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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Orochi
|name=Orochi
|image=[[File:DQMSL Orochi.png|240px]]  
|image=[[File:DQMSL Orochi.png|center]]  
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|old=Orochi
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
}}
}}


The '''Orochi''' is a many headed monster found in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further its own ends.
The '''Orochi''' is a many headed {{MFamilies}} found in {{DQ3}} and a servant of [[Baramos]]. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further her own ends.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearences==
==Appearences==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Orochi masquerades as [[Pimiko]]–the queen of [[Jipang]], and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.
The Orochi masquerades as [[Pimiko]]–the queen of [[Jipang]], and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the {{MFamilies}} is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.


When [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|the Hero]] defeated the Orochi in her [[Orochi's Lair|lair]], she dropped the [[Orochi sword]] from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.
One intended sacrifice along with her [[Jipangese swordsmith|husband who was a swordsmith]] fled managing to [[Great Pit of Giaga|escape]] [[Kol|somewhere]] together. The sacrifice after that, [[Yayoi]] also went missing shortly before the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} arrived in Jipang.


Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
When the {{Party 3}} defeated the Orochi in her [[Orochi's Lair|lair]], she dropped the [[Orochi sword]] from her tail and retreats through a portal to [[Pimiko]]'s Palace in [[Jipang]]. Stepping through the portal, the player sees [[Pimiko]] severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be [[Pimiko]], the monster telepathically spoke to the {{Hero 3}} and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the {{Party 3}}.
 
Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: {{Hero 3}} and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of [[Jipang]].
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|kanji=  
|kanji= やまたのおろち
|romanji=
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|bestiaryNumber=102
|bestiaryNumber=#102
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|lvl=63
|hp=300
|hp=300 (1,800 {{SFC}})
|mp=12
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|exp=8040
|gold=200
|gold=200
|attack=120
|attack=120 (130 {{SFC}})
|defense=68
|defense=68
|agility=50
|agility=50 (40 {{SFC}})
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (33%)<br>[[Flame Breath]]<br>Regenerates 100 HP per turn
|skills=Acts twice per turn. (33% ({{SFC}})) (100% ({{NES}}))<br>[[Flame Breath]] (30~39 damage)<br>Regenerates 100 {{HP}} per turn. ({{NES}} only)
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=Orochi cave
|locations=Orochi's Lair
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=100%
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Orochi3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=HP is 1800, attack is 130, agility is 40, no longer recovers HP per turn.
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Orochi III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[file:Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
}}


{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original)
|name=Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original)
|kanji=  
|kanji= やまたのおろち
|romanji=
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|bestiaryNumber=147
|bestiaryNumber=#147
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|lvl=63
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|item=None
|item=None
|locations=[[Jipang]]
|locations=[[Jipang]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=100%
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Orochi3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Orochi III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[file:Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply [[Kabuff]] liberally and [[Sap]] her once to manhandle the {{MFamilies}} with impunity.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|kanji= やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|bestiaryNumber=#153
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=The multi-headed monster that usurped the queen of Jipang. She revealed this fearful form to her sacrifices, savoring their fear before proceeding to feast upon their flesh
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=2,300
|mp=24
|exp=21,200
|gold=0
|attack=134
|defense=198
|agility=80
|spells=None
|skills=[[War Cry]]<br>[[Wildfire]]
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=[[Orochi's Lair]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=100%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=-150%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply kabuff liberally and sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Orochi II
|kanji= やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|bestiaryNumber=#153
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=The multi-headed monster that usurped the queen of Jipang. She revealed this fearful form to her sacrifices, savoring their fear before proceeding to feast upon their flesh
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=3,300
|mp=36
|exp=58,800
|gold=3,656
|attack=142
|defense=198
|agility=92
|spells=None
|skills=Always acts twice per turn<br>[[Wildfire]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[War Cry]]
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=[[Orochi's Lair]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=100%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=-150%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Orochi
|name=Orochi
|kanji=
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|sprite=[[File:Orochi.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Orochi.png]]
|level=60
|level=60
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Dragon family | Dragon family]]
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
|in-game-description=Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
|abilities=[[FireSlash]], [[BiAttack]], [[FireAir]]
|abilities=[[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Library Gate]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters#Library Gate|Library Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Andreal]], [[GreatDrak]] x [[MedusaEye]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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|curse-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
}}
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in Dragon Quest III. Once [[Terry]] defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in {{Dragon Quest III}}. Once [[Terry]] defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land [[Terry]] is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually [[Terry]]'s future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving [[Terry]]'s life. This entire scene will only occur if [[Terry]] defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=
|name=
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|family= {{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[FireAir]], [[FireSlash]]
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Andreal]], [[GreatDrak]] x [[MedusaEye]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Orochi
|image = 
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Genius]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Fire Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and Sleep
|skill = [[Orochi (skill)|Orochi]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Wormonger]] x [[Missing lynx]] x [[Bjorn]] x [[Empyrea]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
Orochi is classified with the ''[[Dragon family]]'' symbol and its rank is '''X'''.
It has powerful abilities and uses different types of breath attacks and its most impressive stat is the large amount of VP that possesses.


It can be synthesized by fusing two monsters synthesized from '''[[Wormonger]]''', '''[[Missing lynx|Missing Lynx]]''', '''[[Bjørn the Behemoose|Bjørn]]''', and '''[[Empyrea]]''' in any order.
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Orochi
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|icon=[[File:Orochi DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>310</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>550</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>400</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>630</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>390</big></big>
|bestiary=#116
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Foul five-headed dragons who breathe unreasonably hot hellfire. Apparently in [[Dragon Quest III|another world]], tales are told of these creatures as embodying fear itself
|talents=[[Pyrotechnician]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Frizzer]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Muster]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Naked Ambition]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Wyrtoise DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Wyrtoise]] X [[File:Ursa mega DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Ursa mega]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=-25%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the [[Jipang]] scenario.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
==={{DQWalk}}===
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.
Orochi appeared in Chapter 2 of the {{Dragon Quest III}} event held from March to May 2020, eventually appearing as a powerful {{MFamilies}} in various places.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Orochi appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]] and can be unlocked by collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She reprises her role in the original ''Dragon Quest III'' event, mistaking [[Mindini]] for a sacrifice and is fought by [[Majellan]] and the party. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into [[Manoza]]. She is also fought in [[Armful]]'s Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female [[Walking corpse]] as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps get Armful back into [[Baramos]] (and indirectly) [[Zoma]]'s army after she is defeated the first time.
 
Orochi can participate in [[Estelle]]'s Battle Road as a party member and she also stars in her own Blossom Battle Road, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Orochi
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Orochi.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<br>{{Dragon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=1,107
|mp=338
|move=2-3
|attack=468
|defense=281
|agility=411
|wisdom=190
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Tail Hammer]]
|bskill2=[[Rolling Attack]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Scorch]]{{tt|*|Level 48}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Orochi Ablaze]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Orochi Ablaze Potency +5%
|askill4=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Orochi Ablaze Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises [[Frizz]]-type breath potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=ATK +10
|bperk2=Max HP +20
|bperk3=Scorch Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by NPC dialogue.
*Orochi's sex is confirmed in {{Dragon Quest III}} as female by {{NPC}} dialogue.
*If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the palyer to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
*If the {{Hero 3}} does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the player to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
*The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the [[wikipedia:Yamata no Orochi|Yamata no Orochi]]. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god [[Wikipedia:Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Susanō no Mikoto]]. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], a sword found within the body of Orochi.
*The dreadful beast and the events surrounding [[Jipang]] and the arrival of the {{Hero 3}} are based on the Japanese legend of the [[wikipedia:Yamata no Orochi|Yamata no Orochi]]. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god [[Wikipedia:Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Susanō no Mikoto]]. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], a sword found within the body of Orochi.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Grand Dragon]]
*[[Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
 


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<div align=center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Orochi small.jpg|Artwork of ''Dragon Quest III''
Orochi small.jpg|Artwork of {{III}}.
DQIII Orochi and Merchant.png|''DQIII'' [[Merchant|merchant]] running from the Orochi
DQIII Orochi and Merchant.png|{{III}}'s [[Merchant]] running from the Orochi.
Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]] Nintendo Switch art
DQR Orochi.png|{{Rivals}} art.
DQM Orochi PSX.png|''DQM 1&2'' sprite
Orochi DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD-2D sprite sheet
Orochi 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite
DQM Orochi PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQMJ2 Hydra.jpg|Sprite of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
Orochi 2.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQMJ2 Hydra Icon.jpg|Monster icon of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
DQMJ2 Hydra.jpg|Sprite of {{Joker 2}}.
DQMTW3D Hydra encounter.jpg|Encounter with Orochi in ''Terry's Wonderland 3D''
DQMJ2 Hydra Icon.jpg|Monster icon of {{Joker 2}}.
DQM2-3D Orochi Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
DQMTW3D Hydra encounter.jpg|Encounter with Orochi in {{Monsters: 3D}}.
DQ Stars Android Pimiko?.jpg|Orochi's Pimiko disguise in ''Stars''
DQM2-3D Orochi Icon.jpg|Icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
Orochi sofubi.jpg|The Orochi figurine, from the [[Sofubi Monster]] mechandise series
DQMSL YamataNoOrochi.png|Orochi in {{Super Light}}.
</gallery></div>
DQ Stars Android Pimiko?.jpg|Orochi's Pimiko disguise in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 1.jpg|True form in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Orochi 3.jpg|
DQW Orochi Event.png|Erdrick facing Orochi in {{Walk}}.
DQW Orochi.png
DQT III Bosses.jpg|Orochi alongside the [[Boss troll]] and [[Baramos]] in {{Tact}}.
DQT Cave of Trials Orochi.jpg|Orochi's Cave of Trials in {{Tact}}.
Orochi sofubi.jpg|The Orochi figurine, from the {{Sofubi Monster}} mechandise series.
Metallic Monsters Orochi.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''.
</gallery></center>
 


==Related enemies==
*[[Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]


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Latest revision as of 22:55, 4 August 2025

The Orochi is a many headed monster found in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation and a servant of Baramos. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further her own ends.

Characteristics[edit]

The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous dragon that is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey, purplish colored crests that stem from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes with no pupils.

Appearences[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Orochi masquerades as Pimiko–the queen of Jipang, and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.

One intended sacrifice along with her husband who was a swordsmith fled managing to escape somewhere together. The sacrifice after that, Yayoi also went missing shortly before the Hero and party arrived in Jipang.

When the party defeated the Orochi in her lair, she dropped the Orochi sword from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.

Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.

Orochi (first fight) (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Orochi DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#102
Level
63
Experience
8040
Gold
200
HP
300 (1,800 SFC)
MP
12
Attack
120 (130 SFC)
Defense
68
Agility
50 (40 SFC)
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn. (33% (SFC)) (100% (NES))
Flame Breath (30~39 damage)
Regenerates 100 HP per turn. (NES only)
Location(s)
Orochi's Lair
Item Dropped
Orochi sword
Fire resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Orochi3snes.png
GBC
Orochi III GBC.png


Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original) (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Orochi DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#147
Level
63
Experience
8040
Gold
1000
HP
1800
MP
12
Attack
140
Defense
68
Agility
50
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn (100%)
Fire Breath
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Jipang
Item Dropped
None
Fire resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Orochi3snes.png
GBC
Orochi III GBC.png

Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply Kabuff liberally and Sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Orochi (first fight) (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Orochi DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#153
Family
Dragon
Experience
21,200
Gold
0
HP
2,300
MP
24
Attack
134
Defence*
198
Agility
80
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

The multi-headed monster that usurped the queen of Jipang. She revealed this fearful form to her sacrifices, savoring their fear before proceeding to feast upon their flesh

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
War Cry
Wildfire
Location(s)
Orochi's Lair
Item Dropped
Orochi sword
Fire resistance *
100%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Orochi II (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Orochi DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#153
Family
Dragon
Experience
58,800
Gold
3,656
HP
3,300
MP
36
Attack
142
Defence*
198
Agility
92
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

The multi-headed monster that usurped the queen of Jipang. She revealed this fearful form to her sacrifices, savoring their fear before proceeding to feast upon their flesh

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Always acts twice per turn
Wildfire
Burning Breath
Inferno
War Cry
Location(s)
Orochi's Lair
Item Dropped
Orochi sword
Fire resistance *
100%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Orochi.png 60 3/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Family Dragon
In-game description Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
Abilities FireSlash, BiAttack, FireAir
Habitat Library Gate
Breeding chart Dragon family x ??? family
Andreal, GreatDrak x MedusaEye
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Weak None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Strong Immune Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Strong Strong Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Strong

Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in Dragon Quest III. Once Terry defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Orochi 1.png 60 7/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 6/10 4/10 6/10
Family Dragon
In-game description
Abilities BiAttack, FireAir, FireSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart Dragon family x ??? family
Andreal, GreatDrak x MedusaEye
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong Weak Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Strong Immune Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Immune Strong Strong
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak Strong


Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Orochi
Family Dragon
Rank X
Size L
Weapons Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Tactical Genius, Crafty Fire Breather
Resistances Vulnerable to Crack, Immune to Fire Breath, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Orochi
Location -
Breeding chart Wormonger x Missing lynx x Bjorn x Empyrea


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

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Orochi DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,420 310
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
550 400 390 630
Bestiary No. #116
Rank B
In-game description Foul five-headed dragons who breathe unreasonably hot hellfire. Apparently in another world, tales are told of these creatures as embodying fear itself
Talents Pyrotechnician (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Frizzmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 20)
Rando-Muster (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Naked Ambition (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Wyrtoise DQM3 portrait.png X Ursa mega 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 *
50% 0% 0% 50%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
0% 0% 50% -25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 50% 50% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Orochi appeared in Chapter 2 of the Dragon Quest III event held from March to May 2020, eventually appearing as a powerful monster in various places.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Orochi appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family and can be unlocked by collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She reprises her role in the original Dragon Quest III event, mistaking Mindini for a sacrifice and is fought by Majellan and the party. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into Manoza. She is also fought in Armful's Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female Walking corpse as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps get Armful back into Baramos (and indirectly) Zoma's army after she is defeated the first time.

Orochi can participate in Estelle's Battle Road as a party member and she also stars in her own Blossom Battle Road, as well.

Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Orochi.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Dragon.png
Dragon		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,107 338 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
468 281 411 190 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Tail Hammer Rolling Attack* Scorch*
Talent Blossoming: Orochi Ablaze
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up
Orochi Ablaze Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up
Orochi Ablaze Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises Frizz-type breath potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 Max HP +20 Scorch Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Very Weak Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak


Trivia[edit]

  • Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by NPC dialogue.
  • If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the player to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
  • The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the Yamata no Orochi. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god Susanō no Mikoto. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the Kusanagi, a sword found within the body of Orochi.

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