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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Sail Serpent
|title=Sail Serpent
|image=[[Image:DQVI_Sail_Serpent.png|center|220px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVI_Sail_Serpent.png|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=オーシャンナーガ
|kanji=オーシャンナーガ
|romanji=Ocean Naga
|romanji={{tt|Ōshan nāga|Ocean naga}}
|old=None
|firstappear={{DQ6}}
|firstappear={{DQ6}}
}}
}}
The '''Sail serpent''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}.
It is a sea serpent with bright red and orange scales armed with a venomous bite.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Sea dwelling snakes with a slick purple, red, and yellow pattern that makes them an obvious and frightening sight when they slither into battle. They bathe the area with a '''Burning Breath''' that has a chance to hold all foes in a perturbing paralysis. Even their fangs are filled with a poison that can leave adventurers unable to perform a simple action, leaving the '''Sail serpant''' free to slap and swipe at them with it's wild and wicked tail.
Sea dwelling snakes with a slick orange, purple, and yellow pattern that makes them an obvious and frightening sight when they slither into battle. They bathe the area with a '''[[Burning Breath]]''' that has a chance to hold all foes in a perturbing paralysis. Even their fangs are filled with a {{Poison}} that can leave adventurers unable to perform a simple action, leaving the serpents free to slap and swipe at them with their wicked tails. The serpents are typically members of the [[Dragon family]] like the rest of their scaly kin.
{{Clear}}
 
True to their original Japanese name, the snakes are typically encountered out at sea, but in some games they can even be found on land, as well.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Sail Serpent
|name=Sail serpent
|kanji=  
|kanji=オーシャンナーガ
|romanji=
|romanji=Ōshan nāga
|sprite=[[Image:Oceannaga.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Oceannaga.gif]]
|hp=192
|hp=192
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|defense=120
|defense=120
|agility=77
|agility=77
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=192
|bestiaryNumber=#192
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Whips character with tail (125% damage)<br>Is called by someone (flees)
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>Whips character with tail. (125% damage)<br>Is called by someone. (flees)
|locations=
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Undersea]]<br>[[Sunken Ship]]
|items=[[Falcon knife earrings]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Falcon knife earrings]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=0%
|evasion=0%
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|burning-breath-resist=80%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=25%
|army-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Sail serpent VI DS.png]]
}}
}}
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:DQ9_SailSerpent.png|200px]]
|name=Sail serpent
|name=Sail serpent
|game={{DQ9}}
|kanji=オーシャンナーガ
|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]]
|romaji=Ōshan nāga
|romanji=オーシャンナーガ
|bestiaryNumber=#138
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Spiteful serpents that love to paralyse people with [[Burning Breath]] and vex them with venomous attacks.<br><br>Chose 'sail serpent' because they thought it was cool, but now they worry that it makes a mockery of their massive ears.
|model=[[File:Sail serpent IX.png|125px]]
|hp=148
|hp=148
|mp=14
|mp=14
|exp=850
|gold=114
|attack=144
|attack=144
|defense=143
|defence=143
|agility=125
|agility=125
|experience=850
|spells=None
|gold=114
|skills=[[Envenomating Attack]]<br>[[Burning Breath]]
|droppedItem=[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest IX|Snakeskin]] (common, 1/8)<br>[[Snakeskin whip]] (rare, 1/128)
|items=[[Snakeskin]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Snakeskin whip]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>Envenomate Attack<br>Flee
|locations=[[Lonely Coast]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Water, rank 4)
|spells=
|fire-resist=0%
|family=Dragon
|ice-resist=-50%
|bestiaryNumber=138
|wind-resist=0%
|description=Spiteful serpents that love to paralyze people with Burning Breath and vex them with venomous attacks.<br>Chose 'sail serpent' because they thought it was cool, but now they worry that it makes a mockery of their massive ears.
|blast-resist=0%
|locations=[[Lonely Coast]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|rock-resist=0%
|}}
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=75%
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Sail serpent
|kanji= オーシャンナーガ
|romanji=Ōshan nāga
|bestiaryNumber=#289
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Their faint luminescence is visible only in the gloom of the ocean floor, where they use it to communicate with others of their kind.
|sprite=[[File:Sail serpent XI sprite.png]]
|hp=297
|mp=17
|attack=176
|defense=182
|agility=127
|exp=839
|gold=159
|spells=None
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Party Pooper]]<br>Flee
|items=[[Snakeskin]]{{fraction|1|8}}<BR>[[Falcon knife earrings]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (northeast of [[Insula Orientalis]], second act)<br>The Open Sea - South (South near [[Lonalulu]], second act) <br>[[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Ruby Path of Doom]] (2D mode of {{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-10%
|light-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
====Vicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious sail serpent
|kanji=オーシャンナーガ・強
|romanji={{tt|Ōshan nāga・kyō|Ocean naga・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#551
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Sail serpents driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the [[Mordegon|Lord of Shadows]].  
|sprite=[[File:Sail serpent XI sprite.png]]
|hp=551
|mp=29
|attack=288
|defense=292
|agility=230
|exp=1,638
|gold=330
|spells=None
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Party Pooper]]
|items=[[Snakeskin]]{{fraction|1|8}}<BR>[[Falcon knife earrings]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]] (third act, [[Day-night cycle|night only]])
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-10%
|light-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The sail serpent's Japanese name Ocean naga (オーシャンナーガ) references the [[Wikipedia:Naga|Nāga]], a divine or semi-divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings from Hindu mythology and Buddhism.


==Related Enemies==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
*[[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]
*[[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]
*[[Flython]]
*[[Flython]]


[[Category:Reptiles]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Battle_in_the_Abyss.jpg|Artwork of a Sail serpent, a [[Yabby]], and a [[Octavian sentry]] being fought in {{VI}}.
Sail serpent XI model.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious sail serpent.jpg|A Vicious sail serpent.
DQMSL Ocean Naga.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}}.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Snakes]]
[[Category:Snakes]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[fr:Vipère sonique]]

Latest revision as of 05:38, 2 October 2025

The Sail serpent is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI.

It is a sea serpent with bright red and orange scales armed with a venomous bite.

Characteristics[edit]

Sea dwelling snakes with a slick orange, purple, and yellow pattern that makes them an obvious and frightening sight when they slither into battle. They bathe the area with a Burning Breath that has a chance to hold all foes in a perturbing paralysis. Even their fangs are filled with a Poison that can leave adventurers unable to perform a simple action, leaving the serpents free to slap and swipe at them with their wicked tails. The serpents are typically members of the Dragon family like the rest of their scaly kin.

True to their original Japanese name, the snakes are typically encountered out at sea, but in some games they can even be found on land, as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Sail serpent (オーシャンナーガ Ōshan nāga)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Oceannaga.gif
Bestiary No.
#192
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
202
Gold
112
HP *
192
MP
0
Attack
137
Defence
120
Agility
77
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Burning Breath
Paralysis Attack
Whips character with tail. (125% damage)
Is called by someone. (flees)
Location(s)
Ocean
Undersea
Sunken Ship
Item(s) dropped
Falcon knife earrings1⁄128
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
25%
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 *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
25%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Sail serpent VI DS.png
Notable Changes
None


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

Sail serpent (オーシャンナーガ Ōshan nāga)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Sail serpent IX.png
Bestiary no.
#138
Family
Dragon
Gold
114
HP
148
MP
14
Attack
144
Defence
143
Agility
125
In-game description

Spiteful serpents that love to paralyse people with Burning Breath and vex them with venomous attacks.

Chose 'sail serpent' because they thought it was cool, but now they worry that it makes a mockery of their massive ears.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Lonely Coast
Wyrmwing
Ocean
Grotto (Water, rank 4)
Item(s) dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Snakeskin whip1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
75%


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Sail serpent (オーシャンナーガ Ōshan nāga)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Sail serpent XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#289
Family
Dragon
Gold
159
HP
297
MP
17
Attack
176
Defence
182
Agility
127
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Their faint luminescence is visible only in the gloom of the ocean floor, where they use it to communicate with others of their kind.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (northeast of Insula Orientalis, second act)
The Open Sea - South (South near Lonalulu, second act)
Ruby Path of Doom (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Falcon knife earrings1⁄256
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious[edit]

Vicious sail serpent (オーシャンナーガ・強 Ōshan nāga・kyō)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Sail serpent XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#551
Family
Dragon
Experience
1,638
Gold
330
HP
551
MP
29
Attack
288
Defence
292
Agility
230
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Sail serpents driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Item(s) Dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Falcon knife earrings1⁄256
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Trivia[edit]

  • The sail serpent's Japanese name Ocean naga (オーシャンナーガ) references the Nāga, a divine or semi-divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings from Hindu mythology and Buddhism.

Related monsters[edit]

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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