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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=King kelp
|title=King kelp
|image=[[File:DQVIII_King_Kelp.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII King Kelp.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= わかめ王子
|kanji= わかめ王子<br>わかめおうじ
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Wakame ōji|Kelp prince}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''King kelp''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It is a seaweed monster that performs songs for both friend and foe alike.
==Characteristics==
'''King kelps''' are walking masses of [[Aquatic family|seaweed]] that have taken on a humanoid form and perform songs for their fellow monsters. Their bodies appear to be composed of red coral as shown from their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their kelp gives them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The singers carry crude microphones that have been carved out of driftwood and wear silver crowns on their heads. More often than not, their audience consists of [[Khalamari kid]]s or [[Squid kid]]s, who they are able to call upon in battle. In various spinoff games, they have been members of the [[Material family|Material]] and [[Undead family|Undead families]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|float=
|image=[[File:Wailin weed.png]]
|name=King kelp
|name=King kelp
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=わかめ王子
|console=PS2
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 King kelp.png|125px]]
|hp=86
|hp=86
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=56
|gold=16
|attack=48
|attack=48
|defense=36
|defense=36
|agility=35
|agility=35
|experience=56
|bestiaryNumber=#240
|gold=16
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|droppedItem=[[Waterweed mould]] (common)<br>[[Coral hairpin]] (rare)
|description=Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
|skills=
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=
|skills=[[Silly Song]] (stuns target)<br>Calls for backup ([[Khalamari kid]] x6)
|family=Aquatic
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]] (near river and shore)<br>[[Pickham Region]] (near shore)
|bestiaryNumber=240
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=15%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
Slightly stronger versions of King kelps are faced at sea as soon as the ship is acquired. They are able to summon Squid kids in battle instead of Khalamari kids. This version also appears on land after the fall of the Black Citadel.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King kelp (seafaring)
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 King kelp.png|125px]]
|hp=86
|mp=20
|exp=88
|gold=27
|attack=77
|defense=72
|agility=59
|bestiaryNumber=#240
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
|description=Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|}}
|skills=[[Silly Song]] (stuns target)<br>Calls for backup ([[Squid kid]] x6)
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]<br>[[Pirate's Cove]]<br><small>After the fall of [[Black Citadel]]:</small></br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]<br>[[Pickham Region]]
[[Image:Material-kingkelp.jpg]]
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|128}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=15%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-changes=
}}


==Related enemies==
==={{DQ10}}===
King kelps began appearing in Version 2.0 of the game. They are still able to perform a [[Silly Song]] and heal themselves and allies by casting [[Midheal]], but this time around, they call upon other king kelps for backup. In Version 5.1 of the game, Vicious king kelps started to appear, as well.
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = King kelp
|image = 
|family = [[Material]]
|rank = E
|description = ''This musician keeps his mic polished at all times, and is always ready to holler a tune.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Sleepproof
|skill = [[All-Rounder]]
|location = [[Palaish Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Goodybag]] x [[See urchin]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = King kelp
|image = 
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Rabble Rouser]]
|resistances = Immune to Sleep and [[Magic Frailty|Magical Sabotage]]
|skill = [[All-Rounder]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Puppeteer]] x [[Bodkin archer]]<br>[[Firn fiend]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=King kelp
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:King kelp DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,260</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>540</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>520</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>640</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#447
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Despite their regal nature, they love nothing more than gathering the gang to belt out bawdy ballads. Always singing from the heart, it's no wonder they're so cherished by their subjects
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Low Heal]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Big Bully]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Detox]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Woebergine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Woebergine]] X [[File:Scarfish DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Scarfish]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=50%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
King kelp appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Undead family]] as part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. He will join the party in Chapter 1, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The king kelp also stars in its own Battle Road and he can be faced as a boss in the King Kelp's Summer Concert.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King kelp
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|sprite=[[Image:DQT King Kelp.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>Undead
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=120
|hp=866
|mp=302
|move=2
|attack=415
|defense=333
|agility=443
|wisdom=138
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Kelp Slap]]
|bskill2=[[Combo Kelp Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Kelp Concert]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Rare Dodgy Dance / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Confusion Success Rate +5%
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Confusion Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of undead allies by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk3=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Rare Dodgy Dance''': Rarely raises evasion rate for 3 turns at action start.
|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=Normal
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQX Wakame Oji.jpg|A king kelp in ''X''
DQX Wakame Oji Kyo.jpg|A vicious king kelp in ''X''
Image:Kingkelp DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model
Image:DQR Wakame Oji.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Wakame Oji.jpg|The king kelp in ''Tact''
DQW Dangerous Summer Trip.jpg|King kelp in ''Walk''
Image:DQTCG King Kelp.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Wailin' weed]]
*[[Wailin' weed]]
*[[Dark sea-diva]]
*[[Dark sea-diva]]
{{stub}}
*[[Caterwaulin' kelp]]
*[[Cursed crooner]]
 
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[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:Aquatics]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:48, 22 January 2024

The King kelp is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a seaweed monster that performs songs for both friend and foe alike.

Characteristics[edit]

King kelps are walking masses of seaweed that have taken on a humanoid form and perform songs for their fellow monsters. Their bodies appear to be composed of red coral as shown from their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their kelp gives them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The singers carry crude microphones that have been carved out of driftwood and wear silver crowns on their heads. More often than not, their audience consists of Khalamari kids or Squid kids, who they are able to call upon in battle. In various spinoff games, they have been members of the Material and Undead families.

Appearances[edit]

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

King kelp (わかめ王子 Wakame ōji)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 King kelp.png 86 8 48
Defense Agility Experience Gold
36 35 56 16
Bestiary no. #240
Family Aquatic
In-game description Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) Silly Song (stuns target)
Calls for backup (Khalamari kid x6)
Location(s) Kingdom of Ascantha (near river and shore)
Pickham Region (near shore)
Item(s) dropped Waterweed mould1⁄16
Coral hairpin1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 15%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 0% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 15% 0% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Slightly stronger versions of King kelps are faced at sea as soon as the ship is acquired. They are able to summon Squid kids in battle instead of Khalamari kids. This version also appears on land after the fall of the Black Citadel.

King kelp (seafaring) (わかめ王子 Wakame ōji)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 King kelp.png 86 20 77
Defense Agility Experience Gold
72 59 88 27
Bestiary no. #240
Family Aquatic
In-game description Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) Silly Song (stuns target)
Calls for backup (Squid kid x6)
Location(s) Ocean
Pirate's Cove
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Kingdom of Ascantha
Pickham Region
Item(s) dropped Waterweed mould1⁄16
Coral hairpin1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 15%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 0% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 15% 0% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

King kelps began appearing in Version 2.0 of the game. They are still able to perform a Silly Song and heal themselves and allies by casting Midheal, but this time around, they call upon other king kelps for backup. In Version 5.1 of the game, Vicious king kelps started to appear, as well.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

King kelp
Family Material
Rank E
Description This musician keeps his mic polished at all times, and is always ready to holler a tune.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Healed by Water, Sleepproof
Skill All-Rounder
Location Palaish Isle
Breeding chart Goodybag x See urchin


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

King kelp
Family Material
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Rabble Rouser
Resistances Immune to Sleep and Magical Sabotage
Skill All-Rounder
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Puppeteer x Bodkin archer
Firn fiend x Dragon slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

King kelp DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
King kelp DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,260 540
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 520 500 640
Bestiary No. #447
Rank F
In-game description Despite their regal nature, they love nothing more than gathering the gang to belt out bawdy ballads. Always singing from the heart, it's no wonder they're so cherished by their subjects
Talents Aquapothecary (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Low Heal (lv. 1)
Big Bully (lv. 20)
Rando-Ping (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Detox (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Woebergine DQM3 portrait.png X Scarfish DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 25% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 50%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 0% 25% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

King kelp appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. He will join the party in Chapter 1, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The king kelp also stars in its own Battle Road and he can be faced as a boss in the King Kelp's Summer Concert.

King kelp (わかめ王子 Wakame ōji)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT King Kelp.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
120 866 302 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
415 333 443 138 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Kelp Slap Combo Kelp Slap* Kelp Concert*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rare Dodgy Dance / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
Confusion Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
Confusion Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of undead allies by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 AGL +15 Combo Kelp Slap Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Rare Dodgy Dance: Rarely raises evasion rate for 3 turns at action start.
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 Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Normal Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Half Res Normal



Gallery[edit]

  • A king kelp in X

  • A vicious king kelp in X

  • Joker model

  • Rivals card

  • The king kelp in Tact

  • King kelp in Walk

  • DQ Trading Card

Related monsters[edit]

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