Battle pip

The Battle pip is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, being introduced in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. They are tiny axe-wielding faerie warriors.

Dragon Quest monster Battle pip

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese コロファイター Romaji Korofaitā First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation PodFighter Variants Conkerer
Lieutenant kernel
War nut

Characteristics

Armed with a massive axe, these awesome little adventurous monsters stand out from their brethren thanks to the bothersome damage they can dish out with their battle axes, if they can actually land a hit without falling flat on their faces. They wear dark blue shorts covered with a blue leaf used as a loincloth, a grey breastplate, and a distinctive blue acorn with a spike on top worn as a helmet, which covers the pip's eyes.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Battle pip (コロファイター, Korofaitā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #196

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 50 13 24 9 43 35 17 1⁄64 1⁄16

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 100% 0% 0% 100% 20% 20% 100% 20% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Miss Faerie Lea Antidotal herb1⁄16 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Battle pip (コロファイター, Korofaitā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #215

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 50 0 24 (PS1) 36 (3DS) 9 (PS1) 14 (3DS) 43 35 17 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15 80% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 100 15 15 100 15% 0% 100 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Miss Alltrades Abbey (past) Western Cave Dungeon of Descent Tunnel to the Abbey Antidotal herb1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes None

Etymology

The battle pip, along with its companions, are named after the mythological Korpokkur, a diminutive race of people in the folklore of the Ainu people of northern Japan. They were once said to live in harmony with the Ainu and would bring them deer, fish, and other goods, but after a schism, they disappeared. In fantastical depictions of the Korpokkurs, they are small enough to live underneath the leaves of the giant butterbur plant and would use its leaves as roofs and umbrellas.