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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Gryphon
|title=Gryphon
|image=[[File:DQVI_Gryphon.png|center|280px]]
|image=[[File:DQVI_Gryphon.png|center|300px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=サイレス
|kanji=サイレス
|romanji=Sairesu
|romanji={{tt|Sairesu|Cyrus/Silas}}
|old=None
|old=None
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
}}
}}
The '''Gryphon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''. They are based on the mythological creature of the same name, which is a cross between eagle and lion.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
The '''gryphon''' is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy '''Griffin''', with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They posses crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with '''Fizzle''', stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering '''Bazoom''' which flings foes far out of battle.    
The '''gryphon''' is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy '''Griffin''', with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. The eagle half of their body has red-orange plumage while the lion half of their body has dull brown fur. They have white fur around their necks, a third eye on their foreheads, and a long purple tongue sticking out of their golden beaks. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They possess crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with '''Fizzle''', stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering '''Bazoom''' which flings foes far out of battle.    
{{Clear}}
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Gryphon
|name=Gryphon
|kanji=  
|kanji= サイレス
|romanji=
|romanji=Sairesu
|sprite=[[File:Gryphon DQVI SNES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Gryphon DQVI SNES.gif]]
|hp=200
|hp=200
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|agility=88
|agility=88
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=107
|bestiaryNumber=#107
|spells=[[Bazoom]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|spells=[[Bazoom]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|skills=Clutches character (125% damage)
|skills=Clutches character (125% damage)
|locations=
|locations=[[Everfrost Grotto]]<br>[[Cryptic Catacombs]]<br>[[Dullerton]] region<br>[[Seabed Shrine]]
|items=[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Gryphon
|name=Gryphon
|kanji=  
|kanji=サイレス
|romanji=
|romanji=Sairesu
|sprite=[[Image:Gryphon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Gryphon.png]]
|hp=161
|hp=161
|mp=16
|mp=16
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|defense=107
|defense=107
|agility=97
|agility=97
|bestiaryNumber=155
|bestiaryNumber=#155
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|description=Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
|description=Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
|spells=[[Frizzle]]
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Blasto]]
|skills=
|skills=[[Eagle Grip]] (125% damage)
|locations=[[Arcadia Region]]
|locations=[[Arcadia Region]]
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor wing boomerang]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor wing boomerang]]{{fraction|1|256}}
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|kanji=サイレス
|kanji=サイレス
|romaji=Sairesu
|romaji=Sairesu
|listNumber=084
|listNumber=#084
|fieldNotes=Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
|fieldNotes=Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
|image=[[File:Gryphon DQH2.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Gryphon DQH2.png|100px]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Gryphon.png|
Image:DQX Silas.jpg|A gryphon in ''X''
Image:Gryphon DQMJ DS.png|
Image:DQXI Gryphon.jpg|''XI'' model
Image:Gryphon DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Image:DQMBRV Gryphon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQHII Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II''
Image:DQMB Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Image:DQMB Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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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 Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Revision as of 17:01, 14 November 2021

The Gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VI. They are based on the mythological creature of the same name, which is a cross between eagle and lion.

Characteristics

The gryphon is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy Griffin, with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. The eagle half of their body has red-orange plumage while the lion half of their body has dull brown fur. They have white fur around their necks, a third eye on their foreheads, and a long purple tongue sticking out of their golden beaks. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They possess crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with Fizzle, stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering Bazoom which flings foes far out of battle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Gryphon DQVI SNES.gif 200 13 146 83
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
88 278 25 NA
Bestiary No. #107
Spell(s) Bazoom
Fizzle
Skill(s) Clutches character (125% damage)
Location(s) Everfrost Grotto
Cryptic Catacombs
Dullerton region
Seabed Shrine
Item(s) Dropped Staff of antimagic1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 60% 60% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
60% 0% 15% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest VIII

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Gryphon.png 161 16 141
Defense Agility Experience Gold
107 97 167 32
Bestiary no. #155
Family Bird
In-game description Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
Spell(s) Fizzle
Blasto
Skill(s) Eagle Grip (125% damage)
Location(s) Arcadia Region
Item(s) dropped Chimaera wing1⁄32
Razor wing boomerang1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 15%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Gryphon
Family Demon
Rank C
Description Mighty beasts kin to both lion and eagle.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Fizzleproof
Skill Antimagic
Location Celeste Isle (Temple of the Moon)
Breeding chart Lesser demon x Bullfinch


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Gryphon
Family Demon
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Crafty Dazzler
Resistances Immune to Fizzle and Magical Sabotage
Skill Antimagic
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Erazor blade x Golem
Lesser demon x Yabby


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

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Gryphon DQH2.png 2566 210g Yes
List No. #084
Field Notes Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
Location(s) Battle of Mt. Neverest
Item(s) Dropped Twisted talons, Ring of truth



Related Monsters

Similar Species

Gallery

  • A gryphon in X

  • XI model

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • Dragon Quest Heroes II

  • Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.

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