Bodkin bowyer

The bodkin bowyer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV. These yellow-hooded variants of the bodkin archer can rain a flurry of arrows on foes and inflict various status effects.

Dragon Quest monster Bodkin bowyer
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アローインプ Romaji Arō inpu First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Arrop (IV NES and Torneko 2 PS1) Variants Archer (infamous monster)
Bodkin archer
Bodkin bloodbow
Bodkin fletcher

Characteristics

Bodkin bowyers are small goblin-like creatures with purple skin that don green robes and yellow hoods instead of the normal brown. Their golden-colored hoods indicate that they are among the strongest of the bodkins, only being surpassed later by the bodkin bloodbow.

They carry brown shortbows and their arrows have yellow fletchings. Their arrows are laced with various toxins that can either put unfortunate adventurers to sleep, or inflict paralysis, depending on the title, and they also deliver a Rain of Pain, as well. As a last resort, the bowyers will call for help from more of their kind to assist them.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ, Arō inpu ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #068

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 27 0 47 16 46 36 21 1⁄16

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 100% 25% 25% 100% 100% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer) Sleep Attack Desert south of the Last Chance Saloon Porthrunnel region Wayfarer's clothes(1⁄256) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ, Arō inpu ) Defeated Monster List No. : #042

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Humanoid 48 255 43 17 46 36 37 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 100% 15% 15% 15% 15% 100% 50% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer) Multishot Sleep Attack Kingdom of Ascantha (Day only) Outside of Wisher's Peak Silk robe1⁄16 Short bow1⁄256 Description Great archers in spite of their size. Capable of surrounding opponents and unleashing a fusillade of arrows upon them. When trouble beckons, they swiftly call for reinforcements. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ, Arō inpu) Defeated Monster List No. : #047

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Humanoid 58 255 112 62 58 52 56

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -25% 0% 0% 25% 100% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 25% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items None Rain of Pain Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer) Flees Newid Isle Leather hat1⁄32 Leather cape1⁄64 Description These expert archers specialise in trouble travellers with hails of well-aimed arrows. The brown hoods of the bodkin bowyers mark them out as master marksmen, mightier than mere bodkin fletchers.

Dragon Quest X

Bodkin bowyers appeared from the beginning of the game. They regained their ability to put enemies to Sleep with their attacks, along with being able to unleash a Rain of Pain and call for backup from more of their kind.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ, Arō inpu ) Defeated Monster List No. : #172

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Humanoid 105 8 246 45 96 108 93

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -10% -10% 0% 0% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 100% 0% 25% 0% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Sleep Attack Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer) Rain of Pain The Hekswood (first and second acts) Leather hat1⁄64 Leather cape1⁄128 Description Don't let these master archers put you to sleep with their poisonous arrows-the second you do, they'll follow up with a ruinous Rain of Pain.

Malicious

Malicious bodkin bowyer (アローインプ・邪, Arō inpu・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #582

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Humanoid 357 16 1,175 277 245 289 210

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -10% -10% 0% 0% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 100% 0% 25% 0% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Sleep Attack Calls for backup (Malicious bodkin bowyer.) Rain of Pain The Hekswood (third act) Leather hat1⁄64 Leather cape1⁄128 Description Bodkin bowyers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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Dragon Quest Heroes II

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	54	44g	Yes

List No.	#061
Field Notes	Evil elfin fiends who wield a bow and arrow better than any other breed of bodkin. Only those who have reached the apex of archery are allowed to wear the yellow hood of the bodkin bower.
Location(s)	Battle of the Great Divide (N) Battle of the Great Divide (S)
Item(s) Dropped	Birdsong nectar Nectar

Dragon Quest Builders

Bodkin Bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)

Image Chapter 2 Attributes HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations 356 30 18 N/A Ancient Palace

Dragon Quest Tact

Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank monster of the demon family as part of the original Dragon Quest IV event alongside Kiryl on his banner. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The bodkin bowyer can participate in Rashaverak's Battle Road as a party member.

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 130 977 328 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 531 235 461 163 35 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak Normal Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Normal Very Weak Half Res Normal Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Super Weak Normal Normal Normal Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Normal Immune Super Weak Half Res Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Attack Prep Power Blow* Thundershower* Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%/Stats Up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up Perks Basic perks ATK +10 AGL +15 Thundershower Potency +2% Leader perk Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. Awakening perk Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%: Raises Zap-type physical potency by 10%.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Tirador encapuchado	Spanish for "hooded shooter".
Français	Tire-flèches	French for "arrow launcher".
Deutsch	Bogenwicht	German for "bow goblin/sprite".
Italiano	Tegolas	A play on the fictional character Legolas, a bow-wielding Elf from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Trivia

• A bodkin is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.
  • A bowyer is an older occupational term that refers to one who crafts bows.

Gallery

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  Famicom art.
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  Dragon Quest IV Trading Card.
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  A Bowkin bowyer in X.
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  XI polygon model.
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  A Malicious bodkin bowyer
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  Stars model.
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  Rivals card.