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The '''Boreal serpent'''  is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ3}}.
The '''Boreal serpent'''  is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ3}}.


They are a stronger, blizzard-spewing variant of the ethereal {{Dragon}} encountered earlier in the game.
They are a stronger, blizzard-spewing variant of the ethereal {{Dragon}} encountered earlier in the game.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Boreal serpents have the appearance of traditional Chinese dragons, with a long, blue serpentine body and four limbs. They have scales running down its back, ending in feathers at the end of its tail, a pair of antler-like horns on top of its head, and three smaller horns on either side of its face, all colored purple, as well as green eyebrows. The serpents also have a pair of long blue whiskers that trail behind them. In battle, they frequently make use of their ice-cold breath to freeze adventurers solid. Boreal serpents can be found on the icy overworld continent of [[Leiamland]] as well as in the overworld approach to [[Baramos' Lair]] and within the Palace of Baramos. Like many monsters that were first introduced in {{III}}, they did not make a reappearance in the main series again until {{XI}}.
Boreal serpents have the appearance of traditional Chinese dragons, with a long, blue serpentine body and four limbs. They have scales running down its back, ending in feathers at the end of its tail, a pair of antler-like horns on top of its head, and three smaller horns on either side of its face, all colored purple, as well as green eyebrows. The serpents also have a pair of long blue whiskers that trail behind them. In battle, they frequently make use of their ice-cold breath to freeze adventurers solid. Boreal serpents can be found on the icy overworld continent of [[Leiamland]] as well as in the overworld approach to [[Baramos' Lair]] and within the Palace of Baramos. Like many {{MFamilies}}s that were first introduced in {{III}}, they did not make a reappearance in the main series again until {{XI}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|skills=Crashes on to character (ignores defence)<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]
|items=[[Ice crystal]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Ice crystal]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Mount Pang Lai]] (second act)<br>[[Baramos' Lair]] ({{3DS}} & {{Switch}} only)
|locations=[[Mount Pang Lai]] (second act)<br>[[Baramos' Lair]] ({{3DS}} & {{Definitive Edition}} only)
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Boreal serpent appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest III}} event on [[Baramos]]'s banner. It can participate in the [[Armful]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Boreal serpent appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest III}} event on [[Baramos]]'s banner. It can participate in the [[Armful]]'s Battle Road as a [[party]] member.
{{DQTactEnemy
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
*''Boreal'' is a term that describes the Sub-arctic regions the world over.
*''Boreal'' is a term that describes the Sub-arctic regions the world over.
==Similar species==
*[[Auroral serpent]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Xenlon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQSB Boreal serpent.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card.
DQSB Boreal serpent.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Similar species==
*[[Auroral serpent]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Xenlon]]


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Revision as of 05:55, 15 July 2022

The Boreal serpent is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

They are a stronger, blizzard-spewing variant of the ethereal Dragon encountered earlier in the game.

Characteristics

Boreal serpents have the appearance of traditional Chinese dragons, with a long, blue serpentine body and four limbs. They have scales running down its back, ending in feathers at the end of its tail, a pair of antler-like horns on top of its head, and three smaller horns on either side of its face, all colored purple, as well as green eyebrows. The serpents also have a pair of long blue whiskers that trail behind them. In battle, they frequently make use of their ice-cold breath to freeze adventurers solid. Boreal serpents can be found on the icy overworld continent of Leiamland as well as in the overworld approach to Baramos' Lair and within the Palace of Baramos. Like many monsters that were first introduced in III, they did not make a reappearance in the main series again until XI.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Boreal serpent (スノードラゴン Sunodoragon)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Snowdragon DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#092
Level
25
Gold
90
HP
110
MP
0
Attack
93
Defense
60
Agility
50
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Borealserpent3snes.png
GBC
Boreal serpent III gbc.png


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Boreal serpent (スノードラゴン Sunodoragon)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Boreal serpent XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#235
Family
Dragon & Floating
Experience
1,201
Gold
147
HP
480
MP
38
Attack
196
Defence
161
Agility
210
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

These masters of the frozen north have complete control over cold and ice. They're extremely intelligent, and make awkward opponents as a result.

Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Crashes on to character (ignores defence)
Freezing Blizzard
Location(s)
Mount Pang Lai (second act)
Baramos' Lair (3DS & Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Ice crystal1⁄8
Seed of life1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%



Malicious boreal serpent (スノードラゴン・邪 Sunodoragon・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Boreal serpent XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#417
Family
Dragon & Floating
Experience
2,864
Gold
404
HP
1,097
MP
64
Attack
315
Defence
263
Agility
294
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Boreal serpents who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Kacrack
Skill(s)
C-c-cold Breath
Crashes on to character (ignores Defence)
Location(s)
Mount Pang Lai (third act)
Sniflheim Whale Weigh Station (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Serpent's soul1⁄32
Seed of life1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Boreal serpent
Family Dragon
Rank E
Size M
Weapons Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crackmeister, Big Hitter
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Healed by Crack and Cold Breath
Skill Ice
Location -
Breeding chart Jargon x Snowbird
Ethereal serpent x Firn fiend


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Walk

Boreal serpent first appeared as a boss in the game as part of the Legendary New Year's Eve event held from December 2019 to January 2020 alongside Blizzybody and Glacial golem.

Dragon Quest Tact

Boreal serpent appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest III event on Baramos's banner. It can participate in the Armful's Battle Road as a party member.

Boreal serpent (スノードラゴン Sunodoragon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Boreal Serpent.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Dragon.png
Dragon		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 567 228 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
501 231 415 196 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Glacier Slash Rolling Attack Freezing Blizzard
Talent Blossoming: Earth Blizzard
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rare Attack Prep / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Rolling Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Rolling Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 AGL +15 Rolling Attack Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Rare Attack Prep: Rarely greatly raises ATK for 2 turns at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
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 Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak


Etymology

  • Boreal is a term that describes the Sub-arctic regions the world over.

Gallery

  • XI polygon model.

  • A Malicious boreal serpent.

  • Joker 2 model.

  • Stars model.

  • Rivals card.

  • A Boreal serpent in Walk.

  • Legendary New Year's Eve event in Walk.

  • The Boreal serpent appearing as part of the III collaboration in Tact.

  • Scan Battlers card.

Similar species

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