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|image=[[File:Deadcurion_modern.png|center|230px]]
|image=[[File:Deadcurion_modern.png|center|230px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=しにがみ兵
|kanji=しにがみへい<br>しにがみ兵 (''VII'' onwards)
|romanji=Shinigami hei
|romanji={{tt|Shinigami hei|Death god/reaper soldier}}
|old=PutreMan
|old=PutreMan
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
}}
}}


The '''Deadcurion''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. These undead soldiers perished in battle and continue to wield their weapons and armor from beyond the grave.
The '''Deadcurion''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. These undead soldiers perished in battle and continue to wield their weapons and armor from beyond the grave.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Long [[Undead family|dead warriors]] that have walked the battlefield for ages, forever leaning on their lances. They can still wield it effectively, able to lash out with multiple strikes to deal extra damage. The zombies wear a full set of silver armor, including a plumed knight's helmet, and a tattered red cape that hangs from their shoulders. Although not a massive threat, their frightening appearance has sent many any adventurer screaming from battle. Their most notable feature is the horrifying eyeball that hangs from their skulls.
Long [[Undead family|dead warriors]] that have walked the battlefield for ages, forever leaning on their lances. They can still wield it effectively, able to lash out with violent stabbing or slashing attacks to deal extra damage. Their spearheads are also coated in a toxin that can paralyse their opponents. When the deadcurions returned in ''IX'', they also gained the ability to perform lethal stabbing attacks with their lances, true to their names. The zombies wear a full set of silver armour, including a plumed knight's helmet, and a tattered red cape that hangs from their shoulders. Although not a massive threat, their frightening appearance has sent many an adventurer screaming from battle. Their most notable feature is the horrifying eyeball that lazily hangs from their skulls.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Deadcurion
|name=Deadcurion
|kanji= しにがみ兵
|kanji=しにがみへい
|romanji=
|romanji=Shinigami hei
|bestiaryNumber=097
|bestiaryNumber=#097
|sprite=[[File:Deadcurion snes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Deadcurion snes.png]]
|hp=85
|hp=85
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|tameRate=N/A
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=N/A
|spells=N/A
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Stabs character (125% damage)
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Stabs character. (125% damage)
|item=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|item=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Gotha Pass]]
|locations=[[Gotha Pass]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Deadcurion
|name=Deadcurion
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|hp=102
|hp=102
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=43 (PS1)<br>65 (3DS)
|exp=43 ({{PS1}})<br>65 ({{3DS}})
|gold=11 (PS1)<br>17 (3DS)
|gold=11 ({{PS1}})<br>17 ({{3DS}})
|attack=81
|attack=81
|defense=40
|defense=40
|agility=50
|agility=50
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=072
|bestiaryNumber=#072
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)
|skills=Makes a violent slashing attack. (125% damage)<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|locations=[[The Tallest Tower]] (6-9F)<br>[[Providence]]
|locations=[[The Tallest Tower]] (6-9F)<br>[[Providence]] (past)
|items=[[Chain mail]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Chain mail]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|army-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
}}
}}
*'''[[Undead family|Zombie-type]]'''


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Deadcurion DQIX DS.png|125px]]
|name=Deadcurion
|game=''Dragon Quest IX''
|console=DS
|kanji=しにがみ兵
|romanji=Shinigami hei
|hp=112
|mp=4
|attack=115
|defense=117
|agility=98
|experience=790
|gold=127
|droppedItem=[[Iron mask]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Pressure Pointer]]
|spells=None
|family=Undead
|bestiaryNumber=#122
|description=They paralyse enemies, then poke them with Pressure Pointer. Ice doesn't irk them much, but fire will fry them good.<br><br>Especially stagnant soldiers selected from the rank ranks of the lesionnaires to lead them to gory glory.
|locations=[[Gerzuun]]<br>[[Khaalag Coast]]<br>[[Grotto]] (ice)
|}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
In Japanese mythology, Shinigami (死神) are death gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans to death. Their English names are a combination of the words "dead" and "centurion", a type of military officer from Ancient Rome who commanded 100 men in battle.
In Japanese mythology, [[Wikipedia:Shinigami|Shinigami]] (死神) are death gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans to death. Their English names are a combination of the words "dead" and "[[Wikipedia:Decurion (Roman cavalry officer)|decurion]]", a type of military officer from Ancient Rome who commanded 10 men in battle.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQV_Deadcurion.png|{{Super Famicom}} artwork.
DQR Shinigami hei.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
*[[Stenchurion]]
*[[Stenchurion]]
*[[Lesionnaire]]
*[[Lesionnaire]]
 
*[[Decayurion]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV_Deadcurion.png|Super Famicom artwork.
Image:DQR Shinigami hei.png|''Dragon Quest Rivals''
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Sangturion]]

Latest revision as of 17:31, 16 May 2023

The Deadcurion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. These undead soldiers perished in battle and continue to wield their weapons and armor from beyond the grave.

Characteristics[edit]

Long dead warriors that have walked the battlefield for ages, forever leaning on their lances. They can still wield it effectively, able to lash out with violent stabbing or slashing attacks to deal extra damage. Their spearheads are also coated in a toxin that can paralyse their opponents. When the deadcurions returned in IX, they also gained the ability to perform lethal stabbing attacks with their lances, true to their names. The zombies wear a full set of silver armour, including a plumed knight's helmet, and a tattered red cape that hangs from their shoulders. Although not a massive threat, their frightening appearance has sent many an adventurer screaming from battle. Their most notable feature is the horrifying eyeball that lazily hangs from their skulls.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Deadcurion (しにがみへい Shinigami hei)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Deadcurion snes.png 85 0 84 61
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
60 106 25 N/A
Bestiary No. #097
Spell(s) N/A
Skill(s) Paralysis Attack
Stabs character. (125% damage)
Location(s) Gotha Pass
Item dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0⁄64 0% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 67% 67% 20%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 100% 67% 0%
Poof resistance Dazzle resistance * Fizzle resistance Fuddle resistance
20% 67% 100% 20%
Poison resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun resistance * Sap resistance *
100% 67% 20% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Deadcurion DQV PS2.png Putreman.gif



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Deadcurion (しにがみ兵 Shinigami hei) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Putreman.gif 102 0 81 40
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
50 43 (PS1)
65 (3DS)		 11 (PS1)
17 (3DS)		 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #072
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Makes a violent slashing attack. (125% damage)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s) The Tallest Tower (6-9F)
Providence (past)
Item(s) Dropped Chain mail1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
80% 100% 0% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
100% 100% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 0% 0%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

##122 - Deadcurion
Deadcurion DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
112 4 790 127
Attack Defense Speed
115 117 98
Dropped Item Iron mask1⁄64
Battle fork1⁄128
Locations Gerzuun
Khaalag Coast
Grotto (ice)
Skills Paralysis Attack
Pressure Pointer
Spells None
Family Undead
Bestiary # #122
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name しにがみ兵
Romanized Jap. Shinigami hei
Description They paralyse enemies, then poke them with Pressure Pointer. Ice doesn't irk them much, but fire will fry them good.

Especially stagnant soldiers selected from the rank ranks of the lesionnaires to lead them to gory glory.

Etymology[edit]

In Japanese mythology, Shinigami (死神) are death gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans to death. Their English names are a combination of the words "dead" and "decurion", a type of military officer from Ancient Rome who commanded 10 men in battle.

Gallery[edit]

Related monsters[edit]

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