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Kiryl
Dragon Quest IV
Sprite(s)
Japanese name クリフト
Romaji Kurifuto
Old localisation Cristo
Title Chancellor
Priest (神官, Shinkan?) (Japanese)
Most Holiest Priest (IX)
The Advanced Lancer (Heroes)
Vocation Priest
Race Human
Age 18
Voice actor Daiki Nakamura (CD Theater)
Hikaru Midorikawa (Heroes onward, Japanese)
Alec Newman (English)

"My duty is for protecting Tsarevna. For this, I would cheerfully lay down my life. I vow to grow stronger, and carry out duty with aplomb! Now, let us be proceeding from here!"

Kiryl (クリフト, Kurifuto?) is a playable character in Dragon Quest IV. He is an apprentice Priest in the castle of Zamoksva, and a close friend and retainer of Tsarevna Alena. When the latter escapes from the confines of her room to explore the world, he elects to accompany her along with the court magician Borya in Chapter 2.

He has gone on to make regular appearances in the Itadaki Street series and is one of the thirteen playable characters in Dragon Quest Heroes, as well as returning in Dragon Quest Heroes II. Kiryl also appears as a special hero character in Dragon Quest Tact.

Appearance and personality[edit | edit source]

Kiryl wears a green and white Kalimavkion resembling the traditional hat of a priest, along with a green overcoat and a white long-sleeved undershirt. He carries a long and narrow sword on his back, and keeps a muted orange scarf around his neck. From the Nintendo DS version onward, the cross on Kiryl's hat has been altered to a more generic shield emblem in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious imagery. The same emblem appears on his belt as a buckle and also appears on Alena and Borya's outfits, as well.

Like many of the other characters, his appearance in the Heroes series of games has been embellished slightly. He now wears metal gauntlets over a pair of black gloves and greaves over his boots. His overcoat has more buttons on the front and there is ornate blue and gold designs near the hem. He also carries a spear on his back, which is his weapon of choice. Kiryl has gone on to use spears in other spinoffs, such as Tact.

He is very loyal to Tsarevna Alena, as evidenced by how he immediately rushes after her when she escapes. It is also made apparent that he has a crush on the princess as well. Aside from his not-so-subtle remarks regarding his feelings for Alena (which somehow always elude her), signs include him keeping a drawing of her hidden in his room. Beyond his relationship with Alena, Kiryl is a very studious and dedicated young man with a deep sense of faith; he has been training for some time to take over as the resident priest of Zamoksva and his room is filled with religious texts. As a priest, Kiryl can sometimes sense the presence of holy power when visiting certain places. He disapproves of vices such as gambling and becomes uneasy when visiting Laissez Fayre at nighttime due to its seedy reputation. Kiryl does not partake in drinking since he is a priest, though he admits that he was a teetotaller even before he became a man of the cloth.

Starting with the localisation of the DS remake, Kiryl now speaks with a Slavic dialect. The remakes also revealed that he is scared of heights if you use the Party Chat in certain areas, most notably El Forado.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

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Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the Tsar of Zamoksva, to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.

Kiryl and Borya, her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village being terrorized by a local monster continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local church to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the demon and minions shows its face, she, Kiryl and Borya spring into action and take it out, saving the village.

Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden in Mintos. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the reported location of the Feverfew root to try & recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the Hero succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon Baalzack, whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.

Base stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting stats Maximum stats
Level 1 99
HP 18 618
MP 7 565
Strength 3 109
Agility 5 208
Resilience 9 144
Wisdom 7 238
Luck 2 190
Initial gear Oaken club, Wayfarer's clothes
  • Remake versions

Spells[edit | edit source]

Kiryl corresponds to the Priest vocation from Dragon Quest III, and as such he learns strong healing and defensive spells. His Multiheal and Kazing makes him the party's best healer for the most of the game, though he does miss out on learning both the Woosh spells and Insulatle that are learned by Meena instead. He has average max HP and Luck, while his Strength is below average. Both his Agility and his Wisdom begin to increase steadily as his level rises.

Kiryl does have access to some swords, spears, and armour, though his selection is quite limited especially compared to both the Hero and Ragnar. He is able to equip most wands and robes suited for spellcasters. Later in the game, he is able to use all of the pieces of the liquid metal equipment if the player so chooses. One of his most powerful weapons is the Miracle sword.

In the NES version, Cristo is infamous for his poorly-programmed AI, which would continuously cast the Beat and Defeat spells above all others, even when healing is necessary and the enemy is immune to instant death spells. While this problem was eliminated since the remakes permit manual control, it has become a running gag related to the character, such as his special appearance in Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road.

Level Learned Original Japanese NES Version DS Version Spanish version
1 Hoimi Heal Heal Minicuración
4 Scara Upper Buff Fortalecimiento
6 Manusa Surround Dazzle Engaño Ilusorio
8 Kiari Antidote Squelch Antitoxinas
12 Mahoton Stopspell Fizzle Negación mágica
14 Sukuruto Increase Kabuff Multifortalecimiento
16 Behoimi Healmore Midheal Semicuración
18 Zaki Beat Whack Muerte
21 Zaoraru Vivify Zing Semirresurrección
24 Zaraki Defeat Thwhack Multimuerte
27 Behoma Healall Fullheal Maxicuración
30 Behomara Healus Multiheal Multicuración
33 Zaoriku Revive Kazing Resurrección plena

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Infamous AI[edit | edit source]

Kiryl is infamous in the Famicom and NES versions of Dragon Quest IV for continuously casting Whack and Thwack during boss battles, wasting his MP and time when he should be keeping the party alive. The reason for this is how the artificial intelligence is programmed in the NES version: it considers instant-death to be "damage" and instead of fully comprehending a monsters' resistances and vulnerabilities at the start of battle as in later titles, characters "learn" these aspects as the battle continues. Characters only have a 1⁄4 chance to fully understand what will work against a given foe by the third turn of battle, meaning it can take several turns for the knowledge to stick. This issue is further compounded by the fact that the game reads each mode switch or transformation an enemy undertakes as an entirely new foe for AI processing, which is made even worse by the fact that the final boss has no less than seven stages.

Kiryl's AI was deliberately altered for the Sony PlayStation remake of the game. The AI's learning phase was abolished as had been the series standard since 1995 with Dragon Quest VI, but Kiryl was specifically programmed to favour casting Whack and Thwack over other offensive actions as a homage to the reputation he built up through word of mouth and 4koma gags in the eleven years since the game's original release. According to the game's programming, Kiryl has a 1 in 4 chance of casting Whack or Thwack on a completely random enemy, regardless of the enemy's resistance or the current situation. Adding to this unreliability is that Kiryl prioritises healing Alena over other characters even if her HP loss is comparatively minor, owing to the priest's one-sided crush on the oblivious Tsarevna.

Criticism of this AI lead to developer Arte Piazza ironing out the wrinkles for the Nintendo DS version, where Kiryl is no longer programmed to favor instant-death or prioritise healing Alena. These changes have been retained for the 2014 Android/iOS port.

Selected quotes[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dragon Quest IV Transcript
Quote

"Indeed, starlit night make me think also of my hometown. My hometown, and face of Tsarevna- Oplya! Erm... Beautiful stars, nyet?"

Kiryl, in Desert Bazaar (Cell phone)

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"He has problem with clever talk? I will therefore refrain from utilising my intimidating vocabulary."

Kiryl, in Woodcutter's cabin (Cell phone)

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"Tree is so much large it is capable to be seen clearly from faraway distance. It is too much ostentatious, I mind...

It is my opinion that things are more prettier when they are being done to moderation, furthermore- Oplya, why do you glare so much fiercely?"

Kiryl, in El Forado (Cell phone)

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"Are we scaling tower without clear purpose? I, I must protest at this decision!

...Wh-What!? Nyet! I resent very much your implication! My opposition is not due to overwhelming fear of high places. Not slightly...! (gulp)"

Kiryl, in Birdsong Tower (Cell phone)

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Kiryl is present in the near-future version of Reaper's Peak, trying to prevent Alena from climbing down the well to confront Nokturnus.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

On September 3, 2010, Kiryl began appearing as a special guest at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be downloaded through the DQVC using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, he will give the Hero different pieces of his outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.

The player will receive the Accolade Most Holiest Priest if the Hero wears all of the parts of Kiryl's costume.

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special[edit | edit source]

Along with Alena, Ragnar and Torneko, Kiryl appears as a playable character in Itadaki Street Special.

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II[edit | edit source]

Kiryl can be summoned to perform a special attack by scanning the Sage's Stone special card. After leaping from the wagon, Kiryl tries and fails to cast Thwack multiple times, before finally stomping on the text windows in disgust and (successfully) unleashing a magnified version of Kathwack in the form of angry spirits. Though these ghosts cannot inflict instant death, they deal colossal damage to all enemies.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Kiryl appears alongside his Tsarevna, meeting up with Luceus and Aurora as a rampaging Gigantes is attacking the city of Arba. The two of them are the first of the otherworldly characters that the heroes meet up with and are pursuing a thief, who turns out to be Robbin' 'Ood.

In game, Kiryl uses Spears as his weapon of choice. While his attacks are on the slower side, he is able to attack from a wider range and mix various sidesteps & backsteps to evade attacks while keeping the offensive. He also is able to support the party with Priest spells like Kabuff and Whack, though does not have access to healing spells.

Heroes info sheet

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 11 99
HP 59 615
MP 27 215
Strength 27 223
Resilience 25 180
Wisdom 30 270
Deftness 15 95

Spells & Abilities[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required MP Details Requirements
Maulstrom 0 6 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes over a wide area. None
Super Maulstrom 8 8 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes near and far. Maulstrom
Über Maulstrom 16 12 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes over an impressively extensive area. Super Maulstrom
Lightning Conductor 6 8 A lightning-powered lance attack that blasts enemies away. None
Whack 4 5 A cursed incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter. None.
Thwack 8 10 A curse that sends a group of enemies to the hereafter. Whack
Kabuff 3 10 A strengthening spell that increases all allies’ defence. None

Kiryl-Exclusive Skills[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Lightning Conductor Booster 8 Extends the area of effect of Lightning Conductor. Lightning Conductor
Kabuff Extender 20 Makes the effect of Kabuff last even longer. Kabuff
Thunder Thrust Thickener 5 Hold △ to charge up Thunder Thrust to an even more powerful attack. Reach Lv. 20
Multithrust Multiplier 20 Increases the number of times Multithrust strikes. None
Stepping Up 20 Allows you to backstep and sidestep more times in succession. Reach Lv. 22
Stepping Out 20 Allows you to backstep and sidestep many more times in succession. Stepping Up
Leafless Lifeline 20 Occasionally revives an ally without consuming an Yggdrasil leaf. None
Maximum MP +5 10 Increases maximum MP by five. None
Resilience +5 10 Increases resilience by five points. None
Resilience +5 10 Increases resilience by five points. None
Wisdom +5 10 Increases wisdom by five points. None
Powersaver Plus 15 Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. Reach Lv. 28
Critical Surge 8 Critical hits cause quite a lot of MP to be restored. Reach Lv. 32
Grace Under Fire 15 Slowly restores MP when low on HP. None
Guardian Angel 15 Occasionally restores the player to 50% HP upon death. None

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Maximum HP + 10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum HP by ten. None / None / Reach Lv. 20 / 25 / 32
Maximum MP +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum MP by five. None / None / Reach Lv. 16 / 25 / 32
Strength + 5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases strength by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 26 / 32
Resilience +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 Increases resilience by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 23/ 28 / 32
Wisdom+5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases wisdom by five points. None / None / Reach Lv. 19 / 24 / 32

Special Effects[edit | edit source]

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Deftness Boost 6 Slightly increases deftness. None
Deftness Burst 15 Greatly increases deftness. Reach Lv. 28
Artful Dodger 6 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Best in Tension 6 Ramps up the rate at which tension builds. Reach Lv. 22
Tension Extension 3 Extends high tension by two seconds. None
Critical Charge 3 Critical hits cause MP to be restored. Reach Lv. 16
Critical Impact 15 Critical hits cause the user’s attack to increase. None
Critical Cover 6 Critical hits cause the user’s defence to increase. None
Hysterical Strength 15 Increases attack when low on HP. None
Last Stand 6 Increases defence when low on HP. None

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Kiryl reappears in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 as the final set of otherworldly travelers the party encounters, alongside Alena. He and Alena are introduced at the Great Divide, during the war against the monster kings of Al-Khazam, Kadava, and Klor. He and Alena jump in between the armies and rush to battle against the monsters much to the bewilderment of both sides, until Torneko, Meena, and Maya recognise the two and rush off to reunite with their old friends. After the war, Alena explains her reasons for ending up in this world, with Kiryl adding that he joined because he will always follow the Tsarevna wherever she goes and both lend their aide to the party’s cause.

In the game, Kiryl is given the title ‘The Advanced Lancer’ and he once again uses Spears as his weapon of choice. Kiryl retains most of his moves from the previous game, but now has access to healing magic in the form of the Reheal spell line and additional attacks to help his damage output and range in the form of Chain Lightning and Spear of Influence.

Heroes 2 info sheet

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 32 99
HP 185 380
MP 54 125
Strength 82 250
Resilience 68 165
Wisdom 60 215
Deftness 42 70

Skills[edit | edit source]

Kiryl can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.

Name Points Required MP Details Requirements
Kabuff 3 12 A strengthening spell that increases all allies’ defence. None
Spear of Influence 14 7 Invoke the grace of the Goddess to extend the area over which spear attacks have effect. None
Reheal 5 10 Inscribes an ephemeral circle which heals all allies within it for a while. None
Remidheal 9 16 Inscribes an ephemeral circle which rapidly heals all allies within it for a while. Reheal
Reach Lv. 30
Remoreheal 15 22 Inscribes an ephemeral circle which very rapidly heals all allies within it for a while. Remidheal
Reach Lv. 40
Whack 4 8 A cursed incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter. None
Thwack 9 13 A curse that sends a group of enemies to the hereafter. Whack

Kiryl can acquire the following attributes through skill points.

Name Points Required Details Requirements
Maximum HP + 10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum HP by ten. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Maximum MP +3 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases maximum MP by three. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Strength +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases strength by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Resilience +5 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases resilience by five points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Deftness +10 (x5) 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 Increases deftness by ten points. None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
Thunder Thrust Thickener 5 Hold △ to charge p Thunder Thrust to en even more powerful attack. None
Multithrust Multiplier 20 Increases the number of times Multithrust strikes. None
Stepping Up 8 Allows you to backstep and sidestep more times in succession. None
Stepping Out 20 Allows you to backstep and sidestep many more times in succession. Stepping Up
A Step Ahead 7 Allows forward steps in addition to sidesteps. None
Bigger Backsteps 12 Enables you to increase your backstepping distance by holding Ⓛ. None
Spear of Influence Extender 25 Increases the duration of Spear of Influence. Spear of Influence
Leafless Lifeline 20 Occasionally revives an ally without consuming an Yggdrasil leaf. None
Amazing Grace 15 Brings the user back to life with 50% HP when beaten in battle reasonably often. None
Death Defier 5 Occasionally resists instant death. None
Artful Dodger 5 Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. None
Best In Tension 5 Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. Reach Lv. 20
Tension Extension 3 Extends high tension by two seconds. None
Gain More Tension When Fired Up 5 Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. None
Longer Attack and Defense Boosts 10 Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. None

Proficiency[edit | edit source]

Rank Name MP Description
1 Maulstrom 8 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes over a wide area.
2 Pressure Pointer 12 The user leaps into the air, then lets loose a blow upon landing that can cause instant death.
3 Attack +5 with Spears – Increases attack power by five points when wielding spears.
4 Lightning Conductor 8 A lightning-powered lance attack that blasts enemies away.
5 Deftness +10 with Spears – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding spears.
6 Attack +5 with Spears – Increases attack power by five points when wielding spears.
7 Occasional Auto-Block with Spears – Occasionally blocks enemy attacks automatically when wielding spears.
8 Super Maulstrom 14 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes near and far.
9 Deftness +10 with Spears – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding spears.
10 Chain Lightning 14 A super-charge series of spear strikes. Keep pressing the button to continue attacking.
11 Lightning Conductor Booster – Extends the area of effect of Lightning Conductor
12 Über Maulstrom 20 A short, sharp shockwave that shreds foes over an enormous area.
13 Attack +5 with Spears – Increases attack power by five points when wielding spears.
14 Occasional Auto-Block with Spears – Occasionally blocks enemy attacks automatically when wielding spears.
15 Attack +20 with Spears – Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding spears.
16 Attack +5 with Spears – Increases attack power by five points when wielding spears.
17 Occasional Auto-Block with Spears – Occasionally blocks enemy attacks automatically when wielding spears.
18 Deftness +10 with Spears – Increases deftness by ten points when wielding spears.
19 Occasional Auto-Block with Spears – Occasionally blocks enemy attacks automatically when wielding spears.
20 Attack +20 with Spears – Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding spears.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Kiryl debuted at the beginning of the game, appearing on a three-star rarity card exclusive for Priest characters, casting Thwack. He eventually appeared on another card exclusive for Alena in the seventh card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness".

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Kiryl appears as a S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the original Dragon Quest IV event, appearing on his own banner along with Bodkin bowyer. He can participate in Rashaverak's Battle Road as a party member. Kiryl also appears as a boss in the special Three Heroes boss battle along with Alena and Ragnar. He could be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.

Kiryl (クリフト Kurifuto)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Hero
Support
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,285 430 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
538 360 363 431 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Priest's Blessing Leg Thrust*
Multiheal*		 Coup de Grâce: Über Maulstrom*
Talent Blossoming: Gospel of Zamoksva
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Goddess's Blessing / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Multiheal Effect +5% / Stats Up
Über Maulstrom Potency +5% / Ability MP Cost -5%
Fourth Fifth
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Multiheal Effect +5% / Stats Up
Über Maulstrom Potency +5% / Ability MP Cost -5%
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy ATK by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
Max MP +15		 Defender of Zamoksva: Restores MP and greatly raises DEF for 3 turns at the start of turn 3. Multiheal Effect +2%
Über Maulstrom Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Goddess's Blessing: Reduces damage by 10% for 5 turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Half Res Super Weak Normal Normal

Name Origin[edit | edit source]

Kiryl is the Slavic derivative of the Greek name Cyril and an alternative spelling of the Russian name Kirill (Кирилл). It means "lord".[1]His original English name Cristo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the name Christo, itself a short form of the male names Christopher or Christian.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In the Japanese games, Kiryl's title is shinkan (神官), a Shinto priest or a person working as a government official at a place of worship, such as a shrine. It can also be used to refer to a priest from other religions, such as Christianity.
  • Kiryl was played by Japanese actor Takamitsu Fukuchi in the Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour that ran from July 22nd, 2016 to August 31st, 2016. He wields a spear much like in the Heroes games. Fukuchi is mainly known for his stage roles, as well as some voice acting.
  • Kiryl and Alena make a cameo appearance in episode 41 of the 1989 anime Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha. The two can be seen fleeing with other villagers from Aliahan as it is being attacked by a dragon, although Kiryl is only shown from the shoulders down.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kiryl on Behind the Name
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