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'''Robbin' 'Ood'''  is a recurring boss character in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, most infamous for his miniboss battles in ''III''.  He appears three separate times throughout the game, committing heinous criminal acts in all but one of his appearances.
'''Robbin' 'Ood'''  is a recurring boss character in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, most infamous fer 'is miniboss battles in ''III''.  'E appears three separate times throughout the game, committing 'einous criminal acts in all but one of 'is appearances.
==Localization inconsistency==
==Localization inconsistency==
The character currently localized as ''Robbin' 'Ood'' has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of [[Enix]] and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as ''Kandar'', and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed ''Robbin Hood'' and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.
The character currently localized as ''Robbin Ood'' has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of [[Enix]] and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as ''Kandar'', and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed ''Robbin Hood'' and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.


The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting '''カンダタおやぶん''' (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name ''Prince o' thieves''. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.
The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting '''カンダタおやぶん''' (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name ''Prince o' thieves''. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.


The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin Hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented ''Robbin' 'Ood''. The reason for this is currently unknown.
The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented ''Robbin Ood''. The reason for this is currently unknown.


Robbin' 'Ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the ''Robbin huddle'' enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (''Merry man'') was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.  
Robbin ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the ''Robbin huddle'' enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (''Merry man'') was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
====Story====
====Story====
Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' 'oodlum|his henchmen]] first appear in the [[Skyfell Tower]] west of [[Khoryv]], having stolen the crown from the king of [[Romaria]] and leaving the place in chaos. This forces the king to recruit the hero on a sidequest to retrieve the crown. However, performing the sidequest is optional, and failing to retrieve the crown does not prevent the hero from continuing the game.   
Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' 'oodlum|'is 'enchmen]] first appear in the [[Skyfell Tower]] west of [[Khoryv]].  'E went and stole the crown from the king of [[Romaria]], an' left the place in such a rut that the 'ero is recruited by the king to retrieve the crown. 'Owever, fightin' the bloke is an optional sidequest, an' failin' to retrieve the crown does not prevent the 'ero from continuin' the game.   


Within the tower, Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by opening a trap door beneath the group's feet.  Upon returning to the previous floor, the hero finds the enemy has vanished.  However, after leaping off the edge where Robbin' had been standing, the hero finds him several floors below.  This results in the first genuine boss fight of the game (assuming the hero doesn't skip the side quest). After the battle, the hero acquires the king of Romaria's crown after Robbin' starts begging for his life.   
Wivhin the tower, Ol' Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by openin' a trap door beneath the group's feet.  Upon returnin' to the previous floor, the 'ero finds the ol' geezer has up an' vanished.  'Owever, after leapin' off the edge where Robbin' 'ad been standin', the 'ero finds 'im several floors below.  This results in the first genuine boss fight o' the game. After the battle, the 'ero acquires the king o' Romaria's crown after the big sap starts beggin' fer 'is life.   


The monster's second appearance is in the appropriately named [[Kidnapper's Cave]], about northwest of [[Baharata]]. Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' huddle|his goons]] advance in their criminal careers by kidnapping [[Gopal Gupta]] & [[Tanaya]], holding them for ransom. Upon freeing the young lovers, the hero is confronted by the would-be kingpin himself, who challenges him to battle. After receiving a second defeat from the party, the crook pleads for mercy, claiming that he'll change his ways for real.
The rotter's second appearance is in the appropriately named [[Kidnapper's Cave]] a little nort' west o' [[Baharata]]. Robbin' 'Ood an' [[Robbin' huddle|'is goons]] advance in their criminal careers by kidnappin' the luvly couple [[Gopal Gupta]] & [[Tanaya]], 'olding 'em fer ransom. Upon freein' the young luvers, the 'ero is confronted by the would-be kingpin 'imself, and meets 'im in melee. After receivin' a second thrashin' from the party, the crook pleads for mercy claimin' all the while that 'e'll change 'is ways fer real this time.


Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castle-town of [[Tantegel]]. H claims to have changed his evil ways and now acts as a typical NPC, now providing the hero with information about the location of the [[Sunstone]].
Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castletown of [[Tantegel]]. 'E claims to have changed 'is evil ways an' now acts as a typical NPC.  'E provides the 'ero wiv information about the location of the [[Sunstone]].


====In Battle====
====In Battle====

Revision as of 19:56, 18 December 2019

Robbin' 'Ood is a recurring boss character in the Dragon Quest series, most infamous fer 'is miniboss battles in III. 'E appears three separate times throughout the game, committing 'einous criminal acts in all but one of 'is appearances.

Localization inconsistency

The character currently localized as Robbin Ood has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of Enix and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as Kandar, and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed Robbin Hood and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.

The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting カンダタおやぶん (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name Prince o' thieves. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.

The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented Robbin Ood. The reason for this is currently unknown.

Robbin ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the Robbin huddle enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (Merry man) was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Story

Robbin' 'Ood and 'is 'enchmen first appear in the Skyfell Tower west of Khoryv. 'E went and stole the crown from the king of Romaria, an' left the place in such a rut that the 'ero is recruited by the king to retrieve the crown. 'Owever, fightin' the bloke is an optional sidequest, an' failin' to retrieve the crown does not prevent the 'ero from continuin' the game.

Wivhin the tower, Ol' Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by openin' a trap door beneath the group's feet. Upon returnin' to the previous floor, the 'ero finds the ol' geezer has up an' vanished. 'Owever, after leapin' off the edge where Robbin' 'ad been standin', the 'ero finds 'im several floors below. This results in the first genuine boss fight o' the game. After the battle, the 'ero acquires the king o' Romaria's crown after the big sap starts beggin' fer 'is life.

The rotter's second appearance is in the appropriately named Kidnapper's Cave a little nort' west o' Baharata. Robbin' 'Ood an' 'is goons advance in their criminal careers by kidnappin' the luvly couple Gopal Gupta & Tanaya, 'olding 'em fer ransom. Upon freein' the young luvers, the 'ero is confronted by the would-be kingpin 'imself, and meets 'im in melee. After receivin' a second thrashin' from the party, the crook pleads for mercy claimin' all the while that 'e'll change 'is ways fer real this time.

Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castletown of Tantegel. 'E claims to have changed 'is evil ways an' now acts as a typical NPC. 'E provides the 'ero wiv information about the location of the Sunstone.

In Battle

RobbinOod
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
144
Level
63
Experience
2200
Gold
0
HP
150
MP
0
Attack
65
Defense
42
Agility
19
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Brutal Strike
Defend
Location(s)
Skyfell Tower
Item Dropped
None
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC


RobbinOod (second battle)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
155
Level
63
Experience
4800
Gold
0
HP
400
MP
0
Attack
89
Defense
40
Agility
35
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Brutal Strike
Recovers 50 HP per turn
Location(s)
Kidnapper's Cave
Item Dropped
None
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
100%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Robbin' hood
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
Unnumbered boss
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience
1,150
Gold
500
HP
1040
MP
25
Attack
235
Defence
80
Agility
30
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Riteof Passage
Item dropped
Stone Axe1⁄8
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite


Dragon Quest VII

Robbin' 'Ood appears as the boss in the DLC Tablet Treasure Hunt in the Nintendo 3DS Version of Dragon Quest VII. Along with Hammer and the second version of Putric Stinkenheimer, Robbin' 'Ood cannot be tamed and thus only encounter in the tablet.

The Staff of resurrection is given as a reward for defeating him the first time.

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Trivia

  • Robbin' 'Ood is a reference to and pun on the name of the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood. This reference is continued with an advanced version of Robbin' 'Ood in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2: known in Japanese as Boss Kandata (カンダタおやぶん, Boss Kandata?), it is called "Prince o' Thieves" in English after a common epithet for Robin Hood. The enemies accompanying a Robbin' 'Ood are sometimes known as merry men, after Robin Hood's own merry men.
  • His Japanese name, Kandata (カンダタ, Kandata?), comes from the short story The Spider's Thread by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
  • Robbin' 'Ood's frequently changing name is ironically appropriate, as criminals often go through many aliases throughout their careers.

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