Fandangow

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The Fandangow is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is an orange variant of the Cactiball reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest. Oddly enough, when it appeared in Dragon Quest VII, it was colored blue rather than orange. This was not a mistake on the artist's part as the cerulean coloration was kept for that game's remake.

Characteristics

This burly man-shaped spiked cactus loves to bulk up for added strength with the double up skill, ditching defense to scratch out extra damage in order to try and swing battles in its favour. Their eyes constantly glare at awe struck adventurers, distracting them just enough to be able to roll right in and attack, spikes facing forward. Fandangows constantly dance to their own boisterous cactus beat, but it's so compelling that opponents often can't help but join in, spending turns just swinging away alongside the spiky seducer.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#032
Recruit Rate
1⁄32
Gold
13
HP
33
MP
0
Attack
35
Defence
30
Agility
16
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Weird Dance
Location(s)
Coburg area
Item dropped
Hardwood headwear1⁄16
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
20%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
20%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VII

Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Bestiary No.
#053
Recruit Rate
1⁄64
Experience
30 (PS1)
45 (3DS)
Gold
18 (PS1)
27 (3DS)
HP
67
MP
0
Attack
55
Defence
49
Agility
75
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Item(s) Dropped
Poison needle1⁄256
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
90%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

Dragon Quest XI

Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#093
Family
Nature
Gold
39
HP
92
MP
84
Attack
74
Defence
82
Agility
53
In-game description

These music-mad monsters go wild-whenever they hear a rousing refrain, and won't stop dancing until every single spine has been shaken loose.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin (damages 1-3 party members)
Underpants Dance
Flee
Location(s)
Dundrasil Region (first act)
Rainbow Mines (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Faerie fluff1⁄16
Poison needle1⁄256
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious fandangow (ダンスニードル・強 Dansunīdoru・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#283
Family
Nature
Gold
138
HP
205
MP
171
Attack
151
Defence
160
Agility
96
In-game description

Fandangows driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Dundrasil Region (second act)
Zwaardsrust Region (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Faerie fluff1⁄16
Poison needle1⁄256
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
50%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Tact

Fandangow appears as a D-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event. It will join the party in Chapter 4, Episode 2: The Order of Zugzwang of the event quest and can be fully awakened by collecting Fandangow Crystals from every 5th basement of the Talon Tower starting from B1 until B21. It can also be recruited from Part Two of the story in Chapter 1, Episode 2: What Happened?, as well as Chapter 2, Episode 1: The Rainbough during the limited Dragon Quest XI event at any difficulty. The fandangow can participate in Slon the Rook, Jade, and Baalzack's Battle Roads as a party member.

Fandangow (ダンスニードル Dansunīdoru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
100 522 122 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
298 155 177 105 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sleep Attack Sap* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Max HP +15 / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Sleep Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Sleep Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Sleep Attack Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
Max HP +15: Raises max HP by 15.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Normal Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Very Weak Normal Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal

Etymology

The fandangow's name is based on the fandango dance, a lively couple's dance that originated in Spain, which is fitting considering the monster's proclivity for dancing.

Related monsters

Gallery

  • Dragon Quest V Trading Card
    Dragon Quest V Trading Card
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A vicious fandangow
    A vicious fandangow
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Fandangow and other monsters encountered in Talon Tower in Tact
    Fandangow and other monsters encountered in Talon Tower in Tact
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