Archmonster

Archmonsters are buffed variants of existing monsters. They are distinguishable by their unique names, normally in the form X the Y.

Their main use is in obtaining the Ochre Dofus via the quest An Eternal Harvest, for which one of each (original) archmonster must be captured.

Characteristics

• Level and appearance: Identical to the normal monsters (some are slightly larger in size)
• HP: x2
• AP: +1
• MP: +1
• Elemental resistances: +10%
• AP/MP resistances: +10%
• Characteristics: Increased (thus damage done and initiative are also increased)
• XP: Increased
• Drop rate: x2

Spawning

Archmonsters respawn 2 hours after being captured. An archmonster does not need a new group of enemies to spawn, so it is unnecessary to kill groups to respawn them. Instead, they are added into an existing monster group on an appropriate map. If one dies in combat but was not captured, it will immediately respawn elsewhere. A group with an archmonster will have a blue flame icon above it.

Archmonsters do not spawn in Astrub unless there is no other location they can spawn (as with Snappers). They can spawn on hidden maps, like the Flowers Secret Route. There are also a few Dungeon areas where certain archmonsters can spawn:

• Koolich's Lair - Dokterwho the Tardisporter (Dok Alako)
• Lord Crow's Library - Crowmanion the Primitive (Crobak)
• Labyrinth of the Minotoror - Minoknok the Visitor (Minokid), Quetnin the Fictional (Quetsnakiatl), Scaraheath the Hanger (Scaratos)
• The Dragon Pig's Maze - Baconolia the Salty (Pignolia), Pighatchoo the Electrical (Farle's Pig),

Archmonster Lists

While no official distinction exists, archmonsters can be viewed as being part of one of two groups: the original ones first released and required for the quest An Eternal Harvest, or those found on the seasonal area the Archipelago of Vulkania.

They can be viewed in the in-game Bestiary, which shows their basic statistics, drops, as well as allowing the player to see where they spawn.