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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Grim rider
|title=Grim rider
|image=[[File:DQIV_Grim_Rider.png|230px]]
|image=[[File:DQIV_DS Grim_Rider.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ボーンナイト
|kanji=ボーンナイト
|romanji=Bone knight
|romanji={{tt|Bōn naito|Bone knight}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|old=Bone knight
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
}}
}}
The '''grim rider''' is a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]].
 
The '''grim rider''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.


==Description==
==Description==
The grim rider is a skeleton on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. As such, it is quite vulnerable to holy attacks. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.
The Grim rider is a [[Undead family|skeleton]] on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ4Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
|name=Grim rider
|kanji=ボーンナイト
|romanji=Bōn naito
|bestiaryNumber=#093
|sprite=[[File:Grimrider DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=180
|mp=8
|attack=110
|defense=65
|agility=40
|exp=216
|gold=82
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=Calls for backup ([[Skeleton soldier]])
|item=[[Iron lance]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Strathbaile]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Femiscyra]] region<br>[[Cascade Cave]] region
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=75%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=75%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=75%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Grim rider ds.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Grim rider
|kanji=  
|kanji= ボーンナイト
|romanji=
|romanji=Bōn naito
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:Grim rider.gif|300px]]
|hp=236
|hp=236
|mp=9
|mp=9
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|defense=110
|defense=110
|agility=98
|agility=98
|bestiaryNumber=186
|bestiaryNumber=#186
|family=[[Undead family|Undead]]
|family={{Undead}}
|description=They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are monsters in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
|description=They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are {{MFamilies}}s in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=[[Multithrust]]
|skills=[[Multithrust]]
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}}
}}


==Other appearences==
==={{DQMJ}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
The Grim Rider can be synthesized by fusing a '''[[Demonrider]]''' (which can be found in [[Xeroph Isle]]) and a '''[[Restless Armour]]''' (which can be found in [[Celeste Isle]]).
|name = Grim rider
|image =
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = B
|description = ''Knights who are slain astride their beloved steeds sometimes ride on into undeath.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], {{Sleep}}proof
|skill = [[Assassin]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Demonrider]] x [[Restless armour]]
}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
In ''DQM:J2'', a grim rider can be made by synthesizing a [[Demonrider|demonrider]] and a [[Bona constrictor|bona constrictor]]. It is a Rank B monster.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Grim rider
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = B
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to {{Sleep}}
|skill = [[Assassin]]
|location = [[Bemusoleum]] (rain, night), [[Necropolis]] (night)
|breeding chart = [[Demonrider]] x [[Bona constrictor]]
}}
{{clear}}


==Related Enemies==
==={{DQM3}}===
* [[Bone baron]]
{{DQM3Enemy
* [[Skeleton squire]]
|name=Grim rider
* [[Night rider]]
|kanji=
[[Category: Equine enemies]]
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Grim rider DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>350</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>450</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big><400/big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#466
|rank=<big><big>'''D'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The terrifying thud of hooves announces the approach of these uncanny knights. They like to hold extravagant feasts after besting their foes, though where the food and drink actually goes is an eternal mystery
|talents=[[Good Knight]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agility Booster|Agility Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Sleep Suppressor]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Confuser]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusing Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Attacking Impulse]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Dodge Denier]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Personal Grudge]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Caprice]] - Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Panacea]] (Common)<br>[[Hermit's girdle]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Antguzzler]] X [[File:Soulspawn DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Soulspawn]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=50%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Grim rider
|kanji=ボーンナイト
|romaji={{tt|Bōn naito|Bone knight}}
|listNumber=#055
|fieldNotes=Cadaverous cavalrymen who ride around on demonic donkeys, impaling enemies with a needle-like lance. To keep their bones from becoming brittle, they make sure to drink as much milk as they can manage.
|image=[[File:Grim rider DQH2.png|100px]]
|exp=900
|gold=163<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Evencloth]], [[Endure ring]]
|locations=[[Redrock Ravine]]
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Grim rider appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland'' event alongside [[Diamond slime]] on its banner.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grim rider
|kanji=ボーンナイト
|romanji=Bōn naito
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Rider icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|hp=865
|mp=260
|move=4
|attack=530
|defense=260
|agility=428
|wisdom=151
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Tackle]]
|bskill2=[[Focused Thrust]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Curse Curtain]]{{tt|*|Level 47}}
|askill1=Emergency [[Meditation]]/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5%
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5%/{{ATK}} +10
|lperk1=Lowers enemy {{DEF}} by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1={{ATK}} +10
|bperk2={{AGL}} +15
|bperk3=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%
|aperk1='''Emergency Meditation''': Triggers Meditation when {{HP}} drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Super Weak
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Similar species==
*[[Bone baron]]
*[[Skeleton squire]]
*[[Night rider]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Bone Knight.jpg|A Grim rider in {{X}}.
Grimrider DQMJ DS.png| {{Joker}} polygon model.
DQR Bone Knight.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT GrimRider DiamondSlime.jpg|Grim rider and [[Diamond slime]] in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Equine enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Cavalier fantôme]]

Latest revision as of 21:31, 30 May 2025

The grim rider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.

Description[edit]

The Grim rider is a skeleton on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.

Abilities[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Grimrider DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#093
Gold
82
HP
180
MP
8
Attack
110
Defence
65
Agility
40
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Calls for backup (Skeleton soldier)
Location(s)
Strathbaile region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Femiscyra region
Cascade Cave region
Item Dropped
Iron lance(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
100%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
75%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
75%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
75%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
100%
Sap resistance *
75%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Grim rider ds.png
Notable Changes
None

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

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Grim rider.gif
Bestiary No. Family
#186 Undead
Experience Gold HP MP
304 72 236 9
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
184 110 98 0⁄64
In-Game Description They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are monsters in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) Multithrust
Location(s) Isolated Plateau
Item(s) Dropped Holy lance1⁄64
Magical hat1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
30% 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% 50% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 15% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Grim rider
Family Undead
Rank B
Description Knights who are slain astride their beloved steeds sometimes ride on into undeath.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits Counterstriker
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Sleepproof
Skill Assassin
Location -
Breeding chart Demonrider x Restless armour


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Grim rider
Family Undead
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Sleep
Skill Assassin
Location Bemusoleum (rain, night), Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Demonrider x Bona constrictor


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Grim rider
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Grim rider DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,360 350
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
570 450 560 <400/big>
Bestiary No. #466
Rank D
In-game description The terrifying thud of hooves announces the approach of these uncanny knights. They like to hold extravagant feasts after besting their foes, though where the food and drink actually goes is an eternal mystery
Talents Good Knight (lv. 1)
Agility Booster I (lv. 20)
Sleep Suppressor (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Attacking Impulse (lv. 1)
Dodge Denier (lv. 1)
Personal Grudge (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Caprice - Middle Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Panacea (Common)
Hermit's girdle (Rare)
Synthesis chart Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png X Soulspawn DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 50% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Grim rider DQH2.png 900 163g Yes
List No. #055
Field Notes Cadaverous cavalrymen who ride around on demonic donkeys, impaling enemies with a needle-like lance. To keep their bones from becoming brittle, they make sure to drink as much milk as they can manage.
Location(s) Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped Evencloth, Endure ring


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Grim rider appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland event alongside Diamond slime on its banner.

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Grim Rider icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 865 260 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
530 260 428 151 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Tackle Focused Thrust* Curse Curtain*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Emergency Meditation/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up
Curse Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up
Curse Success Rate +5%/ATK +10
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy DEF by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 AGL +15 Curse Curtain Potency +5%
Perk Details
First
Emergency Meditation: Triggers Meditation when HP drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal Normal


Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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