The Brownie is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest V. It is a pint-sized monster carrying around a giant hammer much bigger than itself.
Characteristics
Brownies are yellow-skinned palette swaps of hammerhoods, bearing an orange-brown colouring and wielding a dark, grayish blue hammer. Comparatively, Brownies aren't too different from Hammerhoods, the two monsters essentially having the same purpose as being mostly incompetent creatures that occasionally get off a lucky shot. Brownies tend to have more HP and greater attack power since they have to fulfill this role against players that are no longer troubled by hammerhoods.
Appearances
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #039
- Spell(s)
- None
| In-Game Description |
Usually calm and timid, these monsters psyche themselves up to be vicious foes when provoked. Their tiny bodies conceal incredible power. |
| Spell(s) |
None |
| Skill(s) |
Psyche Up (can increase tension by one stage or enter Super High Tension in one turn) Desperate attack |
| Location(s) |
Maella Region Kingdom of Ascantha |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Medicinal herb1⁄32 |
- Model
- Bestiary no.
- #022
- In-game description
Erratic enemies that can attain an instant state of high tension, only to topple over and go off the boil.
Bodkin bowyers often take them on camping trips and trick them into tapping their tent pegs for them.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 0%
- Ice resistance *
- 0%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Blast/Lightning resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- -25%
- Light resistance *
- -25%
Brownies appeared from the beginning of the game. In addition to being able to psyche themselves up to build their tension, they have gained the ability to perform a Spinning Beatdown, which damages any characters in a circular area of effect around itself. Starting with Version 1.1 of the game, it gained a rarefied version in the form of the Spiked club.
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #050
- In-game description
These mallet-wielding midgets are massive fans of night clubbers, whose every trait they try to emulate. One day, maybe one of them will grow tough enough to actually take one of their idols' clubs in hand.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- -25%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- -25%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- -10%
- Dark resistance *
- -10%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 0%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Malicious
Malicious brownie (ブラウニー・邪 Buraunī・ja )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #488
- In-game description
Brownies who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- -25%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- -25%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- -10%
- Dark resistance *
- -10%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 0%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
| Fire Resistance * |
Water Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * |
Earth Resistance * |
| 50% |
0% |
50% |
25% |
| Explosion Resistance * |
Ice Resistance * |
Electricity Resistance * |
Light Resistance * |
| 25% |
-25% |
0% |
25% |
| Dark Resistance * |
Antimagic Resistance * |
Bedazzlement Resistance * |
Confusion Resistance * |
| 0% |
0% |
25% |
-25% |
| Debilitation Resistance* |
MP Absorption Resistance * |
Paralysis Resistance * |
Poison Resistance * |
| 0% |
0% |
25% |
25% |
| Sleep Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
| 50% |
50% |
| Instant Death Resistance * |
| 0% |
| Model |
Experience |
Gold |
 |
23 |
27g |
| List No. |
#085 |
| Field Notes |
Hammer-hefting halflings who psych themselves up to unleash a crushing critical hit if even slightly slighted. They're prone to buckle under the weight of their own weapons, but they try not to let it get them down. |
| Location(s) |
Arba Castle (Hero) Sylvea (Captain) Caliburgh (Hero) Caliburgh Meadow (Hero) |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Spellbound bough, Sturdy stick, Classic tough guy tattoo recipe, Luxury tough guy tattoo recipe |
| List No. |
044 |
| Field Notes |
Hammer-hefting halflings who psych themselves up to unleash a crushing critical hit if even slightly slighted. They're prone to buckle under the weight of their own weapons, but they try not to let it get them down. |
| Location(s) |
The Battle of Ingenia |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Hardy hide Wrecklace |
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Final Chapter
| Sprite |
 |
Brownie appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-3, 6-5, 7-5, 8-7, 13-1, and 15-3 of the main storyline, as well as the Rhinoceraxe Nun stage of The Beastliest Beast of Bravas Qualifiers during the Beast Fest event at any difficulty. The Brownie stars in its own Battle Road and it can participate in the Dark sabrecub's Battle Road as a party member, as well.
Stats
| First |
Second |
Third |
| ATK +5 / Stats Up |
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up |
Bone Crush Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth |
Fifth |
| Zam Res +25 / Stats Up |
Bone Crush Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| First |
Second |
Third |
| Bone Crush Potency +2% |
N/a |
N/a |
| First |
| ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Normal |
Normal |
Very Weak |
Half Res |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Very Weak |
Normal |
Half Res |
Half Res |
| Poison Resistance |
Physical Lock Resistance |
Spell Lock Resistance |
Martial Lock Resistance |
| Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Super Weak |
| Breath Lock Resistance |
Hobble Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
Dazzle Resistance |
| Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
| Curse Resistance |
Paralysis Resistance |
Confusion Resistance |
Charm Resistance |
|
| Immune |
Super Weak |
Half Res |
Normal |
Trivia
- Brownies are a part of English and Scottish folklore. They are household spirits, being diminutive little helpers who assist in house maintenance in exchange for small offerings of food. They do not like to be seen, and usually only perform their tasks in the quiet of night.
Notable Brownies
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