Perilwinkle
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Perilwinkle | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | あんこくつむり |
| Romaji | Ankoku tsumuri |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localization | DarkSnail |
The Perilwinkle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.
Characteristics[edit]
Hard-shelled molluscs with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful Body Slam that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
| Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり Ankoku tsumuri) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
 |
190 | 8 | 133 | 180 | 62 | 356 | 83 |
| Bestiary No. | #165 |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle |
| Skill(s) | Body Slam Defend |
| Location(s) | Fungeon |
| Item Dropped | Seed of wisdom(1⁄256) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance |
| 75% | 75% | 25% | 25% |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Bracer Resistance | Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | 25% |
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
| Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり Ankoku tsumuri) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
|
190 | 8 | 133 | 180 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 62 | 125 (PS1) 188 (3DS) |
83 (PS1) 125 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | #276 |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle |
| Skill(s) | Defend (reduces damage taken by 80%) Body Slam (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Ocean near Nottagen (present, after the Demon King's resurrection) Cathedral of Blight (The Chasm of Chaos) Cave to Another World (water area) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Wizard's staff1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 60% | 60% | 15% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 60% | 60% | 15% | 60% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 15% | 50% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 90% | 50% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 15% | 15% | 15% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 15% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Etymology[edit]
A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.
