluffy tail much like a rabbit.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|mp=0
|mp=0
|attack=11
|attack=11
|defense=9
|defence=9
|agility=6
|agility=6
|exp=3
|exp=3
|gold=3
|gold=3
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Use [[Medicinal herb]]<br>Does a little dance. (wastes turn)<br>Flee
|skills=Uses [[Medicinal herb]]<br>Does a little dance (wastes turn)<br>Flees
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Cobblestone Tor]]<br>[[Heliodor]] Region
|locations=[[Cobblestone Tor]] (acts one and two)<br>[[Heliodor Region]] (act one)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-125%
|ice-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=-110%
|wind-resist=-10%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=-10%
|rock-resist=-110%
|light-resist=-10%
|light-resist=-110%
|dark-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious needler
|name=Malicious needler
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|gold=229
|gold=229
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Uses [[Special medicine]].<br>Does a little dance. (wastes turn)<br>Flee
|skills=Uses [[Special medicine]]<br>Does a little dance (wastes turn)<br>Flees
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Cobblestone Tor]] (third act)
|locations=[[Cobblestone Tor]] (postgame)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=-110%
|wind-resist=-10%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=-10%
|rock-resist=-110%
|light-resist=-10%
|light-resist=-110%
|dark-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
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==={{DQM3D}}===
==={{DQM3D}}===
Needler appears as a F-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] exclusive to the SP version.
Needler appears as a F-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] exclusive to the SP version.


==={{DQM2R}}===
==={{DQM2R}}===
Needler appears once again as the same rank and family exclusive to the SP version.
Needler appears once again as the same rank and family exclusive to the SP version.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Agudreja|es-meaning=From the Spanish ''{{tt|agudo|sharp}}'' and ''{{tt|comadreja|weasel}}''.
|fr=Piquolo|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|piquer|to prick, to sting}}'' and the Italian ''{{tt|piccolo|little, small}}''.
|de=Weißer Mäuser|de-meaning=From the German ''{{tt|weiß|white}}'' and ''{{tt|mäus|mouse}}''.
|it=Topungo|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|topo|mouse, rat}}'' and ''{{tt|pungere|to prick, to sting}}''.
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Notable Needlers==
==Notable Needlers==
*[[Thornton]]
*[[Thornton]]
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Electric needler]]
*[[Haystack needler]]
* [[Pine needler]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQXI Needler PS4.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.  
DQXI Needler PS4.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.  
DQXI Malicious Needler.jpg|A Malicious needler
DQXI Malicious Needler.jpg|A Malicious needler
DQR Mokkoki.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Mokkoki.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Electric needler]]
*[[Haystack needler]]
*[[Pine needler]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]


[[es:Agudreja]]
[[fr:Piquolo]]
[[fr:Piquolo]]

Revision as of 15:57, 2 December 2025

The Needler is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

Needlers are short humanoid mouse-like creatures distinguishable by the cotton fluff balls on their bodies. They carry sharp needles as tall as themselves which they use to make pincushions out of adventurers and are fond of healing their allies with medicinal herbs, but are just as likely to waste their turn in battle dancing. They wear a green grass skirt, yellow shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. On their heads, they have two fluff balls coming out of their masks and fluff on their chin roughly in the shape of a beard. Needlers also have a fluffy tail much like a rabbit.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Needler (モコッキー Mokokkī )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#002
Family
Humanoid
Gold
3
HP
10
MP
0
Attack
11
In-game description

Easily recognised by the bundles of abundant fluff spilling from their masks, these furry fellows will make pincushions of pretty much anything they can poke their enormous needles into.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Uses Medicinal herb
Does a little dance (wastes turn)
Flees
Location(s)
Cobblestone Tor (acts one and two)
Heliodor Region (act one)
Item(s) Dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄32
Lambswool1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
-10%
Wind resistance *
-10%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
-25%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Malicious

Malicious needler (モコッキー・邪 Mokokkī・Ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#427
Family
Humanoid
Gold
229
HP
352
MP
8
Attack
217
Defence
215
Agility
164
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Uses Special medicine
Does a little dance (wastes turn)
Flees
Location(s)
Cobblestone Tor (postgame)
Item(s) Dropped
Special medicine1⁄16
Lambswool1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
-10%
Wind resistance *
-10%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Needler appears as a F-rank monster of the Beast family exclusive to the SP version.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Needler appears once again as the same rank and family exclusive to the SP version.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolAgudrejaFrom the Spanish agudo and comadreja.
FrançaisPiquoloFrom the French piquer and the Italian piccolo.
DeutschWeißer MäuserFrom the German weiß and mäus.
ItalianoTopungoFrom the Italian topo and pungere.

Trivia

  • In the official artwork for the needler, they have eyes shaped like a plus sign (+), but in-game, their eyes are actually equal signs (=).

Notable Needlers

Gallery

  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious needler
    A Malicious needler
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.

Related monsters

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