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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
|title=Cumaulus | |title=Cumaulus | ||
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Cumaulus.png| | |image=[[Image:DQIX_Cumaulus.png|275px]] | ||
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
|kanji={{tt|ギズモ|Gizmo}} | |kanji={{tt|ギズモ|Gizmo}} | ||
|romanji=Gizumo | |romanji=Gizumo | ||
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}} | |firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}} | ||
|old=Gas | |old=Gas Cloud (NES)<br>Gismo (''Monsters'' and ''III'' GBC) | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Cumaulus''' is a monster in the series. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Cumauluses are small grey [[Elemental family|cloud]]s with sinister human faces on them, capable of floating around like normal clouds. Its puffy features give the cloud's face the appearance of having chubby cheeks. They are also capable of dispersing their entire bodies and reforming them in order to attack. While not particularly powerful on their own, they can quickly become nuisances since they appear in large groups and can attack foes with fire magic. In | Cumauluses are small grey [[Elemental family|cloud]]s with sinister human faces on them, capable of floating around like normal clouds. Its puffy features give the cloud's face the appearance of having chubby cheeks. They are also capable of dispersing their entire bodies and reforming them in order to attack. While not particularly powerful on their own, they can quickly become nuisances since they appear in large groups and can attack foes with fire magic. In ''X'' and ''Heroes II'', the cumauluses instead gained the ability to manipulate lightning and cast [[Zap]] against opponents instead. | ||
Cumaulus's name is play on [[Wikipedia:Cumulus_cloud|cumulus clouds]], which are puffy and cotton-like just like the enemy, and "maul", which means to damage seriously. The monster's Japanese name Gizmo is derived from {{translation|''Gaseous Lifeform Gizmo''|ガス状生物ギズモ,|Gasu-jō Seibutsu Gizumo}}, a science-fiction story originally known as ''War with the Gizmos'', written by American writer [[Wikipedia:Murray Leinster|Murray Leinster]]. It was published in Japan in 1969. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|deceleratle-resist=25% | |deceleratle-resist=25% | ||
|snes-sprites=[[file:Cumaulus3snes.png]] | |snes-sprites=[[file:Cumaulus3snes.png]] | ||
|gbc-sprites=[[File: | |gbc-sprites=[[File:Gismo DQIII GBC.png]] | ||
|switch-sprites=[[File:Cumaulus | |switch-sprites=[[File:Cumaulus Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|125px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#020 | |bestiaryNumber=#020 | ||
|family={{Floating}} | |family={{Floating}} | ||
|description=Clouds of condensed vapour whose disconcerting grin does little to ingratiate them with meteorologists | |description=Clouds of condensed vapour whose disconcerting grin does little to ingratiate them with meteorologists. | ||
|sprite=[[File:Cumaulus DQ III HD sprite.png]] | |sprite=[[File:Cumaulus DQ III HD sprite.png]] | ||
|hp=50 | |hp=50 | ||
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|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|item={{Fraction|1|8}} | |item={{Fraction|1|8}} | ||
|locations=[[Norvik]] | |locations=[[Norvik]] Region<br>[[Skyfell Tower]] | ||
|evasion=1 | |evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|fire-resist=25% | |fire-resist=25% | ||
|explosion-resist=-125% | |explosion-resist=-125% | ||
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|defense=18 | |defense=18 | ||
|agility=8 | |agility=8 | ||
|tameRate= | |tameRate=N/A | ||
|bestiaryNumber=#012 | |bestiaryNumber=#012 | ||
|spells=[[Frizz]] | |spells=[[Frizz]] | ||
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|burning-breath-resist=50% | |burning-breath-resist=50% | ||
|army-resist=0% | |army-resist=0% | ||
}} | }}*'''[[Floating enemies|Floating-type]]''' | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
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|romaji=Gizumo | |romaji=Gizumo | ||
|bestiaryNumber=#027 | |bestiaryNumber=#027 | ||
|family={{Elemental}} | |family={{Elemental}} & {{Floating}} | ||
|description=Companionable clouds who crowd around their victims and clobber them with constant facefuls of [[Frizz]].<br><br>Amalgamations of the ominous air that amasses in the upper atmosphere, forming foul, ferocious clouds. | |description=Companionable clouds who crowd around their victims and clobber them with constant facefuls of [[Frizz]].<br><br>Amalgamations of the ominous air that amasses in the upper atmosphere, forming foul, ferocious clouds. | ||
|model=[[Image:Cumaulus DQIX DS.png|85px]] | |model=[[Image:Cumaulus DQIX DS.png|85px]] | ||
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==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Cumaulus appeared from the beginning of the game. They are now able to cast [[Zap]] on opponents instead of Frizz and can boost their evasiveness by hiding themselves with clouds. | |||
==={{DQM}}=== | ==={{DQM}}=== | ||
{{DQMEnemy | {{DQMEnemy | ||
|name=Gismo | |name=Gismo | ||
|kanji= ギズモ | |kanji=ギズモ | ||
|romanji=Gizumo | |romanji=Gizumo | ||
|sprite=[[Image:Gismo.png]] | |sprite=[[Image:Gismo.png]] | ||
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|agility=3/5 | |agility=3/5 | ||
|family={{Material}} | |family={{Material}} | ||
|in-game-description=Life was brought to this ball of energy | |in-game-description=Life was brought to this ball of energy. | ||
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]] | |abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]] | ||
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Villager]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Memories]] | |habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Villager]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Memories]] | ||
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|agility=5/10 | |agility=5/10 | ||
|family= {{Material}} | |family= {{Material}} | ||
|in-game-description= | |in-game-description=A cloud monster created from wandering eerie air. Said to descend on its prey and surround them. | ||
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]] | |abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]] | ||
|habitat=[[Ice World]] | |habitat=[[Ice World]] | ||
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|curse-resist=None | |curse-resist=None | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQM3}}=== | ==={{DQM3}}=== | ||
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|kanji={{tt|ギズモ|Gizmo}} | |kanji={{tt|ギズモ|Gizmo}} | ||
|romaji=Gizumo | |romaji=Gizumo | ||
|icon=[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|100px]] | |icon=[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Cumaulus]] | ||
|family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]] | |family=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|link=Material family]] | ||
|hp= | |hp=1,340 | ||
|mp= | |mp=430 | ||
|attack= | |attack=570 | ||
|defense= | |defense=350 | ||
|wisdom= | |wisdom=600 | ||
|agility= | |agility=510 | ||
|bestiary=#280 | |bestiary=#280 | ||
|rank= | |rank='''G''' | ||
|in-game-description=These creatures are clumps of living cloud. often at the mercy of the weather, you might clap eyes on a stray cumaulus on an especially windy day | |in-game-description=These creatures are clumps of living cloud. often at the mercy of the weather, you might clap eyes on a stray cumaulus on an especially windy day. | ||
|talents=[[Woosh Afficionado]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Drain Dodger]] ( | |talents=[[Woosh Afficionado]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Drain Dodger]] (random)<br>[[MP Booster I]] (random) | ||
|traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Woosher]] (lv. 40) | |traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Woosher]] (lv. 40) | ||
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Static Discharge]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wooshmeister]] (lv. 60) | |ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Static Discharge]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wooshmeister]] (lv. 60) | ||
|habitat=[[Circle of Fortitude]] - Lower & Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]]) | |habitat=[[Circle of Fortitude]] - Lower & Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]]) | ||
|items=[[Magic water]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of agility]] ( | |items=[[Magic water]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of agility]] (rare) | ||
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|64px|link=Material family]] X [[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]]<br>(Either parent is G-rank.) | |synthesis=[[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|64px|link=Material family]] X [[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]]<br>(Either parent is G-rank.) | ||
|fusions=[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Cumaulus]] X [[File:Dancing devil DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dancing devil]] = [[File:Cloud surfer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Cloud surfer]]<br>[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Cumaulus]] X [[File:Drake | |fusions=[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Cumaulus]] X [[File:Dancing devil DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dancing devil]] = [[File:Cloud surfer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Cloud surfer]]<br>[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Cumaulus]] X [[File:Drake slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drake slime]] = [[File:Hell niño DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hell niño]]<br>[[File:Cumaulus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Cumaulus]] X [[File:Snowmangler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Snowmangler]] = [[File:Freezing fog DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Freezing fog]] | ||
|fire-resist=0% | |fire-resist=0% | ||
|water-resist=0% | |water-resist=0% | ||
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|instant-death-resist=0% | |instant-death-resist=0% | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQH2}}=== | ==={{DQH2}}=== | ||
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|romaji=Gizumo | |romaji=Gizumo | ||
|listNumber=#016 | |listNumber=#016 | ||
|fieldNotes=A | |fieldNotes=A monster masquerading as a cloud that floats high o'er vales and hills, blasting passers-by with thunderbolts. When the wind picks up, they get blown off over the horizon, and have to fly for miles to find their way home. | ||
|image=[[File:Cumaulus Heroes II.png|100px]] | |image=[[File:Cumaulus Heroes II.png|100px]] | ||
|exp=47 | |exp=47 | ||
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|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]] | |locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQTreasures}}=== | ==={{DQTreasures}}=== | ||
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|DQTR=A model of a monster from some faraway world.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref> | |DQTR=A model of a monster from some faraway world.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Cumaulus appears as an E-rank | Cumaulus appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be scouted from the [[Gaia's Navel]] stage of Awaken! Ramia at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Ramia]]'s Battle Road as a [[party]] member. | ||
{{DQTactEnemy | {{DQTactEnemy | ||
|name=Cumaulus | |name=Cumaulus | ||
|kanji=ギズモ | |kanji=ギズモ | ||
|romanji=Gizumo | |romanji=Gizumo | ||
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Cumaulus | |sprite=[[Image:DQT Cumaulus.png|275px]] | ||
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}} | |family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}} | ||
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]] | |rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]] | ||
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|zh-tw={{tt|云雾怪|Yúnwù guài}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "cloud monster". | |zh-tw={{tt|云雾怪|Yúnwù guài}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "cloud monster". | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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DQMBRV Cumaulus1.png | DQMBRV Cumaulus1.png | ||
Cumaulus statue treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' monster statue icon. | Cumaulus statue treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' monster statue icon. | ||
DQR Gizmo.png| | DQR Gizmo.png|''Rivals'' card. | ||
DQT Cumaulus icon.png|''Tact'' party icon | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Related monsters== | |||
*[[Demon cloud]] | |||
*[[Freezing fog]] | |||
*[[Golden gloom]] | |||
*[[Hell niño]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 17 March 2026
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Cumaulus | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ギズモ |
| Romaji | Gizumo |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localisation | Gas Cloud (NES) Gismo (Monsters and III GBC) |
The Cumaulus is a monster in the series.
Characteristics
Cumauluses are small grey clouds with sinister human faces on them, capable of floating around like normal clouds. Its puffy features give the cloud's face the appearance of having chubby cheeks. They are also capable of dispersing their entire bodies and reforming them in order to attack. While not particularly powerful on their own, they can quickly become nuisances since they appear in large groups and can attack foes with fire magic. In X and Heroes II, the cumauluses instead gained the ability to manipulate lightning and cast Zap against opponents instead.
Cumaulus's name is play on cumulus clouds, which are puffy and cotton-like just like the enemy, and "maul", which means to damage seriously. The monster's Japanese name Gizmo is derived from Gaseous Lifeform Gizmo (ガス状生物ギズモ,, Gasu-jō Seibutsu Gizumo?), a science-fiction story originally known as War with the Gizmos, written by American writer Murray Leinster. It was published in Japan in 1969.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
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Dragon Quest X
Cumaulus appeared from the beginning of the game. They are now able to cast Zap on opponents instead of Frizz and can boost their evasiveness by hiding themselves with clouds.
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Dragon Quest Heroes II
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
| 47 | 23g | Yes |
| List No. | #016 |
| Field Notes | A monster masquerading as a cloud that floats high o'er vales and hills, blasting passers-by with thunderbolts. When the wind picks up, they get blown off over the horizon, and have to fly for miles to find their way home. |
| Location(s) | The Grand Dunes, The Battle of Dunisia |
| Item(s) Dropped | Narspicious, Agility ring |
Dragon Quest Treasures
Cumaulus appears as a statue and is Treasure No. 521 in the Monster Statues 1 category. It can be found on the Wingswept Moors and its base value is 80,000 gold.
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Dragon Quest Tact
Cumaulus appears as an E-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the True Dragon Quest III event. It can be scouted from the Gaia's Navel stage of Awaken! Ramia at any difficulty and it can participate in Ramia's Battle Road as a party member.
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In Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
| Cúmulo | Spanish for "cumulus cloud". | |
| Flammulus | From Flamme, the French translation for Frizz, and cumulus, a type of cloud. | |
| Wolkenketzer | German for "cloud heretic". | |
| Cumulus | A type of cloud that is puffy or cotton-like. From the Latin cumulus, which means "heap" or "pile". | |
| 云雾怪 | Traditional Chinese for "cloud monster". |
Gallery
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Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
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X polygon model.
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A Cumaulus in X.
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Caravan Heart sprite
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Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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Treasures monster statue icon.
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Rivals card.
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Tact party icon
Related monsters
References
- ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
- Elementals
- Material family
- Floating enemies
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies
- Dragon Quest III enemies
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies
- Dragon Quest VI enemies
- Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies
- Dragon Quest IX enemies
- Dragon Quest X enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies
- Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies
- Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies
- Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies
- Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies
- Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues
- Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies
- Dragon Quest Rivals enemies
- Dragon Quest Walk enemies
- Dragon Quest Tact monsters


