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|kanji={{tt|どくやずきん|'Poison-dart hood'}}
|kanji={{tt|どくやずきん|'Poison-dart hood'}}
|romanji=Dokuyazukin
|romanji=Dokuyazukin
|old=Poison arrop {{IV}}<br>[[Torneko: The Last Hope|Toxarrop]]
|old=Poison arrop (''IV'' NES)<br>Toxarrop (''Torneko 2'' PS1)
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
}}
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The '''Bodkin fletcher''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
The '''Bodkin fletcher''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a stronger variant of the [[Bodkin archer]] armed with deadly, {{Poison}}-tipped arrows.
 
It is a stronger variant of the [[Bodkin archer]] armed with deadly, {{Poison}}-tipped arrows.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Bodkin fletchers are [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with dark purple skin that don green hoods and blue robes. Their specialty is in launching arrows laced with toxins at unsuspecting adventurers. The fletchers have extracted these toxins from the {{Poison}}ous bodies of [[Bubble slime]]s for their own use.
Bodkin fletchers are [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with dark purple skin that don green hoods and blue robes. Their specialty is in launching arrows laced with toxins at unsuspecting adventurers. The fletchers have extracted these toxins from the poisonous bodies of [[Bubble slime]]s for their own use.


Thankfully, the archers often carry around [[Antidotal herb]]s to cure any [[party]] member that has been {{Poison}}ed. The archers are quite cowardly and will often call for help from their own kind or flee when the odds are against them.
Thankfully, the archers often carry around [[Antidotal herb]]s to cure any [[party]] member that has been poisoned. The archers are quite cowardly and will often call for help from their own kind or flee when the odds are against them.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|bestiaryNumber=#225
|bestiaryNumber=#225
|family={{Humanoid}}
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Bodkin fletchers driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the [[Rhapthorne|Lord of Shadows]].  
|description=Bodkin fletchers driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Bodkin fletcher XI sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Bodkin fletcher XI sprite.png]]
|hp=128
|hp=128
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|gold=67
|gold=67
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]<br>Call for help.  (Vicious bodkin fletcher)<br>Flee
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]<br>Call for backup (Vicious bodkin fletcher)<br>Flee
|items=[[Strong antidote]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Poison moth knife]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Strong antidote]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Poison moth knife]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)<br>[[Insula Australis]] (second act)<br>[[Mount Pang Lai]] (second act)<br>[[The Fierce Forest|The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest]] (third act)
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)<br>[[Insula Australis]] (second act)<br>[[Mount Pang Lai]] (second act)<br>[[The Fierce Forest|The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest]] (third act)
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|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|role=[[File:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=105
|lvl=115
|hp=682
|hp=727
|mp=230
|mp=246
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=321
|attack=342
|defense=170
|defense=181
|agility=278
|agility=297
|wisdom=152
|wisdom=162
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Poison Arrow]]
|bskill1=[[Poison Arrow]]
|bskill2=[[Rain of Pain]]{{tt|*|Level 20}}
|bskill2=[[Rain of Pain]]{{tt|*|Level 20}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Envenomating Arrow]]
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Envenomating Arrow]]
|askill1=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill1=Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Rain of Pain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Envenomating Arrow]] Potency +5%
|askill3=Rain of Pain Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Envenomating Arrow Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill4=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Rain of Pain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Envenomating Arrow]] Potency +5%
|askill5=Rain of Pain Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Envenomating Arrow Potency +5%
|lperk1=None
|lperk1=None
|bperk1={{ATK}} +3
|bperk1=ATK +3
|bperk2=[[Rain of Pain]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=Rain of Pain Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
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==Etymology==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Flechero punzante|es-meaning=Spanish for "sharp/prickly fletcher".
|fr=Dardeur|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|dard|dart}}'' and ''{{tt|ardeur|ardour, fervour}}''.
|de=Pfeilwicht|de-meaning=German for "arrow creature/goblin".
|it=Robin Good|it-meaning=A play on [[Wikipedia:Robin Hood|Robin Hood]], a legendary outlaw from English folklore often depicted as an expert archer.
}}
 
==Trivia==
A ''[[Wiktionary:Bodkin|bodkin]]'' is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.
A ''[[Wiktionary:Bodkin|bodkin]]'' is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.
*A ''fletcher'' is an occupational term that refers to one who crafts arrows.
*A ''fletcher'' is an occupational term that refers to one who crafts arrows.
==Similar species==
*[[Bodkin archer]]
*[[Bodkin bowyer]]
*[[Bodkin bloodbow]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Eraser 0150 Bodkin Fletcher.jpg|A Bodkin fletcher in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
Eraser 0150 Bodkin Fletcher.jpg|A Bodkin fletcher in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Similar species==
*[[Bodkin archer]]
*[[Bodkin bowyer]]
*[[Bodkin bloodbow]]


[[Category:Faeries]]
[[Category:Faeries]]

Revision as of 03:39, 21 July 2024

The Bodkin fletcher is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is a stronger variant of the Bodkin archer armed with deadly, Poison-tipped arrows.

Characteristics

Bodkin fletchers are goblin-like creatures with dark purple skin that don green hoods and blue robes. Their specialty is in launching arrows laced with toxins at unsuspecting adventurers. The fletchers have extracted these toxins from the poisonous bodies of Bubble slimes for their own use.

Thankfully, the archers often carry around Antidotal herbs to cure any party member that has been poisoned. The archers are quite cowardly and will often call for help from their own kind or flee when the odds are against them.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#066
Gold
16
HP
17
MP
0
Attack
21
Defence
18
Agility
10
Evasion
116
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Ballymoral region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Lakanaba region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Item Dropped
Antidotal herb(164)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
75%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#097 Humanoid
Experience Gold HP MP
86 23 88 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
78 89 60 064
In-Game Description Capable of firing huge volleys of poisoned arrows simultaneously, these monsters also carry antidotal herbs in case they accidentally stick themselves.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Poison Attack
Fires a flurry of poison needles (3-4 random Poison Attacks at 50% Strength each)
Flee
Location(s) Baccarat Region (night)
Princess Minnie's Castle region
Small island west of Maella Abbey
Item(s) Dropped Antidotal herb18
Hunter's bow164
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 15% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyakuzin)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#025
Family
Humanoid
Gold
44
HP
36
MP
4
Attack
42
Defence
30
Agility
53
In-game description

Forest hunters who can call on more of their kind in a pinch to pepper foes with poisoned arrows.

Their arrowheads are doused in the bubble slime's deadly dribble, and they have to take great care not to get it on their hands.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Poison Attack
Psyche Up
Call for backup. (Bodkin fletcher)
Location(s)
Zere
Doomingale Forest
Item(s) dropped
Antidotal herb18
Leather gauntlets164
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest X

Bodkin fletchers have appeared since the beginning of the game. As always, they are capable of inflicting Poison with their attacks and will call upon more fletchers as backup in battle.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#120
Family
Humanoid
Gold
30
HP
61
MP
6
Attack
70
Defence
67
Agility
60
In-game description

Master archers who make their own poison by hand, harvesting bubble slime secretions and boiling them down to form potent toxins.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Poison Attack
Call for backup. (Bodkin fletcher)
Flee
Location(s)
The Costa Valor (first act)
Northern Champs Sauvage (first act, 3DS version only)
Item(s) Dropped
Strong antidote116
Poison moth knife164
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
100%
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 *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Vicious

Vicious bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん・強 Dokuyazukin・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#225
Family
Humanoid
Gold
67
HP
128
MP
10
Attack
129
Defence
118
Agility
99
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Poison Attack
Call for backup (Vicious bodkin fletcher)
Flee
Location(s)
The Costa Valor (second act)
Insula Australis (second act)
Mount Pang Lai (second act)
The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Strong antidote116
Poison moth knife164
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
100%
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 *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Torneko: The Last Hope

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
File:DQM3 portrait.png 1,300 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 440 550 540
Bestiary No. #380
Rank E
In-game description Bowmen who coat the tips of their arrows in deadly bubbleslime toxin to ensure they bag their prey
Talents Toxicologist (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Beastbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Poisoner (lv. 20)
Last Legs (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Poisonous Touch (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Temper - Upper Echelon ()
Grimclow Cave
Items Antidotal herb (Common)
Spirit bracer (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
26 22g Yes
List No. #032
Field Notes Eagle-eyed archers who hunt in the woods. They dip their darts in a powerful poison to fell their foes in a flash. They're often found around bubble slimes, to whose toxic trails they turn for the venom they venerate.
Location(s) The Battle of the Wildwood
Item(s) Dropped Horse manure
Ring of immunity

Dragon Quest Builders

Bodkin fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
30 8 4 Frogstool (★★★), Healing cream (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Swamps of Sickness, Ancient Palace
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
1 26 0 Broken branch (★★★), Healing cream (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Tantegel moor
Sprite

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Rivals

Dragon Quest Walk

Dragon Quest Tact

The bodkin fletcher is a C-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the Leery lout, Blossom Slime, and Blossom Ghost as a party member.

Bodkin Fletcher (どくやずきん Dokuyazukin)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Demon

Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
115 727 246 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
342 181 297 162 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Poison Arrow Rain of Pain* Talent Blossoming: Envenomating Arrow
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Rain of Pain Potency +5% / Stats Up
Envenomating Arrow Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Rain of Pain Potency +5% / Stats Up
Envenomating Arrow Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
None
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +3 Rain of Pain Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Physical Potency +5%: Raises physical potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak 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

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolFlechero punzanteSpanish for "sharp/prickly fletcher".
FrançaisDardeurFrom the French dard and ardeur.
DeutschPfeilwichtGerman for "arrow creature/goblin".
ItalianoRobin GoodA play on Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw from English folklore often depicted as an expert archer.

Trivia

A bodkin is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.

  • A fletcher is an occupational term that refers to one who crafts arrows.

Gallery

Similar species