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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Alphyn
|title=Alphyn
|image=
|image=[[Image:DQIX Alphyn.png]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=キマイラロード
|kanji=キマイラロード
|romanji={{tt|kimaira lord|Chimaera Lord}}
|romanji={{tt|Kimairarōdo|Chimaera Lord}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
}}
}}
Alphyn is a monster from the [[Beast family|beast family]] introduced in {{DQ9}}.  
 
The '''Alphyn''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in {{DQ9}}.
 
It is a monstrous amalgamation of several different creatures.
 
==Characteristics==
'''Alphyns''' are bizarre chimeric {{Beast}}. cobbled together from the parts of various creatures. They have body shape, mane, and tuft at the end of its long tail like that of a lion with a large pair of dragon wings on their backs. Its abdomen and tail are draconic, as well, and it has a scaly carapace with four spikes covering its lower back until the start of its tail. It has a devilish humanoid face, a large pair of pointy ears, and a long tongue. In its original color scheme, the alphyn's mane, tail, wing membrane, and the various tufts on its body were teal, while its abdomen, tail, and tongue were dull gold. Its face, claws, and underside were dark pink, and it had dark purple forearms with lighter purple spikes on its wings and back. It also appears to have gold bracers on its forearms and on its tail.
 
The alphyn's modern color scheme consists of fuchsia on its fur and wing membrane, shades of teal for its draconic features, light orange for its face, claws, and underside, brown forearms, and white spikes on its wings and back. In battle, it has a particular affinity for explosive magic and will cast '''[[Bounce]]''' on itself to reflect spells back at enemies.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Alphyn appears as a normal enemy in late game [[Grotto|grottoes]], and can drop [[Mirrorstone]]s and [[Demon whip]]s.
Alphyns can be found exclusively in high-level ruins grotto maps.
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:DQIX NDS Alphyn.png]]
|name=Alphyn
|name=Alphyn
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=キマイラロード
|console=DS
|romaji={{tt|Kimairarōdo|Chimaera lord}}
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#225
|hp=1246
|family={{Beast}}
|mp=135
|description=They may be made of a muddle of bits, but these fast foes attack twice, and cast [[Kaboom]], [[Bounce]] and [[Feel the Burn]].<br><br>They were created by the Grand Architect, [[Zenus]], to massacre the mortals, and faithfully follow his orders still.
|model=[[Image:DQIX NDS Alphyn.png|175px]]
|hp = 1,246
|mp = 135
|exp = 6,200
|gold = 195
|attack=525
|attack=525
|defense=556
|defence=436
|agility=436
|agility=556
|experience=6200
|gold=195
|droppedItem=[[Mirrorstone]] (common, 1/32)<br>[[Demon whip]] (rare, 1/64)
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>Claw Slash<br>[[Feel the Burn]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Kaboom]]
|family=Beast
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>[[Claw Slash]] (125% damage)<br>[[Feel the Burn]]
|bestiaryNumber=225
|items=[[Mirrorstone]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Demon whip]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|description=They may be made of a muddle of bits, but these fast foes attack twice, and cast Kaboom, Bounce and Feel the Burn.<br><br>They were created by the Grand Architect, Zenus, to massacre the mortals, and faithfully follow his orders still.
|locations = {{Grotto}} (ruins)
|locations=[[Grotto]]
|fire-resist=25%
|}}
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-150%
|blast-resist=25%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-150%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=50%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=85%
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Alphyn appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family during the first part of the limited Beast Fest event. It will join the player in Chapter 1, Episode 5 of the event quests and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can learn [[Bang]], [[Burst Blast]], and [[Compressed Boom]] naturally and its leader perk raises the spell potency of all Beast allies, including itself, in a 5x5 area by 10%.
Alphyn appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the Beast family during the first part of the limited Beast Fest event. It will join the player in Chapter 1, Episode 5 of the event quests and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can learn [[Bang]], [[Burst Blast]], and [[Compressed Boom]] naturally and its leader perk raises the spell potency of all {{Beast}} allies, including itself, in a 5x5 area by 10%.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Alphyn
|name=Alphyn
|kanji=キマイラロード
|kanji=キマイラロード
|romanji={{tt|kimaira lord|Chimaera Lord}}
|romanji={{tt|Kimairarōdo|Chimaera Lord}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Alphyn.png|350px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Alphyn.png|350px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Beast.png|50px]]<br>Beast
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Beast.png|50px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|50px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|50px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|50px]]<br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|50px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=110
|lvl=120
|hp=663
|hp=722
|mp=327
|mp=356
|move=4
|move=4
|attack=237
|attack=258
|defense=211
|defense=230
|agility=381
|agility=416
|wisdom=279
|wisdom=303
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Bang]]
|bskill1=[[Bang]]
|bskill2=[[Burst Blast]]
|bskill2=[[Burst Blast]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Compressed Boom]]
|bskill3=[[Compressed Boom]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1= Instant Spell Reflect / Stats Up
|askill1= Instant Spell Reflect/Stats Up
|askill2= Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2= [[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3= Compressed Boom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3= [[Compressed Boom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4= Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4= [[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Compressed Boom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5= [[Compressed Boom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises beast spell potency by 10%
|lperk1=Raises spell potency of beast allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=WIS +10
|bperk1= {{WIS}} +10
|bperk2=Max MP +10
|bperk2= Max {{MP}} +10
|bperk3= Compressed Boom Potency +2%
|bperk3= [[Compressed Boom]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Instant Spell Reflect''': Battle start: Grants a barrier that reflects spells for 2 turns
|aperk1='''Instant Spell Reflect''': Grants a barrier that reflects spells for 2 turns at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Half res
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very weak
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Super weak
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super weak
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half res
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Half res
|blind-resist=Half Res
|curse-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIX NDS Alphyn.png|Alphyn in [[IX]].
DQIX NDS Alphyn.png|Alphyn in {{IX}}.
DQT Alphyn.png|In Tact.
DQIX Nodoph.png|Current artwork as of {{Joker 2}} ''Professional''.
DQX Chimaera Lord.jpg|An alphyn in {{X}}.
DQMJ2P Alphyn.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Professional'' model.
DQR Chimaera Lord.png|{{Rivals}} card. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Alphyn.png|In {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Etymology==
*The alphyn's English name is derived from the mythological creature of the [[Wikipedia:Alphyn|same name]], which was used in medieval heraldry. It has the body of a stocky tiger with a long knotted tail, pointed ears, tufts of hair covering its body, and it occasionally had the forefeet of an eagle or dragon. Occasionally, all four feet are shown like the claws of a lion.
**Despite both being named after the mythological chimaera in Japanese, the alphyn shares almost nothing in common with the recurring [[chimaera]] {{MFamilies}}s.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[Dragon Quest Tact|Tact]], Alphyn has [[Nodoph]]'s color scheme.
*From {{DQMJ2P}} onwards, Alphyn has [[Nodoph]]'s color scheme.
*The alphyn and its variants have many features in common with the [[Wikipedia:Manticore|manticore]], a mythological creature from Persia with the body of a lion, a pair of dragon-like wings, the tail of a scorpion, and a somewhat humanoid face.


==Related Enemies==
==Similar species==
*[[Nemean]]
*[[Nemean]]
*[[Vermil lion]]
*[[Vermil lion]]
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Latest revision as of 03:25, 2 September 2025

The Alphyn is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.

It is a monstrous amalgamation of several different creatures.

Characteristics[edit]

Alphyns are bizarre chimeric Beast. cobbled together from the parts of various creatures. They have body shape, mane, and tuft at the end of its long tail like that of a lion with a large pair of dragon wings on their backs. Its abdomen and tail are draconic, as well, and it has a scaly carapace with four spikes covering its lower back until the start of its tail. It has a devilish humanoid face, a large pair of pointy ears, and a long tongue. In its original color scheme, the alphyn's mane, tail, wing membrane, and the various tufts on its body were teal, while its abdomen, tail, and tongue were dull gold. Its face, claws, and underside were dark pink, and it had dark purple forearms with lighter purple spikes on its wings and back. It also appears to have gold bracers on its forearms and on its tail.

The alphyn's modern color scheme consists of fuchsia on its fur and wing membrane, shades of teal for its draconic features, light orange for its face, claws, and underside, brown forearms, and white spikes on its wings and back. In battle, it has a particular affinity for explosive magic and will cast Bounce on itself to reflect spells back at enemies.

Appearances[edit]

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

Alphyns can be found exclusively in high-level ruins grotto maps.

Alphyn (キマイラロード Kimairarōdo)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
DQIX NDS Alphyn.png
Bestiary no.
#225
Family
Beast
Experience
6,200
Gold
195
HP
1,246
MP
135
Attack
525
Defence
436
Agility
556
In-game description

They may be made of a muddle of bits, but these fast foes attack twice, and cast Kaboom, Bounce and Feel the Burn.

They were created by the Grand Architect, Zenus, to massacre the mortals, and faithfully follow his orders still.

Spell(s)
Bounce
Kaboom
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn.
Claw Slash (125% damage)
Feel the Burn
Location(s)
Grotto (ruins)
Item(s) dropped
Mirrorstone1⁄32
Demon whip1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-150%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-150%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance *
50%
Deceleratle resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
85%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Alphyn appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family during the first part of the limited Beast Fest event. It will join the player in Chapter 1, Episode 5 of the event quests and it stars in its own Battle Road. It can learn Bang, Burst Blast, and Compressed Boom naturally and its leader perk raises the spell potency of all Beast allies, including itself, in a 5x5 area by 10%.

Alphyn (キマイラロード Kimairarōdo)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Alphyn.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
120 722 356 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
258 230 416 303 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Bang Burst Blast* Compressed Boom*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Instant Spell Reflect/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Compressed Boom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Compressed Boom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises spell potency of beast allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +10 Max MP +10 Compressed Boom Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Instant Spell Reflect: Grants a barrier that reflects spells for 2 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Half Res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal


Gallery[edit]

Etymology[edit]

  • The alphyn's English name is derived from the mythological creature of the same name, which was used in medieval heraldry. It has the body of a stocky tiger with a long knotted tail, pointed ears, tufts of hair covering its body, and it occasionally had the forefeet of an eagle or dragon. Occasionally, all four feet are shown like the claws of a lion.
    • Despite both being named after the mythological chimaera in Japanese, the alphyn shares almost nothing in common with the recurring chimaera monsters.

Trivia[edit]

  • From Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional onwards, Alphyn has Nodoph's color scheme.
  • The alphyn and its variants have many features in common with the manticore, a mythological creature from Persia with the body of a lion, a pair of dragon-like wings, the tail of a scorpion, and a somewhat humanoid face.

Similar species[edit]

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