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Slionheart

2026-03-25T01:47:46Z

Daimao:

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Slionheart
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Slionheart.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|ゴッドライダー|God rider}}
|romanji=Goddo raida
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
}}

Debuting in {{DQ9}}, the '''Slionheart''' is an advanced, kingly counterpart to the [[Slime knight]].

==Characteristics==
Slionhearts are diminutive humanoid knights standing atop giant green {{Slime}} that have magnificent, bushy white beards, a visor like that on a helmet, and a short dark green cape flowing from their backs. The knights dual wield swords this time and they wear dark green armor and a silver and red crown on their heads. Their squishy steeds sport similar beards, and rumors abound that these are in fact [[Grandpa slime|grandpa slimes]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slionheart DQIX DS.png]]
|name=Slionheart
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=ゴッドライダー
|romanji=Goddo raidā
|hp=825
|mp=72
|attack=506
|defense=512
|agility=336
|experience=6,200
|gold=184
|droppedItem=[[Falcon blade]]{{fraction|1|128}} [[Pallium regale]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|skills=Killer combo
|spells=
|family={{Slime}}
|bestiaryNumber=#215
|description=Supreme slimes who ooze class, and whose incredible strength and insane speed are second only those of the gods. They may see themselves as superior to slimes, but they still return to see in the new year with their bouncy brethren.
|locations={{Grotto}}
|}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Slionheart
|kanji=ゴッドライダー
|romanji=Goddo raida
|icon=[[File:Slionheart DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 slime family icon.png|link=Slime family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,270</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>420</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>630</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>590</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>510</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#060
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These supreme slimes boast near-supernatural strength. As they have so thoroughly surpassed their squishy siblings, they do not deign to even include 'slime' in their name
|talents=[[Rainmaker]]
|traits=[[Tactical Trooper]], [[Health Professional]], [[Late Bloomer]]
|ltraits=[[Insta-Oomph]], [[High Heal]], [[Critical Sensation]]
|habitat=Not available in the wild
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Shogum DQM3 portrait.png|100px|link=Shogum]] X [[File:Superior slime DQM3 portrait.png|100px|link=Superior slime]]
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=75%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=-25%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Parade]]''===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
Slionhearts appeared in the second card pack after the game changed to ''Ace'', entitled "And Thus Into Legend...", as a super rare card exclusive for [[Priest]]-type leaders.

==={{DQTact}}===
Slionheart first appeared as a S-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Slime family]] as part of the ''Slime Fest'' event on its own banner alongside [[Lime slime]]. Starting with Version 4.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.The slionheart can be faced as a boss in Chapter 3, Episode 5 of the event quests, as well as the EX boss battles. It can participate in the [[King bubble slime]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Slionheart
|kanji=ゴッドライダー
|romanji=Goddo raidā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Slionheart Art.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Slime.png|48px]] {{Slime}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=838
|mp=340
|move=2-3
|attack=550
|defense=407
|agility=496
|wisdom=277
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Slime Slash]]
|bskill2=[[Lightning Multislash]]{{tt|*|Level 33}}
|bskill3=[[Windy Slice and Dice]]{{tt|*|Level 51}}
|bskill4='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Dead Dragon Divvy and Dice]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Windy Slice and Dice Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Windy Slice and Dice Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy DEF by 20% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=AGL +20 ATK +15
|bperk2='''Slime Boost''': Raises ATK for 2 turns at battle start.
|bperk3=Windy Slice and Dice Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Half Res
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==Trivia==
*Their Japanese name, "god rider", was probably never going to make it through localization.

==Similar slimes==
*[[Prime slime]]
*[[Shogum]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQR Slionheart.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Slionheart.jpg|Slionheart as it appears in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Monte-gluancêtre]]

Haiku

2026-03-14T19:08:40Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ11}} */

'''Haiku''' is a traditional Japanese poetry form essentially consisting of three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively. In modern localizations, the people from towns modeled after [[Japan]], such as [[Jipang]] and [[Hotto]], tend to speak almost exclusively in it.

As accents are used liberally in modern localizations ([[Romaria]]ns speak with Italian accents and [[Portoga]]ns speak with Portuguese accents), the invention of haiku speech may have been intended to avoid evoking the history of anti-Japanese propaganda in the West, which used exaggerated Japanese accents and caricatures to portray Japanese people as racially and culturally inferior.

==Terminology==

Technically, not every 5-7-5 poem in Japanese is a haiku; such a poem is broadly called a ''hokku'', which also includes forms such as the ''senryu''. ''Hokku'' originated as the first stanza of a type of collaborative Japanese poem called a ''renga''. However, 5-7-5 poems are best known as haiku internationally.

"Haiku speech" in Dragon Quest localizations usually lacks seasonal references and "cutting," a two-way division that is introduced in Japanese with special words called kireji (cutting words). In faithful Western haiku, cutting tends to either be implied or expressed with a dash.

=={{DQ3}}==

Haiku speech is the norm for people from [[Jipang]] in modern localizations of ''Dragon Quest III'', including that of the {{DQ3HD}}. A couple from Jipang moves to the [[Underworld (Dragon Quest III)|underworld]] and migrates to [[Kol]], where the husband picks up the local dialect while the wife continues to speak in haiku.

=={{DQ11}}==

Haiku speech is typical of adults from [[Hotto]] in the localization of ''Dragon Quest XI'', while the children slip between haiku speech and non-poetic speech.

==See also==
* [[Mermaid]]s, who speak in rhyme in localization.

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Merman

2026-03-08T14:33:53Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ10}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Though some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." In the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Mermaids

2026-03-08T04:58:45Z

Daimao: /* Mermen */

[[File:Queenfullbody.jpg|right|thumb|Queen [[Marina]] as seen in {{XI}}.]]
The '''mermaids''' are a race of women with the lower bodies of fish who speak only in rhyme. Mermaids are typically fearful of [[human]]s, and for good reason--there is a popular myth that eating the flesh of a mermaid will grant the consumer eternal youth.

If one proves themselves to be a moral and decent person, however, mermaids will become fast friends. It is not unheard of for a mermaid to dive head over fins for a man she takes a shine to as well.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Subtle Shuttle]] features a graceful looking mermaid figure as part of it's design motif.

==={{DQ1&2HD}}===
Mermaid {{NPC}}s have been added to the HD remake of {{Dragon Quest II}} and allow the Scions of Erdrick to traverse the depths by encasing their ship in a gargantuan bubble.

During the events of the game, the [[Children of Hargon]] invade the Mermaid's Realm. A prominent member in the cult by the name of [[Mariella]] seeks to conquer it.

==={{DQ6}}===
[[File:Unda and Rod snes.jpg|right|thumb|The lover's tryst exposed]]
Mermaids are first seen basking on the surface of an colossal conch shell not far from [[Gent]], and will dive into the sea when approached.
Later on, the {{Party 6}} will discover the secret romance of a mermaid named Unda and a wounded fisherman named Rod in the coastal village of [[Pescado]]. Explaining that his lover rescued him when his [[ship]] was destroyed in a massive storm and that the two have kept their love hidden from the people of [[Pescado]] out of fear of Unda's safety, Rod pleads with the {{Party 6}} to escort Unda back to her home and states that he cannot bear to see her secreted away in a tidal cave just for his sake.

Once the {{Party 6}} escorts the siren back to her school of kinswomen, her older sister Ova will bestow [[lorelei's Harp]] to the heroes as thanks. Astonished that [[human]]s would act so selflessly on Unda's behalf, the mermaids will no longer flee when approached and can be spoken to as normal {{NPC}}s. After the events of [[Cloudsgate Citadel]] are completed Rod can be seen in on the surface of the mermaid grotto, having made the journey after recovering from his remaining wounds and reuniting with Unda.

==={{DQ7}}===
No mermaids appear directly in {{VII}} aside from the [[Water Spirit]] herself, but the [[Mermaid moon]] accessory plays a part in earning the [[Magic carpet]]. The manga did, however, show a mermaid as part of a flash-back sequence.

{{spoiler|start}}During the events of [[Buccanham]] it is revealed that the {{Hero 7}}'s mother was transformed into a mermaid by Scoober, the king of the ocean. This process was to allow her to wait for the revival of her lover [[Sharkeye]], sealed in a glacier by the [[Orgodemir|Demon lord]]. She will return to [[human]] form once a year and presumably only age during that period. In order to spare the life of her unborn son, the {{Hero 7}} was carried several centuries into the future to a woman named [[Pearl]] on the island of [[Estard]].{{spoiler|end}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
Mermaids play a large role in the game, with their queen [[Marina]] granting the party the [[Green Orb]] during their visit to [[Nautica]]. [[Marina]] is a clairvoyant and will guide players on where to go next when asked. During the events of the second act of the game, she also provides safe haven for the {{Luminary}} when he is temporarily stripped of his powers.

Aside from her highness, the mermaid named [[Michelle]] is the siren players will interact with the most. She dwells on a sandbar named The Strand, which the {{Party 11}} is automatically dredged upon after passing through the channel of [[Puerto Valor]]. The {{Party 11}} is shocked to see a mermaid in the flesh, and [[Michelle]] explains that she is waiting for Kai, her husband to be, to return from [[Lonalulu]] to her for their wedding. The {{Luminary}} volunteers to deliver this important reminder to the man and, after saving the island from a dangerous [[Tentacular]], learns that the man [[Michelle]] knew has died of old age after being shunned by the superstitious villagers.

His grandson still lives, however, and after some negotiation by the {{Party 11}} agrees to speak with [[Michelle]] after she swims to [[Lonalulu]] herself. Acknowledging the fate of her lover after seeing his tombstone, [[Michelle]] laments the brevity of [[human]] life compared to her people's 500 years, and sheds her scales for legs. Walking upon the beach, she kisses Kai's tombstone and returns to the sea, dissolving into foam. Upon returning to The Strand, the {{Party 11}} will find [[Lorelei's Harp]] and a message left by [[Michelle]] that grants them passage into [[Nautica]].

==={{DQM2}}===
Mermaids appear as inhabitants of the world of water, being familiar with [[human]]s but still skittish about them. One will dance for Iru or Luca if they bring a team of {{MFamilies}}s that has a [[Hood squid|HoodSquid]] in the ranks, and either of the siblings will be brought under the sea to speak with the Queen about raising the fallen sea level.

In the {{3DS}} remake, a mermaid will randomly surface to challenge the player to a match when coasting over the waves. Their Queen can be challenged as well in her palace, and will reward the player with a random {{MFamilies}} egg of high value if bested.

==Mermen==
The relationship between the supple mermaids and the fish-faced [[Merman]] enemies has never been explicitly addressed in any game, but {{DQ11}} shows them living together in [[Nautica]], with the mermen employing rhyme in a somewhat different way from the mermaids, more akin to a beat poet. This heavily implies that mermen are the highly sexually dimorphic male counterpart of mermaids. Still, some mermen who attack [[Kai]] are referred to by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." Their hostility and appearance may explain why mermaids are prone to falling in love with the fairer, milder humans.

In {{DQ6}}, [[Amos]] speculated about the two species in [[Party Chat]] while exploring the [[Seabed Shrine]], but was unable to draw any conclusions.

==Trivia==
*The myth that consuming mermaid flesh will grant immortality to a human is taken from the Japanese legend of the [https://yokai.com/yaobikuni/ yaobikuni], also known as the 800-year nun. The tale describes a young woman who ate the meat of a mermaid (人魚) against the advice of her peers and was cursed with immortality, watching her loved ones die from old age. She would wander the archipelago as a nun assisting people and would plant a tree in each village she briefly stayed at, eventually making her way to Wakasa Province after eight hundred years of wandering. She settled into a cave facing the sea and prayed to be freed from her curse, being turned to stone and finally passing away. A contemporary interpretation of this myth is found in manga-ka Rumiko Takahashi's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid_Saga Mermaid Saga]''.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Mermaids and the scions of erdrick artwork.jpg|Escorting the four Scions of Erdrick
Snes mermaids 1.jpg|Scattering like a school of minnows.
Ova and Unda snes.jpg|Unda and Ova in the {{Super Famicom}} version
Ova and Unda DS.PNG|Ova giving Lorelei's harp to the {{Party 6}}.
Queencloseup.jpg|The Queen's determination.
Dqm2 mermaid queen.jpg|The Queen of the mermaids in {{Monsters 2}}.
Dqm2 mermaid low-res.jpg|A common mermaid in {{Monsters 2}}.
Image:DQ VII Manga Arus and Mermaid.jpg|A mermaid with The {{Hero 7}} of {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>

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Mermaids

2026-03-08T04:58:02Z

Daimao: /* Mer-men? */

[[File:Queenfullbody.jpg|right|thumb|Queen [[Marina]] as seen in {{XI}}.]]
The '''mermaids''' are a race of women with the lower bodies of fish who speak only in rhyme. Mermaids are typically fearful of [[human]]s, and for good reason--there is a popular myth that eating the flesh of a mermaid will grant the consumer eternal youth.

If one proves themselves to be a moral and decent person, however, mermaids will become fast friends. It is not unheard of for a mermaid to dive head over fins for a man she takes a shine to as well.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Subtle Shuttle]] features a graceful looking mermaid figure as part of it's design motif.

==={{DQ1&2HD}}===
Mermaid {{NPC}}s have been added to the HD remake of {{Dragon Quest II}} and allow the Scions of Erdrick to traverse the depths by encasing their ship in a gargantuan bubble.

During the events of the game, the [[Children of Hargon]] invade the Mermaid's Realm. A prominent member in the cult by the name of [[Mariella]] seeks to conquer it.

==={{DQ6}}===
[[File:Unda and Rod snes.jpg|right|thumb|The lover's tryst exposed]]
Mermaids are first seen basking on the surface of an colossal conch shell not far from [[Gent]], and will dive into the sea when approached.
Later on, the {{Party 6}} will discover the secret romance of a mermaid named Unda and a wounded fisherman named Rod in the coastal village of [[Pescado]]. Explaining that his lover rescued him when his [[ship]] was destroyed in a massive storm and that the two have kept their love hidden from the people of [[Pescado]] out of fear of Unda's safety, Rod pleads with the {{Party 6}} to escort Unda back to her home and states that he cannot bear to see her secreted away in a tidal cave just for his sake.

Once the {{Party 6}} escorts the siren back to her school of kinswomen, her older sister Ova will bestow [[lorelei's Harp]] to the heroes as thanks. Astonished that [[human]]s would act so selflessly on Unda's behalf, the mermaids will no longer flee when approached and can be spoken to as normal {{NPC}}s. After the events of [[Cloudsgate Citadel]] are completed Rod can be seen in on the surface of the mermaid grotto, having made the journey after recovering from his remaining wounds and reuniting with Unda.

==={{DQ7}}===
No mermaids appear directly in {{VII}} aside from the [[Water Spirit]] herself, but the [[Mermaid moon]] accessory plays a part in earning the [[Magic carpet]]. The manga did, however, show a mermaid as part of a flash-back sequence.

{{spoiler|start}}During the events of [[Buccanham]] it is revealed that the {{Hero 7}}'s mother was transformed into a mermaid by Scoober, the king of the ocean. This process was to allow her to wait for the revival of her lover [[Sharkeye]], sealed in a glacier by the [[Orgodemir|Demon lord]]. She will return to [[human]] form once a year and presumably only age during that period. In order to spare the life of her unborn son, the {{Hero 7}} was carried several centuries into the future to a woman named [[Pearl]] on the island of [[Estard]].{{spoiler|end}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
Mermaids play a large role in the game, with their queen [[Marina]] granting the party the [[Green Orb]] during their visit to [[Nautica]]. [[Marina]] is a clairvoyant and will guide players on where to go next when asked. During the events of the second act of the game, she also provides safe haven for the {{Luminary}} when he is temporarily stripped of his powers.

Aside from her highness, the mermaid named [[Michelle]] is the siren players will interact with the most. She dwells on a sandbar named The Strand, which the {{Party 11}} is automatically dredged upon after passing through the channel of [[Puerto Valor]]. The {{Party 11}} is shocked to see a mermaid in the flesh, and [[Michelle]] explains that she is waiting for Kai, her husband to be, to return from [[Lonalulu]] to her for their wedding. The {{Luminary}} volunteers to deliver this important reminder to the man and, after saving the island from a dangerous [[Tentacular]], learns that the man [[Michelle]] knew has died of old age after being shunned by the superstitious villagers.

His grandson still lives, however, and after some negotiation by the {{Party 11}} agrees to speak with [[Michelle]] after she swims to [[Lonalulu]] herself. Acknowledging the fate of her lover after seeing his tombstone, [[Michelle]] laments the brevity of [[human]] life compared to her people's 500 years, and sheds her scales for legs. Walking upon the beach, she kisses Kai's tombstone and returns to the sea, dissolving into foam. Upon returning to The Strand, the {{Party 11}} will find [[Lorelei's Harp]] and a message left by [[Michelle]] that grants them passage into [[Nautica]].

==={{DQM2}}===
Mermaids appear as inhabitants of the world of water, being familiar with [[human]]s but still skittish about them. One will dance for Iru or Luca if they bring a team of {{MFamilies}}s that has a [[Hood squid|HoodSquid]] in the ranks, and either of the siblings will be brought under the sea to speak with the Queen about raising the fallen sea level.

In the {{3DS}} remake, a mermaid will randomly surface to challenge the player to a match when coasting over the waves. Their Queen can be challenged as well in her palace, and will reward the player with a random {{MFamilies}} egg of high value if bested.

==Mermen==
The relationship between the supple mermaids and the fish-faced [[Merman]] enemies has never been explicitly addressed in any game, but {{DQ11}} shows them living together in [[Nautica]], with the mermen employing rhyme in a somewhat different way from the mermaids, more akin to a beat poet. This heavily implies that mermen are the highly sexually dimorphic male counterpart of mermaids. Still, some mermen who attack [[Kai]] are referred to by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." Their hostility may explain why mermaids are prone to falling in love with the fairer, milder humans.

In {{DQ6}}, [[Amos]] speculated about the two species in [[Party Chat]] while exploring the [[Seabed Shrine]], but was unable to draw any conclusions.

==Trivia==
*The myth that consuming mermaid flesh will grant immortality to a human is taken from the Japanese legend of the [https://yokai.com/yaobikuni/ yaobikuni], also known as the 800-year nun. The tale describes a young woman who ate the meat of a mermaid (人魚) against the advice of her peers and was cursed with immortality, watching her loved ones die from old age. She would wander the archipelago as a nun assisting people and would plant a tree in each village she briefly stayed at, eventually making her way to Wakasa Province after eight hundred years of wandering. She settled into a cave facing the sea and prayed to be freed from her curse, being turned to stone and finally passing away. A contemporary interpretation of this myth is found in manga-ka Rumiko Takahashi's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid_Saga Mermaid Saga]''.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Mermaids and the scions of erdrick artwork.jpg|Escorting the four Scions of Erdrick
Snes mermaids 1.jpg|Scattering like a school of minnows.
Ova and Unda snes.jpg|Unda and Ova in the {{Super Famicom}} version
Ova and Unda DS.PNG|Ova giving Lorelei's harp to the {{Party 6}}.
Queencloseup.jpg|The Queen's determination.
Dqm2 mermaid queen.jpg|The Queen of the mermaids in {{Monsters 2}}.
Dqm2 mermaid low-res.jpg|A common mermaid in {{Monsters 2}}.
Image:DQ VII Manga Arus and Mermaid.jpg|A mermaid with The {{Hero 7}} of {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>

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Mermaids

2026-03-08T04:57:33Z

Daimao: /* Mer-men? */

[[File:Queenfullbody.jpg|right|thumb|Queen [[Marina]] as seen in {{XI}}.]]
The '''mermaids''' are a race of women with the lower bodies of fish who speak only in rhyme. Mermaids are typically fearful of [[human]]s, and for good reason--there is a popular myth that eating the flesh of a mermaid will grant the consumer eternal youth.

If one proves themselves to be a moral and decent person, however, mermaids will become fast friends. It is not unheard of for a mermaid to dive head over fins for a man she takes a shine to as well.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Subtle Shuttle]] features a graceful looking mermaid figure as part of it's design motif.

==={{DQ1&2HD}}===
Mermaid {{NPC}}s have been added to the HD remake of {{Dragon Quest II}} and allow the Scions of Erdrick to traverse the depths by encasing their ship in a gargantuan bubble.

During the events of the game, the [[Children of Hargon]] invade the Mermaid's Realm. A prominent member in the cult by the name of [[Mariella]] seeks to conquer it.

==={{DQ6}}===
[[File:Unda and Rod snes.jpg|right|thumb|The lover's tryst exposed]]
Mermaids are first seen basking on the surface of an colossal conch shell not far from [[Gent]], and will dive into the sea when approached.
Later on, the {{Party 6}} will discover the secret romance of a mermaid named Unda and a wounded fisherman named Rod in the coastal village of [[Pescado]]. Explaining that his lover rescued him when his [[ship]] was destroyed in a massive storm and that the two have kept their love hidden from the people of [[Pescado]] out of fear of Unda's safety, Rod pleads with the {{Party 6}} to escort Unda back to her home and states that he cannot bear to see her secreted away in a tidal cave just for his sake.

Once the {{Party 6}} escorts the siren back to her school of kinswomen, her older sister Ova will bestow [[lorelei's Harp]] to the heroes as thanks. Astonished that [[human]]s would act so selflessly on Unda's behalf, the mermaids will no longer flee when approached and can be spoken to as normal {{NPC}}s. After the events of [[Cloudsgate Citadel]] are completed Rod can be seen in on the surface of the mermaid grotto, having made the journey after recovering from his remaining wounds and reuniting with Unda.

==={{DQ7}}===
No mermaids appear directly in {{VII}} aside from the [[Water Spirit]] herself, but the [[Mermaid moon]] accessory plays a part in earning the [[Magic carpet]]. The manga did, however, show a mermaid as part of a flash-back sequence.

{{spoiler|start}}During the events of [[Buccanham]] it is revealed that the {{Hero 7}}'s mother was transformed into a mermaid by Scoober, the king of the ocean. This process was to allow her to wait for the revival of her lover [[Sharkeye]], sealed in a glacier by the [[Orgodemir|Demon lord]]. She will return to [[human]] form once a year and presumably only age during that period. In order to spare the life of her unborn son, the {{Hero 7}} was carried several centuries into the future to a woman named [[Pearl]] on the island of [[Estard]].{{spoiler|end}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
Mermaids play a large role in the game, with their queen [[Marina]] granting the party the [[Green Orb]] during their visit to [[Nautica]]. [[Marina]] is a clairvoyant and will guide players on where to go next when asked. During the events of the second act of the game, she also provides safe haven for the {{Luminary}} when he is temporarily stripped of his powers.

Aside from her highness, the mermaid named [[Michelle]] is the siren players will interact with the most. She dwells on a sandbar named The Strand, which the {{Party 11}} is automatically dredged upon after passing through the channel of [[Puerto Valor]]. The {{Party 11}} is shocked to see a mermaid in the flesh, and [[Michelle]] explains that she is waiting for Kai, her husband to be, to return from [[Lonalulu]] to her for their wedding. The {{Luminary}} volunteers to deliver this important reminder to the man and, after saving the island from a dangerous [[Tentacular]], learns that the man [[Michelle]] knew has died of old age after being shunned by the superstitious villagers.

His grandson still lives, however, and after some negotiation by the {{Party 11}} agrees to speak with [[Michelle]] after she swims to [[Lonalulu]] herself. Acknowledging the fate of her lover after seeing his tombstone, [[Michelle]] laments the brevity of [[human]] life compared to her people's 500 years, and sheds her scales for legs. Walking upon the beach, she kisses Kai's tombstone and returns to the sea, dissolving into foam. Upon returning to The Strand, the {{Party 11}} will find [[Lorelei's Harp]] and a message left by [[Michelle]] that grants them passage into [[Nautica]].

==={{DQM2}}===
Mermaids appear as inhabitants of the world of water, being familiar with [[human]]s but still skittish about them. One will dance for Iru or Luca if they bring a team of {{MFamilies}}s that has a [[Hood squid|HoodSquid]] in the ranks, and either of the siblings will be brought under the sea to speak with the Queen about raising the fallen sea level.

In the {{3DS}} remake, a mermaid will randomly surface to challenge the player to a match when coasting over the waves. Their Queen can be challenged as well in her palace, and will reward the player with a random {{MFamilies}} egg of high value if bested.

==Mer-men?==
The relationship between the supple mermaids and the fish-faced [[Merman]] enemies has never been explicitly addressed in any game, but {{DQ11}} shows them living together in [[Nautica]], with the mermen employing rhyme in a somewhat different way from the mermaids, more akin to a beat poet. This heavily implies that mermen are the highly sexually dimorphic male counterpart of mermaids. Still, some mermen who attack [[Kai]] are referred to by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." Their hostility may explain why mermaids are prone to falling in love with the fairer, milder humans.

In {{DQ6}}, [[Amos]] speculated about the two species in [[Party Chat]] while exploring the [[Seabed Shrine]], but was unable to draw any conclusions.

==Trivia==
*The myth that consuming mermaid flesh will grant immortality to a human is taken from the Japanese legend of the [https://yokai.com/yaobikuni/ yaobikuni], also known as the 800-year nun. The tale describes a young woman who ate the meat of a mermaid (人魚) against the advice of her peers and was cursed with immortality, watching her loved ones die from old age. She would wander the archipelago as a nun assisting people and would plant a tree in each village she briefly stayed at, eventually making her way to Wakasa Province after eight hundred years of wandering. She settled into a cave facing the sea and prayed to be freed from her curse, being turned to stone and finally passing away. A contemporary interpretation of this myth is found in manga-ka Rumiko Takahashi's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid_Saga Mermaid Saga]''.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Mermaids and the scions of erdrick artwork.jpg|Escorting the four Scions of Erdrick
Snes mermaids 1.jpg|Scattering like a school of minnows.
Ova and Unda snes.jpg|Unda and Ova in the {{Super Famicom}} version
Ova and Unda DS.PNG|Ova giving Lorelei's harp to the {{Party 6}}.
Queencloseup.jpg|The Queen's determination.
Dqm2 mermaid queen.jpg|The Queen of the mermaids in {{Monsters 2}}.
Dqm2 mermaid low-res.jpg|A common mermaid in {{Monsters 2}}.
Image:DQ VII Manga Arus and Mermaid.jpg|A mermaid with The {{Hero 7}} of {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>

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Merman

2026-03-08T04:50:39Z

Daimao: /* Relationship to mermaids */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Though some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." In the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:49:46Z

Daimao: /* Relationship to mermaids */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:42:07Z

Daimao: /* Relationship to mermaids */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relations vary by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:36:06Z

Daimao:

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relations vary by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids. The hostility of many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:31:32Z

Daimao: /* Characteristics */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relation to them varies by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids. The hostility of many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:31:18Z

Daimao: /* Characteristics */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the rigid iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relation to them varies by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids. The hostility of many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:30:50Z

Daimao: /* Characteristics */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the rigid iambic heptameter used by mermaids.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relation to them varies by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids. The hostility of many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Merman

2026-03-08T04:26:59Z

Daimao:

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.

==Relationship to mermaids==

It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]]. Their relation to them varies by game. Some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, while others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." However, in the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids. The hostility of many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|mp=5
|exp=240
|gold=38
|attack=65
|defense=45
|agility=30
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|mp=9
|attack=85
|defense=72
|agility=51
|exp=105
|gold=45
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|mp=12
|exp=106
|gold=19
|attack=92
|defense=86
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act) [[The Costa Valor]] (first act) [[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]] [[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]] [[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]] [[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1) [[Health Professional]] (lv. 20) [[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1) [[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.

==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

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[[fr:Sirénien]]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

2026-03-07T02:14:18Z

Daimao:

{{Italic title}}
{{Infobox VG
|type=Main series games
|title=Sentinels of the Starry Skies
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Logo.png|center|300px]][[File:Dq9ds art 007.png|center|300px]]
|caption=
|designer = [[Yuji Horii]] [[Akihiro Hino]]
|artist = [[Akira Toriyama]]
|composer = [[Kōichi Sugiyama]]
|developer = [[Level-5]]
|publisher = JP: [[Square Enix]], NA, PAL: [[Nintendo]]
|genre = [[Wikipedia:Console role-playing game|Role-playing game]]
|modes = [[Wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]], [[Wikipedia:multiplayer game|multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Nintendo DS]]
|released = {{vgrelease|JP=July 11, 2009|NA=July 11, 2010|EU=July 23, 2010|AUS=August 19, 2010}}
|ratings = {{vgratings|CERO=A}}
|series = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|media = [[Wikipedia:Nintendo DS#Media specifications|Nintendo DS Game Card]]
}}

{{Translation|'''Dragon Quest IX'''|ドラゴンクエストIX 星空の守り人|Hoshizora no Mamoribito "Protectors of the Starry Sky"}} is the ninth installment of the main {{DQSeries}}, and the first to be initially released on a handheld console. The game was released on July 11, 2009 in Japan. It was released in July 2010 in both North America and Europe and August 2010 in Australia.

==Plot==
{{spoiler|start}}''Dragon Quest IX'' begins in the Observatory, the floating kingdom of the Celestrians, including the main protagonist, reside. The main character begins as the guardian who has just undertaken protection of Angel Falls, a human village. The Celestrians have been trying for some time to move into the God's Land. However, before they can leave, they require a fruit called the fygg. The fruit is very rare and Yggdrasil the "World Tree" it grows on must be empowered with benevolessence, which are obtained by helping people in the mortal world, known as the Protectorate.

By helping and protecting his/her town and earning their thanks, the main character obtains enough benevolessence for the World Tree to produce the fyggs. Just as the Starflight Express that will take the angels to the kingdom of God arrives, the Protectorate is attacked from below by a mysterious and powerful force. The force scatters the assembled angels and knocks the fyggs, the Starflight Express, and the main character down to the Protectorate.

[[File:Observatory.PNG|right|thumb|220px|The Observatory]]The main character awakens without wings or a halo and finds he/she has been rescued from the base of the waterfall in Angel Falls. As he/she comes to he learns a little about his/her fall and the great earthquake that happened at the same time. Having lost most of his/her Celestrian's powers, but not his/her memory or the ability to see deceased and magical spirits, he/she travels about trying to find a way back to the Observatory. During an adventure to reconnect his/her village to the nearby castle after landslides caused by the great earthquake, the main character finds the broken down celestial train and its faerie driver, Stella. Stella promises to help the main character return to the kingdom of angels if he/she can prove he is one.
By helping humans, the main character gathers benevolessence though he/she can no longer see them. His/her ability to aid and protect the humans convinces Stella who, restoring power to the Starflight Express with the benevolessence, helps the main character return to the Observatory. Upon his/her return, the main character discovers that the fyggs have also fallen to the human world and that many Celestrian have been dispatched to find them, though no one has yet returned. His/her prayers to become a Celestrian again are unanswered but a vision is presented to the main character as he/she stands before the World Tree. Taking the vision as a sign, the main character is charged with returning to the human world to help collect the Fyggs.

As the main character travels the Protectorate in search of the fyggs he finds that the fruit have the ability to grant those who eat it any wish. Unfortunately, the wishes are not always fulfilled in the way they were expected and those who eat the fruit succumb to strange and demented ways. It is the hero's mission to travel from land to land, finding and battling those possessed by the Goddess Fruit's power. As he defeats their twisted form, the main character sets the possessed free and regains the fyggs one by one. After the hero collects all the fyggs, he/she return to the starflight express with Stella and head for the observatory. During the ride, Aquila enters the Starflight Express, and ask the hero for the fyggs. He/she refuses to give him the fyggs and Aquila battles you. You cannot strike him because Celestrians can't attack their superior and nearly kills you. The main character soon falls out of the starflight express and awakes in Wormwood Creek. He/she soon enter Wormwood Forest and meet Serena, who wants you to find a serene necklace she hid under the Guardian Statue. The main character soon finds the necklace and after retrieving it returns to Serena who agrees to break the seal blocking the entrance to the Borehole. Eventually, the hero learns that a [[Celestrian]] named [[Corvus]] is responsible for the attack on [[Yggdrasil]] and the [[Starflight Express]], and defeats him.
{{spoiler|end}}

==New features==
===Co-op Mode===
Co-op mode consists of up to 4 [[Nintendo DS]] systems linking together using local wireless (similar to Pictochat) to play together. The 3 guests join the host system's world and can go anywhere which the host has explored. Guests are not required to stay with the host, but rather can wander wherever they like. Battles can be fought as a group with the host having the ability to summon the other players into a battle using the '[[Call to Arms]]' command.

Guest players are given a special 'Watchers Wing' item which allows them to teleport back to their own world at any time except whilst in battle or cutscene. Players can leave multiplayer at any time by speaking to [[List of characters in Dragon Quest IX#Pavo|Pavo]] at [[Quester's Rest]].

===WiFi Shop===
''Dragon Quest IX'' featured an online WiFi shop which can be accessed from [[Quester's Rest]]. This shop sells items and treasure maps which the player can purchase. The contents of the shop vary each week from player to player, so 2 different players will likely have different items for sale each week. [[Nintendo]] and [[Square Enix]] have used the shop to distribute special bonuses such as {{Party 9}} members from past games appearing as guests in the [[Quester's Rest]], such as [[Carver]] from {{Dragon Quest VI}}, and treasure maps which lead to caves featuring past bosses, such as [[Zoma]] and [[Dragonlord]]. The WiFi shop can be accessed by talking to [[Sellma]] at [[Quester's Rest]]. The WiFi shop is the only multiplayer mode that uses WAN internet rather than the {{DS}}-to-{{DS}} wireless. The service ended on May 20, 2014, but can still be accessed by modifying DNS settings to force the {{DS}} to connect to a fan run recreation of the server.

===Tag Mode===
Tag Mode is ''Dragon Quest IX'''s passive wireless mode which is active only when the {{DS}} is placed into sleep mode. Tag mode is activated by speaking to [[Erinn]] at [[Quester's Rest]] and selecting the 'Canvass for guests' option. While in tag mode, ''Dragon Quest IX'' looks for other ''Dragon Quest IX'' games and exchanges data with them.

When data is exchanged, a clone of the main character from each game is placed in the other player's Quester's Rest. This cloned character holds an item which can then be received by talking to him/her. The clone then continues to stay in the upper floors of [[Quester's Rest]] unless dismissed by the player. Using tag mode like this, players can exchange various items including equipment and treasure maps with other ''Dragon Quest IX'' players.

Tag mode was wildly popular in Japan, breaking several records for most players communicating wirelessly while playing a video game. Treasure maps in particular were highly sought after as some were extremely rare with special items/equipment, while others contained excellent enemies for building levels. Tag mode, however, was dependent on the number of other ''Dragon Quest IX'' players using tag mode in any local area.

===Character customization===
As per Level-5's commitment, the player has an incredible degree of control when [[Character customization|customizing characters]]. Several different faces, skin colours, hairstyles, can be edited by the player, as well as all weapons and armours appearing on the character model. Nearly all aspects of a character can be customized aside from their physique.

===Quest system===
Every town and city features citizens who need the Celestrian's help, signified by a [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX|blue icon over their head]]. These side missions can range from handing over specific items to defeating monsters under unusual circumstances, but always yield rich rewards for the player in exchange.

===Grotto system===
The aforementioned dungeons are {{Grotto}}s, randomly generated areas that are based on themes such as caverns, tidal caves, and so forth. grottos are discovered by sharing treasure maps with other players and by advancing the story of the main game. These dungeons are the best way to find the most powerful gear and items available, but are also home to incredibly powerful legacy bosses and original fiends created for the game.

===Expanded alchemy system===
While introduced in the previous game, alchemy is greatly enhanced in ''IX'' to the degree of being a new system altogether. Countless new items have been introduced as ingredients for combinations, with several areas of the overworld dedicated to providing these materials for the player. Nearly every piece of gear either having a direct upgrade or being used as part of the recipe for a different item altogether. Due to there being no wagon, the [[Quester's Rest]] [[inn]] houses the [[Krak Pot]], a living alchemical chamber that can instantaneously process materials into new items.

===Regenerating items and treasure chests===
Items found in the usual pots, dressers, bookshelves, and materials found on the overworld are now marked with a blue glimmer to gain a player's attention. These glimmers will recover once a few real world hours pass, allowing players to more easily acquire resources for alchemy.

==Characters==
*{{Hero 9}} - The {{Hero 9}} is a [[Celestrian]] under the tutelage of [[Aquila]], assigned to watch over the village of [[Angel Falls]] in his/her master's stead. Later fell from the [[Observatory]] after strange beams struck through the heavens during the [[Fygg]]bloom, losing wings and halo.
*[[Aquila]]: A fellow [[Celestrian]] and mentor of the {{Hero 9}}. A firm but fair master, he went missing after the {{Hero 9}} and the [[Fygg]]s fell from the [[Observatory]].
*[[Apus Major]]: The most senior of all the [[Celestrian]]s, this all-knowing ancient rules the [[Observatory]] with a benevolent hand.
*[[Erinn]]: A young woman living with her grandfather in [[Angel Falls]]; she finds the {{Hero 9}} after he/she fell into the base of the waterfall. Her father was the "[[Inn]]credible Inntertainer," and [[Patty]] recruits her to help restore his old establishment, the [[Quester's Rest]], in [[Stornway]].
*[[Patty]]: A feisty, party girl and old acquaintance of Erinn's father. She recruits Erinn to help restore his old inn. Provides her Party Planning services for the {{Hero 9}} at the [[Quester's Rest]].
*[[Stella]]: A flippant fairy keen on fashion but prone to malapropism, [[Stella]] is the skipper of the [[Starflight Express]] and has been trying to find her missing boss. Manages the [[Battle Records]] for the {{Hero 9}} and is always ready to give advice.
*[[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest IX#Pavo|Pavo]]: A [[Celestrian]] with the power to open the Rapportal. Enables the player to use multiplayer mode.
*[[Sellma]]: A representative of the Sinndicate of Pubs, [[Inn]]s, and Taverns (S.P.I.T.), sent to Quester's Rest to manage the [[DQVC]] Shopping Service.
*{{Serena 9}}: A forlorn ghost of a woman that is wandering the [[Protectorate]] in search of someone........
*[[Corvus]]: The Guardian Of [[Wormwood Creek]], and once [[Aquila]]'s teacher. He went missing long ago under mysterious circumstances.
*[[Sterling]]: The Captain of the [[Starflight Express]], who went missing after it was struck by a mysterious beam of light.
*[[Greygnarl]]: An ancient dragon known as the "Hero of the Heavens," he still bears wounds from when he clashed with [[Barbarus]] and the [[Gittish Empire]]. He is attended by the residents of [[Upover]], and gets first dibs on the local ale.
*[[Barbarus]]: A dark dragon who was summoned by the [[Gittish Empire]] to do their bidding. Famously clashed with [[Greygnarl]] long ago.
*[[King Godwyn]]: A cruel tyrant from ages past who sought to bring the world under the heel of his [[Gittish Empire]]. His death was shrouded in mystery, but he and his empire seems to have returned.
*[[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest IX#Zenus|Zenus]]: The Grand Architect who created the world, known as simply the "Almighty" to the mortals and [[Celestrian]]s.
*[[Celestria]]: The daughter of the Almighty One, she sacrificed herself and transformed herself into the World Tree [[Yggdrasil]], until it was proven Mortals have goodness in their hearts.

==Development==
[[File:Monster Battle Victory DQ IX group.png|right|border|430px|thumb|Splash art from ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory|Monster Battle Road Victory]]'']]
Development of ''IX'' actually began long after the preliminary stages of what would become {{Dragon Quest X}} were completed, in 2005. It was originally entering development under the assumption of being a gaiden title, or spin-off, rather than a numerical entry, but [[Akihiko Hino]] protested that the game deserved to be treated as a canon entry in the series. Hino's passion for creating a title worthy of a roman numeral led directly to the game's story being expanded enough to match the volume of previous entries: the original plan was a simple tutorial section that would then give way to the multiplayer aspect.

The desicion to produce the game for the [[Nintendo DS]] came from [[Yuji Horii]]'s desire to create an RPG that friends can play together, and the handheld's ability to connect to other units merely by being in proximity eliminated the connectivity issues of stationary consoles. The {{DS}}' overwhelming popularity also contributed to the desicion, as the seventh generation of consoles paled in terms of hardware sales.

In mid-2006, {{Main Series}} series composer Kōichi Sugiyama confirmed that ''Dragon Quest IX'' was in development. He is quoted by Japanese video game magazine Famitsu as saying, "I'm not sure when ''Dragon Quest IX'' will be released, but it seems that progress is continually being made. I'm personally excited." On December 12, 2006, during a press conference celebrating the 20th anniversary of the {{Main Series}} franchise, Square Enix announced that ''Dragon Quest IX'' would be released exclusively for the [[Nintendo DS]] handheld video game console making it the first numbered {{Main Series}} title to debut on a handheld. A demo build of the game was released to select outlets at the time, featuring battles that took place in real time as opposed to turn-based menus. This was suggested by Akihiko Hino to provide a different experience forfans, but bad reception and [[Yuji Horii]]'s belief that {{Main Series}} should be something that can be played by anyone regardless of skill led to the system being scrapped.

Directorial duties were split between Akihiko Hino and Jin Fujisawa, with the latter taking the lion's share of the responsibilities as Hino supervised Level-5's personal projects. Fujisawa implemented a user interface similar to that found in ''{{DQMJ}}'', having found it to be an ideal utilization of the {{DS}}' touch screen feature. As ''IX's'' development continued in tandem with that of {{X}}, the teams shared ideas and influenced one another throught the process: the [[Vocation system]] was added to ''IX'' after it was implemented in {{X}}, and the quest system was added to the latter after being devised as a way to extend playtime in the former, to name two examples.

The Japanese release of ''Dragon Quest IX'' was subsequently delayed from 2007 to 2008. The company cited the need for more time to make a better game as reason for the delay. At the 2008 Tokyo Game Show, a new trailer was shown at the Square Enix booth which showed a glimpse of the changes made to the gameplay and graphics. At the end of the video, a confirmation of the release date (set for March 2009) was unveiled. Square Enix released another new trailer for the game, showing various aspects of the storyline, boss battles, along with cutscenes; the end of the trailer showed a then-correct release date for March 28, 2009, along with a price point of ¥5,980.

On February 12, 2009, after having delayed the release of its quarterly financials by a week, Square Enix announced the game would be delayed once again to a Japanese release on July 11 of the same year. The game's release delay worried ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' fans, who were told by Square Enix president Yoichi Wada that ''Dragon Quest IX''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s delay may affect ''Final Fantasy XIII''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s release, stating that he "[could] not say there [would not] be an effect."

''Dragon Quest IX'' was designed to be the hardest ''Dragon Quest'' game yet. The rationale is that, according to Brian Ashcraft, Night Editor for Kotaku, the ''Dragon Quest IX'' developers say "people can always find out information on the internet　— like that's part of the game experience." In addition the game has only one game slot. Ryutaro Ichimura, producer of ''Dragon Quest IX'', clarified the reason explaining that there is not enough space on the system for multiple traditional save-slots given the amount of freedom the game allows. Instead, the save area is used for a backup save-slot in case of battery failure.

==Release==
===Japan===
''Dragon Quest IX'' shipped with over 2 million pre-order sales. While the official release date for ''Dragon Quest IX'' was July 11, 2009, some retailers had already shipped orders; one such dealer asked its customers to not play the game until the official release date. In spite the large number of pre-orders and additional release shipments by Square-Enix, lines still formed for the release.

Within a two period the title had sold 2,318,932 copies out of an estimated 3 million copies that had been shipped. Some analyst say that 3 million may be too conservative and expect 5 million copies sold in Japan alone with large overseas sales expectations that could break previous {{Main Series}} sales records. The sale is the largest post 2000 debut week sale which was previously held by the former title, {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.

===North America===
On July 10, 2010, one day before the official release, ''Dragon Quest'' creator [[Yuji Horii]] visited the Nintendo World Store to commemorate the release of ''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies'' in North America at a special launch event.

The North American release of ''Dragon Quest IX'' was heavily promoted by Nintendo - the company ran commercials featuring Seth Green in theaters and on television, featured ''Dragon Quest IX'' for two weeks on Nintendo Week, and sponsored special ''Dragon Quest IX'' events at select GameStop, Best Buy, and Simon Mall locations from July 31, 2010 through August 2010 where players could obtain exclusive downloadable treasure maps. ''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies'' was also the subject of two segments of ''Iwata Asks'', where Satoru Iwata interviewed [[Yuji Horii]] and Ryutaro Ichimura concerning the North American release of ''Dragon Quest IX''. Nintendo also ran a [[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Fan Trivia Contest|trivia contest]] to promote the game. The winner would receive the game early free.

The August 2010 issue of Nintendo Power also featured ''Dragon Quest IX'' on the cover.

Excluding pre-orders, ''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies'' has been the top selling {{DS}} game in the first two weeks since its release, according to Gamasutra and Amazon.com. It was the eighth best-selling game of July 2010 in the NPD charts, with 132,000 units.

==Reception==
===Japan===
[[File:Marching Through The Streets.png|right|border|150px]]
Famitsu has scored the game with 40/40, the tenth game to achieve a perfect score. After its international release, it received high reviews, including an 87% on Metacritic.com and a user score of 9.0.

===Europe===
In the spanish magazine ''Hobby Consolas'' the game was scored on two occasions: the first time it received 96/100 and was reviewed by a journalist of the Nintendo department, the second time it received 93/100 and it was a mix of all the reviews made by the users of the game in the website of the magazine.

==Credits==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ General Credits
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Scenario & Game Design
|[[Yuji Horii]]
|----------
|Character & Monster Design
|[[Akira Toriyama]]
|----------
|Music Composer
|[[Kōichi Sugiyama]]
|----------
|Director
|[[Akihiko Hino]], Jin Fujisawa
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Co. Ltd. (Development Staff)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Chief Scenario Planner
|Atsushi Narita
|----------
|Chief Event Planner
|Masahiro Kataoka
|----------
|Scenario Staff
|Fuminori Ishikawa, Takeshi Uchikawa, Kenjirou Mori, Misato Zenba
|----------
|System Planners
|Naomi Ozawa, Yoichi Kuroda
|----------
|Event Planners
|Mizuki Iizuka, Kyoko Yamazaki, Ayako Yokoyama
|----------
|Sub Character Design
|Eiichirō Nakatsu
|----------
|Technical Support
|Koji Aoyama, Hiroyuki Kikkawa
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Level-5 Inc. (Development Staff)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Development Director
|Ken Motomura
|----------
|Technical Director
|Yasuhiro Akasaka
|----------
|Programming Director
|Takayuki Kobayashi
|----------
|Battle System Programming
|Yukinori Yamaguchi, Kota Yamashita, Koji Chado
|----------
|Menu Programming
|Yasuhito Shibuta, Nobuhiro Ogawa
|----------
|Scenario Programming
|Takuya Nishimura
|----------
|Network Programming
|Takuya Nishimura
|----------
|Map Programming
|Atsushi Higuchi, Keiji Adachi
|----------
|Programming Support
|Mamoru Itagaki, Usuke Kumagai, Yūsuke Hashimoto, Seiji Ōta
|----------
|Main Character Models
|Shinya Hayakawa
|----------
|Main Character Motion
|Yasuyoshi Sasaki, Jun Takahata
|----------
|Monster Models
|Hiroshi Niwa, Eri Yamada
|----------
|Monster Motion
|Hiroshi Niwa, Eri Yamada
|----------
|3D Object Graphics
|Yoshihisa Mikata, Takahiro Koshio
|----------
|Sub-Character Design
|Miho Tanaka
|----------
|2D Character Graphics
|Noriaki Sonoda, Mitsuhito Masuo
|----------
|Menu Design
|Chikami Koori
|----------
|Event Director
|Hiroshi Matsuyama
|----------
|Event Storyboards
|Naotsugu Zushi
|----------
|Event Scripts
|Masahiro Noda, Keitaro Sato, Kyousuke Yoshioka
|----------
|Visual Effects Director
|Yoshiaki Kōya
|----------
|Visual Effects
|Mitsuhito Nakajo, Toshinori Yokoyama, Masashi Masuda, Kenichi Tanoue, Jun Itakura
|----------
|Map Art Design Director
|Takeshi Majima
|----------
|Map Art Design
|Jiro Morinaga, Masako Arakawa, Hisami Miyamoto
|----------
|Map Graphics Director
|Kazunari Matsuo
|----------
|Map Graphics Associate Director
|Ryoko Takahashi
|----------
|Map Graphics
|Akari Uchino, Nahoko Kawabata, Yoshiko Fujita, Yuko Nakano, Yūji Soga
|----------
|Sound Effects
|Dai Yamanaka, Yumiko Hashizume
|----------
|Sound Production Support
|Tomohito Nishiura
|----------
|Special Thanks
|Takehiro Fujii, Jun Sonobe, Keiji Noda, Kosuke Nagami, Yudai Oda, Takaharu Takesada, Yoshiaki Kusuda, Takahiro Fujimatsu, Kōsuke Uemura, Eiji Ishii, Takayuki Sameshima, Shigeto Suzuki, Naoko Mori, Takafumi Teraoka, Hirokazu Nagai, Akiko Shigeto, Kengo Todaka, Takuzo Nagano, Makoto Shikasho, Sayaka Mizuno, Kazuya Kuranari, Tatsuya Shinkai, Yuichi Murase, Kazunari Akita, Yuka Sonobe, Akihiro Usuki, Noriko Maruya, Yuko Warizaya, Kaoru Takahira, Moe Sudo, Yukiko Harada, Tomoko Hirayabu, Yoko Yasukochi, Chihiro Watanabe, Naoko Mizukami, Miki Murahashi
|----------
|Test Players
|Eriko Hara, Suguru Sato, Shinya Hyakuta, Jun Kirikihira, Ryosuke Miyazaki, Kenichi Kai, Ryuichi Nakagawa, Masahide Fukui, Ryo Yonemitsu, Hidetaka Kajiwara, Kenta Tomiyasu, Hiroki Fujiwara, Seiji Nishiguchi, Toshihiko Matsushita, Yui Sakamoto, Masato Nishikawa, Kosuke Mihara, Yuya Yoshida, Seiji Nakano
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Tose Co. Ltd.
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Music Programming
|Tose Co. Ltd.
|----------
|Sound Advisors
|Takumi Hosoyama, Hidenori Miyanaga
|----------
|Music Programmers
|Ryoue Takagi, Masaya Tsunemoto, Eri Yasuda
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Additional Company Credits
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Illustrations
|Masuhiro Tatara & f
|----------
|Title Logo Designs
|bold Co. Ltd., Masahiko Fuchikami, Kamikazedouga
|----------
|Animation Production
|Kamikazedouga
|----------
|Directors
|Junpei Mizusaki, Toshihisa Yokoshima
|----------
|Art Direction
|Rie Suzuki
|----------
|Movie Design
|Rie Suzuki
|----------
|Character Design
|Rie Suzuki
|----------
|Background
|Tetsuro Kodama, Keita Sakai
|----------
|Animation Director
|Takanobu Mizuno
|----------
|3DCG
|Naoto Oishi, Yuta Matsumoto, Itsune Sugiyama, Satoru Sano, Hideyuki Harano, Takayuki Abe, Mai Nakamura, Akihisa Takada, Taketo Kobayashi, Yasuyuki Watanabe, Mimu Sato
|----------
|Key Animation
|Tatsuya Shiraishi, Hiroyasu Oda
|----------
|Title Logo Animation
|Masaki Ishii
|----------
|Supported by
|wonderium Inc., DiGi Plannet Co.Ltd., Nac Inc., Sound Box Inc.
|----------
|Production Manager
|Takayuki Sasaki
|----------
|Management
|Shinya Sasahara
|----------
|Animation Producer
|Kaori Satake
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Co. Ltd. (Localisation)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|General Manager
|Kazuhisa Ichigaya
|----------
|Localisation Coordinators
|Shumpei Ueyama, Simon Weisgerber, Yoshiya Hirohama
|----------
|English Translators
|Oli Chance (Shloc Ltd), Will Blatchley (Plus Alpha Translations), Clare Saracine (Plus Alpha Translations)
|----------
|French Translators
|Adeline Guichard-Lepetit, Stéphanie Malabry, Cédric Tannay, Benoît Mergault
|----------
|Italian Translators
|Massimiliano Sacchi, Irene Campisi, Lorenzo Turconi, Carmen Freschetti
|----------
|German Translators
|Georg Hund, Angela Hufschmidt, Kai Wichmann, Isabel Sterner
|----------
|Spanish Translators
|Aurora Ramírez Martínez-Esparza, Carlos Lacasa, Francesc Pedrosa
|----------
|MSM GmbH Localisation Management
|Dirk Sander, Andrea Schröter
|----------
|Special Thanks
|Reika Osada, Mari Kojima
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Co. Ltd. (Quality Assurance)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Coordinators
|Toshihiro Takemoto, Makiko Nakai, Kento Yokota, Minami Maruyama, Hiroshi Kondo
|----------
|Technical Engineers
|Tomohito Kohno, Toshimitsu Umezawa, Toyokazu Takehara, Akihiko Nagayama, Tadahiro Kaneko, Shinya Tsukioka, Masakazu Kawanishi, Haruka Suzuki
|----------
|Testers
|Shinji Hirokawa, Toyokazu Takagi, Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, Susumu Kurihara, Kenji Nishikawa, Akitoshi Yukawa, Katsuya Aiso, Daigoro Yoshino, Youhei Shimabayashi, Kana Yokoyama, Miki Yamaguchi, Momoko Tanaka, Hiroki Satō, Mari Yamazaki, Masahiro Eguchi, Kei Tamura, ...and the entire QA staff
|----------
|Chief Coordinator
|Yuuchi Kikumoto
|----------
|Ratings Advisors
|Sueko Kogai, Reiko Kondo
|----------
|Manager
|Hideyuki Kato
|----------
|Senior Manager
|Yukihiro Shibuya
|----------
|General Manager
|Koji Yamashita
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Co. Ltd. (Publicity Division)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Corporate Executive
|Koji Taguchi
|----------
|Original Publicity Producer
|Minako Gotō
|----------
|Original Publicity Team
|Noriko Ozaki, Itsuko Katano
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Co. Ltd. (Public Relations)
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Public Relations Director
|Ryoichi Kuramochi
|----------
|Public Relations Assistant
|Mayumi Takita
|----------
|Dragon Quest Team
|Taichi Inuzuka, Yoshiki Watabe, Noriyoshi Fujimoto, Kaito Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Satō, Chikako Sato, Ryota Aomi
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Inc.
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Senior Quality Assurance Manager
|David Carrillo (Ribs)
|----------
|Assistant QA Manager
|Aaron J. Adams
|----------
|Senior QA Coordinator
|Mathew A. Clift
|----------
|QA Coordinator
|Jeremy G. F. Goldsmith
|----------
|Assistant QA Coordinator
|John Clark
|----------
|QA Adiminstrator
|Keith P. Martz
|----------
|QA Associate
|Joshua D. Boden
|----------
|QA Team
|Tim Blake, Teresa Curry, Amber Elliott, Matthew Fieler, Eddie Kim, Kristina Lee, Matthew Lee, Jesse Blake McCann, Stefanie Okumura, Victoria Oliver, Erika Rodriguez, Stephen Neil Valdez
|----------
|QA Translator
|Takahiro Soh
|----------
|Localisation Director
|Yutaka Sano
|----------
|QA Director
|Yutaka Sano
|----------
|President
|John Yamamoto
|----------
|CEO
|John Yamamoto
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Square Enix Ltd.
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Chief of QA
|André Woitczyk
|----------
|Assistant QA Managers
|Lee Deneini, Dario de Cesare
|----------
|UK QA Co-ordinator
|Vince Sri-Ram
|----------
|UK QA Lead
|Alex Chinchen
|----------
|UK QA Team
|Helen Gray, Shailesh Iyer, Haren Patel, Ikechi Emeruwa
|----------
|French QA Co-ordinator
|Thibaut Salembier
|----------
|French QA Lead
|Kevin Balon
|----------
|French QA Team
|Élodie Anger, Florian Genthon, Bruno Vala, Fabian Weber, Johan Wyckaert
|----------
|Italian QA Co-ordinator
|Gaetano Fabozzi
|----------
|Italian QA Lead
|Giulia Isnenghi
|----------
|Italian QA Team
|Massimiliano Bonatto, Nelson Cerino, Simone Della Fornace, Diego D'Alessandro, Enrico Sette
|----------
|German QA Co-ordinator
|Hoi-yee Leung
|----------
|German QA Lead
|Michael Becker
|----------
|German QA Team
|Jana Beck, Juliane Hackbarth, Julia Lotzow, Soleiman Mohsseni, Angela Schattner, Christian Wolf
|----------
|Spanish QA Co-ordinator
|Píndaro Vargas-Farías
|----------
|Spanish QA Lead
|Carlos Montoya Lara
|----------
|Spanish QA Team
|Vanessa Góngora Jurado, Héctor Lorda Ruiz, Pablo Menéndez Pérez, Patricia Pérez Vera, Marta Torrus Pons
|----------
|Localisation Team
|Pierre Gauthier, Elisa Giribaldi, Sina Moelleken, Mariona Pera i de Miguel, Morgan Rushton
|----------
|Localisation Producer
|Alessandro Bovenzi
|----------
|Assistant Localisation Producer
|Daniel Mellar
|----------
|Assistant Production Manager
|Yuko Tomizawa
|----------
|Senior Production Manager
|Sebastian Ohsan Berthelsen
|----------
|Senior Creative Services Manager
|Stéphanie Journau
|----------
|Assistant Brand Manager
|Craig Parker-Wood
|----------
|Senior Brand Manager
|Adrian Arnese
|----------
|European PR Manager
|Alex Huhtala
|----------
|Brand Director
|Makoto Kotaka
|----------
|Project Co-ordination
|Makoto Kotaka
|----------
|Digital Communcations Manager
|Antonio Marfuggi
|----------
|Vice-President
|Larry Sparks
|----------
|Co-OOs
|Michael Sherlock, Jürgen Goeldner
|----------
|President
|Phil Rogers
|----------
|CEO
|Phil Rogers
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Nintendo Co. Ltd.
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Coordination
|Yutaka Takehisa, Sakae Yamazaki
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Nintendo of America
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Coordination
|Jeff Miller, William Trinen, Chiko Bird, Robert Heiret
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Nintendo of Europe
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Coordination
|Takashi Ebiike, Michaël Hugot, Alexandra Potter
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Additional Credits
! Role
! Staff
|----------
|Special Thanks from Square Enix
|Sugiyama Kobo, Shueisha Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Kaori Okada, Kazumi Hisada
|----------
|Publishers
|Yōichi Wada, Keiji Honda
|----------
|General Producer
|Yukinobu Chida
|----------
|Executive Producer
|Yū Miyake
|----------
|Assistant Producer
|Shuhei Yamaguchi
|----------
|Producer
|Ryutaro Ichimura
|}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIXDS_box_art.jpg|North American box art.
DQIX Michikusa adventure guide.png|Michikusa guide.
DQIX_soundtrack.png|Soundtrack.
DQIX Piano Album.png|Piano Album.
DQIXDS icon.gif|Game icon.
Dq9ds char collage 1.png|Celestrians.
Random Encounter.png|Ambush.
DQIX Alltrades Abbey scene.png|{{Vocation}} changing.
DQIX Atlas battle.png|Giant slaying.
Erinns_Inn.png|The Quester's rest.
IX callback art.jpg| Homage to {{III}}.
</gallery></center>

==External links==
*[http://www.dqix.jp/ Official ''Dragon Quest IX'' Japanese Website]
*[http://www.level5.co.jp/products/dq9/ Teaser Site] The Official ''Dragon Quest IX'' Teaser Website from Level 5
*[http://ds.ign.com/objects/849/849436.html ''Dragon Quest IX''] at [http://www.ign.com/ IGN].

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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX|*!]]
[[Category:Articles on Wikipedia]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
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[[fr:Dragon Quest IX : Les Sentinelles du firmament]]

Spawny Devil

2026-02-28T05:53:19Z

Daimao: /* Dragon Quest XI */

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Spawny devil
|image=[[Image:nopic.png]]
|caption=
|kanji=インプケイオス
|romanji=Inpukeiosu
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest XI}}
}}

The '''Spawny devil''' is a version of [[Little devil]]. It first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.

==Characteristics==
Spawny devils are a version of [[Little Devils]] which look like stereotypical diminutive [[Demon family|demon]], though their purple and green have been coloured green and grey respectively, along with grey swirls on their belly and forehead, in between their antennae. It is the exact same design as [[Side Winder]], a boss in [[Dragon Quest VII]]. They return as a regular enemy in [[Dragon Quest XI]]. They use their oddly shaped antennae to fire furious beams that deal deadly damage to adventurers. They can also cast '''Fullheal''' to bring allies back up to full health. They may also cast '''Kafuddle''' to stop adventurers from casting spells themselves and '''Kaswoosh''' to deal a lot of damage.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Spawny devil
|kanji=インプケイオス
|romanji=Inpukeiosu
|bestiaryNumber=#420
|family={{Demon}}
|description=These frustrating little fellows have learned how to confuse their foes, but are also in the habit of annoying their friends by doing it to them too.
|sprite=[[File:nopic.png]]
|hp=333
|mp=44
|attack=205
|defense=264
|agility=163
|exp=1414
|gold=304
|spells=[[Fullheal]] [[Kaswoosh]] [[Kafuddle]]
|skills=None
|items=[[Ethereal stone]](Common) [[Enchanted stone]](Rare - 3DS and Definitive only) [[Berserker's blade]] (Rare - Non-3DS and Non-Definitive)
|locations=[[The First Forest]] - Whale Way Station (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-110%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=-125%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=0%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==Related monsters==
*[[Cheeky devil]]
*[[Side winder]]
*[[Tricky Devil]]
*[[Very devil]]
*[[Little devil]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
</gallery></center>

[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]

[[fr:Malutin]]

Berserker's blade

2026-02-28T04:29:29Z

Daimao:

{{Item
|title = ''Berserker's blade''
|image = [[File:Berserker's_blade_DQX.png|200px]]
|japanese = ケイオスブレード
|romaji = Keiosu Burēdo
|names = N/A
|games = {{Dragon Quest X}} {{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = Varies, see articles
|sell = Varies, see articles
|effect = Has a chance to [[Dazzle]] the opponent and a 10% chance to [[Oomphle|increase the wielder's power]].
}}

The '''Berserker's blade''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}.

==={{DQ10}}===
The Berserker's blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +155, a {{Style}} bonus of +9 and a weight of 44. It also has a 3% chance to [[Dazzle]] and an opponent and a 10% chance to increase the wielder's power. [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s and [[Monster Master]]s can equip it at Level 80.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Berserker's blade</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Berserker's blade xi icon.png]]
|description=A sinister yet sought-after greatsword that sometimes gives its owner and attack boost at the start of battle
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Attack +277/289/303/315 Parry chance +3%
|notes=8% chance to [[Dazzle]] target 10% chance to [[Oomph]] wielder at start of battle
|price=45,000/22,500
|location=Sold in the fortified [[Cobblestone]], act 3 Rare drop by [[Spawny Devil]] (except in the [[3DS]] and [[Dragon Quest XI S|definitive]] versions)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

{{DQWeapons}}

[[Category:Greatswords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Insula Algarum

2026-02-27T03:01:18Z

Daimao: /* Third Act */

{{LocationInfobox
| type=Island
| title=Insula Algarum
| image=
| caption=
| jap=シケスビア雪原・南の島 (3D versions) シケスビア南の島 ([[3DS]] and 2D mode only)
| romaji={{tt|Shikesubia setsugen・minami no shima|Sikesvia Snowfield・South Island}} (3D versions) {{tt|Shikesubia minami no shima|South island of Sikesvia}} (3DS and 2D mode only)
| game=''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
| old=
}}

The '''Insula Algarum''' is an island located off the southern coast of [[the Snærfelt]] in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''. It is surrounded by jagged cliffs and is populated mainly by flying monsters. The [[mermaid]]s of Erdrea are said to favor the island due to the pharyngitis-curing properties of the seaweed found growing by there.<ref>'''{{NPC}} fisherman on the island''': The dulcet dulse that abounds around this island is highly sought after by the daughters of water. It cures sore throats as fast as lightning—it's almost frightening! It would be a good thing, but when those sirens start singing, they won't stop till your ears are ringing! Bwah hah hah hah!</ref>

==Treasures==
{{LocationItem|header|title=Treasures}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Lucida shard]]|location=Treasure chest along eastern wall in southern section}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Mini medal]]|location=Treasure chest located on ledge in southwest corner of the island. Requires [[Horse and monster riding|flying]] to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Agate of evolution]]|location=Treasure chest on small plateau on northeastern wall. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Molten globules]]|location=Treasure chest on small island across from broken bridge in the north. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=Mini medal|location=Treasure chest on small island across from broken bridge in the north. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|footer}}

==Sparkly Spots==
{{LocationItem|header|title=Sparkly Spots}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Royal soil]]|location=At the base of tree in northwest corner}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Mirrorstone]]|location=Southwestern corner in the northern clearing}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Narspicious]] x2 [[Faerie fluff]]|location=Plant near western cliffs in southern section}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Fatalistick]] x2 [[Sparkly sap]]|location=Fruit tree located on southernmost ledge of the island. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Savvy sapphire]]|location=Small ledge on southeastern section of the island. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Pitch pearl]]|location=Rocky outcropping across water to the east. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|entry|item=[[Ethereal stone]]|location=At the base of tree on rocky outcropping north of the dock. Requires flying to reach.}}
{{LocationItem|footer}}

==Monsters==
===First Act===
*[[Raven lunatic]]
*[[Hades condor]]
*[[Pteranodon]]
*[[War gryphon]]

===Second Act===
*[[Rantingen raven]]
*[[Dragon rider]]
*[[Terrornodon]]
*[[Cosmic chimaera]]
*[[Lunar chimaera]] (rarefied)
*[[Vampire succubat]]

===Third Act===
*Malicious stark raven
*[[Drackolyte|Malicious drackolyte]]
*[[Supreme succubat]]
*[[Elysium bird|Malicious elysium bird]]
*Malicious dragon rider
*[[Visor kaiser|Malicious visor kaiser]]

==Quests==
* Quest #040: Soothing Seaweed: The Dulcet Dulse can be received by talking to the fisherman near the docks here.

==Accolades==
* '''Island-Hopper''': Awarded for making port at each of the many islands scattered throughout the world.
* '''Isle Never Miss''': Awarded for hitting every bullseye on each of the many islands scattered throughout the world.

==Crossbow Target==
[[Image:DQXI Insula Algarum crossbow.jpg|right|200px]]
* There is a crossbow target located on the rock ledge on the southern wall of the island.

==Map==
<center><gallery>
DQXI 3D Insula Algarum map.png
</gallery></center>

==Etymology==
Insula Algarum is Latin for "algae island" due to the seaweed that can be found there.

==References==
<references/>

{{clear}}

[[Category:Dragon Quest XI locations]]
{{DQXI}}

Demon King

2026-02-24T01:09:12Z

Daimao:

'''Demon King''' is a common translation of the Japanese word 魔王 (maō) or 大魔王 (daimaō) and may refer to:
# [[Orgodemir]] in {{DQ7}}
# [[Zoma]] in the [[GameBoy Color]] localization of {{DQ3}}. The original localization was "Master Archfiend" and the current one is "Lord of the Underworld."
# The Japanese name (デーモンキング ''dēmon kingu'') of the monster called [[Demon overlord]] in English
# Deathtamoor ([[Mortamor]]) in a [[fan translation]] of {{DQ6}}. The official English title for him is "Archfiend."

== See also ==
* [[Archfiend]] (another common translation of the Japanese word 魔王 maō)

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Archfiend

2026-02-18T14:17:08Z

Daimao: Redirected page to Final Boss

#redirect[[Final Boss]]

Demon King

2026-02-18T14:16:35Z

Daimao:

'''Demon King''' is a common translation of the Japanese word 魔王 (maō) and may refer to:
# [[Orgodemir]] in {{DQ7}}
# [[Zoma]] in the [[GameBoy Color]] localization of {{DQ3}}
# The Japanese name (デーモンキング ''dēmon kingu'') of the monster called [[Demon overlord]] in English
# [[Mortamor]] in a [[fan translation]] of {{DQ6}}

== See also ==
* [[Archfiend]] (another common translation of the Japanese word 魔王 maō)

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Demon King

2026-02-18T14:13:29Z

Daimao:

'''Demon King''' may refer to:
# [[Orgodemir]] in {{DQ7}}
# [[Zoma]] in the [[GameBoy Color]] localization of {{DQ3}}
# The Japanese name of the monster called [[Demon overlord]] in English
# [[Mortamor]] in a [[fan translation]] of {{DQ6}}

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Demon King

2026-02-18T14:12:50Z

Daimao: Removed redirect to Demon overlord

Demon King may refer to:
# [[Orgodemir]] in {{DQ7}}
# [[Zoma]] in the [[GameBoy Color]] localization of {{DQ3}}
# The Japanese name of the monster called [[Demon overlord]] in English
# [[Mortamor]] in a [[fan translation]] of {{DQ6}}

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Rucker

2026-02-17T15:58:01Z

Daimao: /* History */

{{LocationInfobox
|game = Dragon Quest VII
|title = Rucker
|type= (Former) Castle Town
|image = [[File:Rucker reconstruction psx.jpg|300px]]
|caption = PS1 art
|japanese=ラグラーズ城
|romanji=Raguraz
}}

'''Rucker''' (formerly ''Raguraz'') is an empire in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. In the past, it was located on an island far to the northwest of [[Estard]] Island.

==History==
The Rucker emperor Wyndham III<ref>Mentioned in the past by Providence armour shop owner after [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|The Hero]] and Party arrive in town.</ref> and his empire is mentioned by the people of [[Providence]] as being a nation of cruel barbarians. They believe that the Rucker army will eventually attack them and steal their Goddess Statue, but it is revealed that the army are actually monsters on orders from the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]. Rucker was once the main power on their island thanks to their military prowess and swordsmanship, as opposed to the wizards of [[Hubble]]. However, that changed after an attack on Hubble ten years ago, which resulted in the death of Lucia, a childhood friend of Prince Hybris. Hubble was forced to become a vassal nation to the Ruckers after the raid, but Prince Hybris swore to become powerful enough to destroy the Ruckers.

===Past===
Rucker is now a shadow of its former glory. The castle is in shambles and the people are forced to build after the wizards of Hubble have attacked. Even though the Ruckers aren't considered a rival power to Hubble anymore, King Hybris is still paranoid that they could still rise up and attack them again someday.

===={{DQ7R}}====

Rucker is revisited using the optional [[Curious Tablet]], where it has been taken over by monsters and is being opposed by a brigand, who turns out to be an adult [[Kiefer]]. Kiefer reunites with the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII|Hero]], [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]] to unmask and then take out the monsters, and then reveals he has a son and a daughter who he trusts to protect the [[Roamers]], and would like to return to the present with them to fight the [[Demon King]] with them as an NPC fifth battle party member.

===Present===
The Rucker Empire has ceased to exist in the present. A guard in Hubble states that after the events with Hybris in the past, the remaining people of Rucker decided to merge with Hubble.

==Shops & Services==
===Past===
{{ItemShop/Start|title=Item Shop|subtitle=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Medicinal herb|price=8|attributes=Restores a small amount of HP}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Antidotal herb|price=10|attributes=Cures poison}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Moonwort bulb|price=30|attributes=Cures paralysis}}
{{ItemShop/End}}

{{ArmourShop/Start|title=|subtitle=|float=}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Full plate armour|price=5,000|attributes=+34 Defence/+27 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Silver cuirass|price=6,000|attributes=+36 Defence/+30 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Heavy armour|price=9,500|attributes=+50 Defence/-30 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron shield|price=920|attributes=+13 Defence/+12 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=White shield|price=2,000|attributes=+16 Defence/+15 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron helmet|price=1,100|attributes=+16 Defence/+15 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron mask|price=3,500|attributes=+22 Defence/-10 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/End|note=}}

===Inn===
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="listTable"
!'''Price per person'''
|-
| 30 [[Gold]] Coins
|}

===Other notable attributes===
{{LocationAttr|save}}

==Nearby monsters==
*[[Biting batboon]]
*[[Chargoyle]]
*[[Mandrake mercenary]]
*[[Metal slime knight]]
*[[Scarlet scorpion]]
*[[Vile vial]]

==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Bellirixe|fr-meaning=
|de=Hassburger|de-meaning=
|it=Rucker|it-meaning=Same as English name
|es=Castillo regio|es-meaning=
|zh-tw=|zh-tw-meaning=
}}

{{DQVII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII locations]]

Rucker

2026-02-17T15:57:09Z

Daimao: /* History */

{{LocationInfobox
|game = Dragon Quest VII
|title = Rucker
|type= (Former) Castle Town
|image = [[File:Rucker reconstruction psx.jpg|300px]]
|caption = PS1 art
|japanese=ラグラーズ城
|romanji=Raguraz
}}

'''Rucker''' (formerly ''Raguraz'') is an empire in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. In the past, it was located on an island far to the northwest of [[Estard]] Island.

==History==
The Rucker emperor Wyndham III<ref>Mentioned in the past by Providence armour shop owner after [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|The Hero]] and Party arrive in town.</ref> and his empire is mentioned by the people of [[Providence]] as being a nation of cruel barbarians. They believe that the Rucker army will eventually attack them and steal their Goddess Statue, but it is revealed that the army are actually monsters on orders from the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]. Rucker was once the main power on their island thanks to their military prowess and swordsmanship, as opposed to the wizards of [[Hubble]]. However, that changed after an attack on Hubble ten years ago, which resulted in the death of Lucia, a childhood friend of Prince Hybris. Hubble was forced to become a vassal nation to the Ruckers after the raid, but Prince Hybris swore to become powerful enough to destroy the Ruckers.

===Past===
Rucker is now a shadow of its former glory. The castle is in shambles and the people are forced to build after the wizards of Hubble have attacked. Even though the Ruckers aren't considered a rival power to Hubble anymore, King Hybris is still paranoid that they could still rise up and attack them again someday.

===Present===
The Rucker Empire has ceased to exist in the present. A guard in Hubble states that after the events with Hybris in the past, the remaining people of Rucker decided to merge with Hubble.

===Past Part 2 ([[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]])===

Rucker is revisited using the optional [[Curious Tablet]], where it has been taken over by monsters and is being opposed by a brigand, who turns out to be an adult [[Kiefer]]. Kiefer reunites with the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII|Hero]], [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]] to unmask and then take out the monsters, and then reveals he has a son and a daughter who he trusts to protect the [[Roamers]], and would like to return to the present with them to fight the [[Demon King]] with them as an NPC fifth battle party member.

==Shops & Services==
===Past===
{{ItemShop/Start|title=Item Shop|subtitle=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Medicinal herb|price=8|attributes=Restores a small amount of HP}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Antidotal herb|price=10|attributes=Cures poison}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Moonwort bulb|price=30|attributes=Cures paralysis}}
{{ItemShop/End}}

{{ArmourShop/Start|title=|subtitle=|float=}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Full plate armour|price=5,000|attributes=+34 Defence/+27 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Silver cuirass|price=6,000|attributes=+36 Defence/+30 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Heavy armour|price=9,500|attributes=+50 Defence/-30 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron shield|price=920|attributes=+13 Defence/+12 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=White shield|price=2,000|attributes=+16 Defence/+15 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron helmet|price=1,100|attributes=+16 Defence/+15 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/Item|name=Iron mask|price=3,500|attributes=+22 Defence/-10 Style}}
{{ArmourShop/End|note=}}

===Inn===
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="listTable"
!'''Price per person'''
|-
| 30 [[Gold]] Coins
|}

===Other notable attributes===
{{LocationAttr|save}}

==Nearby monsters==
*[[Biting batboon]]
*[[Chargoyle]]
*[[Mandrake mercenary]]
*[[Metal slime knight]]
*[[Scarlet scorpion]]
*[[Vile vial]]

==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Bellirixe|fr-meaning=
|de=Hassburger|de-meaning=
|it=Rucker|it-meaning=Same as English name
|es=Castillo regio|es-meaning=
|zh-tw=|zh-tw-meaning=
}}

{{DQVII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII locations]]

Maribel Mayde

2026-02-15T14:40:43Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ7R}} */

{{Character
|Name=Maribel Mayde
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' {{DQ7R}} {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
|Image=[[File:DQVII 3DS Maribel.png|center|230px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:DQ7 PS1 Maribel.gif]][[File:Maribel copy sprite.png]]
|Japanese name=マリベル
|Roumaji=Mariberu
|Title=Mayor's Daughter Mayor's Heir ({{IX}}) Little Miss Long-Range ({{Heroes II}})
|Class=Adjustable [[Mage]] (''Theatrhythm'')
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=Mayor Mayde (Father) Unnamed mother
|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2976492/ Aoi Yūki] (Japanese) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4757927/ Eloise Webb] ({{Heroes II}}, English)
|}}

{{quote|style=1|quote='''''The daughter of the mayor of Pilchard Bay. Though often brazen and headstrong, she has a soft hear. She somewhat forcefully tags along on the adventure with her childhood friends - the protagonist and Kiefer'''''|source=Official description|align=center|bgcolor=ff8C00}}

'''Maribel Mayde''' (マリベル, ''Mariberu'') is the daughter of the mayor of [[Pilchard Bay]] in the game {{Dragon Quest VII}} and one of the {{Hero 7}}'s companions on his journey. She has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games, such as the ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Monster Battle]]'' series, ''[[Itadaki Street (series)|Itadaki Street]]'', and is one of the new playable characters in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}. Maribel has also appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' and is a special hero character in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.

==Appearance and Personality==
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''You've been doing all this fun stuff, and you didn't say a word to me about it? You owe me! You owe me big time! So I'm joining you, and there's nothing you can do about it! Got that?'''''|source=Maribel to the Hero and Kiefer at the Shrine of Mysteries|console=|align=center|bgcolor=ff8C00}}
Maribel has green eyes and long auburn hair that she wears in curls. She wears a simple orange and green one piece robe over a red dress, brown shoes, and a orange kerchief over her hair.

Maribel is quite snobbish. Being the daughter of the mayor has helped nurture this trait. Her target is usually the {{Hero 7}}. She regards him as a lackey, expecting him to provide protection to her, even in battle. She is often very pushy, especially when she doesn't get her way. Maribel has no problem expressing her opinion on any subject, going so far as to label the [[Wind Spirit]] a slut. To her parents, she is too rambunctious and they would like her to be more ladylike. However, beneath her abrasive exterior is a considerate heart. After she learns of her father's illness, she voluntarily leaves the party to look after him.

As the game progresses, Maribel slowly becomes a more mature and caring person. She also shows more consideration towards others, being more sympathetic towards the plight of the people in each town the party visits. Being away on her adventures makes her miss home and appreciate the love of her parents, especially as they finally come to understand one another. She is even able to become more honest with her feelings, very nearly expressing affection towards the {{Hero 7}} once they are both back in [[Pilchard Bay]].

Maribel is shown to be capable of putting on a charming front when she wants to. She gets along well with [[Pearl]], the {{Hero 7}}'s mother - possibly to the player's chagrin. Pearl even remarks a few times that she thinks Maribel is a good influence on the {{Hero 7}}. Maribel is very concerned with her appearance, often making unprompted remarks on her own beauty.

If the player decides to look in a mirror while Maribel is the first character in the {{Party 7}} line-up, she will wonder if she has put on or lost weight, say her face is a masterpiece (to her parents' credit), mention she is glad she didn't inherit her father's looks, wish for a slightly straighter nose, decide she looks best with a smile on her face, comment that she manages to look good even in a shoddy old mirror, fix her hair, worry over her skin lacking its usual glow, discover a spot, and wink cheekily at herself.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ7}}===
In the middle of the night, Maribel is talking to the {{Hero 7}}. She asks him if he will ever tell her where he and [[Kiefer]] go every day. Regardless of what the player answers, she will tell him that she will find out someday.

On the day of the pilchard harvest, Maribel tries to stow away on the fishing expedition. However she is found out by the hero. When she yells at him for revealing her hiding spot, she is discovered by the ship's cook who proceeds to throw her off the ship.

Afterwards, [[King Donald]] summons the hero to [[Estard]] Castle. Maribel witnesses this summons and tags along, telling him that she wanted to go shopping in the castle town. The two head to the castle town where she leaves him to talk to the king, telling him that she can find her way back home by herself.

When the {{Hero 7}} and [[Kiefer]] are about to unlock the secret of the Estard Ruins, Maribel finds them. She threatens them to take her along with them or else she will tell everyone about their secret. Faced with this dilemma, the two allow her to tag along as they finish exploring the ruins. When the {{Hero 7}} activates the [[Shrine of Mysteries|pedestal]] that leads to [[Ballymolloy]], Maribel is shocked at the happenings. The three of them are transported to [[Ballymolloy]].

After the party clears [[Providence]], [[Nottagen]] and [[Hubble]], Maribel exclaims that she is tired. She decides to head to her house to rest. Before they leave the Ruins, they are encountered by an Estard soldier. He tells Maribel that her father, Mayor Mayde has taken ill. Maribel hurries home to see her father bedridden, being attended to by the [[Pilchard Bay|local]] priest and her mother. Maribel is in no position to adventure at this junction.

After the Hero, Ruff, [[Aishe]] and King Burns are thrown off the Sky Stone, the island of Estard is sealed, they go to see Maribel. She asks the {{Hero 7}} if there is a seal on their continent. She realizes that the {{Party 7}} needs her help to remove the seal and rejoins the {{Party 7}}.

When the [[Orgodemir|Demon Lord]] is defeated, the {{Party 7}} goes through the lands and they sing the praises of the heroes.

After several months, the Amitt Festival occurs. Maribel once again tries to stow away on the ship but is found out by the {{Hero 7}}. She starts to chew him out until she is caught by the Head Cook again. However, [[Pollock]] allows Maribel to come on the fishing voyage this time, to her delight.

====Base Stats====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#ff8C00"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 20 || 650
|-
| {{MP}} || 0 || 800
|-
| {{Strength}} || 4 || 280
|-
| {{Agility}} || 10 || 300
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 3 || 170
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 8 || 420
|-
| {{Style}} || 10 || 130
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Plain clothes]]
|}

====Spells====
Maribel learns the following abilities naturally.

{|width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Level'''
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Skill/Spell'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}} Required'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''[[Oomph]]'''
|-
|3
|[[Frizz]]
|2
|One enemy
|Causes between 9 and 15 {{HP}} in fire spell damage.
|No
|-
|4
|[[Sap]]
|3
|One Enemy
|Cuts a single enemy's {{Defense}} in half
|No
|-
|5
|[[Follow Suit|Retaliate]]*
|0
|Self
|Returns any attack against the caster back to the enemy
|No
|-
|7
|[[Snooze]]
|3
|One Group
|Puts a group of enemies to sleep
|No
|-
|rowspan=2|9
|[[Evac]]
|8
|Field
|Allows {{Party 7}} to escape a dungeon
|No
|-
|[[Bang]]‡
|5
|All Enemies
|Causes an explosion that does around 20 {{HP}} damage to all enemies
|No
|-
|10
|[[Heal]]
|2
|One Ally
|Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.
|No
|-
|11
|[[Dazzle]]
|5
|One Group
|Causes one group of enemies to miss physical attacks more often
|No
|}
* * {{PS1}} version only.
* ‡ {{3DS}} version only.

====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bamboo spear]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze knife]]|statModifier=Attack +9}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger]]|statModifier=Attack +14}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of salvation]]|statModifier=Attack +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thorn whip]]|statModifier=Attack +18}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather whip]]|statModifier=Attack +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shepherd's crook]]‡|statModifier=Attack +27}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime stick]]‡|statModifier=Attack +28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lightning staff]]|statModifier=Attack +28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Assassin's dagger]]|statModifier=Attack +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Snooze stick]]|statModifier=Attack +32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain whip]]|statModifier=Attack +33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of divine wrath]]|statModifier=Attack +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of sentencing]]|statModifier=Attack +37}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rune staff]]|statModifier=Attack +39}}
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* ‡3DS version only.

====Strategy====
Maribel naturally has the lowest max {{HP}}, {{Strength}}, and {{Resilience}} growth of the {{Party 7}}. She will not be dealing high damage until she reaches {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} where she can change her vocations. She can, however, equip whips which deal successive damage to groups of enemies. Conversely, she has high {{MP}} which makes her better suited to spellcasting vocations like [[Mage]] and [[Priest]]. It should be noted that this will make her more susceptible to harm, so she should always be situated in the back row. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game added [[Bang]] to her repertoire of spells she can learn naturally, increasing her usefulness early in the game by helping her clear out groups of enemies.

She can equip knives, wands, and whips as her weapons and wear robes, dresses, and other lightweight clothing, along with hats and a limited selection of shields. Late in the game, she will even be able to equip the powerful [[Metal king sword]]. Since her {{Agility}} growth is second only to [[Ruff]]'s, she makes a great choice to act as designated healer by giving her items like the [[Salvation stone]] and the [[Staff of salvation]].

Maribel temporarily leaves the {{Party 7}} after the events of [[Nottagen]], [[Providence]], and [[Hubble]]. Because of this, when the player gets her back after defeating the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]] the first time, she will likely fall behind the rest of the {{Party 7}}. To assuage this, the player should get her some better equipment from [[Buccanham]] or the [[Divine Shrine]] to get her back up to speed when she rejoins.

==={{DQ7R}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
Maribel leaves the party only very briefly; you immediately get her back before going on to the next area. Her dad wakes up soon after the party with flashbacks, and tells her that she should continue adventuring with you if that makes her happy.

==={{DQ9}}===
On November 12th, 2010, Maribel began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]] as part of a Wi-Fi downloadable update when it was still available. She will present the {{Hero 9}} with various pieces of armor modeled after her outfit for meeting certain requirements.
*[[Maribel's clothes]] - Received when talking to her.
*[[Maribel's hood]] - Received when it is the player's birthday.
*[[Maribel's shoes]] - Received after the inn is fully expanded.
The player will receive the special [[Accolade]] '''Mayor's Heir''' if the Hero is equipped with all of the pieces of Maribel's outfit. Unlike most of the female special guests, it is possible for a {{Hero 9}} of any gender to earn the accolade as all of her pieces of clothing are unisex.

==={{DQMBRV}}===
Maribel can be summoned to perform [[Hellfire]]. After she is summoned from the [[Shrine of Mysteries]], she uses the [[Magma staff]] to create a volcanic eruption. However, she underestimates its power and [[Sir Mervyn]] has to leap in and rescue her. She uses him as leverage and leaps into the air, before channeling the power of the eruption into a massive fireball that she launches at enemies.

==={{DQH2}}===
Maribel appears in Dragon Quest Heroes II as the second set of allies the protagonists come across, alongside [[Ruff]]. Maribel and Ruff are first encountered in the Dunisia Kingdom running away from the army' vanguard after having being attacked shortly after entering the land of Accordia. Much like [[Torneko]], the two are perplexed by their sudden worldly displacement and join the party believing it might help them return home sooner.

In game Maribel is given the title "Little Miss Long-Range" and befittingly her weapon of choice is a {{Boomerang}}, ironically despite not being able to equip any boomerangs in her original game. In battle, she is able to cast [[Frizz]] and [[Kasap]] and she can use various boomerang techniques such as [[Firebird Throw]] and [[Twomerang]]. Her [[Coup de Grâce]] is similar to her special attack in ''Battle Road Victory'', but this time she is able to harness the power of the volcano on her own before unleashing it on a group of enemies.

[[File:DQH2 Maribel.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Heroes 2 info sheet]]
====Stats====
{| style="width:40%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Attribute || Starting Stats ||Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Level || 9 || 99
|-
| HP || 53 || 375
|-
| MP || 26 || 160
|-
| Strength || 24 || 255
|-
| Resilience || 20 || 165
|-
| Wisdom ||19 || 270
|-
|Deftness || 15 || 120
|}

====Skills====
Maribel can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || MP || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Frizz || 0 || 7 || Flings forth a ball of fire. || None
|-
| Frizzle || 8 || 10 || Flings forth a great ball of fire. || Frizz Reach Lv. 10
|-
| Kafrizz || 14 || 15 || Flings forth a massive fireball that bursts in a flurry of flames. || Frizzle Reach Lv. 22
|-
| Hissy Fit || 4 || 7 || Sends out an ear-splitting scream that can stagger any enemies nearby. || None
|-
| Smackback || 6 || 8 || A swift sidestep before a stinging slap that sends enemies scattering. || Reach Lv. 12
|-
| Kasap || 12 ||10 || A spell that drains the defences of all enemies in an area. || None
|}

Maribel can gain the following attributes through skill points.
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|-
| Maximum HP + 10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum HP by ten. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Maximum MP +3 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum MP by three. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Strength +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases strength by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Resilience +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases resilience by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Wisdom +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases wisdom by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Deftness +10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases deftness by ten points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Ace Evader || 15 || Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Powersaver Plus || 15 || Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. || Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Tension Extension Turbo || 7 || Extends high tension by four seconds. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Grace Under Fire || 15 || Slowly restores MP when low on HP. || None
|-
| Tension Boost When Near Death || 6 || Causes you to slowly gain tension when low on HP. || None
|-
| Artful Dodger || 5 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || None
|-
| Best In Tension || 5 || Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Tension Extension || 3 || Extends high tension by two seconds. || None
|-
| Gain More Tension When Fired Up || 5 || Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. || None
|-
| Longer Attack and Defense Boosts || 10 || Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. || None
|}

====Proficiency====
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Rank || Name || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| 1 || [[Crosscutter Throw]] || 4 || Takes a backward step while bunging the boomerang.
|-
| 2 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 3 || Magic +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases magical might by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 4 || [[Power Throw]] || 11 || Mows down foes in your path with a shining boomerang.
|-
| 5 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 6 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 7 || [[Firebird Throw]] || 12 || Sends out a flaming firebird that swoops on unsuspecting enemies.
|-
| 8 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 9 || Super Power Throw || 16 || Mows down foes in your path with a giant shining boomerang.
|-
| 10 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 11 || [[Gigathrow]] || 14 || Bungs a breathtakingly powerful boomerang that deals repeated damage.
|-
| 12 || Firebird Throw Extender || – || Makes Firebird Throw last longer.
|-
| 13 || Max. MP +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases maximum MP by then when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 14 || Über Power Throw || 22 || Mows down foes in your path with an enormous shining boomerang.
|-
| 15 || Attack + 20 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 16 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 17 || Deftness +1- with Boomerangs || – || Increases deftness by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 18 || Magic +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases magical might by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 19 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 20 || Attack + 20 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding boomerangs.
|}

==={{DQTact}}===
Maribel appears as a S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the {{Dragon Quest VII}} event, appearing on her own banner alongside [[Pandora's box]]. She can be faced in the Fragments of the Forgotten Past special boss battle along with both [[Kiefer]] and [[Ruff]].
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|lperk1=Raise [[Frizz]]-type potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15 {{WIS}} +15
|bperk2='''Lovely Lady''': Raises spell potency/effects by 10% for 1 turn when using a spell attack.
|bperk3=Firebird Potency +2% Infernal Flames Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Spell Tricks''': Lowers spell ability {{MP}} cost, raises potency and effect.
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|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
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|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
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|paralysis-resist=Normal
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She later appears in her [[Druid]] outfit as '''Druid Maribel''', who is another S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the Japan-only limited ''True Dragon Quest VII event'', appearing on her own banner. She can participate in [[Maeve|Maeve's]] Battle Road as a party member.

==Etymology==
Maribel is a name of Spanish origin that is a combination of the names María and Isabel.

==Trivia==
*Maribel was not in the initial drafts of ''Dragon Quest VII's'' scenario; she was added to the plot once development on the [[party chat]] feature began in 1997, with Yuji Horii deciding that having a sharp-tongued teenage girl in the cast would elicit more entertaining dialogue and encourage players to make use of the feature
*In a March 2000 interview with [[V Jump]] magazine, Toriyama joked that he might have overshot the mark when designing Maribel, saying the instructions were to create a rich, egotistical country girl and that he ended up giving her too much ego. In the same interview he reveals that he wasn't initially given reference materials for Maribel's clothes, so he used one of his wife's dresses as a stand-in<ref>クローズアップ4: 服装
キーファのときもそうだったんだけど、田舎の子だけど、でも金持ちっていうことで、そこらへんの雰囲気を出すのに苦労しました。こういう服こそボクは資料がないと全然わからない。だからボク奥さんの服を借りて、それを見ながら描いたりしたんです(笑)。

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マリベルは、物語のかきまわし役⁉

マリベルは、正直言ってヒロインだとは思わなかったんです。かきまわし役だと思ってたので、ちょっと意地悪というが、わがままな感じにしちゃいました。そもそも『わがままな金持ちの娘』という注文だったから。でもこれは描いてて楽しかった。『わがまま』ってところがよかったんだな(笑)。「かわいい女の子描いて」と言われるのが、いちばん苦手なもんで。[[V Jump]] March 2000 interview</ref>
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, Maribel runs with her arms outstretched behind her, something she shares in common with King [[Trode]], {{Veronica 11}}, and [[Rosie]]. This is a homage to [[Akira Toriyama]]'s gynoid character [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arale_Norimaki Arale Norimaki]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Maribel.png|
DQVII Maribel Alt.png|
Yumiko_Murakami_Maribel_alternative_art.png|Guidebook art by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
Yumiko Murakami Maribel.jpg|4koma art by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
Yumiko Murakama VII 4koma volume 2 Maribel.jpg
Yumiko Murakama VII 4koma volume 8 Maribel.jpg
Maribel Mayde DQVIIR render.png|''Reimagined'' render
Maribel day off dress promo.jpg|Maribel's day off dress, available through the demo
Shrine of Mysteries entrance.jpg|Entering the [[Shrine of Mysteries]]
Yumiko Murakami Kiefer, Hero, Maribel sunset.jpg
File:VII casino.jpg|Trying her hand in the [[casino]]
Maribel curtsey.png|Changing her vocation at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}
Yumiko Murakami VII flood.png|Shocked by the flooding of [[Wetlock]]
DQVII Monster Meadows.jpg|Planning the development of [[Monster Meadows]]
Warriors of Eden.jpg|Maribel and the rest of the Warriors of Eden surrounding the {{Hero 7}}
Maribel_3DS.png|Smugly giggling
Maribel and Hero.png|Picking up a pot
Shard For A Pedestal.png|Putting a shard on a pedestal
DQVII Hero and Maribel.png|
DQ VII PS1 Hero, Kiefer and Maribel dress up.jpg|
Prepping For Battle.png|
DQVII party fighting.jpg|
DQ VII Hero, Maribel and Kiefer VS Dragster.jpg|
DQVII Hero and Maribel sitting.png|
DQ VII PS1 Maribel Classes.jpg|Maribel switching from a [[Warrior]] to a [[Jester]] to a [[Shepherd]] PSX version instruction manual
Aishe_and_Maribel.png|
Yumiko Murakami DQVII 4koma volume 2 cover.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 2 cover
Yumiko Murakami Maribel and Mervyn.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 7 back
Yumiko Murakami 4koma volume 8 cover.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 8 cover
DQ VII Manga Maribel.jpg|From Manga series ''DQ VII: Warriors of Eden''
DQ VII Manga Matilda VA Arus, Kiefer and Maribel.jpg|
ISP Maribel.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''
DQMB Maribel.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card
DQHII Maribel.png|{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
DQHII Maribel screenshot.jpg|Maribel using her [[Coup de Grâce]]
MaribelSlap.jpg|Maribel using [[Follow Suit]] in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
MaribelKafrizzle.jpg|Maribel casting [[Kafrizz]] in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
DQHII Maribel Drackerang.jpg|Maribel wielding the [[Dracky|Drackerang]]
DQR Maribel magic.jpg|Maribel as she appears in {{Rivals}}
DQ Stars Android Maribel 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
DQ Stars Android Maribel 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 4.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 5.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 6.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 7.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 8.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 9.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 10.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 11.jpg|
DQT Maribel.png|Appearance in {{Tact}}
DQT Mariberu.jpg|
Maribel Druid Tact promo.jpg|Her alternate appearance in ''Tact'' as a [[Druid]]
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===3DS vocation artwork===
<center><gallery>
DQVII Maribel Dancer.png|[[Dancer]]
DQVII Maribel Jester.png|[[Jester]]
DQVII Maribel Mage.png|[[Mage]]
DQVII Maribel Martial Artist.png|[[Martial Artist]]
DQVII Maribel Priest.png|[[Priest]]
DQVII Maribel Sailor.png|[[Sailor]]
DQVII Maribel Shepherd.png|[[Shepherd]]
DQVII Maribel Thief.png|[[Thief]]
DQVII Maribel Troubadour.png|[[Troubadour]]
DQVII Maribel Warrior.png|[[Warrior]]
DQVII Maribel Armamentalist.png|[[Armamentalist]]
DQVII Maribel Gladiator.png|[[Gladiator]]
DQVII Maribel Luminary.png|[[Luminary]]
DQVII Maribel Monster Masher.png|[[Monster Masher]]
DQVII Maribel Paladin.png|[[Paladin]]
DQVII Maribel Pirate.png|[[Pirate]]
DQVII Maribel Sage.png|[[Sage]]
DQVII Maribel Champion.png|[[Champion]]
DQVII Maribel Druid.png|[[Druid]]
DQVII Maribel Hero.png|[[Hero]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
<references/>
{{DQVII}}
{{DQHII}}
[[Category:Party members]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End characters]]
[[Category:Theatrhythm Dragon Quest characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact characters]]

Maribel Mayde

2026-02-15T14:38:28Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ7R}} */

{{Character
|Name=Maribel Mayde
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' {{DQ7R}} {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
|Image=[[File:DQVII 3DS Maribel.png|center|230px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:DQ7 PS1 Maribel.gif]][[File:Maribel copy sprite.png]]
|Japanese name=マリベル
|Roumaji=Mariberu
|Title=Mayor's Daughter Mayor's Heir ({{IX}}) Little Miss Long-Range ({{Heroes II}})
|Class=Adjustable [[Mage]] (''Theatrhythm'')
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Family=Mayor Mayde (Father) Unnamed mother
|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2976492/ Aoi Yūki] (Japanese) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4757927/ Eloise Webb] ({{Heroes II}}, English)
|}}

{{quote|style=1|quote='''''The daughter of the mayor of Pilchard Bay. Though often brazen and headstrong, she has a soft hear. She somewhat forcefully tags along on the adventure with her childhood friends - the protagonist and Kiefer'''''|source=Official description|align=center|bgcolor=ff8C00}}

'''Maribel Mayde''' (マリベル, ''Mariberu'') is the daughter of the mayor of [[Pilchard Bay]] in the game {{Dragon Quest VII}} and one of the {{Hero 7}}'s companions on his journey. She has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games, such as the ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Monster Battle]]'' series, ''[[Itadaki Street (series)|Itadaki Street]]'', and is one of the new playable characters in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}. Maribel has also appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' and is a special hero character in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.

==Appearance and Personality==
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''You've been doing all this fun stuff, and you didn't say a word to me about it? You owe me! You owe me big time! So I'm joining you, and there's nothing you can do about it! Got that?'''''|source=Maribel to the Hero and Kiefer at the Shrine of Mysteries|console=|align=center|bgcolor=ff8C00}}
Maribel has green eyes and long auburn hair that she wears in curls. She wears a simple orange and green one piece robe over a red dress, brown shoes, and a orange kerchief over her hair.

Maribel is quite snobbish. Being the daughter of the mayor has helped nurture this trait. Her target is usually the {{Hero 7}}. She regards him as a lackey, expecting him to provide protection to her, even in battle. She is often very pushy, especially when she doesn't get her way. Maribel has no problem expressing her opinion on any subject, going so far as to label the [[Wind Spirit]] a slut. To her parents, she is too rambunctious and they would like her to be more ladylike. However, beneath her abrasive exterior is a considerate heart. After she learns of her father's illness, she voluntarily leaves the party to look after him.

As the game progresses, Maribel slowly becomes a more mature and caring person. She also shows more consideration towards others, being more sympathetic towards the plight of the people in each town the party visits. Being away on her adventures makes her miss home and appreciate the love of her parents, especially as they finally come to understand one another. She is even able to become more honest with her feelings, very nearly expressing affection towards the {{Hero 7}} once they are both back in [[Pilchard Bay]].

Maribel is shown to be capable of putting on a charming front when she wants to. She gets along well with [[Pearl]], the {{Hero 7}}'s mother - possibly to the player's chagrin. Pearl even remarks a few times that she thinks Maribel is a good influence on the {{Hero 7}}. Maribel is very concerned with her appearance, often making unprompted remarks on her own beauty.

If the player decides to look in a mirror while Maribel is the first character in the {{Party 7}} line-up, she will wonder if she has put on or lost weight, say her face is a masterpiece (to her parents' credit), mention she is glad she didn't inherit her father's looks, wish for a slightly straighter nose, decide she looks best with a smile on her face, comment that she manages to look good even in a shoddy old mirror, fix her hair, worry over her skin lacking its usual glow, discover a spot, and wink cheekily at herself.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ7}}===
In the middle of the night, Maribel is talking to the {{Hero 7}}. She asks him if he will ever tell her where he and [[Kiefer]] go every day. Regardless of what the player answers, she will tell him that she will find out someday.

On the day of the pilchard harvest, Maribel tries to stow away on the fishing expedition. However she is found out by the hero. When she yells at him for revealing her hiding spot, she is discovered by the ship's cook who proceeds to throw her off the ship.

Afterwards, [[King Donald]] summons the hero to [[Estard]] Castle. Maribel witnesses this summons and tags along, telling him that she wanted to go shopping in the castle town. The two head to the castle town where she leaves him to talk to the king, telling him that she can find her way back home by herself.

When the {{Hero 7}} and [[Kiefer]] are about to unlock the secret of the Estard Ruins, Maribel finds them. She threatens them to take her along with them or else she will tell everyone about their secret. Faced with this dilemma, the two allow her to tag along as they finish exploring the ruins. When the {{Hero 7}} activates the [[Shrine of Mysteries|pedestal]] that leads to [[Ballymolloy]], Maribel is shocked at the happenings. The three of them are transported to [[Ballymolloy]].

After the party clears [[Providence]], [[Nottagen]] and [[Hubble]], Maribel exclaims that she is tired. She decides to head to her house to rest. Before they leave the Ruins, they are encountered by an Estard soldier. He tells Maribel that her father, Mayor Mayde has taken ill. Maribel hurries home to see her father bedridden, being attended to by the [[Pilchard Bay|local]] priest and her mother. Maribel is in no position to adventure at this junction.

After the Hero, Ruff, [[Aishe]] and King Burns are thrown off the Sky Stone, the island of Estard is sealed, they go to see Maribel. She asks the {{Hero 7}} if there is a seal on their continent. She realizes that the {{Party 7}} needs her help to remove the seal and rejoins the {{Party 7}}.

When the [[Orgodemir|Demon Lord]] is defeated, the {{Party 7}} goes through the lands and they sing the praises of the heroes.

After several months, the Amitt Festival occurs. Maribel once again tries to stow away on the ship but is found out by the {{Hero 7}}. She starts to chew him out until she is caught by the Head Cook again. However, [[Pollock]] allows Maribel to come on the fishing voyage this time, to her delight.

====Base Stats====
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#ff8C00"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 20 || 650
|-
| {{MP}} || 0 || 800
|-
| {{Strength}} || 4 || 280
|-
| {{Agility}} || 10 || 300
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 3 || 170
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 8 || 420
|-
| {{Style}} || 10 || 130
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Plain clothes]]
|}

====Spells====
Maribel learns the following abilities naturally.

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|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Level'''
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Skill/Spell'''
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''{{MP}} Required'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Target'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''Info'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''[[Oomph]]'''
|-
|3
|[[Frizz]]
|2
|One enemy
|Causes between 9 and 15 {{HP}} in fire spell damage.
|No
|-
|4
|[[Sap]]
|3
|One Enemy
|Cuts a single enemy's {{Defense}} in half
|No
|-
|5
|[[Follow Suit|Retaliate]]*
|0
|Self
|Returns any attack against the caster back to the enemy
|No
|-
|7
|[[Snooze]]
|3
|One Group
|Puts a group of enemies to sleep
|No
|-
|rowspan=2|9
|[[Evac]]
|8
|Field
|Allows {{Party 7}} to escape a dungeon
|No
|-
|[[Bang]]‡
|5
|All Enemies
|Causes an explosion that does around 20 {{HP}} damage to all enemies
|No
|-
|10
|[[Heal]]
|2
|One Ally
|Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.
|No
|-
|11
|[[Dazzle]]
|5
|One Group
|Causes one group of enemies to miss physical attacks more often
|No
|}
* * {{PS1}} version only.
* ‡ {{3DS}} version only.

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
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* ‡3DS version only.

====Strategy====
Maribel naturally has the lowest max {{HP}}, {{Strength}}, and {{Resilience}} growth of the {{Party 7}}. She will not be dealing high damage until she reaches {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} where she can change her vocations. She can, however, equip whips which deal successive damage to groups of enemies. Conversely, she has high {{MP}} which makes her better suited to spellcasting vocations like [[Mage]] and [[Priest]]. It should be noted that this will make her more susceptible to harm, so she should always be situated in the back row. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game added [[Bang]] to her repertoire of spells she can learn naturally, increasing her usefulness early in the game by helping her clear out groups of enemies.

She can equip knives, wands, and whips as her weapons and wear robes, dresses, and other lightweight clothing, along with hats and a limited selection of shields. Late in the game, she will even be able to equip the powerful [[Metal king sword]]. Since her {{Agility}} growth is second only to [[Ruff]]'s, she makes a great choice to act as designated healer by giving her items like the [[Salvation stone]] and the [[Staff of salvation]].

Maribel temporarily leaves the {{Party 7}} after the events of [[Nottagen]], [[Providence]], and [[Hubble]]. Because of this, when the player gets her back after defeating the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]] the first time, she will likely fall behind the rest of the {{Party 7}}. To assuage this, the player should get her some better equipment from [[Buccanham]] or the [[Divine Shrine]] to get her back up to speed when she rejoins.

==={{DQ7R}}===
Maribel leaves the party only very briefly; you immediately get her back before going on to the next area. Her dad wakes up soon after the party with flashbacks, and tells her that she should continue adventuring with you if that makes her happy.

==={{DQ9}}===
On November 12th, 2010, Maribel began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]] as part of a Wi-Fi downloadable update when it was still available. She will present the {{Hero 9}} with various pieces of armor modeled after her outfit for meeting certain requirements.
*[[Maribel's clothes]] - Received when talking to her.
*[[Maribel's hood]] - Received when it is the player's birthday.
*[[Maribel's shoes]] - Received after the inn is fully expanded.
The player will receive the special [[Accolade]] '''Mayor's Heir''' if the Hero is equipped with all of the pieces of Maribel's outfit. Unlike most of the female special guests, it is possible for a {{Hero 9}} of any gender to earn the accolade as all of her pieces of clothing are unisex.

==={{DQMBRV}}===
Maribel can be summoned to perform [[Hellfire]]. After she is summoned from the [[Shrine of Mysteries]], she uses the [[Magma staff]] to create a volcanic eruption. However, she underestimates its power and [[Sir Mervyn]] has to leap in and rescue her. She uses him as leverage and leaps into the air, before channeling the power of the eruption into a massive fireball that she launches at enemies.

==={{DQH2}}===
Maribel appears in Dragon Quest Heroes II as the second set of allies the protagonists come across, alongside [[Ruff]]. Maribel and Ruff are first encountered in the Dunisia Kingdom running away from the army' vanguard after having being attacked shortly after entering the land of Accordia. Much like [[Torneko]], the two are perplexed by their sudden worldly displacement and join the party believing it might help them return home sooner.

In game Maribel is given the title "Little Miss Long-Range" and befittingly her weapon of choice is a {{Boomerang}}, ironically despite not being able to equip any boomerangs in her original game. In battle, she is able to cast [[Frizz]] and [[Kasap]] and she can use various boomerang techniques such as [[Firebird Throw]] and [[Twomerang]]. Her [[Coup de Grâce]] is similar to her special attack in ''Battle Road Victory'', but this time she is able to harness the power of the volcano on her own before unleashing it on a group of enemies.

[[File:DQH2 Maribel.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Heroes 2 info sheet]]
====Stats====
{| style="width:40%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Attribute || Starting Stats ||Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Level || 9 || 99
|-
| HP || 53 || 375
|-
| MP || 26 || 160
|-
| Strength || 24 || 255
|-
| Resilience || 20 || 165
|-
| Wisdom ||19 || 270
|-
|Deftness || 15 || 120
|}

====Skills====
Maribel can learn the following spells & abilities through skill points.
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || MP || Details || Requirements
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| Frizz || 0 || 7 || Flings forth a ball of fire. || None
|-
| Frizzle || 8 || 10 || Flings forth a great ball of fire. || Frizz Reach Lv. 10
|-
| Kafrizz || 14 || 15 || Flings forth a massive fireball that bursts in a flurry of flames. || Frizzle Reach Lv. 22
|-
| Hissy Fit || 4 || 7 || Sends out an ear-splitting scream that can stagger any enemies nearby. || None
|-
| Smackback || 6 || 8 || A swift sidestep before a stinging slap that sends enemies scattering. || Reach Lv. 12
|-
| Kasap || 12 ||10 || A spell that drains the defences of all enemies in an area. || None
|}

Maribel can gain the following attributes through skill points.
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Name || Points Required || Details || Requirements
|-
| Maximum HP + 10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum HP by ten. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Maximum MP +3 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases maximum MP by three. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Strength +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases strength by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Resilience +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases resilience by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Wisdom +5 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases wisdom by five points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Deftness +10 (x5) || 3 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 || Increases deftness by ten points. || None / Reach Lv. 12 / 20 / 28 / 36
|-
| Ace Evader || 15 || Greatly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Powersaver Plus || 15 || Causes 10% of all spells and abilities to be cast for no MP cost. || Reach Lv. 28
|-
| Tension Extension Turbo || 7 || Extends high tension by four seconds. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Grace Under Fire || 15 || Slowly restores MP when low on HP. || None
|-
| Tension Boost When Near Death || 6 || Causes you to slowly gain tension when low on HP. || None
|-
| Artful Dodger || 5 || Slightly increases the period of invincibility after a successful evasion. || None
|-
| Best In Tension || 5 || Significantly increases the rate of tension gain. || Reach Lv. 20
|-
| Tension Extension || 3 || Extends high tension by two seconds. || None
|-
| Gain More Tension When Fired Up || 5 || Increases the rate at which tension is gained while fired up. || None
|-
| Longer Attack and Defense Boosts || 10 || Increases the duration of effects that increase defence or attack power. || None
|}

====Proficiency====
{| style="width:60%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|- <---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#00c2e8
| Rank || Name || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|-
| 1 || [[Crosscutter Throw]] || 4 || Takes a backward step while bunging the boomerang.
|-
| 2 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 3 || Magic +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases magical might by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 4 || [[Power Throw]] || 11 || Mows down foes in your path with a shining boomerang.
|-
| 5 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 6 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 7 || [[Firebird Throw]] || 12 || Sends out a flaming firebird that swoops on unsuspecting enemies.
|-
| 8 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 9 || Super Power Throw || 16 || Mows down foes in your path with a giant shining boomerang.
|-
| 10 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 11 || [[Gigathrow]] || 14 || Bungs a breathtakingly powerful boomerang that deals repeated damage.
|-
| 12 || Firebird Throw Extender || – || Makes Firebird Throw last longer.
|-
| 13 || Max. MP +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases maximum MP by then when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 14 || Über Power Throw || 22 || Mows down foes in your path with an enormous shining boomerang.
|-
| 15 || Attack + 20 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 16 || Attack + 5 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by five points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 17 || Deftness +1- with Boomerangs || – || Increases deftness by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 18 || Magic +10 with Boomerangs || – || Increases magical might by ten points when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 19 || Increased Evasion with Boomerangs || – || Slightly increases evasion when wielding boomerangs.
|-
| 20 || Attack + 20 with Boomerangs || – || Increases attack power by twenty points when wielding boomerangs.
|}

==={{DQTact}}===
Maribel appears as a S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the {{Dragon Quest VII}} event, appearing on her own banner alongside [[Pandora's box]]. She can be faced in the Fragments of the Forgotten Past special boss battle along with both [[Kiefer]] and [[Ruff]].
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Maribel
|kanji=マリベル
|romanji=Mariberu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Maribel Art.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|50px]] {{Hero F}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|50px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|50px]] Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=926
|mp=536
|move=2
|attack=307
|defense=303
|agility=395
|wisdom=465
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Maribel Frizzle]]
|bskill2=[[Kaswoosh Plus]]{{tt|*|Level 34}} [[Firebird (spell)|Firebird]]{{tt|*|Level 51}}
|bskill3='''[[Coup de Grâce]]''': [[Hellfire|Infernal Flames]]{{tt|*|Level 80}} '''Talent Blossoming''': [[Frizzwhizz]]
|askill1=Spell Tricks/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Firebird Potency +5% Infernal Flames Potency 5%/Stats Up [[Frizzwhizz]] Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Firebird Potency +5% Infernal Flames Potency 5%/Stats Up [[Frizzwhizz]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raise [[Frizz]]-type potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15 {{WIS}} +15
|bperk2='''Lovely Lady''': Raises spell potency/effects by 10% for 1 turn when using a spell attack.
|bperk3=Firebird Potency +2% Infernal Flames Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Spell Tricks''': Lowers spell ability {{MP}} cost, raises potency and effect.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Super Weak
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
She later appears in her [[Druid]] outfit as '''Druid Maribel''', who is another S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the Japan-only limited ''True Dragon Quest VII event'', appearing on her own banner. She can participate in [[Maeve|Maeve's]] Battle Road as a party member.

==Etymology==
Maribel is a name of Spanish origin that is a combination of the names María and Isabel.

==Trivia==
*Maribel was not in the initial drafts of ''Dragon Quest VII's'' scenario; she was added to the plot once development on the [[party chat]] feature began in 1997, with Yuji Horii deciding that having a sharp-tongued teenage girl in the cast would elicit more entertaining dialogue and encourage players to make use of the feature
*In a March 2000 interview with [[V Jump]] magazine, Toriyama joked that he might have overshot the mark when designing Maribel, saying the instructions were to create a rich, egotistical country girl and that he ended up giving her too much ego. In the same interview he reveals that he wasn't initially given reference materials for Maribel's clothes, so he used one of his wife's dresses as a stand-in<ref>クローズアップ4: 服装
キーファのときもそうだったんだけど、田舎の子だけど、でも金持ちっていうことで、そこらへんの雰囲気を出すのに苦労しました。こういう服こそボクは資料がないと全然わからない。だからボク奥さんの服を借りて、それを見ながら描いたりしたんです(笑)。

創造主のコメント
マリベルは、物語のかきまわし役⁉

マリベルは、正直言ってヒロインだとは思わなかったんです。かきまわし役だと思ってたので、ちょっと意地悪というが、わがままな感じにしちゃいました。そもそも『わがままな金持ちの娘』という注文だったから。でもこれは描いてて楽しかった。『わがまま』ってところがよかったんだな(笑)。「かわいい女の子描いて」と言われるのが、いちばん苦手なもんで。[[V Jump]] March 2000 interview</ref>
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, Maribel runs with her arms outstretched behind her, something she shares in common with King [[Trode]], {{Veronica 11}}, and [[Rosie]]. This is a homage to [[Akira Toriyama]]'s gynoid character [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arale_Norimaki Arale Norimaki]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Maribel.png|
DQVII Maribel Alt.png|
Yumiko_Murakami_Maribel_alternative_art.png|Guidebook art by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
Yumiko Murakami Maribel.jpg|4koma art by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
Yumiko Murakama VII 4koma volume 2 Maribel.jpg
Yumiko Murakama VII 4koma volume 8 Maribel.jpg
Maribel Mayde DQVIIR render.png|''Reimagined'' render
Maribel day off dress promo.jpg|Maribel's day off dress, available through the demo
Shrine of Mysteries entrance.jpg|Entering the [[Shrine of Mysteries]]
Yumiko Murakami Kiefer, Hero, Maribel sunset.jpg
File:VII casino.jpg|Trying her hand in the [[casino]]
Maribel curtsey.png|Changing her vocation at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}
Yumiko Murakami VII flood.png|Shocked by the flooding of [[Wetlock]]
DQVII Monster Meadows.jpg|Planning the development of [[Monster Meadows]]
Warriors of Eden.jpg|Maribel and the rest of the Warriors of Eden surrounding the {{Hero 7}}
Maribel_3DS.png|Smugly giggling
Maribel and Hero.png|Picking up a pot
Shard For A Pedestal.png|Putting a shard on a pedestal
DQVII Hero and Maribel.png|
DQ VII PS1 Hero, Kiefer and Maribel dress up.jpg|
Prepping For Battle.png|
DQVII party fighting.jpg|
DQ VII Hero, Maribel and Kiefer VS Dragster.jpg|
DQVII Hero and Maribel sitting.png|
DQ VII PS1 Maribel Classes.jpg|Maribel switching from a [[Warrior]] to a [[Jester]] to a [[Shepherd]] PSX version instruction manual
Aishe_and_Maribel.png|
Yumiko Murakami DQVII 4koma volume 2 cover.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 2 cover
Yumiko Murakami Maribel and Mervyn.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 7 back
Yumiko Murakami 4koma volume 8 cover.jpg|''VII 4koma'' volume 8 cover
DQ VII Manga Maribel.jpg|From Manga series ''DQ VII: Warriors of Eden''
DQ VII Manga Matilda VA Arus, Kiefer and Maribel.jpg|
ISP Maribel.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''
DQMB Maribel.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card
DQHII Maribel.png|{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
DQHII Maribel screenshot.jpg|Maribel using her [[Coup de Grâce]]
MaribelSlap.jpg|Maribel using [[Follow Suit]] in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
MaribelKafrizzle.jpg|Maribel casting [[Kafrizz]] in {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
DQHII Maribel Drackerang.jpg|Maribel wielding the [[Dracky|Drackerang]]
DQR Maribel magic.jpg|Maribel as she appears in {{Rivals}}
DQ Stars Android Maribel 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
DQ Stars Android Maribel 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 4.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 5.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 6.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 7.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 8.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 9.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 10.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Maribel 11.jpg|
DQT Maribel.png|Appearance in {{Tact}}
DQT Mariberu.jpg|
Maribel Druid Tact promo.jpg|Her alternate appearance in ''Tact'' as a [[Druid]]
</gallery></center>
===3DS vocation artwork===
<center><gallery>
DQVII Maribel Dancer.png|[[Dancer]]
DQVII Maribel Jester.png|[[Jester]]
DQVII Maribel Mage.png|[[Mage]]
DQVII Maribel Martial Artist.png|[[Martial Artist]]
DQVII Maribel Priest.png|[[Priest]]
DQVII Maribel Sailor.png|[[Sailor]]
DQVII Maribel Shepherd.png|[[Shepherd]]
DQVII Maribel Thief.png|[[Thief]]
DQVII Maribel Troubadour.png|[[Troubadour]]
DQVII Maribel Warrior.png|[[Warrior]]
DQVII Maribel Armamentalist.png|[[Armamentalist]]
DQVII Maribel Gladiator.png|[[Gladiator]]
DQVII Maribel Luminary.png|[[Luminary]]
DQVII Maribel Monster Masher.png|[[Monster Masher]]
DQVII Maribel Paladin.png|[[Paladin]]
DQVII Maribel Pirate.png|[[Pirate]]
DQVII Maribel Sage.png|[[Sage]]
DQVII Maribel Champion.png|[[Champion]]
DQVII Maribel Druid.png|[[Druid]]
DQVII Maribel Hero.png|[[Hero]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
<references/>
{{DQVII}}
{{DQHII}}
[[Category:Party members]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End characters]]
[[Category:Theatrhythm Dragon Quest characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact characters]]

Fandangow

2026-02-11T20:40:46Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ7}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Fandangow
|image=[[Image:Fandangow.png|275px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|ダンスニードル|Dance needle}}
|romanji=Dansu nīdoru
|old=Needlon
|firstappear={{DQ5}}
}}

The '''Fandangow''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest V}}.

It is an orange variant of the [[Cactiball]] reminiscent of sunset in the American southwest. Oddly enough, when it appeared in {{VII}}, it was colored blue rather than orange. This was not a mistake on the artist's part, as the cerulean coloration was kept for that game's {{3DS}} remake until the [[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined|Reimagined remake]], which restores its original coloration.

==Characteristics==
This burly man-shaped spiked [[Nature family|cactus]] loves to bulk up for added strength with the '''double up''' skill, ditching defense to scratch out extra damage in order to try and swing battles in its favour. Their eyes constantly glare at awe struck adventurers, distracting them just enough to be able to roll right in and attack, spikes facing forward. '''Fandangows''' constantly dance to their own boisterous cactus beat, but it's so compelling that opponents often can't help but join in, spending turns just swinging away alongside the spiky seducer.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji= ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|bestiaryNumber=#032
|sprite=[[Image:Fandangow DQV SFC.png]]
|hp=33
|mp=0
|attack=35
|defense=30
|agility=16
|exp=19
|gold=13
|tameRate=[[Fandangow (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|spells=None
|skills=[[Weird Dance]]
|item=[[Hardwood headwear]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Coburg]] area
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=20%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=20%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Fandangow DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[Image:Fandangow DQV DS.png]]
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|sprite=[[File:Needlon.gif]]
|hp=67
|mp=0
|exp=30 ({{PS1}}) 45 ({{3DS}})
|gold=18 ({{PS1}}) 27 ({{3DS}})
|attack=55
|defense=49
|agility=75
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=#053
|spells=
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]] [[Double Up]]
|locations=[[El Ciclo]] [[Inside the Time Frame]] [[Wetlock]]
|items=[[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=90%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ7R}}===
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====Vicious Fandangow====
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==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|bestiaryNumber=#093
|family={{Nature}}
|description=These music-mad {{MFamilies}}s go wild-whenever they hear a rousing refrain, and won't stop dancing until every single spine has been shaken loose.
|sprite=[[Image:Fandangow XI sprite.png]]
|hp=92
|mp=84
|attack=74
|defense=82
|agility=53
|exp=108
|gold=39
|spells=None
|skills=[[Rolling Attack|Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin]]. (Damages 1-3 {{Party 11}} members.) [[Underpants Dance]] Flee
|items=[[Faerie fluff]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (first act) [[Rainbow Mines]] ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=0%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious fandangow
|kanji=ダンスニードル・強
|romanji={{tt|Dansunīdoru・kyō|Dance needle・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#283
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Fandangows driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Fandangow XI sprite.png]]
|hp=205
|mp=171
|attack=151
|defense=160
|agility=96
|exp=726
|gold=138
|spells=None
|skills=[[Rolling Attack|Curls up into a spiky ball and begins to spin]]. (Damages 1-3 {{Party 11}} members.) [[Sultry Dance]] [[Underpants Dance]]
|items=[[Faerie fluff]]{{fraction|1|16}} [[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (second act) [[Zwaardsrust Region]] (second act) [[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=0%
|beguile-resist=50%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
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==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|icon=[[File:Fandangow DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,310</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>430</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>410</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>540</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#186
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These dance-crazed succulents are sentenced to a solitary life as their sharp spikes are prone to being shaken loose whenever they bust a groove, keeping potential dance partners at bay
|talents=[[Party Monster]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Spiky Skin]] (lv. 1) [[Insta-Bounce]] (lv. 20) [[Insensitive Skin]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1) [[Supreme Sidestepper]] (lv. 1) [[Uber Zombiesbane]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Tartarus eagle DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Tartarus eagle]] X [[File:Winky DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Winky]]
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
Fandangow appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. It will join the [[party]] in Chapter 4, Episode 2: The [[Order of Zugzwang]] of the event quest and can be fully awakened by collecting Fandangow Crystals from every 5th basement of the [[Talon Tower]] starting from B1 until B21. It can also be recruited from Part Two of the story in Chapter 1, Episode 2: What Happened?, as well as Chapter 2, Episode 1: The Rainbough during the limited {{Dragon Quest XI}} event at any difficulty. The fandangow can participate in [[Slon the Rook]], [[Jade]], and [[Balzack|Baalzack]]'s Battle Roads as a [[party]] member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Fandangow
|kanji=ダンスニードル
|romanji=Dansunīdoru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Fandangow.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]] {{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] {{Attack}}
|lvl=100
|hp=522
|mp=122
|move=2
|attack=298
|defense=155
|agility=177
|wisdom=105
|weight=15
|bskill1=[[Sleep Attack]]
|bskill2=[[Sap]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Max {{HP}} +15/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sleep Attack]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sleep Attack]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=[[Sleep Attack]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Max {{HP}} +15''': Raises max {{HP}} by 15.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Super Weak
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

==Etymology==
*The Fandangow's name is based on the fandango dance, a lively couple's dance that originated in Spain, which is fitting considering the {{MFamilies}}'s proclivity for dancing.

==Similar species==
*[[Cactiball]]
*[[Golden globe]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQV Dance Needle card.jpg|{{V}} Trading Card.
DQ V Android Fandangow.jpg|Fandangows from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Scaraburrower 3.jpg|A couple of Fandangows with a couple of [[Scaraburrower]]s from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQXI Fandangow.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious fandangow.jpg|A Vicious fandangow.
DQotS Fandangow.jpg|{{Stars}} model
DQR Dance Needle.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Talon Tower monsters.jpg|Fandangow and other {{MFamilies}}s encountered in [[Talon Tower]] in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>

[[Category:Plant monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Cactak]]

Xenlon

2026-02-02T08:58:02Z

Daimao: /* {{DQ3HD}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Xenlon
|image=[[Image:DQMJ2 Xenlon.png|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= {{tt|しんりゅう|God Dragon}}
|romanji= Shinryū
|old=Divinegon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

'''Xenlon''' is an additional post-game boss made for the {{Super Famicom}} version of {{DQ3}} that has since appeared in every subsequent iteration of the title, as well as the {{DQ2HD}}. Xenlon is a green eastern dragon of immense age and magical capability, granting wishes to those able to best him in battle. The divine dragon later appeared in the {{DQMSeries}} as one of the most difficult {{MFamilies}}s to recruit.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|bestiaryNumber=#275
|family={{Dragon}} & {{Floating}}
|description=A draconic deity and the eternal keeper of the heavens. Dignified and gracious, Xenlon takes great interest in certain human pastimes, and is surprisingly fond of a fight
|sprite=[[File:Xenlon DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=22,700
|mp=999
|exp=155,555
|gold=5
|attack=400
|defense=550
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kaboom]] [[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=[[Belly Flop]] [[C-c-cold Breath]] [[Crunch]] (160~180) [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Freezing Blizzard]] [[Lullab-Eye]] [[Sandstorm]] [[Scorch]]
|item=[[Xenlon hair ring]] (1/8)
|steal=N/A
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

In the postgame of the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest II, a beam of light appears next to the item shop at the [[Faerie Palace]] which transports you directly to [[Cloudsgate Citadel]], without needing to first traverse a bonus dungeon. From there you can climb [[Citadel Tower]] up to Xenlon. The wishes to choose from are as follows:
*New Tombola location: This opens up at Cloudsgate Citadel and gives you a chance to win the set of [[liquid metal equipment]]. It costs 3 tickets to play and the odds are very steep.
*Powerful weapon: This gives you Rubiss's Sword, which blows Erdrick's out of the water and casts [[Kazap]] when used as an item in battle.
*Damage-dealing ability: This gives you a [[Critical Claim]] scroll for guaranteed critical hits.
*Magic-magnifying ability: This gives you a [[Channel Anger]] scroll.
*Learn the secrets of [[Puff-Puff]]: This gets you a [[Power Puff-Puff]] scroll, a more powerful version of Puff-Puff.

==={{DQ3}}===
Xenlon's existence is alluded to three times in the game after [[Zoma]] is defeated: the first by the [[Aliahan]] Castle scientist who is researching the fable of a wish granting dragon, the hint-giving prisoner in the same castle, and by a {{Faerie}} standing next to the pillar of light in the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]].

He is found at the top of [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|the castle in the sky]], sleeping at the summit. He can be battled multiple times for a wish to be granted. Xenlon gets bored with long and tedious fights, which is why he enforces a turn limit for those who fight him. To have him grant the first wish, the dragon god must be defeated within 35 turns. He expresses annoyance at meeting the {{Party 3}} again after the first wish has been granted, and reduces the turn limit to 25. After the second wish is granted, he reduces the turn limit again to 15. Despite this initial irritation, Xenlon will be positively thrilled if he can be bested under his strict turn limit and thank the {{Hero 3}} for an exhilarating battle. Upon beating him, he transports the {{Party 3}} to the outside of the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]], whether a wish is made or not.

*Reviving [[Ortega]].
*Create a [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] board in the well of [[Jipang]] (removed in [[Cell phone]] version).
*Get a copy of [[Guns'n'Buns]].
*Get rare [[Monster Medal]]s ({{GBC}} version only).
*Open the path to the [[Ice Cave]] [[bonus dungeon]] ({{GBC}} version only).
**This option is represented as a blank spot on the list of wishes, similar to the [[Jailor's Key]] in {{II}}
====Battle====
{{DQ3SNESEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|bestiaryNumber=#143
|sprite=[[file:Xenlon.png]]
|lvl=63
|hp=7300
|mp=255
|exp=50,000
|gold=0
|attack=400
|defense=350
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kaboom]] [[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn [[Belly Flop]] [[C-c-cold Breath]] [[Crunch]] (160~180) [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Lullab-Eye]] [[Freezing Blizzard]] [[Sandstorm]] [[Scorch]]
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III switch.png|100px]]
}}

Xenlon, for all intents and purposes, makes [[Zoma|that blue-blooded so-and-so]] look like a chump. His powers matched only by the solitary [[Grand Dragon]], Xenlon is the strongest entity in the game, being immune to every status debuff, including [[Drain Magic]], and can deal devastating damage to the party by chewing on them, regardless of how resilient they are. An ideal way to approach this fight is with a full-frontal assault using [[Oomph]] and [[Falcon Blades]]. Specific action attacks will ignore defence, so don't even bother with [[Kabuff]]. Instead, keep [[Accelerate]] up at all times to make life easier for healers. Also, because Xenlon only has one spell and an equal chance to use any other action, [[Insulate]] is a better idea than [[Bounce]].

On the bright side, Xenlon has no resistance to offensive spells, meaning that if the {{Hero 3}} has enough {{MP}}, they can cast [[Kazap]] over and over again to whittle down his health. [[Mage|Magi]] and [[Sage|Sages]] should only cast [[Kafrizzle]] when healing and buffing have already been covered for the turn.

=====Consistent 15 turn KO=====
For a consistent 15-turn KO, Xenlon needs to be dealt an average of 487 damage per turn. Thankfully, this is quite achievable, as Kafrizzle is a guaranteed 46HKO, even if every hit rolls the bare minimum of 160 damage; with 45 hits of 160 damage, Xenlon lives with 100 HP. Toss in two [[Kaswoosh]]es by using the [[Sword of Kings]] as a battle item, and you have enough damage to win no matter how bad the RNG gets. The party is thus composed of the [[Hero]] and 3 Kafrizzle casters; the Kafrizzle casters need a minimum of 300 MP for 15 Kafrizzles each, totaling 7200 guaranteed damage amongst them, though more likely, fewer Kafrizzles will be required since this assumes the bare minimum damage. The Hero should ditch the [[Auroral Armour]] for a [[Glombolero]] to bring [[Omniheal]] down to 32 MP per cast; in conjunction with the Hero spamming the [[Sage's Stone]] when nobody's HP is critical, they should be able to provide enough healing for the party as long as they do so efficiently. Everyone should have as much HP as possible, so as to make Omniheal readily accessible.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|bestiaryNumber=#162
|family={{Dragon}} & {{Floating}}
|description=A draconic deity and the eternal keeper of the heavens. Dignified and gracious, Xenlon takes great interest in certain human pastimes and is surprisingly fond of a fight
|sprite=[[File:Xenlon DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=22,700
|mp=999
|exp=41,204
|gold=7
|attack=542
|defense=677
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kaboom]] [[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn [[C-c-cold Breath]] [[Belly Flop]] [[Crunch]] [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Freezing Blizzard]] [[Lullab-Eye]] [[Sandstorm]] [[Scorch]]
|item=[[Orichalcum claws]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion=1/16
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
'''Note:''' Due to acting twice per turn, Xenlon will burn through turn-wasting status ailments twice as fast.

Aside from stat boosts, nothing has changed. Due to system changes, some of the wishes he would grant have been replaced with new choices:

*Reviving [[Ortega]].
*Create a new [[Monster Arena]] rank in the well of [[Jipang]].
*Receive [[Rubiss's sword|an incredible weapon without equal]].
*Get a copy of [[Guns'n'Buns]].
*Allow the Hero to style their haircut.
*Open the path to the [[Temple of Trials]] that hangs in the sky north of Aliahan.
**This option is represented as a blank spot on the list of wishes, similar to the [[Jailor's Key]] in {{II}}.
*Get a copy of [[More Guns 'n' Buns]].
**This option is only available when all the other listed wishes have been granted.

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==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Divinegon
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon.png]]
|level=70
|hp=5/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=3/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=3/5
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=If you defeat it, your wish will be granted
|abilities=[[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Big Banga|BigBang]]
|habitat=Only obtainable through breeding
|breeding=[[Ethereal serpent|SkyDragon]] x [[Orochi]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Divinegon
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon 1.png]]
|level=70
|hp=8/10
|mp=8/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Big Banga|BigBang]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Meditation|Meditate]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Ethereal serpent|SkyDragon]] x [[Orochi]], [[Serpentia]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Xenlon
|image =
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zapmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Genius]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Gobstopper]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
|skill = [[Breath (skill)|Breath]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Boreal serpent]] x [[Ethereal serpent]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Orochi]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]] Professional''===
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==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|icon=[[File:Xenlon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,330</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>280</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>620</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>560</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>580</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>460</big></big>
|bestiary=#133
|rank=<big><big>'''X'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This divine dragon inspires awe in any who encounter it. It is said that if you prove yourself a match for it, you will be granted your heart's desire
|talents=[[Xenlon (Talent)|Xenlon]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 1) [[Ultra Crafty Zapper]] (lv. 20) [[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1) [[Last Gasp]] (lv. 1) [[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Infernal serpent DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Infernal serpent]] X [[File:Abyssal dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Abyssal dragon]]
|fusions=N/A
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=75%
|dark-resist=-25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}

==={{DQMSL}}===
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==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
Xenlon appears as an S-rank member of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest III'' event, appearing on his own banner alongside [[Elysium bird]]. He can participate in [[Ramia|Ramia's]] Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji=しんりゅう
|romanji={{tt|Shinryū|God Dragon}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Xenlon.png|275px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]] [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=1,293
|mp=516
|move=3
|attack=337
|defense=472
|agility=473
|wisdom=251
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Ground Scorch]]
|bskill2=[[Godly Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 38}}
|bskill3=[[Aurora Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1='''Three Wishes''' Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 Stats Up
|askill3='''Drake's Wrath''': Battle start or action start: Grants +20% damage dealt if user's HP is 50% or over. Aurora Breath Potency +5% Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 Stats Up
|askill5='''Dragon Scale''': When attacked by an enemy, heals 10% of the user's max HP. Aurora Breath Potency +5% Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises breath potency for all Dragon allies, including herself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max HP +30 Max MP +15
|bperk2='''Drake Resonance''': Action starts on odd turns until turn 10: Raises breath potency/recovery for dragons in a 5x5 area, including the leader for 3 turns (and 4 turns for the user).
|bperk3=Aurora Breath Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Three Wishes''': Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 3 times for 99 turns
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi]]''===
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==Trivia==
*In the Game Boy Color version of ''III'' [[Monster Medal]]s are saved automatically upon obtainment, thus the player can save wishes by defeating him and getting all of his sets of Medals, then resetting the game.
*Up until ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]'', Xenlon was referred to as female, or otherwise called "it." The ''III'' HD-2D remake is consistent with this by giving him a deep, masculine voice in line with Ortega's and Zoma's.
*Xenlon serves as an homage to [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Shenron Shenron] from the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' franchise, another eastern draconic god designed by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Not only do they look generally similar (the most notable differences being Shenron's glowing red eyes and Xenlon's purple accents), but they also grant wishes. In addition, the kanji for Shenron's name in Dragon Ball is 神龍 (meaning "god dragon"), which can be read as "''shen long''" in Mandarin Chinese (which, when said aloud by a Japanese person, becomes "シェンロン ''Shenron''"), whereas it is read as "しんりゅう ''shinryū''" in Japanese, the same as Xenlon's name in the Japanese version of {{Main Series}}.

==Iconography==
*[[Xenlon claws]]
*[[Xenlon robe]]

==Similar species==
*[[Boreal serpent]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Grand Dragon]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQM_TW3D_Xenlon_Battling.png|Fighting a [[Black dragon]] in {{Monsters: 3D}}.
File:Xenlon rivals 1.png|Card artwork for ''Rivals''
Xenlon DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Xenlon psx.gif|Sprite in {{Monsters}} & {{Monsters 2}}.
Divinegon 2.png|Sprite in {{Caravan Heart}}.
Xenlon joker 2.png|Polygon model in {{Joker 2}}.
</gallery></center>

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Haiku

2026-02-01T12:28:08Z

Daimao: /* Terminology */

'''Haiku''' is a traditional Japanese poetry form essentially consisting of three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively. In modern localizations, the people from towns modeled after [[Japan]], such as [[Jipang]] and [[Hotto]], tend to speak almost exclusively in it.

As accents are used liberally in modern localizations ([[Romaria]]ns speak with Italian accents and [[Portoga]]ns speak with Portuguese accents), the invention of haiku speech may have been intended to avoid evoking the history of anti-Japanese propaganda in the West, which used exaggerated Japanese accents and caricatures to portray Japanese people as racially and culturally inferior.

==Terminology==

Technically, not every 5-7-5 poem in Japanese is a haiku; such a poem is broadly called a ''hokku'', which also includes forms such as the ''senryu''. ''Hokku'' originated as the first stanza of a type of collaborative Japanese poem called a ''renga''. However, 5-7-5 poems are best known as haiku internationally.

"Haiku speech" in Dragon Quest localizations usually lacks seasonal references and "cutting," a two-way division that is introduced in Japanese with special words called kireji (cutting words). In faithful Western haiku, cutting tends to either be implied or expressed with a dash.

=={{DQ3}}==

Haiku speech is the norm for people from [[Jipang]] in modern localizations of ''Dragon Quest III'', including that of the {{DQ3HD}}. A couple from Jipang moves to the [[Underworld (Dragon Quest III)|underworld]] and migrates to [[Kol]], where the husband picks up the local dialect while the wife continues to speak in haiku.

=={{DQ11}}==

Haiku speech is typical of adults from [[Hotto]] in the localization of ''Dragon Quest XI''.

==See also==
* [[Mermaid]]s, who speak in rhyme in localization.

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Echo Chamber

2026-01-24T23:10:59Z

Daimao: /* Altar of Salvation */

The '''Echo Chamber''' is an era exclusive to the {{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} versions of {{DQ11}}. It is a sacred temple within [[Tickington]] that contains the records of [[hero]]es of the past.
==Synopsis==
The [[Tockles]] watch over the time-space continuum and insure that the tales of past heroes are preserved in magical tomes. Recently, a conspirator has seen fit to seal off the tomes and send monsters to terrorize these worlds. The [[Tockles]] are unable to handle the situation on their own, and beseech the {{Luminary}} to aid them in repairing history. In order to facilitate the recover of the lost time, several tockles have been dispatched to [[Erdrea]] to seek out pastwords--incantations that will override the villain's seals and allow the {{Luminary}} to resolves the plights within. These [[tockles]] do not fade when approached, are larger, and are usually non-white in color to stand out from the scenery.

==List of past locations==
The echo chamber allows players to visit the worlds of past games and complete side quests based on these past adventures. Due to the disruption of the normal flow of time, the events that take place therein will not always take place during the same time as the main adventure of that particular title.
===''[[Dragon Quest|Altar of Origins]]''===
*[[Galenholm]]
*[[Damdara]]
*[[Tantegel]]

===''[[Dragon Quest II|Altar of the Legendary Line]]''===
*[[Moonahan]]
*[[Cannock]]
*[[Cave to Rendarak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest III|Altar of Salvation]]''===
*[[Aliahan|Erdrick's Future Home]]
*[[Baramos' Lair|Baramos' Castle]]
*[[Baramos' Lair|Baramos' Castle (later on)]]

===''[[Dragon Quest IV|Altar of the Chosen]]''===
*[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Hidden Valley]]

===''[[Dragon Quest V|Altar of the Heavenly Bride]]''===
*[[Neverglade|The Neverglade]]
*[[Mostroferrato|The Briscoletti mansion]]
*[[Whealbrook]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VI|Altar of Reverie]]''===
*{{Alltrades Abbey 6}}
*[[Pillar of Pegasus|The Pillar of Pegasus]]
*[[Weaver's Peak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VII|Altar of the Forgotten Past]]''===
*[[Rainbow Mines]]
*[[Roamer Encampment]]
*[[Roamer Encampment|Roamer Encampment--night]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII|Altar of the Cursed King]]''===
*[[Chateau Felix]]
*[[Chateau Felix|Chateau Felix--dusk]]
*[[Trodain|Trodain Castle]]

===''[[Dragon Quest IX|Altar of the Starry Skies]]''===
*[[Observatory|The Observatory]]
*[[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Ruby Path of Doom]]
*[[Quester's Rest]]

===''[[Dragon Quest X|Altar of the Undeciphered]]''===
*[[Room of Revival]]
*[[Tenton]]

===''[[Dragon Quest XI|Altar of an Elusive Age]]''===
*[[Hall of Remembrance]]
*[[Hall of Remembrance - Level 2]]
*[[Hall of Remembrance - Level 3]]
*[[Deepest Recesses of the Past]]

==Trivia==
*This cameo marks the first time that locations, characters, and races in {{Dragon Quest X}} have been localized.
:*Consequently, the term "undeciphered" being used for {{X}} is out of necessity as the game has no official English subtitle for any of it's versions.
*Reverie is used for {{VI}}'s altar in all English-speaking regions, instead of Revelation being used for the American territory.
*The [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Ruby Path of Doom]], and the quest that is started within, is based on the [[Masayuki map]].

{{DQXI}}

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Echo Chamber

2026-01-24T23:10:15Z

Daimao:

The '''Echo Chamber''' is an era exclusive to the {{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} versions of {{DQ11}}. It is a sacred temple within [[Tickington]] that contains the records of [[hero]]es of the past.
==Synopsis==
The [[Tockles]] watch over the time-space continuum and insure that the tales of past heroes are preserved in magical tomes. Recently, a conspirator has seen fit to seal off the tomes and send monsters to terrorize these worlds. The [[Tockles]] are unable to handle the situation on their own, and beseech the {{Luminary}} to aid them in repairing history. In order to facilitate the recover of the lost time, several tockles have been dispatched to [[Erdrea]] to seek out pastwords--incantations that will override the villain's seals and allow the {{Luminary}} to resolves the plights within. These [[tockles]] do not fade when approached, are larger, and are usually non-white in color to stand out from the scenery.

==List of past locations==
The echo chamber allows players to visit the worlds of past games and complete side quests based on these past adventures. Due to the disruption of the normal flow of time, the events that take place therein will not always take place during the same time as the main adventure of that particular title.
===''[[Dragon Quest|Altar of Origins]]''===
*[[Galenholm]]
*[[Damdara]]
*[[Tantegel]]

===''[[Dragon Quest II|Altar of the Legendary Line]]''===
*[[Moonahan]]
*[[Cannock]]
*[[Cave to Rendarak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest III|Altar of Salvation]]''===
*[[Aliahan]]
*[[Baramos' Lair|Baramos' Castle]]
*[[Baramos' Lair|Baramos' Castle (later on)]]

===''[[Dragon Quest IV|Altar of the Chosen]]''===
*[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Hidden Valley]]

===''[[Dragon Quest V|Altar of the Heavenly Bride]]''===
*[[Neverglade|The Neverglade]]
*[[Mostroferrato|The Briscoletti mansion]]
*[[Whealbrook]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VI|Altar of Reverie]]''===
*{{Alltrades Abbey 6}}
*[[Pillar of Pegasus|The Pillar of Pegasus]]
*[[Weaver's Peak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VII|Altar of the Forgotten Past]]''===
*[[Rainbow Mines]]
*[[Roamer Encampment]]
*[[Roamer Encampment|Roamer Encampment--night]]

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII|Altar of the Cursed King]]''===
*[[Chateau Felix]]
*[[Chateau Felix|Chateau Felix--dusk]]
*[[Trodain|Trodain Castle]]

===''[[Dragon Quest IX|Altar of the Starry Skies]]''===
*[[Observatory|The Observatory]]
*[[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Ruby Path of Doom]]
*[[Quester's Rest]]

===''[[Dragon Quest X|Altar of the Undeciphered]]''===
*[[Room of Revival]]
*[[Tenton]]

===''[[Dragon Quest XI|Altar of an Elusive Age]]''===
*[[Hall of Remembrance]]
*[[Hall of Remembrance - Level 2]]
*[[Hall of Remembrance - Level 3]]
*[[Deepest Recesses of the Past]]

==Trivia==
*This cameo marks the first time that locations, characters, and races in {{Dragon Quest X}} have been localized.
:*Consequently, the term "undeciphered" being used for {{X}} is out of necessity as the game has no official English subtitle for any of it's versions.
*Reverie is used for {{VI}}'s altar in all English-speaking regions, instead of Revelation being used for the American territory.
*The [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Ruby Path of Doom]], and the quest that is started within, is based on the [[Masayuki map]].

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-23T01:11:09Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[midnight horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In 3D mode in most versions, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets. Friendly [[Bodkin Archer]]s throughout Erdrea will tell you your progress in the quest so far. An achievement is earned for getting all of them.

This quest was removed in the Definitive Edition and 3DS version because it could not be completed in 2D mode.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:39:10Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In 3D mode in most versions, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets. Friendly [[Bodkin Archer]]s throughout Erdrea will tell you your progress in the quest so far. An achievement is earned for getting all of them.

This quest was removed in the Definitive Edition and 3DS version because it could not be completed in 2D mode.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:38:10Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In 3D mode in most versions, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets. Friendly [[Bodkin Archer]]s throughout Erdrea will tell you your progress in the quest so far. An achievement is earned for getting all of them.

This quest was removed in the Definitive Edition and 3DS versions because it couldn't be completed in 2D mode.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:34:41Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In 3D mode in most versions, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets. Friendly [[Bodkin Archer]]s throughout Erdrea will tell you your progress in the quest so far. An achievement is earned for getting all of them.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:33:24Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In 3D mode in most versions, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:31:21Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In the [[PS4]] version, there are targets scattered all across [[Erdrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:30:32Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

==Crossbow Colossus==

In the [[PS4]] version, there are targets scattered all across [[Eridrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:29:58Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

In the [[PS4]] version, there are targets scattered all across [[Eridrea]], and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:29:31Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player, gifted to the [[Luminary]] by Bo the Bowman in [[Gallopolis]]. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

In the [[PS4]] version, there are targets scattered across Eridrea, and the quest [[Crossbow Colossus]] received from Bo involves shooting all of these targets.

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Crackshot crossbow

2026-01-22T14:18:36Z

Daimao: Daimao moved page Crackshot crossbow to Crackshot Crossbow: using the in-game capitalization

#REDIRECT [[Crackshot Crossbow]]

Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T14:18:36Z

Daimao: Daimao moved page Crackshot crossbow to Crackshot Crossbow: using the in-game capitalization

Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T13:19:23Z

Daimao:

Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T13:16:54Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, shooting an enemy with it provokes it to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing flying [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T13:05:09Z

Daimao:

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, it provokes an enemy, such as an unreachable flying one, to run towards the player. Its immediate use upon receiving it is in drawing [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

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Crackshot Crossbow

2026-01-22T13:04:04Z

Daimao: Created page with "right The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in Dragon Quest XI that draws enemies to attack the player. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the Erdrick trilogy's Lyre of Ire or the skill Whistle. In 3D mode, it provokes an enemy, such as an unreachable flying one, to run towards the player. Its immediate use is in drawing horknights so the player can use their mounts. {{stub}} Category:Dragon Quest..."

[[File:Crackshot crossbow xi icon.png|right]]

The '''crackshot crossbow''' is an item in [[Dragon Quest XI]] that draws enemies to attack the player. In 2D mode, it has the same effect as the [[Erdrick trilogy]]'s [[Lyre of Ire]] or the skill [[Whistle]]. In 3D mode, it provokes an enemy, such as an unreachable flying one, to run towards the player. Its immediate use is in drawing [[horknight]]s so the player can use their [[mount]]s.

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Haiku

2026-01-21T19:58:32Z

Daimao:

'''Haiku''' is a traditional Japanese poetry form essentially consisting of three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively. In modern localizations, the people from towns modeled after [[Japan]], such as [[Jipang]] and [[Hotto]], tend to speak almost exclusively in it.

As accents are used liberally in modern localizations ([[Romaria]]ns speak with Italian accents and [[Portoga]]ns speak with Portuguese accents), the invention of haiku speech may have been intended to avoid evoking the history of anti-Japanese propaganda in the West, which used exaggerated Japanese accents and caricatures to portray Japanese people as racially and culturally inferior.

==Terminology==

Technically, not every 5-7-5 poem in Japanese is a haiku; such a poem is broadly called a ''hokku'', which also includes forms such as the ''senryu''. ''Hokku'' originated as the first stanza of a type of collaborative Japanese poem called a ''renga''. However, 5-7-5 poems are best known as haiku internationally.

"Haiku speech" in Dragon Quest localizations usually lacks seasonal references and "cutting," a two-way division that is introduced in Japanese with special words called kireji (cutting words). Cutting in Western haiku tends to either be implied or expressed with a dash.

=={{DQ3}}==

Haiku speech is the norm for people from [[Jipang]] in modern localizations of ''Dragon Quest III'', including that of the {{DQ3HD}}. A couple from Jipang moves to the [[Underworld (Dragon Quest III)|underworld]] and migrates to [[Kol]], where the husband picks up the local dialect while the wife continues to speak in haiku.

=={{DQ11}}==

Haiku speech is typical of adults from [[Hotto]] in the localization of ''Dragon Quest XI''.

==See also==
* [[Mermaid]]s, who speak in rhyme in localization.

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Haiku

2026-01-21T16:27:12Z

Daimao:

'''Haiku''' is a traditional Japanese poetry form essentially consisting of three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively. In modern localizations, the people from towns modeled after [[Japan]], such as [[Jipang]] and [[Hotto]], tend to speak almost exclusively in it.

As accents are used liberally in modern localizations ([[Romaria]]ns speak with Italian accents and [[Portoga]]ns speak with Portuguese accents), the invention of haiku speech may have been intended to avoid evoking the history of anti-Japanese propaganda in the West, which used exaggerated Japanese accents and caricatures to portray Japanese people as racially and culturally inferior.

==Terminology==

Technically, not every 5-7-5 poem in Japanese is a haiku; such a poem is broadly called a ''hokku'', which also includes forms such as the ''senryu''. ''Hokku'' originated as the first stanza of a type of collaborative Japanese poem called a ''renga''. However, 5-7-5 poems are best known as haiku internationally.

"Haiku speech" in Dragon Quest localizations usually lacks seasonal references and "cutting," a two-way division that is introduced in Japanese with special words called kireji (cutting words). Cutting in translation tends to either be implied or expressed with a dash.

=={{DQ3}}==

Haiku speech is the norm for people from [[Jipang]] in modern localizations of ''Dragon Quest III'', including that of the {{DQ3HD}}. A couple from Jipang moves to the [[Underworld (Dragon Quest III)|underworld]] and migrates to [[Kol]], where the husband picks up the local dialect while the wife continues to speak in haiku.

=={{DQ11}}==

Haiku speech is typical of adults from [[Hotto]] in the localization of ''Dragon Quest XI''.

==See also==
* [[Mermaid]]s, who speak in rhyme in localization.

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Haiku

2026-01-21T16:25:59Z

Daimao:

'''Haiku''' is a traditional Japanese poetry form essentially consisting of three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively. In modern localizations, the people from towns modeled after [[Japan]], such as [[Jipang]] and [[Hotto]], tend to speak almost exclusively in it. As accents are used liberally in modern localizations (Romarians speak with Italian accents and Portogans speak with Portuguese accents), the invention of haiku speech may have been intended to avoid evoking the history of anti-Japanese propaganda in the West, which used exaggerated Japanese accents and caricatures to ridicule Japanese people.

==Terminology==

Technically, not every 5-7-5 poem in Japanese is a haiku; such a poem is broadly called a ''hokku'', which also includes forms such as the ''senryu''. ''Hokku'' originated as the first stanza of a type of collaborative Japanese poem called a ''renga''. However, 5-7-5 poems are best known as haiku internationally.

"Haiku speech" in Dragon Quest localizations usually lacks seasonal references and "cutting," a two-way division that is introduced in Japanese with special words called kireji (cutting words). Cutting in translation tends to either be implied or expressed with a dash.

=={{DQ3}}==

Haiku speech is the norm for people from [[Jipang]] in modern localizations of ''Dragon Quest III'', including that of the {{DQ3HD}}. A couple from Jipang moves to the [[Underworld (Dragon Quest III)|underworld]] and migrates to [[Kol]], where the husband picks up the local dialect while the wife continues to speak in haiku.

=={{DQ11}}==

Haiku speech is typical of adults from [[Hotto]] in the localization of ''Dragon Quest XI''.

==See also==
* [[Mermaid]]s, who speak in rhyme in localization.

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