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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Equinox
|title=Equinox
|image=[[Image:DQ9_Equinox.png|200px]]
|image=[[Image:Equinox.png|center|250px]]
|caption=Equinox sprite from Dragon Quest IX
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=黒竜丸  
|kanji= 黒竜丸
|romanji=Black Dragon Star
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|firstappear=}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
'''Equinox''' is the ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking all lives in his path. Also known as the Black star.
}}
'''Equinox''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.


==Etymology==
It first appeared as a {{Grotto}} boss in {{DQ9}} but was later regulated as an enemy.
His name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the [[wikipedia:Ecliptic|ecliptic]] and the [[wikipedia:celestial equator|celestial equator]].  
 
==Characteristics==
The Equinox is based on the mythological Ki-rin (麒麟), a fabled horse with the head and scales of a dragon. These creatures have a much more sinister colour tone than their pallet swaps, having pure white eyes, black body scales with teal scales covering the flank and shoulders, and hooves that are surrounded by a ghostly blue aura.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=[[Image:DQ9_Equinox.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Equinox DQIX DS.png|200px]]
|name=Equinox
|name=Equinox
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=Nintendo DS
|console=[[Nintendo DS]]
|kanji=黒竜丸
|kanji=黒竜丸
|romanjiBlack Dragon Star
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|hp=1800
|hp=1800
|mp=255
|mp=255
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|defense=180
|defense=180
|agility=117
|agility=117
|experience=10000
|experience=10,000
|gold=825
|gold=825
|droppedItem=Dragon tail whip, Vesta gauntlets
|droppedItem=[[Dragontail whip]]<br/> [[Vesta gauntlets]] (2%)<br/> [[Dragon scale]] (steal)
|skills=[[Weakening Wave]], [[Wave of Panic]], [[Eerie Light]], [[Dark Breath]], [[Lightning Storm]]
|skills=[[Weakening Wave]], [[Wave of Panic]], [[Spooky Aura|Eerie Light]], [[Dark Breath]], [[Lightning Storm]]
|spells=
|spells=None
|bestiaryNumber=283
|bestiaryNumber=283
|locations=Grotto
|locations={{Grotto}}
|description=Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.  
|description=Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.  
|dark=50
|dark=50
|light=200
|illus=25
|illus=25
|silent=25
|silent=25
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|attract=5}}
|attract=5}}


==Related enemies==
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Equinox
|kanji= 黒竜丸
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|bestiaryNumber=564
|family={{Beast}}
|description=When {{MFamilies}}s once tried to take over the world, these steely stallions were always first into the fray, leading the charge every chance they got.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Equinox Sprite.png]]
|hp=327
|mp=55
|attack=260
|defense=260
|agility=235
|exp=1,803
|gold=304
|spells=None
|skills=[[Lightning Storm]]<br>[[Dark Breath]]
|items=[[Horse manure]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Springheal Boots]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hotto Steppe]], third act
|evasion=
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=-125%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Equinox
|kanji= 黒竜丸
|romanji=Kokuryū gan
|icon=[[File:Equinox DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 beast family icon.png|link=Beast family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,300</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>640</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>350</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>570</big></big>
|bestiary=#273
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This dark horse is also known as the Back Star. Though once it galloped across the heavens in Zenithia, it succumbed to darkness, becoming a denizen of [[Nadiria]]
|talents=[[Dark Horse]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Sizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Major Downer]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Panic]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Black dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Black dragon]] X [[File:Tantamount DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Tantamount]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=-25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=-25%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==Etymology==
The name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the [[wikipedia:Ecliptic|ecliptic]] and the [[wikipedia:celestial equator|celestial equator]] as well as "Equine" which means horse.
 
==Similar steeds==
*[[Godsteed]]
*[[Godsteed]]
*[[Tantamount]]
*[[Tantamount]]


==References==
==Gallery==
{{Wikia}}
<center><gallery>
Equinox XI model.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
</gallery></center>


{{DQIXBossNav}}
{{DQIXBossNav}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI 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 Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]

Latest revision as of 18:20, 17 August 2025

Equinox is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

It first appeared as a Grotto boss in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies but was later regulated as an enemy.

CharacteristicsEdit

The Equinox is based on the mythological Ki-rin (麒麟), a fabled horse with the head and scales of a dragon. These creatures have a much more sinister colour tone than their pallet swaps, having pure white eyes, black body scales with teal scales covering the flank and shoulders, and hooves that are surrounded by a ghostly blue aura.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

#283 - Equinox
 
HP MP Experience Gold
1800 255 10,000 825
Attack Defense Speed
180 180 117
Dropped Item Dragontail whip
Vesta gauntlets (2%)
Dragon scale (steal)
Locations Grotto
Skills Weakening Wave, Wave of Panic, Eerie Light, Dark Breath, Lightning Storm
Spells None
Bestiary # 283
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console Nintendo DS
Japanese Name 黒竜丸
Romanized Jap. Kokuryū gan
Description Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.
Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 100 100 100 200 50
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
100 0 0 0 100 0
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 0 0 0 50
Blunt Sap Decelerate
0 0 0

Dragon Quest XEdit

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Equinox (黒竜丸 Kokuryū gan)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
564
Family
Beast
Experience
1,803
Gold
304
HP
327
MP
55
Attack
260
Defence
260
Agility
235
In-game description

When monsters once tried to take over the world, these steely stallions were always first into the fray, leading the charge every chance they got.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Hotto Steppe, third act
Item(s) Dropped
Horse manure1⁄16
Springheal Boots1⁄128
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
-125%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Equinox (黒竜丸 Kokuryū gan)
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
    1,300 400
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
640 530 570 350
Bestiary No. #273
Rank A
In-game description This dark horse is also known as the Back Star. Though once it galloped across the heavens in Zenithia, it succumbed to darkness, becoming a denizen of Nadiria
Talents Dark Horse (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Sizzmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 20)
Major Downer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 1)
Rando-Panic (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart   X  
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% -25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 50% -25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


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Dragon Quest WalkEdit

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EtymologyEdit

The name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the ecliptic and the celestial equator as well as "Equine" which means horse.

Similar steedsEdit

GalleryEdit

  • XI polygon model.

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