Killer croaker
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Killer croaker | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ゲロンガー |
| Romaji | Gerongā |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
The Killer croaker is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a powerful variant of the Frogface that hides a demonic face on its back.
Characteristics[edit]
As is the case with its other varieties, the Killer croaker is only threatening when made to have its Oni-like face turned towards the party. They have dark blue skin and pinkish-purple spots all over their bodies. Since the frogs can cast Thwack and unleash breath attacks from their demonic faces, it is highly recommended to use sleep-inducing moves and attacks capable of defeating them in a single blow in order to avoid confronting their unfavorable sides. Killer croakers appear most frequently at nighttime and only in areas that can be accessed through flight. Oddly enough, the killer croaker and its amphibian brethren are part of the Bug family.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII[edit]
| Killer croaker (ゲロンガー Gerongā) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
183 | 14 | 130* |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 126 | 100 | 166 | 16 |
| Bestiary no. | #192 |
| Family | Bug |
| In-game description | Frog monsters with two faces. The sight of the demonic faces on their backs is widely regarded as an omen of death by adventurers. |
| Spell(s) | Whack (when turned over) |
| Skill(s) | Chilly Breath (when turned over) Burning Breath (when turned over) |
| Location(s) | Untrodden Groves (night only) Small Island South of Ascantha (night only) Hill on Argonia's Western Border (night only) Mountain Overlooking Desert (night only) High Place on Northwest Isle (night only) Godbird's Eyrie (night only) |
| Item(s) dropped | Waterweed mould1⁄16 Bandana1⁄32 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄16 | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 100% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 100% | 50% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 15% | 0% | ||
