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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Abyss diver
|title=Abyss diver
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.png|center]]
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.png|center|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Hell diver
|romanji={{tt|Herudaibā|Hell diver}}
|old=EvilDiver
|old=EvilDiver
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
}}
}}
The '''Abyss diver''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. It is a large [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] monster that stalks the seas.


The '''Abyss diver''' is a large aquatic monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, similar to the mythological Leviathan. It is purple in color, has a long neck, and webbed feet. It is quite powerful when the player first meets it, and its breath attacks can devastate low level parties.
==Characteristics==
 
Abyss divers resemble [[Plesiosaur|plesiosaurs]] in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through [[Akira Toriyama]]'s artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all coloured teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every mainline game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting [[Crackle]] in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the [[Seasaur]], but it has since become the stronger variant as of {{VIII}}.
Originally the weaker predecessor of the Seasaur, the Abyss diver has since become the stronger pallet-swap as of ''VIII''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
|kanji= ヘルダイバー
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Herudaibā
|romanji=Herudaibā
|sprite=[[Image:Abyssdiver DQVII PSX.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Abyssdiver DQVII PSX.png]]
|hp=250
|hp=250
|mp=30
|mp=30
|exp=105 (PS1)<br>158 (3DS)
|exp=105 ({{PS1}})<br>158 ({{3DS}})
|gold=93 (PS1)<br>140 (3DS)
|gold=93 ({{PS1}})<br>140 ({{3DS}})
|attack=105
|attack=105
|defense=92
|defense=92
|agility=72
|agility=72
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|128}}]]
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|128}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=275
|bestiaryNumber=#275
|spells=[[Kacrackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]
|locations=[[Sunken Citadel]]<br>[[Cathedral of Blight|Whitewater Cave]]<br>[[Cave to Yet Another World]] (water area)
|locations=[[Sunken Citadel]]<br>[[Cathedral of Blight|Whitewater Cave]]<br>[[Cave to Yet Another World]] (water area)
|items=[[Angel leotard]] ({{fraction|1|256}})
|items=[[Angel leotard]] ({{fraction|1|256}})
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
|kanji= ヘルダイバー
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Herudaibā
|romanji=Herudaibā
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Abyss diver.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Abyss diver.png|150px]]
|hp=230
|hp=230
|mp=21
|mp=21
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|defense=99
|defense=99
|agility=67
|agility=67
|bestiaryNumber=260
|bestiaryNumber=#260
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
|description=Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Flee
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Flee
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Spicy cheese]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>{{Spicy cheese}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.jpg]]
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
|game=[[Dragon Quest IX]]
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|console=DS
|romaji=Herudaibā
|romanji=Herudaibā
|bestiaryNumber=#170
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast [[Crackle]] and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br><br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|model=[[Image:Abyss diver DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=600
|hp=600
|mp=28
|mp=28
|exp=2,700
|gold=92
|attack=200
|attack=200
|defense=220
|defence=220
|agility=126
|agility=126
|experience=2700
|gold=92
|droppedItem=[[Dragon scale]] (common, 1/32)<br>[[Watermaul wand]] (rare, 1/128)
|skills=Fire Breath
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|family=Aquatic
|skills=[[Inferno]]
|bestiaryNumber=170
|items=[[Dragon scale]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Watermaul wand]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Water, rank 4-5)
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|fire-resist=50%
|}}
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=-50%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|blunt-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=50%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=75%
}}


====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''====
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Abyss diver
|name = Abyss diver
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|resistances = Sleepproof
|resistances = Sleepproof
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''====
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Abyss diver
|name = Abyss diver
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Confuser]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''====
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
 
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''====
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Abyss diver
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Herudaibā
|icon=[[File:Abyss diver DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>320</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>630</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>290</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>550</big></big>
|bestiary=#097
|rank=<big><big>'''D'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These dwellers of the deep can launch themselves at boats with meteoric momentum, capsizing them in mere moments. Superstitious sailors have scores of rituals to try to keep these beasts at bay
|talents=[[Shallow Breather]]
|traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Hothead]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Buff]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Zombiesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Parting Gift]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Axesaurus]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Related monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Seasaur]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Seavern]]
|es=Oceanosaurio abisal|es-meaning=Spanish for "abyssal oceanosaur".
|fr=Abyssaure|fr-meaning=From the Latin ''{{tt|abyssus|an abyss, a bottomless pit}}'' and the French ''{{tt|-saure|a common suffix used in the names of extinct reptilian creatures}}''.
|de=Abgrundtaucher|de-meaning=German for "abyssal diver".
|it=Dragoon|it-meaning=Originally derived from the Old French ''dragon''. A type of mounted infantry that used horses for mobility, but dismounted on foot to fight with muskets.
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Abyssdiver DQMJ DS.png|Joker model
Abyssdiver DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Abyss diver joker 2.png|Joker 2 model
Abyss diver joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss divericon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss diver icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Aquatics]]
==Similar species==
*[[Seasaur]]
*[[Seavern]]
 
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D 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 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[fr:Abyssaure]]

Latest revision as of 22:50, 20 May 2024

The Abyss diver is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a large aquatic monster that stalks the seas.

Characteristics[edit]

Abyss divers resemble plesiosaurs in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through Akira Toriyama's artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all coloured teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every mainline game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting Crackle in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the Seasaur, but it has since become the stronger variant as of VIII.

Appearances[edit]

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

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Abyssdiver DQVII PSX.png 250 30 105 92
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
72 105 (PS1)
158 (3DS)
93 (PS1)
140 (3DS)
1128
Bestiary No. #275
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Location(s) Sunken Citadel
Whitewater Cave
Cave to Yet Another World (water area)
Item(s) Dropped Angel leotard (1256)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 100% 50% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 15%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 15% 50%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
15% 90% 50% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 50% 30%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Abyss diver.png 230 21 168
Defense Agility Experience Gold
99 67 255 38
Bestiary no. #260
Family Aquatic
In-game description Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Flee
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) dropped Waterweed mould116
Spicy cheese1128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
50% 0% 0% 0%
Woosh Resistance * Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance
50% 100% 50% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
50% 100% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
Abyss diver DQIX DS.png 600 28 200
Defence Agility Experience Gold
220 126 2,700 92
Bestiary no. #170
Family Aquatic
In-game description Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.

Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Inferno
Location(s) Wyrmneck
Oubliette
Ocean
Grotto (Water, rank 4-5)
Item(s) dropped Dragon scale132
Watermaul wand1128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
50% 50% 0% -50%
Earth Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% -50% 0%
Whack Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Stun Resistance *
75% 25% 50% 50%
Blunt Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance*
50% 50% 50% 50%
Charm Resistance *
75%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Description Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Sleepproof
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Argon lizard x Great argon lizard


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Immune to Sizz and Sleep
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Gasbagon x Barracuda
Seasaur x Yabby


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Abyss diver DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,350 320
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 630 550 290
Bestiary No. #097
Rank D
In-game description These dwellers of the deep can launch themselves at boats with meteoric momentum, capsizing them in mere moments. Superstitious sailors have scores of rituals to try to keep these beasts at bay
Talents Shallow Breather
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Hothead (lv. 20)
Rando-Buff (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Zombiesbane (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 25% 0% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 25% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolOceanosaurio abisalSpanish for "abyssal oceanosaur".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAbyssaureFrom the Latin abyssus and the French -saure.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschAbgrundtaucherGerman for "abyssal diver".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoDragoonOriginally derived from the Old French dragon. A type of mounted infantry that used horses for mobility, but dismounted on foot to fight with muskets.

Gallery[edit]

Similar species[edit]