Barbatos

Dragon Quest monster
Barbatos
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	ヘルバトラー
Romaji	'
First appearance	Dragon Quest IV
Old localisation	Infurnus Shadow, HellGiant

Barbatos is a boss monster in Dragon Quest IV that has since become a regular enemy in the series noteworthy for being a dangerous encounter in the late stage of a game.

Characteristics

Barbatos is one of Psaro the Manslayer's top generals and guards one of the four towers that maintain the barrier surrounding Castle Nadiria. He is a powerful spell caster, and with the exception of Aamon, possesses the most powerful magical capabilities of the four. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to Psaro.

appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Barbatos

Original (NES)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: 206
Experience: 5,500
Gold: 0
HP: 3,300
MP: 255
Attack: 190
Defence: 180
Agility: 72
Evasion: ⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s): Kaboom
Skill(s): Occassionally acts twice per turn
Chilly Breath
Inferno
War Cry
Location(s): The Four Dens of Nadiria
Item Dropped: None

Frizz resistance *: 75%
Sizz resistance *: 75%
Bang resistance *: 75%
Crack resistance *: 25%
Woosh resistance *: 0%
Zap resistance *: 0%
Drain Magic resistance: 100%
Whack resistance *: 100%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance: 100%
Poof resistance: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 100%
Fizzle resistance: 75%
Fuddle resistance: 100%
Snooze resistance: 100%
Sap resistance *: 75%

Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)

Sprites
Notable Changes: None

This grating goat is immune to Whack, Poof, Fuddle, Dazzle, Snooze, Drain Magic, and is highly resistant to all forms of attack magic except for Woosh and Zap spells. He casts Kaboom and breathes intense flames. He drops the Miracle Sword when he dies.

Dragon Quest V

Barbatos

Sprite
Bestiary No.: 178
Recruit Rate: 1/256
Experience: 1,165
Gold: 215
HP: 480
MP: 65
Attack: 205
Defence: 192
Agility: 124
Evasion: 0/64

Spell(s): Kaboom
Skill(s): Attacks while laughing (125% damage)
Inferno
Location(s): Mt. Zugzwang (miniboss x2)
Estark's Labyrinth
Item dropped: Hell Sabre¹⁄₆₄

Frizz resistance *: 20%
Sizz resistance *: 67%
Fire Breath resistance *: 67%
Bang resistance *: 100%
Crack resistance *: 20%
Ice Breath resistance *: 20%
Woosh resistance *: 20%
Zap resistance *: 0%
Drain Magic resistance *: 67%
Whack resistance *: 100%
Kamikazee resistance *: 20%
Poof resistance: 100%
Dazzle resistance *: 67%
Fizzle resistance: 67%
Fuddle resistance: 0%
Poison resistance *: 100%
Snooze resistance *: 0%
Stun resistance *: 100%
Sap resistance *: 67%

PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of Grandmaster Nimzo, a chest containing the Orichalcum fangs can be found. When the hero attempts to open the chest, the pair break down the door and engage the heroes in battle. The cannot be recruited in this battle due to the polluting evil of Mt. Zugzwang, but they can join the party when found again as a normal encounter n Estark's Labyrinth.

Dragon Quest VII

#208 - Barbatos

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
410	70	175	175
Attack	Defense	Speed
210	140	100

Dropped Item

Staff of Divine Wrath (1/128)
HellGiant Heart (rare)

Locations

Dark Palace
Zion Cave

Skills

Inferno
Spooky Aura

Spells

Kafrizzle
Kaboom

Family

Demon

Capture Rate

¹⁄₃₂

Bestiary #

208

Game

Dragon Quest VII

Console

PSX

It can be found in the Dark Palace and Zion Cave. There is a rare chance that the Barbatos will drop a Barbatos Heart, allowing a character to become a Barbatos, after taking it to Alltrades Abbey.

Dragon Quest IX

#201 - Barbatos

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
355	30	3400	187
Attack	Defense	Speed
199	255	178

Dropped Item

Terrible tattoo (common, 1/16)
Raging bull helm (rare, 1/128)

Locations

Realm of the Mighty
Tower of Nod
Eastern Stornway (island)
Western Coffinwell (outside tower)
Grotto

Skills

Psyche Up