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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Cyclops
| title=Cyclops
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|250px]]
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|300px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| kanji=サイクロプス
| kanji=サイクロプス
|old=Cyclops
|old=Cyclops
| romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji={{tt|Saikuropusu|Cyclops}}
}}
}}
The '''Cyclops'''  is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Cyclops'''  is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The [[gigantes]]' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield.
The [[gigantes]]' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. The cyclops's singular eye has a red iris, setting it apart from its lighter blue cousin, as well. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield. The giants wear simple tunics made from roughspun brown cloth that only cover their right shoulders and a brown leather belt around their waists.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
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|nes-defense=32
|nes-defense=32
|nes-agility=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=[[Desperate attack]]
|nes-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|nes-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
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|remake-defense=42
|remake-defense=42
|remake-agility=43
|remake-agility=43
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=[[Desperate attack]]<br>Flee
|remake-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|remake-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
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|defense=42
|defense=42
|agility=47
|agility=47
|tameRate=1/32
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #023
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #023
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|locations=Muscle Mountain
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Muscle Mountain]]
|items=[[Knuckledusters]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Knuckledusters]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|defense=112
|defense=112
|agility=94
|agility=94
|bestiaryNumber=195
|bestiaryNumber=#195
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
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|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|console=DS
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|hp=355
|hp=355
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|defense=150
|defense=150
|agility=75
|agility=75
|experience=1400
|experience=1,400
|gold=84
|gold=84
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Fur vest]] (rare, 1/128)
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Fur vest]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Critical strike]]
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Critical strike]]
|family=Demon
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=157
|bestiaryNumber=#157
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br><br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br><br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
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|kanji=サイクロプス
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#130
|family=[[Demon]]
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
|description=The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
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|exp=792
|exp=792
|gold=120
|gold=120
|spells=
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|locations=[[Arborian Highlands]] (Act 1)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Act 2)<br>[[Costa Valor]] (Act 2)
|locations=[[The Arborian Highlands]] (first act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)
|evasion=
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
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}}
}}
====Malicious====
====Malicious====
{{spoiler|start}}
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Cyclops
|name=Malicious cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|kanji=サイクロプス・邪
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji={{tt|Saikuropusu・ja|Cyclops・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#426
|family=[[Demon]]
|family=[[Demon]]
|description=Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|description=Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|hp=1222
|hp=1,222
|mp=40
|mp=40
|attack=304
|attack=304
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|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|locations=[[Emerald Coast]] (Post game)<br>[[Arborian Highlands]] (Post game)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Post game) <br>[[Insula Cognita]] (Post game)
|locations=[[The Emerald Coast]] (third act)<br>[[The Arborian Highlands]] (third act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (third act) <br>[[Insula Incognita]] (Post game)
|evasion=
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
 
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==={{DQTact}}===
Cyclops appears as a B-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Tantegel]] stage from Adventure in the DQII world at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 4: Adventuring in Woodwin 2. It can participate in [[Madusa]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Cyclops.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=100
|hp=963
|mp=200
|move=2-3
|attack=352
|defense=155
|agility=276
|wisdom=112
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Attack Prep]]
|bskill2=[[Beast Bopper]]
|bskill3=[[Bonk]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Max HP +15
|bperk2=Bonk Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopes Cyclopes]'' are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's ''Theogeny'', in Homer's ''Odyssey'' they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
''[[Wikipedia:Cyclopes|Cyclopes]]'' are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's ''Theogeny'', in Homer's ''Odyssey'' they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Gigantifungi]]
*[[Gigantifungi]]
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*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
{{Stub}}
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{{DQII}}
 
{{DQVII}}
==Gallery==
{{DQVIII}}
<center><gallery>
{{DQIX}}
Image:DQII Unarmed Cyclops.png|An unarmed cyclops
{{DQX}}
Image:DQVII Cyclops.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
{{DQXI}}
Image:DQX Cyclops.jpg|A cyclops in ''X''
{{DQS}}
Image:DQXI Cyclops.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:DQXI Malicious cyclops.jpg|A malicious cyclops
Image:DQotS Cyclops.jpg|''Stars'' model
Image:DQR Cyclops.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
[[fr:Cyclope]]

Revision as of 18:11, 10 January 2022

The Cyclops is a monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics

The gigantes' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. The cyclops's singular eye has a red iris, setting it apart from its lighter blue cousin, as well. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield. The giants wear simple tunics made from roughspun brown cloth that only cover their right shoulders and a brown leather belt around their waists.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
99
HP
115
MP
0
Attack
121
Defence
32
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄16
Abilities
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Rendarak
Item Dropped
Banishing bell (1⁄32)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
3⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Gold
99
HP
115
MP
0
Attack
121
Defence
42
Agility
43
Evasion
1⁄16
Abilities
Desperate attack
Flee
Location(s)
Rendarak
Item Dropped
Banishing bell (1⁄32)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
3⁄7

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
115 0 121 42
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
47 193 149 1⁄32
Bestiary No. DLC #023
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Muscle Mountain
Item(s) Dropped Knuckledusters1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
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% 50%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 0% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
15% 50% 0% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%

Monster Meadow quotes

  • Gah! I blinked first!
  • I'm trying not to blink!
  • I've got my eye on you!
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#195 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
443 69 482 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
254 112 94 0⁄64
In-Game Description A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Untrodden Groves
Item(s) Dropped Amor seco essence1⁄32
Giant mallet1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##157 - Cyclops
HP MP Experience Gold
355 8 1,400 84
Attack Defense Speed
170 150 75
Dropped Item Oaken club1⁄16
Fur vest1⁄128
Locations Wyrmtail
Wyrmwing
Wyrmneck
Wyrmsmaw
Western Wormwood (island)
Skills Critical strike
Family Demon
Bestiary # #157
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name サイクロプス
Romanized Jap. Saikuropusu
Description Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.

Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#130
Family
Demon
Gold
120
HP
551
MP
20
Attack
209
Defence
156
Agility
16
In-game description

The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
The Arborian Highlands (first act)
The Manglegrove (second act)
The Costa Valor (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
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 *
50%
Charm resistance *
25%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
100%
Elemental resistance *
100%

Malicious

Malicious cyclops (サイクロプス・邪 Saikuropusu・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#426
Family
Demon
Experience
3204
Gold
490
HP
1,222
MP
40
Attack
304
Defence
287
Agility
48
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
Location(s)
The Emerald Coast (third act)
The Arborian Highlands (third act)
The Manglegrove (third act)
Insula Incognita (Post game)
Item(s) Dropped
Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
50%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%
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Dragon Quest Swords

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Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Tact

Cyclops appears as a B-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest II event. It can be recruited from the Tantegel stage from Adventure in the DQII world at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 4: Adventuring in Woodwin 2. It can participate in Madusa's Battle Road as a party member.

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Demon
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
100 963 200 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
352 155 276 112 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Attack Prep Beast Bopper Bonk
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Bonk Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +15 Bonk Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

Etymology

Cyclopes are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's Theogeny, in Homer's Odyssey they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.

Related Monsters

Similar species

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Gallery

  • An unarmed cyclops
    An unarmed cyclops
  • Appearance in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
    Appearance in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
  • A cyclops in X
    A cyclops in X
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious cyclops
    A malicious cyclops
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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