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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Thwarthog
|title=Thwarthog
| image=[[File:DQV_Thwarthog.png|230px]]
|image=[[File:DQV_Thwarthog.png|300px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
| kanji=グレンデル
|kanji=グレンデル
| romaji={{tt|Grendel|gurenderu}}
|romaji={{tt|Gurenderu|Grendel}}
| old=Grendal}}
|old=Grendal}}


'''Thwarthog''' is a {{MFamilies}} that first appeared in {{DQ5}}.
The '''Thwarthog''' is a monster in the series.


They are a stronger, blue variant of the [[Warhog]], and also look similar to the boss {{MFamilies}} [[Slon the Rook]].
==Characteristics==
Thwarthogs are muscular, anthropomorphic [[Beast family|warthog]] monsters with blue skin, wielding a curved cutlass in their left hands and a shield in their right. They wear silver cuirasses, red trunks covered by a loincloth, and sandals.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Thwarthog
|name=Thwarthog
|kanji=  
|kanji=グレンデル
|romanji=
|romanji=Gurenderu
|bestiaryNumber=148
|bestiaryNumber=#148
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:Grendel DQV SFC.png]]
|hp=155
|hp=155
|mp=10
|mp=10
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|tameRate=N/A
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=[[Defend]]<br>Flails weapon (125% damage)
|skills=[[Defend]]<br>Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
|item=[[Chain mail]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Chain mail]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Mantleplace]] area<br>[[Talon Tower]]
|locations=[[Mantleplace]] area<br>[[Talon Tower]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=20%
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the start of Version 6 onwards, they can now charge at enemies with their shields, [[Oomph|increase their allies' attack]], and cause an explosion that damages the enemy and their allies, while [[Midheal|healing their allies' injuries once again]]. Prior to their long awaited reappearance, 2 characters based on this {{MFamilies}} make their debut.
Thwarthog began appearing in Version 6. They are able to charge at enemies with their shields, cast [[Oomph]] and [[Midheal]], and perform an explosive slash with their swords.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Grendal
|name=Grendal
|kanji=  
|kanji=グレンデル
|romanji=
|romanji=Gurenderu
|sprite=[[Image:Grendal.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Grendal.png]]
|level=60
|level=60
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Devil}}
|family={{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Not too clever, but uses its weapons well
|in-game-description=Not too clever, but uses its weapons well
|abilities=[[Selflessness|Cover]], [[Flame Slash|FIreSlash]], [[Dragon Slash|DrakSlash]]
|abilities=[[Selflessness|Cover]], [[Flame Slash|FIreSlash]], [[Dragon Slash|DrakSlash]]
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Grendal
|name=Grendal
|kanji=  
|kanji=グレンデル
|romanji=
|romanji=Gurenderu
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:Grendal DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=60
|level=60
|hp=7/10
|hp=7/10
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==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
Thwarthog appears as a minor enemy in the {{Dragon Quest V}} story event.
Thwarthog appears as a minor enemy in the ''Dragon Quest V'' story event.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Thwarthog appeared in the 3rd cardpack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a super rare card exclusive to [[Priest]] leaders.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Thwarthog appears as a A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited Beast Fest event, appearing alongside [[Marquis de Léon]] on his banner. Starting with Version 3.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The thwarthog can participate in [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Thwarthog appears as a A-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] as part of the "Beast Fest", appearing alongside [[Marquis de Léon]] on his banner. Starting with Version 4.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout. The thwarthog can participate in [[Alphyn]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Thwarthog
|name=Thwarthog
|kanji=グレンデル
|kanji=グレンデル
|romaji={{tt|Grendel|Gurenderu}}
|romaji={{tt|Grendel|Gurenderu}}
|sprite=[[File:DQT Thwarthog Icon.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQT Thwarthog.png|300px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>Beast
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>{{Defence}}
|role=[[File:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=1,037
|hp=1,169
|mp=241
|mp=269
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=352
|attack=377
|defense=451
|defense=500
|agility=332
|agility=356
|wisdom=190
|wisdom=203
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Magic Barrier]]
|bskill1=[[Magic Barrier]]
|bskill2=[[Shield Tackle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Shield Tackle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Selflessness]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Selflessness]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1= Lure Stance / Stats Up
|askill1=Lure Stance / Stats Up
|askill2= [[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3= [[Shield Tackle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4= [[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5= [[Shield Tackle]] Potency +5% / Stats up
|askill5=Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats up
|lperk1=Raises Sleep Res of allies, including itself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises Sleep Res of allies, including itself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=DEF +15
|bperk1=DEF +15
|bperk2=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=Max HP +20
|bperk3=[[Shield Tackle]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=Shield Tackle Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Lure Stance''': When attacked by enemy:<br>Triggers [[Lure]] if enemy is within a 3-space straight line.
|aperk1='''Lure Stance''': When attacked by enemy:<br>Triggers [[Lure]] if enemy is within a 3-space straight line.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Grendal.png|{{Monsters}} sprite.
DQV Grendel art.png|Super Famicom art
DQR Grendel.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT KingLeo Grendel.jpg|Marquis de Léon and Thwarthog in ''Tact''
DQT Thwarthog Icon.png|''Tact'' party icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
This monster's name in the Japanese version, Grendel (misspelled in the old translation of {{DQM}} as Grendal) is most likely intended to be a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grendel a villain of the same name] in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf Beowulf] from AD 700 - 1000.
* This monster's name in the Japanese version, Grendel (misspelled in the old translation of {{DQM}} as Grendal) is most likely intended to be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Grendel|a villain of the same name]] in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem [[Wikipedia:Beowulf|Beowulf]] from AD 700 - 1000.


==Related enemies==
==Related enemies==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Sanglanglier]]

Latest revision as of 01:19, 3 October 2025

The Thwarthog is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Thwarthogs are muscular, anthropomorphic warthog monsters with blue skin, wielding a curved cutlass in their left hands and a shield in their right. They wear silver cuirasses, red trunks covered by a loincloth, and sandals.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Thwarthog (グレンデル Gurenderu)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#148
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
109
HP
155
MP
10
Attack
170
Defence
140
Agility
80
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Defend
Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
Location(s)
Mantleplace area
Talon Tower
Item dropped
Chain mail1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
20%
Ice Breath resistance *
20%
Woosh resistance *
67%
Zap resistance *
20%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
67%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
67%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
67%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
67%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Thwarthog began appearing in Version 6. They are able to charge at enemies with their shields, cast Oomph and Midheal, and perform an explosive slash with their swords.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Grendal (グレンデル Gurenderu)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
60 3/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 5/5 5/5
Family Devil
In-game description Not too clever, but uses its weapons well
Abilities Cover, FIreSlash, DrakSlash
Habitat Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x MadDragon
EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak None Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong None None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Grendal (グレンデル Gurenderu)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
60 7/10 2/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 7/10 7/10 7/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Cover, DrakSlash, FireSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart Devil family x BeastNite, MadDragon
EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak None Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Thwarthog appears as a minor enemy in the Dragon Quest V story event.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Thwarthog appeared in the 3rd cardpack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a super rare card exclusive to Priest leaders.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Thwarthog appears as a A-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the "Beast Fest", appearing alongside Marquis de Léon on his banner. Starting with Version 4.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout. The thwarthog can participate in Alphyn's Battle Road as a party member.

Thwarthog (グレンデル)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Beast
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,169 269 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
377 500 356 203 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Magic Barrier Shield Tackle* Selflessness*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Lure Stance / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats up
Leader Perks
First
Raises Sleep Res of allies, including itself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
DEF +15 Max HP +20 Shield Tackle Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Lure Stance: When attacked by enemy:
Triggers Lure if enemy is within a 3-space straight line.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Half Res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Super Famicom art
    Super Famicom art
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Marquis de Léon and Thwarthog in Tact
    Marquis de Léon and Thwarthog in Tact
  • Tact party icon
    Tact party icon

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Related enemies[edit | edit source]

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