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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Man o' war
|title=Man o' war
|image=[[Image:DQII_Man_o_War.png|275px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII Man o' War.png|200px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=しびれくらげ<br>しびれスライム (''VII'' only)
|kanji=しびれくらげ<br>しびれスライム (''VII'' only)
|romanji={{tt|Shibire kurage|'Numbness jellyfish'}}<br>{{tt|Shibire suraimu|'Numbness slime'}} (''VII'' only)
|romanji={{tt|Shibire kurage|'Numbness jellyfish'}}<br>{{tt|Shibire suraimu|'Numbness slime'}} (''VII'' only)
|old=Jellyfish<br>NumbSlime
|old=Jellyfish<br>NumbSlime
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
}}
 
The '''man o' war''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.
The '''Man o' war''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ2}}, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
In terms of appearance, man o' wars are pale pallid versions of [[Healslime|healslimes]]. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade. In some games, the float is colored sky blue and their tentacles are a darker shade of blue.
In terms of appearance, man o' wars are pale pallid versions of [[healslime]]s. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade. In some games, the float is colored sky blue and their tentacles are a darker shade of blue.


Despite this similarity, man o' wars have no healing abilities. They are [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis-inducing abilities, with a swarm of man o' wars being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters. They are often capable of calling for backup from more of their kind. In games where paralysis is not a status ailment such as ''II'' and ''Heroes'', they are capable of putting enemies to sleep instead. Depending on the game, they may be considered part of the [[Slime family]].
Despite this similarity, man o' wars have no healing abilities. They are [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis-inducing abilities, with a swarm of man o' wars being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters. They are often capable of calling for backup from more of their kind. In games where Paralysis is not a status ailment such as ''II'' and ''Heroes'', they are capable of putting enemies to sleep instead. Depending on the game, they may be considered part of the [[slime family]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The first appearance of men o' war. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.
The first appearance of man o' wars. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Man o' war
|name=Man o' war
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|nes-agility=12
|nes-agility=12
|nes-spells=[[Sleep Attack]]
|nes-spells=[[Sleep Attack]]
|nes-locations=At sea.
|nes-locations=At sea
|nes-item=[[Chimaera wing]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|nes-item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|32}})
|nes-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
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|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|item=[[Cypress stick]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Cypress stick]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Phantom Ship]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|gbc-sprites=[[File:Man o war III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Man o war III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Man o war erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Man o war erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Man o' War
|kanji=しびれくらげ
|romanji=Shibire kurage
|bestiaryNumber=#049
|family={{Floating}}
|description=Towards the end of summer when they days get shorter, these slimes wash up on beaches in their droves. Be careful not to step on one, or you could be in for a nasty shock!
|sprite=[[File:Man o war DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=64
|mp=12
|exp=298
|gold=12
|attack=102
|defense=140
|agility=62
|spells=None
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|item=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|locations=The sea<br>[[Ghost Ship]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|item=[[Moonwort bulb]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Moonwort bulb]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=
|locations=Ocean near [[Mintos]]<br>Ocean near [[Havre Léon]]
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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|exp=77
|exp=77
|gold=22
|gold=22
|tameRate=[[Man o' war (Recruit)|1/2]]
|tameRate=[[Man o' war (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|2}}]]
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>Flee<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>Flee<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|locations=
|locations=Open Sea ([[Upper World]])<br>Inner Sea ([[Lower World]])<br>[[Undersea]]
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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|hp=240
|hp=240
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=160 (PS1)<br>240 (3DS)
|exp=160 ({{PS1}})<br>240 ({{3DS}})
|gold=58 (PS1)<br>87 (3DS)
|gold=58 (PS1)<br>87 (3DS)
|attack=130
|attack=130
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]<br>Call for backup (Sting slime)
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]<br>Call for backup (Sting slime)
|locations=[[Aeolus Vale]]<br>[[La Bravoure]] (after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection)<br>[[Ventus Tower]]
|locations=[[Aeolus Vale]] region<br>[[La Bravoure]] region (after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection)<br>[[Ventus Tower]]
|items=[[Shellmet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Shellmet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]<br>[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]<br>[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Plain cheese]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>{{Plain cheese}}{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|image=[[File:Man o war IX.png]]
|name=Man o' war
|name=Man o' war
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|kanji=しびれくらげ
|kanji=しびれくらげ
|romaji=Shibire kurage
|romaji=Shibire kurage
|bestiaryNumber=#061
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Slippery squid with tentacles that leave foes transfixed, they travel together to try and send seafarers to Davy Jones' locker.<br><br>They get annoyed if anyone interferes when they're staring serenely out to sea with their tentacles trailing in the breeze.
|model=[[File:Man o war IX.png|100px]]
|hp=70
|hp=70
|mp=10
|mp=10
|exp=200
|gold=72
|attack=72
|attack=72
|defense=68
|defence=68
|agility=80
|agility=80
|experience=200
|spells=None
|gold=72
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Calls for backup (Man o' war)<br>Flees
|droppedItem=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Softwort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Softwort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|bestiaryNumber=#061
|description=Slippery squid with tentacles that leave foes transfixed, they travel together to try and send seafarers to Davy Jones' locker.
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|}}
|fire-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=25%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|charm-resist=40%
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Man o' wars appeared from the beginning of the game. As in the previous game, they are able to inflict [[Paralysis Attack|paralysis]] with their attacks, can call for backup from more of their kind, and will flee when threatened.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|gold=26
|gold=26
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Call for backup (Man o' war)<br>Flee
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Calls for backup (Man o' war)<br>Flee
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Rose-wort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Rose-wort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Grotta della Fonte]] (first act)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[Insula Borealis]](first act)
|locations=[[Grotta della Fonte]] (first act)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[Insula Borealis]](first act)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-110%
|dark-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-110%
|whack-resist=-10%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=-125%
|poison-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
 
====Vicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious man o' war
|name=Vicious man o' war
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|gold=105
|gold=105
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Call for backup (Vicious man o' war)<br>Flee
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Calls for backup (Vicious man o' war)<br>Flee
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Rose-wort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Rose-wort]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act)<br>[[Insula Orientalis]] (second act)<br>[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]]
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act)<br>[[Insula Orientalis]] (second act)<br>[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]]
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|zap-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-110%
|whack-resist=-10%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=-125%
|poison-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
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}}
}}


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


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|exp=24
|exp=24
|gold=22<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=22<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Spellbound bough]], [[Sizeable seashell]]
|item=[[Spellbound bough]], [[Sizeable seashell]], [[Life ring|Classic life ring recipe]], Luxury life ring recipe
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Captain), [[Grannet]] (Hero), [[Shrine of Scales]] (Hero), [[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Captain), [[Grannet]] (Hero), [[Shrine of Scales]] (Hero), [[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}
}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Man o' war appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Bubble slime]] and [[Skelegon]] as a party member.
Man o' war appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Bubble slime]], [[Skelegon]], and [[Yangus]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Man o' war
|name=Man o' war
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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|lvl=95
|lvl=115
|hp=840
|hp=915
|mp=238
|mp=246
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=213
|attack=231
|defense=411
|defense=335
|agility=216
|agility=233
|wisdom=127
|wisdom=132
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Burning Breath]]
|bskill1=[[Burning Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Lightning]]
|bskill2=[[Lightning]]{{tt|*|Level 20}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Lightning Surge]]
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Lightning Surge]]
|askill1=Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5% / Stats Up
|askill1=Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5% / Stats Up
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|bperk2=Lightning Potency +2%
|bperk2=Lightning Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%''': Lowers [[Zap]]-type martial MP cost by 5%.
|aperk1='''Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%''': Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
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|confusion-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
==Trivia==
*The man o' war's English name is based on the [[Wikipedia:Portuguese man o' war|Portuguese man o' war]], a hydrozoan found in the Atlantic and Indian ocean known for its venomous nematocysts which can deliver a sting powerful enough to kill fish and cause severe pain and occasionally death to humans. Despite its superficial appearance to a jellyfish, the two are not related.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Medusa guerrera|es-meaning=Spanish for "jellyfish of war".
|fr=Méduse|fr-meaning=French for "jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
|de=Seeblase|de-meaning=German name for the Portuguese man o' war.
|it=Medusa|it-meaning=Italian for jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
}}
}}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQX Shibire Kurage.jpg|A man o' war in ''X''
Man o war DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD
Image:DQXI Man o war.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQX Shibire Kurage.jpg|A man o' war in ''X''.
Image:DQXI Vicious man o war.jpg|A vicious man o' war
DQXI Man o war.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
Image:DQotS Man o War.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQXI Vicious man o war.jpg|A vicious man o' war.
Image:Eraser 0031 Man o War.jpg|A man o' war in ''Keshi Keshi''
DQotS Man o War.jpg|''Stars'' model.
Image:DQTCG Man o War.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
Eraser 0031 Man o War.jpg|A man o' war in ''Keshi Keshi''.
Image:AM Big Clear Figure Healslimes.jpg|AM Big Clear Figure
DQTCG Man o War.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
AM Big Clear Figure Healslimes.jpg|AM Big Clear Figure.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Etymology==
The man o' war's English name is based on the [[Wikipedia:Portuguese man o' war|Portuguese man o' war]], a hydrozoan found in the Atlantic and Indian ocean known for its venomous nematocysts which can deliver a sting powerful enough to kill fish and severe pain and occasionally death to humans. Despite its superficial appearance to a jellyfish, the two are not related.
{{clear}}
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[[Category:Slimes]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]


[[fr:Meduse]]
[[fr:Méduse (monstre)]]

Revision as of 21:24, 13 March 2025

The man o' war is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.

Characteristics

In terms of appearance, man o' wars are pale pallid versions of healslimes. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade. In some games, the float is colored sky blue and their tentacles are a darker shade of blue.

Despite this similarity, man o' wars have no healing abilities. They are aquatic monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis-inducing abilities, with a swarm of man o' wars being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters. They are often capable of calling for backup from more of their kind. In games where Paralysis is not a status ailment such as II and Heroes, they are capable of putting enemies to sleep instead. Depending on the game, they may be considered part of the slime family.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The first appearance of man o' wars. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ2-NES-Man o' war.png
Gold
50
HP
20
MP
Attack
28
Defence
16
Agility
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
At sea
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing(1⁄32)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
1⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Manowar DQII SFC.pngManOWar DQII GBC.pngMan o war DQII iOS.pngMan o War Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
50
HP
20
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
16
Agility
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
At sea
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing (1⁄32)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
1⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ2-NES-Man o' war.png
Bestiary No.
#065
Level
18
Gold
46
HP
40
MP
0
Attack
55
Defense
50
Agility
35
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
Ocean
Phantom Ship
Item Dropped
Cypress stick1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Man o' war3snes.png
GBC
Man o war III gbc.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Man o' War (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Man o war DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#049
Family
Floating
Gold
12
HP
64
MP
12
Attack
102
Defence*
140
Agility
62
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

Towards the end of summer when they days get shorter, these slimes wash up on beaches in their droves. Be careful not to step on one, or you could be in for a nasty shock!

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
The sea
Ghost Ship
Item Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄8
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ2-NES-Man o' war.png
Bestiary No.
#175
Gold
12
HP
40
MP
0
Attack
35
Defence
15
Agility
20
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
Ocean near Mintos
Ocean near Havre Léon
Item Dropped
Moonwort bulb(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
75%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Numbslime.gif
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Manowar V snes.png
Bestiary No.
#181
Recruit Rate
1⁄2
Gold
22
HP
50
MP
0
Attack
65
Defence
41
Agility
48
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Ocean
Item dropped
Moonwort Bulb1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
20%
Ice Breath resistance *
20%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
20%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
20%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
20%
PS2 model
Man o' war DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Numbslime.gif


Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Man o war VI SNES.png
Bestiary No.
#185
Recruit Rate
N/a
Experience *
92
Gold
40
HP *
76
MP
0
Attack
80
Defence
70
Agility
48
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Open Sea (Upper World)
Inner Sea (Lower World)
Undersea
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
25%
Ice Breath resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Numbslime.gif
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Appearing exclusively in this game, the sting slime is a variant of the man o' war that can be found on land, rather than out at sea.

Sting slime (しびれスライム Shibire suraimu)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Numbslime.gif
Bestiary No.
#181
Recruit Rate
1⁄128
Experience
160 (PS1)
240 (3DS)
Gold
58 (PS1)
87 (3DS)
HP
240
MP
0
Attack
130
Defense
70
Agility
76
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Burning Breath
Call for backup (Sting slime)
Location(s)
Aeolus Vale region
La Bravoure region (after the Demon King's resurrection)
Ventus Tower
Item(s) Dropped
Shellmet1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
15%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
50%
3DS version changes


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
DQVIII PS2 Man o' war.png
Bestiary No. Family
#238 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
23 12 35 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
34 22 23 1⁄64
In-Game Description Their cute appearance belies the ferocity of their attacks. Known for preying upon ships at sea, which they surround and subdue with powerful paralysis spells.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Paralysis Attack
Location(s) Alexandria Region
Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄32
Plain cheese1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 15%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 0% 15% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Man o war IX.png
Bestiary no.
#061
Family
Aquatic
Gold
72
HP
70
MP
10
Attack
72
Defence
68
Agility
80
In-game description

Slippery squid with tentacles that leave foes transfixed, they travel together to try and send seafarers to Davy Jones' locker.

They get annoyed if anyone interferes when they're staring serenely out to sea with their tentacles trailing in the breeze.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Man o' war)
Flees
Location(s)
Tywll Cave
Ocean
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Softwort1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
40%


Dragon Quest X

Man o' wars appeared from the beginning of the game. As in the previous game, they are able to inflict paralysis with their attacks, can call for backup from more of their kind, and will flee when threatened.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Man o war XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#070
Family
Nature
Gold
26
HP
50
MP
7
Attack
51
Defence
57
Agility
52
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Despite appearances, they're actually appalling swimmers, and prefer to spend their summers by the beach instead of out on the open ocean.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Man o' war)
Flee
Location(s)
Grotta della Fonte (first act)
Inland Sea (first act)
Insula Borealis(first act)
Item(s) Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Rose-wort1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-10%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
-25%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious

Vicious man o' war (しびれくらげ・強 Shibire kurage・kyō)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Man o war XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#253
Family
Nature
Gold
105
HP
135
MP
14
Attack
104
Defence
133
Agility
113
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Man o' wars driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Vicious man o' war)
Flee
Item(s) Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Rose-wort1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-10%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
-25%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Man o war DQH series.png 24 22g
List No. #049
Field Notes Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Captain), Grannet (Hero), Shrine of Scales (Hero), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Spellbound bough, Sizeable seashell, Classic life ring recipe, Luxury life ring recipe


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

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Man o war DQH series.png 51 29g Yes
List No. #045
Field Notes Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s) The Battle of Ingenia
Item(s) Dropped Sizeable seashell, Rousing ring


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Dragon Quest Tact

Man o' war appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the Bubble slime, Skelegon, and Yangus as a party member.

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Man o War.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Slime.png
Slime		 DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact DefenceType.png
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
115 915 246 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
231 335 233 132 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Burning Breath Lightning* Talent Blossoming: Lightning Surge
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5% / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up
Lightning Surge Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up
Lightning Surge Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +10 Lightning Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%: Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.
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 Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal


Trivia

  • The man o' war's English name is based on the Portuguese man o' war, a hydrozoan found in the Atlantic and Indian ocean known for its venomous nematocysts which can deliver a sting powerful enough to kill fish and cause severe pain and occasionally death to humans. Despite its superficial appearance to a jellyfish, the two are not related.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolMedusa guerreraSpanish for "jellyfish of war".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisMéduseFrench for "jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSeeblaseGerman name for the Portuguese man o' war.
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoMedusaItalian for jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.

Similar species

Gallery

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  • A man o' war in X.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A vicious man o' war.

  • Stars model.

  • A man o' war in Keshi Keshi.

  • DQ Trading Card.

  • AM Big Clear Figure.

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