The Bantamweight is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

Bantamweights are large roosters that have grown to an enormous size, but are still able to fly with the wings on their back. On top of their heads, they have a tall comb that gives them the appearance of having a mohawk, and a red wattle underneath their beaks. They attack by slamming down their large rears on their enemies. In the original appearance, they are able to put foes to sleep with their attacks, making them dangerous for new adventurers to face when alone. According to their description in Dragon Quest Monsters, the bantamweights' meat is good enough to eat. The monsters have not made a reappearance in the main series since their debut.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bantamweight (おおにわとり, Ōniwatori )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #015
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
    31 0 20 9 28 22 18 1⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 75% 75% 0% 75% 0% 0% 0% 75% 0% 100% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Sleep Attack Loch Tur (Chapter 1)
The Cistern Chapel (Chapter 3)
Last Chance Saloon Region
Medicinal herb(1⁄32)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest Monsters

  BigRoost (おおにわとり, Ōniwatori )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
    40 3/5 1/5 2/5 3/5 5/5 5/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic* Whack*
None None None None None None Strong Strong Strong Strong None None None
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None None None None None Strong Strong Strong None None None
Additional information
Description Its firm flesh is good eating
Skills Sandstorm, VacuSlash, Dodge
Location Gate of Bewilder, Gate of Peace
Breeding Chart

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

  BigRoost (おおにわとり, Ōniwatori )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
    40 4/10 3/10 5/10 7/10 6/10 4/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack*
None None None None None None Strong Strong None Strong Strong None None None
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None None None None None Strong Strong Strong None None None
Additional information
Description Constant naps made this fowl huge.
Skills Dodge, SandStorm, VacuSlash
Location Sky World (Tara's Adventure)
Breeding Chart N/A


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

[[File:DQM3   family icon.png|link=  family|28px|class=pixels]] Bantamweight (おおにわとり, Ōniwatori )
Monsterpedia No.: #136
Icon Attributes
  Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
'G' 1,270 320 540 440 690 600
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Hulk (lv. 1)
Defence Booster I (lv. 20)
Debilitation Ducker (lv. 40)
Strong Starter (lv. 1)
Sleepy Touch (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 40)
Tactical Titan (lv. 1)
Little Menace (lv. 1)
Sobering Slap (lv. 60)
Monster manure (Common)
Seed of wisdom (Rare)
Resistances
                                     
-25% 50% -25% 25% 50% 0% 25% 50% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 50% 0% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description These thumping great chickens have learned how to fly. Thanks to their highly-developed flight muscles, they can strike with the power of a trained pugilist.
Location Gradely Grasslands (    

)

Synthesis
Breeding chart
  X  
Notable fusions
  X   or   =  
  X   =  


Dragon Quest Rivals

Bantamweight appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.


In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolPeso galloSpanish for "bantamweight".
  FrançaisPoids-coqFrench for "rooster weight".
  DeutschKampfhuhnFrom the German Kampf and Huhn.
  ItalianoChicchirinannaFrom the Italian chicchirichi and ninnananna.

Trivia

  • A Bantam is a species of domestic chicken. The term also refers to a weight class in various martial arts, such as boxing, MMA, and kickboxing, encompassing fighters ranging from 115LBs to 135LBs, depending on the sport.

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