Dragon family

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Dragon Family (Japanese Katakana: ドラゴン Romanji:Doragon) refers to monsters in Dragon Quest series that take on forms of traditional Western and Eastern dragons, dinosaurs, snakes, and turtles. Occasionally, dragon-shaped monsters or pallet-swaps are classified as members of the Aquatic or Beast families. Additionally, this family is referred to as the Beast family in Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart.

The shapes and capabilities of dragons within the series are as varied as in real-world mythology, but these monsters typically have the ability to breathe fire and many possess skills that can Poison and cause Envenomation towards enemies.

Effective weapons and skills

Dragons are vulnerable to the Dragonsbane and Dragon Slayer swords, and as of the ninth game will take an additional 10% damage from any sword. The Dragon Slash skill will deal 50% more damage to dragons.

Usual Drop items

Notable Dragons in the Series

List of Appearances

DQ Trading Card Game card

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Dragon Quest Tact

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Monsters of this family take extra damage from the Dragonsbane.

Gallery of Dragons