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<center>''For the monster vocation in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Chimaera (Vocation)]].''</center>
<center>''For the monster vocation in '{{Dragon Quest VII}}', see [[Chimaera (vocation)]].''</center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Chimaera
|title=Chimaera
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|kanji=キメラ
|kanji=キメラ
|romaji={{tt|Kimera|Chimaera}}
|romaji={{tt|Kimera|Chimaera}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
|old=Wyvern
|old=Wyvern
}}
}}
The '''Chimaera''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is a monster with the body of a serpent and the wings and head of a bird.
The '''Chimaera''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is a {{MFamilies}} with the body of a serpent and the wings and head of a bird.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The standard chimaera has what appears to be a vulture's head with a ring of downy feathers around its neck. Its body is that of a chubby snake, and the wings are constantly beat to keep the creature airborne.
The standard Chimaera has what appears to be a vulture's head with a ring of downy feathers around its neck. Its body is that of a chubby snake, and the wings are constantly beat to keep the creature airborne.


Having appeared many times throughout the series, chimaeras have proven themselves to be formidable creatures, often having great potential for strength, magic, and natural skills such as breathing fire and ice. They can be terrible creatures to face in battle and terrific allies to have at one's side.
Having appeared many times throughout the series, Chimaeras have proven themselves to be formidable creatures, often having great potential for strength, magic, and natural skills such as breathing fire and ice. They can be terrible creatures to face in battle and terrific allies to have at one's side.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|name=Chimaera
|name=Chimaera
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|agility=68
|agility=68
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Brutal Strike]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|skills={{Brutal strike}}<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Damdara]] region
|locations=[[Damdara]] region
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|hp=61
|hp=61
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=29 (PS1)<br>44 (3DS)
|exp=29 ({{PS1}})<br>44 ({{3DS}})
|gold=18 (PS1)<br>27 (3DS)
|gold=18 ({{PS1}})<br>27 ({{3DS}})
|attack=73
|attack=73
|defense=69
|defense=69
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|locations=[[Dungeon of Descent]]<br>[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]]<br>[[Temple Palace]]<br>[[Al-Balad]]<br>[[Likeness of the Great Evil]]
|locations=[[Dungeon of Descent]]<br>{{Alltrades Abbey 7}}<br>[[Temple Palace]]<br>[[Al-Balad]]<br>[[Likeness of the Great Evil]]
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Chimaera (Vocation)|Chimaera heart{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Chimaera (vocation)|Chimaera heart{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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|agility=48
|agility=48
|bestiaryNumber=#056
|bestiaryNumber=#056
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|family={{Bird}}
|description=The wings of these monsters are useful items that allow travelers to teleport to previously visited locations instantly.
|description=The wings of these {{MFamilies}}s are useful items that allow travelers to teleport to previously visited locations instantly.
|spells=[[Heal]]
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]
|items=[[Chimaera Wing]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Hairband]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Hairband]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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|name=Chimaera
|name=Chimaera
|image=[[File:Chimaera DQIX DS.png]]
|image=[[File:Chimaera DQIX DS.png]]
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=キメラ
|kanji=キメラ
|romanji=Kimera
|romanji=Kimera
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|defense=72
|defense=72
|agility=86
|agility=86
|droppedItem = [[Chimaera Wing]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Flurry Feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|droppedItem = [[Chimaera Wing]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Flurry feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|skills=[[Fire Breath]]
|bestiaryNumber=#059
|bestiaryNumber=#059
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|family={{Bird}}
|locations = [[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|locations = [[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|description=Beastly, burning-breathed birds who are almost impervious to fire, but are taken aback by ice attacks.<br><br>Their wings are a valued commodity, and shopkeepers are regularly singed to a cinder in search of fresh stock.
|description=Beastly, burning-breathed birds who are almost impervious to fire, but are taken aback by ice attacks.<br><br>Their wings are a valued commodity, and shopkeepers are regularly singed to a cinder in search of fresh stock.
}}
}}
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|romanji=Kimera
|romanji=Kimera
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]] & [[Floating "family"|floating]]
|family={{Bird}} & {{Floating}}
|description=The wings of these half-bird, half snake hybrids are prized for their for their magical properties, meaning that they live in constant fear of being hunted.
|description=The wings of these half-bird, half snake hybrids are prized for their for their magical properties, meaning that they live in constant fear of being hunted.
|sprite=[[Image:Chimaera XI sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Chimaera XI sprite.png]]
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|gold=26
|gold=26
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Gets [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>[[Fire Breath]]<br>[[Chimaera Flare]] (Pep power, with Chimaera)
|skills=Gets [[Pep]]ped up<br>[[Fire Breath]]<br>[[Chimaera Flare]] (Pep power, with Chimaera)
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Flurry feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Flurry feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (first act)<br>[[Laguna di Gondolia]] (3DS version only, day)<br>[[Galenholm]] (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (first act)<br>[[Laguna di Gondolia]] (3DS version only, day)<br>[[Galenholm]] (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
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|gold=192
|gold=192
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Gets [[Pep|pepped]] up<br>[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Chimaera Flare]] (Pep power, with Vicious chimaera)
|skills=Gets [[Pep]]ped up<br>[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Chimaera Flare]] (Pep power, with Vicious chimaera)
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Flurry feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Flurry feather]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[The Hotto Steppe]] (3DS only, second act)<br>[[Gallopolis Region]] (second act)<br>[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]] (third act)
|locations=[[The Hotto Steppe]] ({{3DS}} only, second act)<br>[[Gallopolis Region]] (second act)<br>[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Wyvern
|name=Wyvern
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|wisdom=3/5
|wisdom=3/5
|agility=4/5
|agility=4/5
|family= [[Bird family|Bird]]
|family= {{Bird}}
|in-game-description=It has an eagle's head & a body of a serpent
|in-game-description=It has an eagle's head & a body of a serpent
|abilities=[[Heal]], [[FrigidAir]], [[Sleep]]
|abilities=[[Heal]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Snooze|Sleep]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Reflection]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Control]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Reflection]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Control]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|frizz-resist=Weak
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Chimera
|name=Chimera
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|wisdom=5/10
|wisdom=5/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Bird family | Bird]]
|family= {{Bird}}
|in-game-description=A bird with a bug-like body.
|in-game-description=A bird with a bug-like body.
|abilities=[[FrigidAir]], [[Heal]], [[Sleep]]
|abilities=[[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Heal]], [[Snooze|Sleep]]
|habitat=[[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest Monsters 2) | Lighthouse]]
|habitat=[[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest Monsters 2)|Lighthouse]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|frizz-resist=Weak
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
The Wyvern is a two-star member of the [[Dragon family | Beast family]] with a weight of 2. It naturally learns [[Heal]], [[Cold Breath]] and [[Sleep]]. Its in-game description reads "The wing of a Wyvern that died by shock holds magic power."
The Wyvern is a two-star member of the [[Dragon family|Beast family]] with a weight of 2. It naturally learns [[Heal]], [[Cold Breath]] and [[Snooze|Sleep]]. Its in-game description reads "The wing of a Wyvern that died by shock holds magic power."
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Chimaera
|name = Chimaera
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = F
|rank = F
|description = ''Fowl faces that bode foul magic.''
|description = ''Fowl faces that bode foul magic.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|resistances = Confusionproof
|resistances = Confusionproof
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Chimaeras when synthesised over level twenty create a '''Chimaera X'''. Two level fifty Chimaera X's make a '''Chimaera XY'''.
Chimaeras when synthesised over level twenty create a '''Chimaera X'''. Two level fifty Chimaera X's make a '''Chimaera XY'''.
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Chimaera
|name = Chimaera
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = E
|rank = E
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Dance Banner]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Dance Banner]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Whack]], Immune to Confusion
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Whack]], Immune to [[Confusion]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = [[Doubtback]]
|location = [[Doubtback]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Chimaera X
|name = Chimaera X
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Giant Killer]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Giant Killer]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Whack]], Inaction, and [[Dim]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Whack]], Inaction, and [[Dim]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Chimaera]] x [[Chimaera]] (both level 20 or higher)
|breeding chart = [[Chimaera]] x [[Chimaera]] (both Level 20 or higher)
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Chimaera XY
|name = Chimaera XY
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = S
|rank = S
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Desperado]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Giant Killer]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Desperado]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Giant Killer]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Woosh]], [[Whack]], Inaction, [[Sap]], and [[Dim]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Woosh]], [[Whack]], Inaction, [[Sap]], and [[Dim]]
|skill = [[Über Healer]]
|skill = [[Über Healer]]
|location = -
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Chimaera | Chimaera X]] x [[Chimaera | Chimaera X]] (both level 50 or higher)
|breeding chart = [[Chimaera]] X x [[Chimaera]] X (both Level 50 or higher)
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
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{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
In this game, it is quite important to loot defeated chimaeras for their feathers. Collected chimaera feathers can be made into [[Chimaera wing|chimaera wings]] which can instantly transport the player back to the base.
In this game, it is quite important to loot defeated Chimaeras for their feathers. Collected Chimaera feathers can be made into [[Chimaera wing]]s which can instantly transport the player back to the base.
{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Chimaera
|name=Chimaera
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Chimaera appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Always go in prepared! and Chapter 6, Episode 3: To the Silver Cup! and can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Stump chump]], [[Crabid]], and [[Skelegon]] as a party member.
Chimaera appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]]. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Always go in prepared! and Chapter 6, Episode 3: To the Silver Cup! and can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Stump chump]], [[Crabid]], and [[Skelegon]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Chimaera
|name=Chimaera
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|romanji=Kimera
|romanji=Kimera
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Chimaera.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Chimaera.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Chimaera_Famicom.png|Famicom}} art.
AlefSizz.jpeg|{{Dragon Quest}} art, circa 1993.
ChimaeraMUG DQV DS.png|Mugshot in {{V}}.
DQV Chimaera Recruit.png|[[Chimaera (Recruit)|Recruit]] in {{V}}.
DQX Chimaera.jpg|A Chimaera in {{X}}.
DQXI Chimaera.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious chimaera.jpg|A Vicious chimaera.
Chimaera dqm 12.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Chimaera DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Chimaera joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Chimaera terry.png|{{Monsters: 3D}} model.
DQMBRV Chimaera.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Chimaera1.png|
DQMBRV Chimaera2.png|
DQMBRV Chimaera3.png|
Slime MoriMori DQ Chimaera.png|{{SMMDQ}}.
DQotS Chimaera.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Chimaera.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0025 Chimaera.jpg|A chimaera in ''Keshi Keshi''.
DQTCG Chimaera.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Chimaera Slime.jpg|''Monster Gallery HD4''.
</gallery></center>


==Similar species & close cousins==
==Similar species & close cousins==
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*[[Dreamaera]]
*[[Dreamaera]]
*[[Hocus dreamaera]]
*[[Hocus dreamaera]]
*[[Uber dreamaera]]
*[[Über dreamaera]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Chimaera_Famicom.png|Famicom art
File:AlefSizz.jpeg|''Dragon Quest'' art, circa 1993
Image:ChimaeraMUG DQV DS.png|Mugshot in ''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQV Chimaera Recruit.png|[[Chimaera (Recruit)|Recruit]] in ''DQV''
Image:DQX Chimaera.jpg|A chimaera in ''X''
Image:DQXI Chimaera.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Image:DQXI Vicious chimaera.jpg|A vicious chimaera
Image:Chimaera dqm 12.gif|''DQM 1&2'' sprite
Image:Chimaera DQMJ DS.png|''DQMJ'' model
Image:Chimaera joker 2.png|''DQMJ2'' model
Image:Chimaera terry.png|''Wonderland 3D'' model
Image:DQMBRV Chimaera.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQMBRV Chimaera1.png
Image:DQMBRV Chimaera2.png
Image:DQMBRV Chimaera3.png
Image:Slime MoriMori DQ Chimaera.png|''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest''
Image:DQotS Chimaera.jpg|''Stars'' model
Image:DQR Chimaera.png|''Rivals'' card
Image:Eraser 0025 Chimaera.jpg|A chimaera in ''Keshi Keshi''
Image:DQTCG Chimaera.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
Image:Chimaera Slime.jpg|''Monster Gallery HD4''
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]

Revision as of 01:50, 14 July 2022

For the monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII, see Chimaera (vocation).

The Chimaera is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a monster with the body of a serpent and the wings and head of a bird.

Characteristics

The standard Chimaera has what appears to be a vulture's head with a ring of downy feathers around its neck. Its body is that of a chubby snake, and the wings are constantly beat to keep the creature airborne.

Having appeared many times throughout the series, Chimaeras have proven themselves to be formidable creatures, often having great potential for strength, magic, and natural skills such as breathing fire and ice. They can be terrible creatures to face in battle and terrific allies to have at one's side.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-CHIMAERA.png 42 0 24 99 56 48 48
Spell(s) None
Location(s) Near Damdara
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄32 15⁄16 1⁄4 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-SNES-CHIMAERA.pngDQ-GBC-CHIMAERA.pngDQ Chimaera iOS.pngChimaera Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 42 0 64 105 56 48 31
Spell(s) Flee
Location(s) Near Damdara
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
DQ-NES-CHIMAERA.png 38 80 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
120 70 68 1,780 75
Bestiary No. #084
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Brutal strike
Flame Breath
Location(s) Damdara region
Item Dropped Chimaera wing1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 70% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 25% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 25% 25%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Chimaera V snes.png 81 7 72 65
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
54 90 45 1⁄16
Bestiary No. #079
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Mount Magmageddon area
Mount Magmageddon
Item dropped Chimaera wing1⁄8
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
1⁄16 0% 0% 0%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 20% 20% 20%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% ? 20% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
20% 67% 20% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 67% 0% 67%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Chimaera DQV PS2.png Chimaera DQV DS.png



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
DQVII Chimaera.png 61 0 73 69
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
40 29 (PS1)
44 (3DS)		 18 (PS1)
27 (3DS)		 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #044
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Fire Breath
Location(s) Dungeon of Descent
Alltrades Abbey
Temple Palace
Al-Balad
Likeness of the Great Evil
Item(s) Dropped Chimaera wing1⁄64
Chimaera heart1⁄16
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 0% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
90% 0% 10% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
15% 0% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%
3DS version changes
None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Chimaera.png 45 6 52
Defense Agility Experience Gold
46 48 54 12
Bestiary no. #056
Family Bird
In-game description The wings of these monsters are useful items that allow travelers to teleport to previously visited locations instantly.
Spell(s) Heal
Skill(s) Fire Breath
Location(s) Kingdom of Ascantha
Item(s) dropped Chimaera wing1⁄8
Hairband1⁄32
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄16 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 50% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 50% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
15% 0% 15% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None




Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##059 - Chimaera
Chimaera DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
75 9 180 89
Attack Defense Speed
70 72 86
Dropped Item Chimaera Wing1⁄8
Flurry feather1⁄32
Locations Tywll Cave
Slurry Coast
Grotto
Skills Fire Breath
Family Bird
Bestiary # #059
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name キメラ
Romanized Jap. Kimera
Description Beastly, burning-breathed birds who are almost impervious to fire, but are taken aback by ice attacks.

Their wings are a valued commodity, and shopkeepers are regularly singed to a cinder in search of fresh stock.


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Chimaera XI sprite.png 49 6 40
Defense Agility Experience Gold
51 54 65 26
Bestiary no. #051
Family Bird & Floating
In-game description The wings of these half-bird, half snake hybrids are prized for their for their magical properties, meaning that they live in constant fear of being hunted.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Gets Pepped up
Fire Breath
Chimaera Flare (Pep power, with Chimaera)
Location(s) Gallopolis Region (first act)
Laguna di Gondolia (3DS version only, day)
Galenholm (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Chimaera wing1⁄16
Flurry feather1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% -110% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% -110% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 0% 100% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%



Vicious chimaera (キメラ・強 Kimera・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Chimaera XI sprite.png 199 18 159
Defense Agility Experience Gold
167 171 865 192
Bestiary no. #344
Family Bird & floating
In-game description Chimaeras driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Gets Pepped up
Flame Breath
Chimaera Flare (Pep power, with Vicious chimaera)
Location(s) The Hotto Steppe (3DS only, second act)
Gallopolis Region (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act)
Item(s) dropped Chimaera wing1⁄16
Flurry feather1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% -110% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% -110% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 25% 100% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters

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Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Wyvern.png 45 3/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 3/5 4/5
Family Bird
In-game description It has an eagle's head & a body of a serpent
Abilities Heal, FrigidAir, Sleep
Habitat Gate of Reflection, Gate of Control
Breeding chart Bird family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Strong None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None Weak None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Chimera (キメラ Kimera) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Wyvern.png 45 6/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
4/10 6/10 5/10 6/10
Family Bird
In-game description A bird with a bug-like body.
Abilities FrigidAir, Heal, Sleep
Habitat Lighthouse
Breeding chart Bird family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Strong Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None Weak None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Strong Strong Strong
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

The Wyvern is a two-star member of the Beast family with a weight of 2. It naturally learns Heal, Cold Breath and Sleep. Its in-game description reads "The wing of a Wyvern that died by shock holds magic power."

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Chimaera
Family Nature
Rank F
Description Fowl faces that bode foul magic.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Confusionproof
Skill Cleanser
Location Xeroph Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Wild boarfish x Winky


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Chimaeras when synthesised over level twenty create a Chimaera X. Two level fifty Chimaera X's make a Chimaera XY.

Chimaera
Family Nature
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Crafty Dance Banner
Resistances Vulnerable to Whack, Immune to Confusion
Skill Cleanser
Location Doubtback
Breeding chart Great sabrecub x She-slime
Swarmtroop x Drohl drone


Chimaera X
Family Nature
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Giant Killer
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Whack, Inaction, and Dim
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera x Chimaera (both Level 20 or higher)


Chimaera XY
Family Nature
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Hit Squad, Desperado, Giant Killer
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Woosh, Whack, Inaction, Sap, and Dim
Skill Über Healer
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera X x Chimaera X (both Level 50 or higher)


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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Chimaera Dragon Quest Heroes.png 30 27g
List No. #012
Field Notes These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
Location(s) Arba Castle (Hero), Caliburgh (Captain), Caliburgh (Hero), Caliburgh Meadow (Captain, Hero), Colissea (Hero), Colissean Desert (Hero), Dual Duel Dell (Showdown: Devilish Duo), Sylvea (Recruit), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit), Yggdrasil's Crown (Recruit)
Item(s) Dropped Slipweed, Butterfly wing



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Chimaera Dragon Quest Heroes.png 66 31g Yes
List No. 038
Field Notes These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
Location(s) The Lumberlands, The Battle of Ingenia
Item(s) Dropped Flurry feather, Slipweed



Dragon Quest Builders

In this game, it is quite important to loot defeated Chimaeras for their feathers. Collected Chimaera feathers can be made into Chimaera wings which can instantly transport the player back to the base.


Chimaera (キメラ キメラ)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
12 12 2 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
The Ravaged Realm, Hammerhood Heights, The Damdara Desert, Rockbomb Ravine
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
19 12 0 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Swamps of Sickness, Prickly Wilds,
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
20 ~ 82 12 ~ 22 3 ~ 4 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Bleak and Burning Badlands,Island of Lava, Galenholm Ruins
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
28 12 2 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Tantegel moor, Patchwork Island
Sprite DQB Chimaera.png



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Dragon Quest Tact

Chimaera appears as a D-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Always go in prepared! and Chapter 6, Episode 3: To the Silver Cup! and can participate in the Battle Roads of Stump chump, Crabid, and Skelegon as a party member.

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Stats


DQT Chimaera.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature		 DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
90 481 142 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
265 153 177 193 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Fire Breath Singe N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
AGL +10 / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Singe Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Singe Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Singe Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Immune Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal



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