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{{Monster Infobox | |||
| title=Siren | |||
| image=[[Image:DQVIII_Siren.png|center|200px]] | |||
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |||
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' | |||
| kanji=デスセイレス | |||
| romanji=Desceilles | |||
}} | |||
The '''Siren''' is a monster that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to [[Puff-Puff|charm]] unsuspecting sailors. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | |||
{{DQ8Enemy | |||
|name=Siren | |||
|kanji=デスセイレス | |||
|romanji=Desceilles | |||
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Siren.png]] | |||
|hp=112 | |||
|mp=16 | |||
|exp=123 | |||
|gold=43 | |||
|attack=27 | |||
|defense=86 | |||
|agility=63 | |||
|bestiaryNumber=254 | |||
|description=Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights. | |||
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]] | |||
|spells=[[Sizzle]] | |||
|skills=[[Puff-puff]]<br>[[Sultry Dance]] | |||
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Ocean]] | |||
|items=[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|attack-resist=0% | |||
|frizz-resist=25% | |||
|sizz-resist=25% | |||
|bang-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=25% | |||
|crack-resist=0% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|flame-resist=25% | |||
|ice-resist=0% | |||
|grapple-resist=0% | |||
|troop-resist=0% | |||
|death-resist=50% | |||
|poison-resist=50% | |||
|paralysis-resist=50% | |||
|shock-resist=100% | |||
|sleep-resist=50% | |||
|confusion-resist=50% | |||
|dazzle-resist=100% | |||
|fizzle-resist=100% | |||
|dance-resist=100% | |||
|sap-resist=50% | |||
|drain-resist=50% | |||
|remake-sprite= | |||
|remake-changes=[[Fishnet stockings]]{{fraction|1|64}} replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop. | |||
}} | |||
==Etymology== | |||
In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck. | |||
==Related Monsters== | |||
*[[Witch]] | |||
*[[Ice queen]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 11 January 2020
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Siren | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | デスセイレス |
| Romaji | Desceilles |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
The Siren is a monster that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII.
Characteristics
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to charm unsuspecting sailors.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII
| Siren (デスセイレス Desceilles) |  |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
112 | 16 | 27 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 86 | 63 | 123 | 43 |
| Bestiary no. | 254 |
| Family | Aquatic |
| In-game description | Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights. |
| Spell(s) | Sizzle |
| Skill(s) | Puff-puff Sultry Dance |
| Location(s) | The Ocean |
| Item(s) dropped | Coral hairpin1⁄32 Wizard's staff1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 25% | 25% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 25% | 0% | 25% | 0% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 50% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 50% | 0% | ||
| Notable Changes |
| Fishnet stockings1⁄64 replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop. |
Etymology
In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck.
