Wailin' weed: Difference between revisions

Dragon Quest monster
Wailin' weed
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	フラワーゾンビ
Romaji	Furawāzonbi
First appearance	Dragon Quest VIII

Latest revision as of 21:17, 3 June 2025

The wailin' weed is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a plant monster brought to life by negative energy.

Characteristics[edit]

Wailin' weeds are walking masses of tangled plant matter that are colored dark magenta. Their main bodies seem to be made of mossy green material seen on their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their unkempt fronds give them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The wailin' weeds, much like its variants, are performers of the monster world, using the crudely-carved wooden microphones in their hands to sing various songs, such as cursing their enemies into inaction or bringing fallen allies back to life, but the self-centered monsters also have a tendency to get distracted by the sound of their own voice. The foul magic coursing through their body allows them to sap tension when they strike enemies, as well. Starting with their appearances in the Monster: Joker series, the wailin' weeds became part of the undead family due to their original Japanese names.

Appearances[edit]

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

Wailin' weed (フラワーゾンビ Furawāzonbi)

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Bestiary No.		Family
#086		Plant
Experience	Gold	HP	MP
73	17	59	0
Attack	Defense	Agility	Evasion
72	59	61	⁰⁄₆₄

In-Game Description	Flower-Monsters nourished by the anguish of those unfortunate enough to be turned into thorny vines, such as the residents of the Trodain Castle.
Spell(s)	None
Skill(s)	Tension-reducing strike Cursed song (Attempts to curse entire party for one turn.) Intoxicated by the sound of its own voice. (Wastes turn.) Angel Song
Location(s)	Castle Trodain
Item(s) Dropped	Red mould¹⁄₈ Coral hairpin¹⁄₂₅₆

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%	50%
Ban Dance Resistance	Dazzle Resistance	Fizzle Resistance	Fuddle Resistance *
100%	50%	100%	15%
Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Snooze resistance *	Stun Resistance *
50%	15%	15%	50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%

Ports (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Wailin' weeds begin appearing starting with Version 2.0 of the game, now being members of the Undead family. They continue to sing Cursed Verses and now have the ability to cast Zing to revive their allies, rather than using Angel Song.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Wailin' weed

Family	Undead
Rank	A
Description	Singers of the sea who synchronize their slap attack in symphony.
Weapons	Swords, Hammers, Whips, Staves
Traits	-
Resistances	Vulnerable to Frizz, Fizzleproof
Skill	All-Rounder
Location	Fert Isle (Night)
Breeding chart	Gorerilla x Skeleton soldier

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Wailin' weed

Family	Undead
Rank	A
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Whips, Hammers, Staves
Traits	Rabble Rouser
Resistances	Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Fizzle
Skill	All-Rounder
Location	-
Breeding chart	Skeleton soldier x King kelp Phantom swordsman x King kelp Bona constrictor x Drakularge Fright knight x Dancing flame

Stats


Family		Rank		Role
Undead				Debuff
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
130		1,221	420	2-3
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
268	458	498	172	35

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Song of Cursing		Song of Silence*		Resounding Howl*

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Move +1/Stats Up	Bang Res +25/Stats Up	Resounding Howl Potency +5%/Stats Up Singer's Soul: Performs martial recovery of a major amount of HP for the user and raises Spell Res and Breath Res for 3 turns when HP drops to 50% or less, 1 time per battle
Fourth	Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up	Resounding Howl Potency +5%/Stats Up Stun Success Rate +5%

Leader Perks

First
Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
Max HP +20	DEF +15	Resounding Howl Potency +2%

Perk Details

First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak	Very Weak	Normal	Normal
Bang Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Zam Resistance *	Snooze Resistance
Half Res	Half Res	Normal	Super Weak
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Normal	Normal	Normal	Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Normal	Immune	Normal
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Half Res	Normal	Super Weak	Normal

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

A Wailin' weed in X.
Joker model.
Stars model.
Caterwaulin' kelp and King kelp in Stars.
Wailin' weed and Dr. Snapped in Tact.

@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 |image=[[File:DQVIII_Wailin_Weed.png|center]]
 |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
-|kanji=フラワーゾンビ
+|kanji={{tt|フラワーゾンビ|Flower zombie}}
-|romanji={{tt|Furawāzonbi|Flower zombie}}
+|romanji=Furawāzonbi
 |firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
 }}
-The '''Wailin' weed''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a plant monster brought to life by negative energy.
+The '''wailin' weed''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It is a plant {{MFamilies}} brought to life by negative energy.
 ==Characteristics==
-'''Wailin' weeds''' are walking masses of tangled [[Nature family|plant matter]] that are colored dark magenta. Their main bodies seem to be made of mossy green material seen on their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their unkempt fronds give them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The wailin' weeds, much like its variants, are performers of the monster world, using the crudely-carved wooden microphones in their hands to sing various songs, such as cursing their enemies into inaction or bringing fallen allies back to life, but the self-centered monsters also have a tendency to get distracted by the sound of their own voice. The foul magic coursing through their body allows them to sap tension when they strike enemies, as well. Starting with their appearances in the ''Joker'' series, the wailin' weeds became part of the [[Undead family]] due to their original Japanese names.
+'''Wailin' weeds''' are walking masses of tangled [[Nature family|plant matter]] that are colored dark magenta. Their main bodies seem to be made of mossy green material seen on their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their unkempt fronds give them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The wailin' weeds, much like its variants, are performers of the monster world, using the crudely-carved wooden microphones in their hands to sing various songs, such as cursing their enemies into inaction or bringing fallen allies back to life, but the self-centered monsters also have a tendency to get distracted by the sound of their own voice. The foul magic coursing through their body allows them to sap tension when they strike enemies, as well. Starting with their appearances in the ''Monster: Joker'' series, the wailin' weeds became part of the [[undead family]] due to their original Japanese names.
 ==Appearances==
@@ Line 17: / Line 17: @@
 {{DQ8Enemy
 |name=Wailin' weed
-|kanji= フラワーゾンビ
+|kanji=フラワーゾンビ
 |romanji=Furawāzonbi
-|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Wailin weed.png|125px]]
+|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-86.gif|300px]]
 |hp=59
 |mp=0
@@ Line 28: / Line 28: @@
 |agility=61
 |bestiaryNumber=#086
-|family=[[Nature family|Plant]]
+|family={{Plant}}
-|description=Flower-Monsters nourished by the anguish of those unfortunate enough to be turned into thorny vines, such as the residents of the Trodain Castle.
+|description=Flower-{{Monster}}s nourished by the anguish of those unfortunate enough to be turned into thorny vines, such as the residents of the [[Trodain]] Castle.
 |spells=None
-|skills=[[Tension]]-reducing strike<br>[[Cursed Verse|Cursed song]] (attempts to curse entire party for one turn)<br>Intoxicated by the sound of its own voice (wastes turn)<br>[[Angel Song]]
+|skills=[[Tension]]-reducing strike<br>[[Cursed Verse|Cursed song]] (Attempts to curse entire {{party 8}} for one turn.)<br>Intoxicated by the sound of its own voice. (Wastes turn.)<br>[[Angel Song]]
-|locations=[[Trodain]] Castle
+|locations=[[Trodain|Castle Trodain]]
-|items={{Red mould 8}}{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|256}}
+|items=[[Red mould]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|256}}
 |evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
 |attack-resist=0%
@@ Line 62: / Line 62: @@
 ==={{DQ10}}===
-Wailin' weeds begin appearing starting with Version 2.0 of the game, now being members of the Undead family. They continue to sing Cursed Verses and now have the ability to cast [[Zing]] to revive their allies, rather than using Angel Song.
+Wailin' weeds begin appearing starting with Version 2.0 of the game, now being members of the [[Undead family]]. They continue to sing Cursed Verses and now have the ability to cast [[Zing]] to revive their allies, rather than using [[Angel Song]].
 ==={{DQMJ}}===
@@ Line 71: / Line 71: @@
 |rank = A
 |description = ''Singers of the sea who synchronize their slap attack in symphony.''
-|weapons = Swords, Hammers, Whips, Staves
+|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Staves}}
 |traits = -
-|resistances = Vulnerable to Frizz, Fizzleproof
+|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], [[Fizzle]]proof
 |skill = [[All-Rounder]]
 |location = [[Fert Isle]] (Night)
@@ Line 84: / Line 84: @@
 |name = Wailin' weed
 |image =
-|family = [[Undead family|Undead]]
+|family = {{Undead}}
 |rank = A
 |size = S
-|weapons = Swords, Whips, Hammers, Staves
+|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
 |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Rabble Rouser]]
 |resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to [[Fizzle]]
@@ Line 98: / Line 98: @@
 ==={{DQMJ2P}}===
 {{Section-Stub}}
+==={{DQM3D}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQM23D}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQMSL}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQStars}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQRivals}}===
+{{Stub}}
 ==={{DQTact}}===
-Wailin' Weed appears as a Rank A member of the Undead family alongside [[Dr. Snapped]] as part of the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker event. It can participate in [[Ace of Spades]]' Battle Road as a party member.
+Wailin' weed appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[undead family]] during the limited {{DQMJ}} event alongside [[Dr. Snapped]] on his banner. It can participate in the [[Ace of spades|Ace of Spades]]' Battle Road as a party member.
+{{DQTactEnemy
-===Caterwaulin' kelp===
+|name=Wailin' weed
-{{Monster Infobox
+|kanji=フラワーゾンビ
-|title=Caterwaulin' kelp
+|romanji=Furawāzonbi
-|image=
+|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wailin Weed.png|300px]]
-|caption=
+|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
-|kanji=
+|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
-|romanji=
+|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
-|firstappear={{DQ10}} (Version 2 onwards)
+|lvl=130
+|hp=1,221
+|mp=420
+|move=2-3
+|attack=268
+|defense=458
+|agility=498
+|wisdom=172
+|weight=35
+|bskill1=[[Song of Cursing]]
+|bskill2=[[Song of Silence]]{{tt|*|Level 26}}
+|bskill3=[[Resounding Howl]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
+|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
+|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
+|askill3=[[Resounding Howl]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Singer's Soul''': Performs martial recovery of a major amount of {{HP}} for the user and raises Spell Res and Breath Res for 3 turns when {{HP}} drops to 50% or less, 1 time per battle
+|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
+|askill5=[[Resounding Howl]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Stun Success Rate +5%
+|lperk1=Lowers enemy {{ATK}} by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
+|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
+|bperk2={{DEF}} +15
+|bperk3=[[Resounding Howl]] Potency +2%
+|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
+|frizz-resist=Very Weak
+|sizz-resist=Very Weak
+|crack-resist=Normal
+|woosh-resist=Normal
+|bang-resist=Half Res
+|zap-resist=Half Res
+|zam-resist=Normal
+|snooze-resist=Super Weak
+|poison-resist=Normal
+|physical-seal-resist=Normal
+|spell-seal-resist=Normal
+|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
+|breath-seal-resist=Normal
+|hobble-resist=Normal
+|stun-resist=Immune
+|blind-resist=Normal
+|curse-resist=Half Res
+|paralysis-resist=Normal
+|confusion-resist=Super Weak
+|charm-resist=Normal
 }}
-==={{DQ10}}===
+==Similar species==
-{{Stub}}
+*[[Caterwaulin' kelp]]
+*[[Cursed crooner]]
+*[[Dark sea-diva]]
+*[[King kelp]]
 ==Gallery==
 <center><gallery>
-DQX Flower Zombie.jpg|A wailin' weed in ''X''
+DQX Flower Zombie.jpg|A Wailin' weed in {{X}}.
-Wailinweed DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
+Wailinweed DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
-DQotS Wailin weed.jpg|''Stars'' model
+DQotS Wailin weed.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
 DQ Stars Android Caterwaulin' Kelp 1.jpg|Caterwaulin' kelp and King kelp in {{Stars}}.
 DQ Stars Android Caterwaulin' Kelp 2.jpg|
+DQT FlowerZombie Garumazzo.jpg|Wailin' weed and [[Dr. Snapped]] in {{Tact}}.
 </gallery></center>
-==Related monsters==
-*[[King kelp]]
-*[[Dark sea-diva]]
-*[[Caterwaulin' kelp]]
 [[Category:Plant monsters]]
-[[Category:Zombie family]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 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 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
@@ Line 143: / Line 196: @@
 [[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 [[fr:Hurlherbe]]

Wailin' weed: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 21:17, 3 June 2025

Contents

Characteristics[edit]

Appearances[edit]