DonPachi/Enemy list

Enemy list

Stage 1

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	130	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4
	Harmless popcorn helicopter that dies in one hit.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,200	Low	Power-Up	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	The item carrier has a comparatively high score value making it worthwhile to include early on in chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	190	Low	-	Stage 1
	A harmless turret shooting bullets occasionally when the bushes open up.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	turret: 60 base: 270	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3
	Consists of two parts and often comes in groups therefore making it very important for longer chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	600	Low	-	Stage 1, 4, 5
	Another simple turret that you shouldn't worry about too much.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	turret: 330 base: 4,400	Low	-	Stage 1
	High score value but difficult to chain due to the higher health. Will keep shooting from its back turrets even once the main turret is gone.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	1,310	Low	-	Stage 1
	This bunker can only be destroyed once the turret on the roof is fully opened. Blow it up and four small tanks will appear underneath it.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	High	turret: 60 base: 1,500	Medium	-	Stage 1
	The midboss of stage 1. This enemy can be very dangerous if you don't take it out as quickly as possible. Very lucrative to include early on in a chain.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	150	-	-	Stage 1
	It's just a house. No danger.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,120	-	Star Item x4	Stage 1
	Another scenery object. No danger level but leaves behind four Star Items.

Stage 1 Boss

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	110	-	Bee Medal	Stage 1, 3
	Shoot this small car for a Bee Medal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	1,500	Medium	-	Stage 1
	Turret at the back of stage 1 boss that shoots a very wide 7-way spread when opening.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	1,500	Medium	-	Stage 1
	Turret at the side of stage 1 boss that shoots a fast stream of bullets. Can't be damaged as long as the turret on the back is still active.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very High	100,000	Medium	-	Stage 1
	The core of the boss changes attack patterns once all four turrets are destroyed. If you wait for too long a very deadly attack pattern is fired after a while. The core of the boss has significantly more health during the loop.

Stage 2

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	turret: 60 base: 270	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3
	Consists of two parts and often comes in groups therefore making it very important for longer chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	330	Low	-	Stage 2
	Popcorn enemy that shows up in various formations but rarely becomes a threat.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	510	Low	-	Stage 2, 4
	Harmless midsize plane with a directly aimed line of bullets. Behavior is very easy to predict. Don't let it push you too far to the side.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	130	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4
	Harmless popcorn helicopter that dies in one hit. The helicopter formations directly aimed at the player can be lured around the screen to set up for bigger chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	800	Low	Star Item	Stage 2
	A simple turret. Not a big deal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	800	Low	Star Item	Stage 2, 3, 4, 5
	A small turret that wouldn't be an issue on its own. However, since it appears with numerous other turrets on the big yellow ships, it can create some very hectic scenarios.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	800	Low	Star Item	Stage 2
	A slightly less dangerous turret. May only cause trouble in groups with other turrets.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	800	-	-	Stage 2
	A scenery object. However, as it blocks the path to the more dangerous core of the yellow ships, it can be quite a nuisance. Take out as soon as possible and focus on the core.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	800	Medium	-	Stage 2
	The core of the yellow ships can be comparatively dangerous sometimes. The frequency of the bullet spread is high and is difficult to see in crowded scenarios. Don't underestimate!

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	800	-	Bee Medal	Stage 2
	Scenery objects awarding the player with Bee Medals. The two yellow ships at the end of the stage have one crate each placed outside of the screen. Type C can reach both of them anyway. Type B can only reach the crate out of screen to the left. Type A can reach neither of them.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	turrets: 200 base: 3,000	Medium	-	Stage 2
	Potentially dangerous aircraft that is very important for chaining due to the high score value of the base.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	100	Low	-	Stage 2, 4
	Another small fry. Shoot it down and focus on other things.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	High	turret: 420 base: 6,400	High	[Bomb]	Stage 2
	The midboss section holds 3 of these very dangerous enemies. If you are playing for survival use a planned laser bomb. Very important for chaining. This enemy drops a bomb item when destroyed without the use of a bomb during the loop only.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,200	Low	Bomb	Stage 2, 3, 4, 5
	The item carrier has a comparatively high score value making it worthwhile to include early on in chains.

Stage 2 Boss

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	-	Low	-	Stage 2
	These discs will be fired in streams and try to ram into you. Be sure to have an active laser and they can't reach you. Don't try to milk them as there is no point reward!

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very High	210,000	Medium	-	Stage 2
	Try to stay as much in the center of the screen as possible particularly when the boss is sweeping from side to side.

Stage 3

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	130	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4
	Harmless popcorn helicopter that dies in one hit.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,200	Low	Power-Up	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	The item carrier has a comparatively high score value making it worthwhile to include early on in chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	220	Low	-	Stage 3
	Attacks with a twin shot that can occasionally snipe the player due to weird angles.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	800	Low	-	Stage 2, 3, 4, 5
	A small turret that only becomes an issue when the screen is filled with other enemies.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	turret: 60 base: 270	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3
	Consists of two parts and often comes in groups therefore making it very important for longer chains.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	500	Low	-	Stage 3
	The front turret of the big carrier ships.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	500	Medium	-	Stage 3
	The side turret of the big carrier ships is much more dangerous shooting a tricky 5-way pattern.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	500	-	Bee Medal	Stage 3
	Scenery object. This crate holds a Bee Medal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	1,500	-	-	Stage 3
	If you destroy this part first, all remaining parts of the carrier ships will automatically blow up and the crate will not drop a Bee Medal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	1,400	Medium	-	Stage 3
	Shoots an unusual bullet pattern that can be quite disorienting. Important to include early on in chains due to the higher score value.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	280	-	-	Stage 3
	Scenery object. Two small tanks will appear from underneath.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	520	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	A container holding a Star Item. No danger.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	110	-	Bee Medal	Stage 1, 3
	Shoot this small car for a Bee Medal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	130	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	Scenery object.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	High	4,900	High	[Bomb]	Stage 3
	A dangerous, high HP and very high score value enemy. Essential for chaining. Drops a bomb item only if destroyed after fully coming to a halt.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,900	-	-	Stage 3
	High score value scenery object.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	630	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	The purple container gives slightly more points than the other ones.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	210	Low	-	Stage 3
	Shoots a twin shot attack in very inflexible angles.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	110	-	-	Stage 3
	Negligible scenery object.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	turret: 60 base: 210	Low	-	Stage 3
	Towards the end of the stage there's a tricky part with these enemies coming from behind. Try to seal their twin bullets and eliminate them as soon as possible.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	3,100	Medium	-	Stage 3
	These enemies shoot a wide 7-way pattern and are quite resilient. Don't underestimate!

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	High	4,500	High	-	Stage 3
	So to say the midboss of stage 3. Due to the high HP, you will barely be able to destroy it before it traps you with the nasty spread bullets from its back turrets. Thankfully, these can be sealed by pointblanking. This only leaves the line of bullets from the center to worry about.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	340	-	-	Stage 3
	A wooden crate. Move on.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	130	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	The blue, red, and purple cars throughout the stage don't carry Bee Medals and are therefore less important.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	800	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	Scenery object. Worth a bit more than the small cars.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	3,300	Medium	-	Stage 3
	This big turret building can easily become an issue if you don't take it out quickly. Difficult to include in bigger chains but worth it.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	820	-	Bee Medal	Stage 3
	The cockpit of the cargo ship holds a Bee Medal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	520	-	Star Item	Stage 3
	A container holding a Star Item. No danger.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	tank: 2,000 truck: 2,000	-	Star Item x2	Stage 3
	Scenery object but very important for chaining due to the unexpectedly high score value.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	190	-	-	Stage 3
	Low scoring scenery object.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	1,200	Low	Bomb	Stage 2, 3, 4, 5
	The item carrier has a comparatively high score value making it worthwhile to include early on in chains.

Stage 3 Boss

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	360	Low	Star Item	Stage 3, 5
	A simple turret. Not a big deal.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Low	320	Low	[Star Item x3]	Stage 3
	Can only be damaged when open. These flipover turrets will only drop three Star Items when destroyed after the screen has stopped scrolling.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Medium	-	Low	-	Stage 3
	No point reward, milking is futile!

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	800	-	-	Stage 3
	A simple cover for the underlying turret. If you keep this cover intact, you can prevent the turret from ever attacking.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	High	40,000	Medium	Bee Medal	Stage 3
	Highest score value outside of bosses proper. Even short chains with this turret are worth a lot.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Very Low	-	Low	-	Stage 1, 2, 3, 4
	Harmless popcorn helicopter that dies in one hit. This red version appearing during the boss fight doesn't give any points so milking them is not possible.

Enemy	Health	Score	Danger level	Item drop	Appears in...
	Extremely High	300,000	High	-	Stage 3
	The core of the boss has an insane amount of health. The attack patterns are a bit weird but very consistent if you can find the right rhythm.

References & Contributors

1. Most of the image files are taken from an unreleased guide on Donpachi bearing the title "De Taisabachi à Inbachi: Guide complet des shoot them ups de la compagnie Cave, (1) Donpachi, Le dernier des Toaplan" from the French user "Yami" posted on Discord on November 18th, 2018.