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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title = Moai minstrel
|title=Moai minstrel
|image = [[Image:DQIX Moai Minstrel.png|265px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX Moai Minstrel.png|265px]]
|caption = Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji = クラウンヘッド
|kanji=クラウンヘッド
|romaji = Kuraun Heddo
|romaji=Kuraun Heddo
|translation = Clown Head
|translation=Clown Head
|first = {{DQ9}}
|first={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|monster1=[[Glowering Inferno]]<br>[[Mad moai]]<br>[[Mega moai]]
|monster1=[[Glowering Inferno]]
|monster2=[[Mad moai]]
|monster3=[[Mega moai]]
}}
}}
The '''Moai minstrel''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. It is a giant, floating stone head wearing the garish makeup of a clown.
The '''Moai minstrel''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Moai minstrels are monolithic heads made of purple [[Material family|stone]] with their faces made up mostly in white with other gaudy colours, a round squeaky nose, exaggerated lips, and a fluffy pink afro like that of a stereotypical clown. When they first appeared, the minstrels were able to boost the attack power of their fellow monsters with a '''Gritty Ditty''' and could send parties of adventurers into hysterics by making silly faces before sacrificing themselves with '''Kamikazee''' in an attempt to finish them off. In later appearances, they lost their ability to cast the deadly spell, instead opting to crush their enemies alive either with their immense weight or by headbutting them, as well as gaining the ability to breathe out harmful bursts of blinding light from their mouths.
Moai minstrels are monolithic heads made of purple [[Material family|stone]] with their faces made up mostly in white with other gaudy colours, a round squeaky nose, exaggerated lips, and a fluffy pink afro like that of a stereotypical clown. When they first appeared, the minstrels were able to boost the attack power of their fellow monsters with a '''Gritty Ditty''' and could send parties of adventurers into hysterics by making silly faces before sacrificing themselves with '''Kamikazee''' in an attempt to finish them off. In later appearances, they now crush their enemies with their immense weight or by headbutting them, as well as gaining the ability to breathe out bursts of blinding light.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|bestiaryNumber=#248
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Material}}
|family={{Material}}
|description=Those facing these po-faced Pierrots should overcome the urge to laugh - a clout with Kamikazee just isn't funny.<br /><br>Their face paint is put on by [[boa bishop]]s, who say it brings victory. Their real faces are rather handsome.
|description=Those facing these po-faced Pierrots should overcome the urge to laugh - a clout with Kamikazee just isn't funny.<br><br>Their face paint is put on by [[boa bishop]]s, who say it brings victory. Their real faces are rather handsome.
|model=[[Image:Moai minstrel DQIX DS.png]]
|model=[[Image:Moai minstrel DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=518
|hp=518
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|skills=[[Gritty Ditty]]<br>Makes a funny face (attempts to stun entire party)
|skills=[[Gritty Ditty]]<br>Makes a funny face (attempts to stun entire party)
|items=[[Narspicious]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Witch's hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Narspicious]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Witch's hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations={{Grotto}} (Cave, rank 8-9, Water, rank 8-10)
|locations={{Grotto}} (Cave, rank 8-9; Water, rank 8-10)
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
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|stun-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|charm-resist=90%
|charm-resist=90%
}}
}}*The quest to unlock the {{Luminary V}} vocation, [[Template:DQIXQuest/118|Quest #118: A Star is Born]], requires the party to deal a finishing blow to a moai minstrel using the [[Hot Lick]] ability from the [[Minstrel]] vocation's [[Litheness]] skill.
* The quest to unlock the {{Luminary V}} vocation, [[Template:DQIXQuest/118|Quest #118]]: A Star is Born, requires the party to deal a finishing blow to a moai minstrel using the [[Hot Lick]] ability from the [[Minstrel]] vocation's [[Litheness]] skill.
*Moai minstrels are also involved in [[Template:DQIXQuest/120|Quest #120: Your Time to Shine]]. A character must first boost their {{Charm}} with [[Extreme Makeover]] and then enrage ten moai minstrels with [[Eyes on Me]] before defeating them.
* Moai minstrels are also involved in [[Template:DQIXQuest/120|Quest #120]]: Your Time to Shine. A character must first boost their {{Charm}} with [[Extreme Makeover]] and then enrage ten moai minstrels with [[Eyes on Me]] before defeating them.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The exaggerated lip makeup suggests the ''minstrel'' part of the name may be a reference to [[wikipedia:minstrels|minstrels]].
* The exaggerated lip makeup suggests the ''minstrel'' part of the name may be a reference to [[wikipedia:minstrels|minstrels]].
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Moai payaso|es-meaning=Spanish for "moai clown".
|fr=Moaï marrant|fr-meaning=French for "funny/amusing moai".
|de=Moai-Musikant|de-meaning=German for "moai musician".
|it=Clown Moai|it-meaning=From "clown", a buffoon or jester who jokes and entertains while wearing garish makeup and oversized clothing, and ''moai'', one of the large stone statues on Easter Island.
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]

Latest revision as of 17:48, 26 August 2026

The Moai minstrel is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Moai minstrels are monolithic heads made of purple stone with their faces made up mostly in white with other gaudy colours, a round squeaky nose, exaggerated lips, and a fluffy pink afro like that of a stereotypical clown. When they first appeared, the minstrels were able to boost the attack power of their fellow monsters with a Gritty Ditty and could send parties of adventurers into hysterics by making silly faces before sacrificing themselves with Kamikazee in an attempt to finish them off. In later appearances, they now crush their enemies with their immense weight or by headbutting them, as well as gaining the ability to breathe out bursts of blinding light.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Moai minstrel (クラウンヘッド, Kuraunheddo)
Defeated Monster List No. : #248
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Material 518 20 5,880 103 368 567 206
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle
0% 0% -25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100%
Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm
50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 90%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped items
Kamikazee Gritty Ditty
Makes a funny face (attempts to stun entire party) 		Grotto (Cave, rank 8-9; Water, rank 8-10) Narspicious1⁄32
Witch's hat1⁄64
Description Those facing these po-faced Pierrots should overcome the urge to laugh - a clout with Kamikazee just isn't funny.

Their face paint is put on by boa bishops, who say it brings victory. Their real faces are rather handsome.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Moai minstrels appeared since the beginning of the game. In battle, they are able to crush enemies with Crackerwhack and breathe out bursts of blinding light, as well as putting characters to sleep with Lullab-Eye.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The exaggerated lip makeup suggests the minstrel part of the name may be a reference to minstrels.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolMoai payasoSpanish for "moai clown".
FrançaisMoaï marrantFrench for "funny/amusing moai".
DeutschMoai-MusikantGerman for "moai musician".
ItalianoClown MoaiFrom "clown", a buffoon or jester who jokes and entertains while wearing garish makeup and oversized clothing, and moai, one of the large stone statues on Easter Island.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A moai minstrel in X
    A moai minstrel in X
  • Appearance in Super Light
    Appearance in Super Light
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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