Thwarthog
Thwarthog is a monster that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. They are a stronger, blue variant of the Warhog, and also look similar to the boss monster Slon the Rook.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Thwarthog | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | グレンデル |
| Romaji | Grendel |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localisation | Grendal |
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest X
Reappearing from the start of Version 6 onwards, they can now charge at enemies with their shields, increase their allies' attack, and cause an explosion that damages the enemy and their allies, while healing their allies' injuries once again. Prior to their long awaited reappearance, 2 characters based on this monster make their debut.
Dragon Quest Monsters
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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60 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 3/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Family | Devil |
| In-game description | Not too clever, but uses its weapons well |
| Abilities | Cover, FIreSlash, DrakSlash |
| Habitat | Gate of Extinction |
| Breeding chart | Devil family x MadDragon EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | None | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | None | Strong | None |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| Strong | None | None | Weak |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| Immune | Immune | None | None |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| Weak | None | ||
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
| 60 | 7/10 | 2/10 | |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Family | Devil |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | Cover, DrakSlash, FireSlash |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | Devil family x BeastNite, MadDragon EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | None | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | None | Strong | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Weak | Strong | None | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| Weak | Immune | Immune | None |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| None | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| Weak | None | None | None |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| Weak | Weak | None | |
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Thwarthog appears as a minor enemy in the Dragon Quest V story event.
Dragon Quest Tact
Thwarthog appears as a A-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Beast Fest event, appearing on Marquis de Léon's banner. It can learn Magic Barrier, Shield Tackle, and Selflessness naturally and its leader perk raises the sleep resistance for all allies, including itself, in a 5x5 area by 25%. It can participate in Alphyn Road.
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Beast |
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 Defence |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 110 | 774 | 179 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 262 | 337 | 247 | 141 | 35 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Magic Barrier | Shield Tackle | Selflessness | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Lure Stance / Stats up | Woosh Res +25 / Stats up | Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zap Res +25 / Stats up | Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats up | |
| First | |
| +25% Sleep Res in 5x5 area | |
| First | Second | Third |
| DEF +15 | Max HP +20 | Shield Tackle Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Lure Stance:When attacked by enemy: Triggers Lure if within range to counter | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Very weak | Very weak | Half res | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Half res | Normal | Super weak | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Super weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Half res | Immune | Half res | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal |
Gallery
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DQM sprite
Etymology
This monster's name in the Japanese version, Grendel (misspelled in the old translation of Dragon Quest Monsters as Grendal) is most likely intended to be a reference to a villain of the same name in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf from AD 700 - 1000.