Dark dullahan

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The Dark dullahan is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a headless knight wielding a spiked flail that originated from the World of Darkness.

Characteristics[edit]

Dark dullahans are undead men-at-arms whose armaments are colored all in shades of dark greys and black, like other monsters that reside in the World of Darkness. In their right hands, they wield wicked flails that they drag along the ground and a shield with a hideous screaming visage in the left hands. The dullahans are well-protected, donning breastplates, greaves, and gauntlets all made of plate mail over chain mail, and faulds made of scales. From their shoulders, they wear ragged black capes. The knights are able to psyche themselves up in battle before unleashing devastating attacks with their flails. They are also able to call for aid by summoning dark condors to assist them. Starting with XI, the dark dullahan gained two mounted counterparts in the form of the Headless Honcho and Headless hunters, both being closer to its original mythological inspiration.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII[edit]

Dark dullahan (スケアフレイル Sukeafureiru)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dark dullahan.png 292 0 195
Defense Agility Experience Gold
242 105 326 138
Bestiary no. #191
Family Undead
In-game description A warrior beheaded in battle and risen again as a monster. Said to occasionally summon dark condors.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Call for help (Dark condor)
Psyche Up
Location(s) Dark Godbird's Eyrie
(After the fall of Black Citadel):
Farebury Region
Maella Region
Kingdom of Trodain (day only)
Kingdom of Argonia
Arcadia Region (night only)
Item(s) dropped Antidotal herb18
Zombie mail1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100%* 50% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100%* 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Reappearing from Version 5.4 of the game onwards, it is first encountered in the gorge leading to the temple where the Goddess Luciana is reborn. From this game onwards, they are always encountered after the Dullahan. They are able to cast Oomph, while they swing their maces with reckless abandon, and also gain a new attack known as Hell Circle that can envelop characters in illusions and place a curse on them.

Dragon Quest XI[edit]

Dark dullahan (スケアフレイル Sukeafureiru)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Dark dullahan XI sprite.png 575 16 229
Defense Agility Experience Gold
235 137 1,359 280
Bestiary no. #370
Family Undead
In-game description Footsoldiers whose faces were transferred to their shields by a cruel curse, and who won't rest until this wickedness is undone.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Desperate attack
Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (three random attacks on party members at 60% damage each)
Air Pollution
Location(s) Fortress of Fear (second act)
Item(s) dropped Zombie mail164
Saintess shield1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A -110% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 25% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 50% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 25% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
50% 0% 0%



Vicious dark dullahan (スケアフレイル・強 Sukeafureiru・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Dark dullahan XI sprite.png 1,102 32 403
Defense Agility Experience Gold
371 206 1,735 420
Bestiary no. #633
Family Undead
In-game description Dark dullahans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Desperate attack
Swings its weapon with reckless abandon (three random attacks on party members at 60% damage each)
Air Pollution
Location(s) The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite - Level 1 (third act)
Item(s) dropped Zombie mail164
Saintess shield1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A -110% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 25% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 75% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 25% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
50% 0% 0%


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