Barbatos

Dragon Quest monster Barbatos

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ヘルバトラー Romaji Herubatorā First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Infurnus Shadow
HellGiant

Barbatos is a boss monster in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen 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. Barbatos has the upper body of a solidly-built human man with a large pair of wings on his back, a huge pair of curved horns on his head, and pointed ears, while his lower body is that of a goat. His skin is light blue and his hair and the fur on his lower half is indigo or purple, depending on the game. He has a forked beard and the horns on his head are bronze-colored. When Barbatos reappeared in VII, he had tan-colored skin with brown fur on his lower half and grey hair and horns instead of the normal coloration.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー, Herubatorā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #206

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 3,300 255 5,500 0 190 180 72 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 75% 75% 75% 25% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 75%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Occassionally acts twice per turn Chilly Breath Inferno War Cry The Four Dens of Nadiria None Notable changes in the remakes 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 (ヘルバトラー, ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 178

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 480 65 1,165 215 205 192 124 0/64 1/256

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 20% 67% 67% 100% 20% 20% 20% 0% 100% 20% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 67% 100% 100% 100% 67% 0% 67% 0% 67%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Attacks while laughing (125% damage) Inferno Mt. Zugzwang (miniboss x2) Estark's Labyrinth Hell Sabre1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes None

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
Spells	Kaboom
Family	Demon
Bestiary #	201
Game	Dragon Quest IX
Console	DS
Description	Beasts whose burning rage causes them to spit flames and cast Kaboom. Protected against pyrotechnical techniques. The weeny wings on their backs bloom into spectacular, sky-soaring sails when they return to their hellish home.

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā))
Defeated Monster List No. : #096

Model	Experience	Gold
	170	92g

Field Notes	This demon's powers are the envy of his fellow fiends. He pounds prey with spells before closing in for the kill. Has served as the personal bodyguard to many a demonic despot, but in truth, finds the job hellishly stressful.
Location(s)	Arba Town (Recruit) Big-Eye Boulevard (Grudge Match: Blue Behemoth) The Altered Altar (Showdown: Bearded Beast)
Item(s) Dropped	Celestial skein Magic beast horn

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā))
Defeated Monster List No. : 110

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	9917	582g	Yes

Field Notes	This demon's powers are the envy of his fellow fiends. He pounds prey with spells before closing in for the kill. Has served as the personal bodyguard to many a demonic despot, but in truth, finds the job hellishly stressful.
Location(s)	Battle of the Pinnacle: Base Battle of the Pinnacle: Centre Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped	Magic beast horn Monocle

Dragon Quest Walk

Barbatos appeared as a boss in Chapter 3 of the Dragon Quest IV event held in November 2019, later appearing as a powerful monster in various places.

Dragon Quest Tact

Barbatos appears as a boss during the limited Dragon Quest IV event. He can be faced in the event story Chapter 4, Episode 2: The Second Barrier, as well as in the Den of Barbatos on the Road to Psaro's Peak. Barbatos is joined by a pair of Canniboxes and Drackymas when faced in his Den.

Etymology

Barbatos is the name of a duke of hell described in the Lesser Key of Solomon, being described as a humanoid who can speak with animals, conciliates rulers, and predict the future. The demon's name is derived from the Latin Barbatus, meaning "Bearded". The localization team did their demonological homework, as this perfectly describes the monster.

Gallery

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  Artwork for the alternative color scheme in DQVII.
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  XI polygon model
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in
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  Appearance in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
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  Rivals card
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  Tact official art.

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