Goowain

Goowain
Series	Dragon Quest
First Appearance	Dragon Quest VI
Species	Slime Knight

Goowain is a recruitable monster from Dragon Quest VI. He is a gallant slime knight and optional character. He can join the party after the events at Howcastle.

Recruitment

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In the DS remake, Goowain can be recruited as soon as the magic key is obtained. He is beyond the magic key door in Prince Howard's room. Speak to him and he will ask to join the party.

Spoilers end here.

Skills

Goowain learns a number of skills on his own, regardless of vocation.

• At level 1, Goowain learns the spell Heal. It costs 2 MP and restores ~30 HP to one ally.
• At level 3, Goowain learns the spell Drain Magic. It costs no MP and drains some MP from the enemy. Goowain absorbs the stolen MP.
• At level 8, Goowain learns the spell Kabuff. It costs 3 MP and raises the defense of all party members.
• At level 13, Goowain learns the ability Focus Strength.  This ability allows the user to double their attack for the following turn.
• At level 18, Goowain learns the ability Cop Out. This ability allows the user to avoid damage from an attack and place the damage on an ally or enemy.
• At level 25, Goowain learns the ability Falcon Slash. Falcon Slash hits the opponent twice.

Etymology

Goowain is a slime pun on the name Gawain, one of the Arthurian Knights of the Round Table.

Gallery

Character Appearances
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation