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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Headhunter
|name=Headhunter
|image=[[image:DQVIII_Headhunter.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[image:DQVIII_Headhunter.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=くびかりぞく
|kanji=くびかりぞく
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|romanji={{tt|Kubikarizoku|Headhunting tribe}}
|firstappear= {{DQ2}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=Hunter ({{II}} ({{NES}}, {{GBC}}), {{VII}})
|old=Hunter
}}
}}
A '''Headhunter''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
The '''Headhunter''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}. They are wild, leaping [[Humanoid family|humanoids]] that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.
 
They are wild, leaping {{Humanoid}}s that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.


==Description==
==Description==
The Headhunter is a palette swap of the [[Berserker]] and, as such, acts in the same way. Headhunters are green {{Humanoid}}s with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and they wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but starting with {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, they now have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface.
Headhunters are green humanoid monsters with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. The headhunters did not carry shields with them until remake versions of ''II''. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but ''VIII'' introduced a design where the monsters have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface. Their original design still makes in appearance in some modern games such as ''X'' and ''Stars''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Headhunter
|name=Headhunter
|kanji=くびかりぞく  
|kanji=くびかりぞく  
|romanji=kubikarizoku
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|nes-sprite=
|nes-sprite=[[Image:Hunter DQII NES.png|55px]]
|nes-hp=65
|nes-hp=65
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=67
|nes-exp=67
|nes-gold=45
|nes-gold=45
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|nes-defense=25
|nes-defense=25
|nes-agility=70
|nes-agility=70
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=[[Slewse]] region <br> [[Tower of the Moon]] <br> [[Rendarak]] Plateau
|nes-locations=[[Slewse|Tuhn]] region<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]<br>[[Rendarak]] Plateau
|nes-item=[[Iron lance]]
|nes-item=[[Iron lance]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-evasion=
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fire-resist=
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist=
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist=
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist=
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist=
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist=
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-sprites=
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Hunter DQII SFC.png|55px]][[Image:Hunter DQII GBC.png|55px]][[Image:Headhunter DQII iOS.png|55px]][[Image:Headhunter Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
|remake-hp=65
|remake-hp=65
|remake-mp=
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=77
|remake-exp=77
|remake-gold=97
|remake-gold=97
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|remake-defense=25
|remake-defense=25
|remake-agility=57
|remake-agility=57
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=Flees
|remake-locations=[[Slewse]] region <br> [[Tower of the Moon]]
|remake-locations=[[Slewse]] region<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]
|remake-item=[[Iron lance]] (1/16)
|remake-item=[[Iron lance]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist=
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist=
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist=
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist=
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
|skills=Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
|locations=[[Roamer Encampment]] Region (past)<br>[[Poolside Cave]] (past)<br>[[Al-Balad]] (past)
|locations=[[Roamer Encampment]] region (past)<br>[[Poolside Cave]] (past)<br>[[Al-Balad]] region (past)
|items=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Headhunter
|kanji=  
|kanji= くびかりぞく
|romanji=
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png]]
|hp=54
|hp=54
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=53
|defense=53
|agility=43
|agility=43
|bestiaryNumber=58
|bestiaryNumber=#058
|family={{Humanoid}}
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Known for their jumping ability, these {{MFamilies}}s wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defense abilities.
|description=Known for their jumping ability, these monsters wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defence abilities.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Attack while defending. <br> Uses [[Medicinal Herb]]s.
|skills=Attacks while defending<br>Uses [[Medicinal herb]]s
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Scale shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Scale shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the game's 3.3 version onwards, they are stronger than in previous titles, being able to go on a rampage, cast [[Kazam]], and use a [[Double-Edged Slash]].
Headhunters began appearing in the game starting with Version 3.3, this time stronger than in previous titles. They can swing about their weapons with reckless abandon to damage characters in the surrounding area, use [[Helm Splitter]], cast [[Kazam]], and are able to land [[desperate attack]]s.


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Headhunter
|name = Headhunter
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|rank = D
|rank = D
|description = ''These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.''
|description = ''These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Beater]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Beater]]
|resistances = [[Whack]]proof
|resistances = [[Whack]]proof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQMJ2P}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
Headhunter first appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a rare card exclusive for [[Warrior]] leaders.
* A second card known as the Robbing headhunter appeared in the ten card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a normal card exclusive for [[Priest]] leaders.


==Related Monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Berserker]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Pilferer]]
|es=Bárbaro decapitador|es-meaning=Spanish for "barbarian decapitator".
|fr=Chasseur de têtes|fr-meaning=French for "headhunter".
|de=Kopfjäger|de-meaning=German for "headhunter".
|it=Cacciateste|it-meaning=Italian for "headhunter".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png|
DQX Kubikarizoku.jpg|A headhunter in ''X''
Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|
Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' sprite
DQotS Headhunter.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Kubikarizoku.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Similar species==
*[[Berserker]]
*[[Pilferer]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Chasseur de têtes]]

Revision as of 17:55, 31 August 2024

The Headhunter is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II. They are wild, leaping humanoids that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.

Description

Headhunters are green humanoid monsters with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. The headhunters did not carry shields with them until remake versions of II. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but VIII introduced a design where the monsters have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface. Their original design still makes in appearance in some modern games such as X and Stars.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
45
HP
65
MP
0
Attack
82
Defence
25
Agility
70
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Tuhn region
Tower of the Moon
Rendarak Plateau
Item Dropped
Iron lance1⁄16
Fire resistance *
1⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
1⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
97
HP
65
MP
0
Attack
82
Defence
25
Agility
57
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Flees
Location(s)
Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Item Dropped
Iron lance1⁄16
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#032
Recruit Rate
1⁄32
Experience
21 (PSX)
32 (3DS)
Gold
10 (PSX)
15 (3DS)
HP
48
MP
0
Attack
54
Defence
40
Agility
33
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
Location(s)
Roamer Encampment region (past)
Poolside Cave (past)
Al-Balad region (past)
Item(s) Dropped
Oaken club1⁄128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
90%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#058 Humanoid
Experience Gold HP MP
62 18 54 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
56 53 43 1⁄64
In-Game Description Known for their jumping ability, these monsters wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defence abilities.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Attacks while defending
Uses Medicinal herbs
Location(s) Pickham Region
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄8
Scale shield1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
25% 25% 100% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 50% 50% 15%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Headhunters began appearing in the game starting with Version 3.3, this time stronger than in previous titles. They can swing about their weapons with reckless abandon to damage characters in the surrounding area, use Helm Splitter, cast Kazam, and are able to land desperate attacks.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Headhunter
Family Demon
Rank D
Description These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater
Resistances Whackproof
Skill Berserker, Attack Boost
Location Celeste Isle
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Jumping jackal

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Headhunter
Family Demon
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater
Resistances Vulnerable to Sap, Immune to Whack
Skill Berserker
Location Treepidation (night)
Breeding chart Frogface x Rockbomb or Dracky

Dragon Quest Rivals

Headhunter first appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a rare card exclusive for Warrior leaders.

  • A second card known as the Robbing headhunter appeared in the ten card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a normal card exclusive for Priest leaders.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolBárbaro decapitadorSpanish for "barbarian decapitator".
FrançaisChasseur de têtesFrench for "headhunter".
DeutschKopfjägerGerman for "headhunter".
ItalianoCacciatesteItalian for "headhunter".

Gallery

  • A headhunter in X
    A headhunter in X
  • Monsters: Joker sprite
    Monsters: Joker sprite
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card

Similar species

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