Robbin' 'oodlum

Dragon Quest monster Robbin' 'oodlum
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese カンダタ子分 (Famicom only)
カンダタこぶん (Super Famicom onwards) Romaji Kandata kobun First appearance Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation Old localisation Kandar Henchman (DQ III NES)
Goon (DQ III GBC) Variants Deserted armour
Gyldenbritches
Heliodorian guard
Infernal armour
Iron knight
Lethal armour
Restless armour
Roseguardin
Schwarzchuld
Tanzaknight

A Robbin' 'oodlum, also known as robbin' huddle or merry man, is one of six golden-armoured bandits with the appearance of restless armours that aid Robbin' 'Ood in Dragon Quest III.

Each one has a green tassel at the top of his helm. Like their leader, the 'oodlums have gone on to make regular appearances throughout the Dragon Quest series.

Localization history

The robbin' 'oodlum is the same monster as the merry man and robbin' huddle, with the three being named カンダタこぶん (Kandata kobun) in Japanese. The robbin' 'oodlum name has been used three times where as robbin huddle name is only used in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation for the second encounter to signify that the goons are slightly stronger than in the previous fight. All other appearances of the カンダタこぶん use merry man to better match their boss's Robin Hood pun.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

When Robbin' 'Ood is first encountered at Skyfell Tower, he is joined by three henchmen who appear identical to his huddles known as robbin' 'oodlums. When their boss is encountered again at Kidnapper's Cave, east of the town of Baharata, his henchmen are six in number, and are now known as robbin' huddles. Four of these henchmen keep watch over their prisoners from Baharata, Tanaya and Gopal Gupta, and when the Hero comes to save the young couple, they engage them in battle. Though Robbin' 'Ood shows up with two more robbin' huddles to stop the Hero's party, they are also defeated. Soon after, Robbin' 'Ood vows to change his ways and takes leave.

Though the Hero and company encounter Robbin' 'Ood again, he is alone and without henchmen.

First fightSecond fight

Robbin' 'Oodlum (カンダタこぶん Kandata kobun) Bestiary Number: #145

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 63 60 0 80 0 45 31 20 0/64

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 25% 0% 100% 100% 100% 0% 100%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop None None Skyfell Tower Ice Cave (GBC only) None

Robbin' 'huddle (カンダタこぶん Kandata kobun) Bestiary Number: #145

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 63 120 20 100 0 65 60 37 1/16

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 70% 70% 70% 100% 70% 100% 25% 70%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Kasap Midheal None Kidnapper's Cave None

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

The robbin' 'oodlum name is now used for both encounters.

First fightSecond fight

Robbin' 'Oodlum (first fight) (カンダタこぶん, Kandata kobun ) Defeated Monster List number: #146

Attributes

Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion None 106 10 400 159 51 70 35 0/64

Resistances

Fire Explosion Ice Wind Physical Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof 25% -125% -150% 25% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100%

Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Sleep Stumble Stun Agility Down Attack Down Defence Down 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop None None Skyfell Tower None

Description RobbinOod's larcenous lackeys who respect their boss with every ounce of their being. You can bet they would jump off a bridge if he gave the order

Robbin' 'Oodlum (second fight) (カンダタこぶん, Kandata kobun ) Defeated Monster List number: #146

Attributes

Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion None 256 60 1,244 181 88 182 52 0/64

Resistances

Fire Explosion Ice Wind Physical Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof 25% -125% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100%

Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Sleep Stumble Stun Agility Down Attack Down Defence Down 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Kasap Midheal None Kidnapper's Cave None

Description N/A

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Merry Man (カンダタ子分 Kandata kobun))
Defeated Monster List No. : 104

Model	Experience	Gold
	70	77g

Field Notes	A long-suffering servant of Robbin' 'Ood, who manages to stay merry despite his master's domineering manner. As a token of his undeclared devotion, Robbin' neglects his own wardrobe to garb his guardians in golden armour.
Location(s)	Only appears during the Alena and Kiryl quest-lines. The monster is not missable.
Item(s) Dropped	None

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Merry man (カンダタ子分 Kandata kobun))
Defeated Monster List No. : 158

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	1000	77g	No

Field Notes	A long-suffering servant of Robbin' 'Ood, who manages to stay merry despite his master's domineering manner. As a token of his undeclared devotion, Robbin' neglects his own wardrobe to garb his guardians in golden armour.
Location(s)
Item(s) Dropped	None

Dragon Quest Treasures

Merry men will accompany their boss when he raids Eggshell Island for the treasures put on display by the player.

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Dragon Quest Tact

Robbin' 'Oodlum appears as a B-rank monster of the ??? family. He could originally join the party in the Round Up the Robbin' 'Oodlums!: Advanced Bounty Quest and could be awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. However, starting from Version 4.0 of the game, he can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 6: Robbin' 'Ood instead. The henchmen will aid their leader in various battles, such as the ??? Rank Up quests. Robbin' 'Oodlum can participate in the Blossom Hammerhood's Battle Road as a party member.

Robbin' 'Oodlum (カンダタこぶん Kandata kobun)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 120 750 215 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 362 411 306 203 25 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal Half Res Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Normal Very Weak Normal Super Weak Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Normal Normal Half Res Immune Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Half Res Normal Normal Normal Super Weak Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Vacuum Thrust Slashing Edge* Aeolian Slash* Talent Blossoming: Minion Flash Woosh-type Physical Potency +5%/Stats up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Aeolian Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up Minion Flash Potency +5% Bang Res +25/Stats Up Aeolian Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up Minion Flash Potency +5% Perks Basic perks ATK +5 Aeolian Slash Potency +2% N/a Leader perk None Awakening perk Woosh-type Physical Potency +5%: Raises Woosh-type physical potency by 5%.

Gallery

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  Artwork of Robbin' 'Ood and his henchmen.
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  Sofubi Monster toy.
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  HD sprites, first fight
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  HD sprites, second fight
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  Robbin' 'oodlum in Stars.
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  Rivals card.
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  Round Up the Robbin' 'Oodlums! Bounty Quest in Tact.