Balhib
The balhib is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V, it is a winged, centaur-like monster armed with an axe and brilliant, golden skin.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Balhib | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ゴールデンゴーレム |
| Romaji | ' |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localisation | GoldGolem |
Characteristics
Balhibs are absurd parodies of the classic centaur, having a reptilian lower half that terminates in a long tail and a back covered by two bat wings. They are usually portrayed as powerful monsters, having many strengths granted to them. As indicated by their original names, they are apparently made of gold and will drop a very large sum when defeated.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
Introduced as a monster found around the end of the game in places such as Talon Tower and Nadiria. They have a large amount of HP, can deliver strong physical attacks, and cast Kaswoosh on the player's party. The amount of gold they drop is usually worth the risk of fighting them, though.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Dragon Quest Monsters
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
The Balhib is a Rank A monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. One can be synthesized by mixing four monsters: a magmalice, a firn fiend, a golem and a gold golem.
Gallery
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Super Famicom artwork.
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DQM sprite