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{{MonsterInfo
{{Monster Infobox
| name=Equinox
|title=Equinox
| image=DQ9_Equinox.png
|image=[[Image:Equinox.png|center|250px]]
| family=Beast
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| type=Horse
|kanji= 黒竜丸
| game= Dragon Quest
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
| japanese=黒竜丸
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
| romanji=Black Dragon Star
}}
}}
'''Equinox''' is the ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking all lives in his path. Also known as the Black star.
'''Equinox''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. It first appeared as a [[grotto]] boss in {{DQ9}} but was later regulated as an enemy.


==Etymology==
==Characteristics==
His name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the [[wikipedia:Ecliptic|ecliptic]] and the [[wikipedia:celestial equator|celestial equator]].
The Equinox is based on the mythological Ki-rin (麒麟), a fabled horse with the head and scales of a dragon. These creatures have a much more sinister colour tone than their pallet swaps, having pure white eyes, black body scales with teal scales covering the flank and shoulders, and hooves that are surrounded by a ghostly blue aura.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=[[File:Equinox DQIX DS.png|200px]]
|name=Equinox
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=[[Nintendo DS]]
|kanji=黒竜丸
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|hp=1800
|mp=255
|attack=180
|defense=180
|agility=117
|experience=10,000
|gold=825
|droppedItem=[[Dragontail Whip]]<br/> [[Vesta gauntlets]] (2%)<br/> [[Dragon scale]] (steal)
|skills=[[Weakening Wave]], [[Wave of Panic]], [[Spooky Aura|Eerie Light]], [[Dark Breath]], [[Lightning Storm]]
|spells=None
|bestiaryNumber=283
|locations={{Grotto}}
|description=Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.
|dark=50
|light=200
|illus=25
|silent=25
|petri=25
|mrdown=50
|attract=5}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Equinox
|kanji= 黒竜丸
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|bestiaryNumber=564
|family={{Beast}}
|description=When monsters once tried to take over the world, these steely stallions were always first into the fray, leading the charge every chance they got.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Equinox Sprite.png]]
|hp=327
|mp=55
|attack=260
|defense=260
|agility=235
|exp=1,803
|gold=304
|spells=None
|skills=[[Lightning Storm]]<br>[[Dark Breath]]
|items=[[Horse manure]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Springheal Boots]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hotto Steppe]], third act
|evasion=
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=-125%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}


==Description & Appearance==
==={{DQMJ3}}===
He resembles a large black horse.
{{Stub}}
This is the first Grotto boss you will encounter and is arguably the easiest. He is ranked the twelfth boss out of twelve bosses in total.


{{NotableEnemy
==={{DQM3}}===
|boss
{{DQM3Enemy
| num=283
|name=Equinox
| name=Equinox
|kanji= 黒竜丸
| family = Beast
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
| image=DQ9_Equinox.png
|icon=[[File:Equinox DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
| hp=1800
|family=[[File:DQM3 beast family icon.png|link=Beast family]]
| mp=255
|hp=<big><big>1,300</big></big>
| atk=180
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
| def=180
|attack=<big><big>640</big></big>
| agi=117
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
| exp=10000
|wisdom=<big><big>350</big></big>
| gold=825
|agility=<big><big>570</big></big>
| drop={{9i|whip}} Dragon tail whip<br/>{{9i|hand}} Vesta gauntlets
|bestiary=#273
| note=Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.  
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This dark horse is also known as the Back Star. Though once it galloped across the heavens in Zenithia, it succumbed to darkness, becoming a denizen of Nadiria
|talents=[[Dark Horse]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Sizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Major Downer]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Black dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Black dragon]] X [[File:Tantamount DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Tantamount]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=-25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=-25%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
}}


Abilities:
==={{DQMSL}}===
*[[Weakening Wave]]
{{Stub}}
*[[Wave of Panic]]
 
*[[Lightning Storm]]
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==Etymology==
The name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the [[wikipedia:Ecliptic|ecliptic]] and the [[wikipedia:celestial equator|celestial equator]] as well as "Equine" which means horse.
 
==Similar steeds==
*[[Godsteed]]
*[[Tantamount]]


==Attributes Resistance==
==Gallery==
{{EnemyAttrTable|dark=50|illus=25|silent=25|petri=25|atkdown=25|defdown=50|agidown=50|mrdown=50|attract=5}}
<center><gallery>
Equinox XI model.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
</gallery></center>


{{DQ9 Boss}}
{{DQIXBossNav}}
[[Category: Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Equine enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI 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: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, 29 February 2024

Equinox is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It first appeared as a grotto boss in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies but was later regulated as an enemy.

Characteristics[edit]

The Equinox is based on the mythological Ki-rin (麒麟), a fabled horse with the head and scales of a dragon. These creatures have a much more sinister colour tone than their pallet swaps, having pure white eyes, black body scales with teal scales covering the flank and shoulders, and hooves that are surrounded by a ghostly blue aura.

Appearances[edit]

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

#283 - Equinox
Equinox DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
1800 255 10,000 825
Attack Defense Speed
180 180 117
Dropped Item Dragontail Whip
Vesta gauntlets (2%)
Dragon scale (steal)
Locations Grotto
Skills Weakening Wave, Wave of Panic, Eerie Light, Dark Breath, Lightning Storm
Spells None
Bestiary # 283
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console Nintendo DS
Japanese Name 黒竜丸
Romanized Jap. Kokuryū gan
Description Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.
Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 100 100 100 200 50
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
100 0 0 0 100 0
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 0 0 0 50
Blunt Sap Decelerate
0 0 0

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Equinox (黒竜丸 Kokuryū gan)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQXI Equinox Sprite.png 327 55 260
Defense Agility Experience Gold
260 235 1,803 304
Bestiary no. 564
Family Beast
In-game description When monsters once tried to take over the world, these steely stallions were always first into the fray, leading the charge every chance they got.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Lightning Storm
Dark Breath
Location(s) Hotto Steppe, third act
Item(s) dropped Horse manure1⁄16
Springheal Boots1⁄128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
? 50% -125% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% -125% 50% 25%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 100% 50% 100%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 0% 0%


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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Equinox (黒竜丸 Kokuryū gan) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Equinox DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 beast family icon.png 1,300 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
640 530 570 350
Bestiary No. #273
Rank A
In-game description This dark horse is also known as the Back Star. Though once it galloped across the heavens in Zenithia, it succumbed to darkness, becoming a denizen of Nadiria
Talents Dark Horse (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Sizzmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 20)
Major Downer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 1)
Rando-Ping (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Black dragon DQM3 portrait.png X Tantamount DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% -25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% -25% 50% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

The name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the ecliptic and the celestial equator as well as "Equine" which means horse.

Similar steeds[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • XI polygon model.

Dragon Quest IX Bosses
Storyline bosses
Grotto bosses
Legacy bosses
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