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<center><small>''For the monster by the name of "GateGuard" in the old [[Game Boy Color]] translation of [[Dragon Quest III]], ''see'' '''[[Great keeper]]'''.</small></center>
<center><small>''For the {{MFamilies}} by the name of "GateGuard" in the old {{Game Boy Color}} translation of {{Dragon Quest III}}, ''see'' '''[[Great keeper]]'''.</small></center>


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The '''Grim keeper''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.  
The '''Grim keeper''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Grim keepers are [[Demon family|demons]] with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.
Grim keepers are {{Demon}}s with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.


The grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in ''X'', ''XI'' (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'') as well as some of the spin-offs. In ''Dragon Quest IV'', they are the strongest and last encountered of their monster family (i.e. pallete swaps).
The Grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in {{X}}, {{XI}} ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}}) as well as some of the spin-offs. In {{Dragon Quest IV}}, they are the strongest and last encountered of their monster family (i.e. pallete swaps).


They share the same name as [[Grim_keeper_(Dragon_Quest_VI)|Grim Keeper (Dragon Quest VI)]] in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.
They share the same name as [[Grim keeper (Dragon_Quest_VI)|Grim Keeper]] from {{VI}} in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.


{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of [[Tenton]] under [[Nelgel]]'s orders while more are found in places like the [[Reidametes temple]]. In battle, they can curse enemies with their attacks, block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a [[Venom Mist]], and even call in [[Sootheslime]]s when the going gets tough.  
Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of [[Tenton]] under [[Nelgel]]'s orders while more are found in places like the [[Reidametes temple]]. In battle, they can curse enemies with their attacks, block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a [[Venom Mist]], and even call in [[Sootheslime]]s when the going gets tough.  


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Grim keeper
|name=Grim keeper
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|skills=[[Poison Attack]]
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]
|items=[[Wing of bat]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Wing of bat]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=GateGuard
|name=GateGuard
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|family={{Devil}}
|family={{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
|in-game-description=Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
|abilities=[[Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[ThickFog]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]]
|habitat=Foreign Master
|habitat=Foreign Master
|breeding=[[Ogre]] x [[Zombie family]]<br>[[Demonite]] x [[Demonite]]
|breeding=[[Ogre]] x [[Undead family|Zombie family]]<br>[[Imp|Demonite]] x [[Demonite]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=GateGuard
|name=GateGuard
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|wisdom=5/10
|wisdom=5/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Devil family | Devil]]
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Hides and strikes in darkness.
|in-game-description=Hides and strikes in darkness.
|abilities=[[Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[ThickFog]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|breeding=[[AgDevil]] x [[AxeShark]]<br>[[Demonite]] x [[Demonite]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Zombie family]]
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Axe shark|AxeShark]]<br>[[Imp|Demonite]] x [[Imp|Demonite]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Undead family|Zombie family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==={{DQR}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Grim keeper appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. It can be scouted from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline, as well as Chapter 12: Episode 2: Should We Be Grateful? and Chapter 12, Episode 8: In Search of More Parts Part 4 during the second part of the storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 5, Episode 2: Here Comes the Saviour during the limited ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event. The grim keeper can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Imp]], [[Leery lantern]], and [[Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]] as a party member.
Grim keeper appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]]. It can be scouted from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline, as well as Chapter 12: Episode 2: Should We Be Grateful? and Chapter 12, Episode 8: In Search of More Parts Part 4 during the second part of the storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 5, Episode 2: Here Comes the Saviour during the limited ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event. The grim keeper can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Imp]], [[Leery lantern]], and [[Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grim keeper
|name=Grim keeper
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|romanji=Jigoku no monban
|romanji=Jigoku no monban
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Keeper.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Keeper.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
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|bskill2=[[Zammle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Zammle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Zam-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill1=[[Zam]]-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Zammle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Zammle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=WIS +3
|bperk1={{WIS}} +3
|bperk2=Zammle Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Zammle]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Zam-type Spell Potency +5%''': Raises Zam-type spell potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''[[Zam]]-type Spell Potency +5%''': Raises [[Zam]]-type spell potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
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|charm-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{X}}
Grim keeper dqmps1.gif|{{1·2}}.
Grim keeper joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQHRS Harvest Loon.png|{{Rocket Slime}}.
DQR Jigoku no Monban.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0046 Grim Keeper.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
DQSB Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{Scan Battlers}}.
</gallery></center>


==Fellow fiends==
==Fellow fiends==
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Prince of darkness]]
*[[Prince of darkness]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A grim keeper in ''X''
Grim keeper dqmps1.gif|''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]''
Grim keeper joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model
File:DQHRS Harvest Loon.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
DQR Jigoku no Monban.png|''Rivals'' card
Eraser 0046 Grim Keeper.jpg|A grim keeper in ''Keshi Keshi''
DQSB Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A grim keeper in ''Scan Battlers''
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Demons]]

Revision as of 22:09, 24 December 2023

For the monster by the name of "GateGuard" in the old Game Boy Color translation of Dragon Quest III, see Great keeper.


The Grim keeper is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.

Characteristics

Grim keepers are Demons with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.

The Grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in X, XI (3DS and Definitive Edition) as well as some of the spin-offs. In Dragon Quest IV, they are the strongest and last encountered of their monster family (i.e. pallete swaps).

They share the same name as Grim Keeper from VI in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#122
Gold
73
HP
250
MP
26
Attack
130
Defence
116
Agility
61
Evasion
1/64
Spell(s)
Frizzle
Snub
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Chain sickle(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
75%
Crack resistance *
75%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
75%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
75%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
75%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of Tenton under Nelgel's orders while more are found in places like the Reidametes temple. In battle, they can curse enemies with their attacks, block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a Venom Mist, and even call in Sootheslimes when the going gets tough.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#678
Family
Demon
Gold
243
HP
309
MP
96
Attack
152
Defence
131
Agility
64
In-game description

So named because all those who try to break through the gates they guard meet with a fate worse than death.

Spell(s)
Frizzle
Skill(s)
Poison Attack
Item(s) Dropped
Wing of bat1⁄16
Seed of life1⁄256
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
50%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters

GateGuard (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 3/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
Family Devil
In-game description Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
Abilities Blaze, CleanCut, ThickFog
Habitat Foreign Master
Breeding chart Ogre x Zombie family
Demonite x Demonite
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Immune Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Immune Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None Weak Weak None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Weak None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

GateGuard (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 7/10 7/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 5/10 5/10 6/10
Family Devil
In-game description Hides and strikes in darkness.
Abilities Blaze, CleanCut, ThickFog
Habitat Cemetery
Breeding chart AgDevil x AxeShark
Demonite x Demonite
Ogre x Zombie family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Immune Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Immune Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Strong Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Rivals

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Dragon Quest Tact

Grim keeper appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. It can be scouted from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline, as well as Chapter 12: Episode 2: Should We Be Grateful? and Chapter 12, Episode 8: In Search of More Parts Part 4 during the second part of the storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 5, Episode 2: Here Comes the Saviour during the limited True Dragon Quest IV event. The grim keeper can participate in the Battle Roads of the Imp, Leery lantern, and Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel as a party member.

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Demon
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
105 501 262 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
257 230 241 230 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Zam Zammle* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Zam-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +3 Zammle Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Zam-type Spell Potency +5%: Raises Zam-type spell potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Half Res 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
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

Gallery

Fellow fiends

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