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|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
}}
}}


The '''Merman''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.
The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''Kasap'''.
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.
 
When they speak in {{DQ11}}, they make use of rhyme similarly to [[mermaids]], but more in the manner of a beat poet or rapper than the iambic heptameter couplets used by mermaids.
 
==Relationship to mermaids==
 
It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Though some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "monsters." In the {{DQ2HD}}, no mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with humans.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#197
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=110
|mp=22
|exp=272
|gold=15
|attack=135
|defense=166
|agility=57
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Seed of defence]] (1/128)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion=0/64
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|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|dazzle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=67%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|poison-resist=20%
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|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]] (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|gold=40
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
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|gold=304
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Water family | Water]]
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[SleepAir]], [[Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Water family]] x [[Devil family]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Related monsters==
==={{DQM3}}===
===Similar species===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
 
==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
===Briny brethren===
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Merderer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman gba.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A malicious merman
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQotS Merman.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQR Merman.png|''Rivals'' card
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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