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|image=[[File:ElepusArt.png|275px|center]] | |image=[[File:ElepusArt.png|275px|center]] | ||
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=エレフローパー | ||
|romanji= Erefurōpā | |romanji={{tt|Erefurōpā|Elephroper}} | ||
|old=Elefrover | |old=Elefrover<br>Squidgore | ||
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | |firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Elepus''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest | The '''Elepus''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. As its name implies, it is an octopus crossed with an elephant. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Elepi are beige-colored octopi crossed with elephants, possessing large yellow eyes, a long trunk, and a pair of tusks on its face. They have 8 tentacles, 4 spikes on their heads, and their trunk and undersides are orange. In the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VII'', the elepus | Elepi are beige-colored [[Aquatic family|octopi]] crossed with elephants, possessing large yellow eyes, a long trunk, and a pair of tusks on its face. They have 8 tentacles, 4 fleshy spikes on their heads, and their trunk and undersides are orange. In the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VII'', the elepus has purple glowing eyes instead of its normal yellow. It attacks using both its long tentacles and flame breath and is also known as something of a dancer, as well. | ||
In the Official Guide Book for the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV'', there is an illustration of an elepus performing a dance while holding a fan in one of its many tentacles. | In the Official Guide Book for the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV'', there is an illustration of an elepus performing a dance while holding a fan in one of its many tentacles. | ||
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{{DQ4Enemy | {{DQ4Enemy | ||
|name=Elepus | |name=Elepus | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=エレフローパー | ||
|romanji= | |romanji=Erefurōpā | ||
|bestiaryNumber=045 | |bestiaryNumber=#045 | ||
|sprite=[[File:Elepus DQIV NES.gif]] | |sprite=[[File:Elepus DQIV NES.gif]] | ||
|hp=28 | |hp=28 | ||
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{{DQ7Enemy | {{DQ7Enemy | ||
|name=Elepus | |name=Elepus | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=エレフローパー | ||
|romanji=Erefurōpā | |romanji=Erefurōpā | ||
|sprite=[[File:Squidgore.gif]] | |sprite=[[File:Squidgore.gif]] | ||
|hp=200 | |hp=200 | ||
|mp=30 | |mp=30 | ||
|exp=180 | |exp=120 (PS1)<br>180 (3DS) | ||
|gold=98 | |gold=65 (PS1)<br>98 (3DS) | ||
|attack=130 | |attack=130 | ||
|defense=90 | |defense=90 | ||
|agility=83 | |agility=83 | ||
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]] | |tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]] | ||
|bestiaryNumber=270 | |bestiaryNumber=#270 | ||
|spells=[[Frizzle]] | |spells=[[Frizzle]] | ||
|skills=[[Weird Dance]]<br>[[Hustle Dance]]<br>[[Flame Breath]] | |skills=[[Weird Dance]]<br>[[Hustle Dance]]<br>[[Flame Breath]] | ||
|locations=Ocean near [[Estard]] Island and [[L'Arca]] (after Demon King's resurrection) | |locations=Ocean near [[Estard]] Island and [[L'Arca]] (after [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection) | ||
|items=[[Seed of magic]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) | |items=[[Seed of magic]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) | ||
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | ||
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|whack-resist=15% | |whack-resist=15% | ||
|poof-resist=100% | |poof-resist=100% | ||
|dazzle-resist= | |dazzle-resist=50% | ||
|snooze-resist= | |snooze-resist=50% | ||
|drain-resist=100% | |drain-resist=100% | ||
|fizzle-resist= | |fizzle-resist=50% | ||
|fuddle-resist=15% | |fuddle-resist=15% | ||
|sap-resist=0% | |sap-resist=0% | ||
|poison-resist= | |poison-resist=50% | ||
|stun-resist=15% | |stun-resist=15% | ||
|ban-dance-resist=100% | |ban-dance-resist=100% | ||
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|cool-breath-resist=0% | |cool-breath-resist=0% | ||
|strike-resist=0% | |strike-resist=0% | ||
|burning-breath-resist= | |burning-breath-resist=90% | ||
|army-resist=15% | |army-resist=15% | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Elepus's original Japanese name, Elephroper, is a combination of elephant and [https:// | Elepus's original Japanese name, Elephroper, is a combination of elephant and [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Roper roper], a monster from the tabletop roleplaying game ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Ropers are magical beasts resembling stalagmites that are covered in long tentacles which conceal a mouth. | ||
==Related monsters== | ==Related monsters== | ||
*[[Devilfish]] | *[[Devilfish]] | ||
*[[Octophant]] | *[[Octophant]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQotS Elepus.jpg|''Stars'' model | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
[[Category:Aquatics]] | [[Category:Aquatics]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]] | |||
[[fr:Élépieuvre]] | |||
Revision as of 22:43, 3 July 2022
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Elepus | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | エレフローパー |
| Romaji | Erefurōpā |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
| Old localization | Elefrover Squidgore |
The Elepus is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. As its name implies, it is an octopus crossed with an elephant.
Characteristics
Elepi are beige-colored octopi crossed with elephants, possessing large yellow eyes, a long trunk, and a pair of tusks on its face. They have 8 tentacles, 4 fleshy spikes on their heads, and their trunk and undersides are orange. In the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VII, the elepus has purple glowing eyes instead of its normal yellow. It attacks using both its long tentacles and flame breath and is also known as something of a dancer, as well.
In the Official Guide Book for the Famicom version of Dragon Quest IV, there is an illustration of an elepus performing a dance while holding a fan in one of its many tentacles.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VII
Elepus (エレフローパー Erefurōpā)
Etymology
Elepus's original Japanese name, Elephroper, is a combination of elephant and roper, a monster from the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Ropers are magical beasts resembling stalagmites that are covered in long tentacles which conceal a mouth.
Related monsters
Gallery
Stars model
