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The '''Witch''' is a sultry sorceress enemy introduced in ''VIII''. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
The witch takes the appearance of a busty young woman with yellow eyes, sickly pale blue skin, and dark blue hair. Witches are dressed in form-fitting black gowns decorated in an alternating red and purple diamond pattern that terminates in a purple and red skirt, accessorized with a silver choker and black bracelets. Six alternately colored, crystal-tipped magical staves orbit around them while a red-eyed black orb levitates above the monsters out stretched hands. All seven items will sway and maneuver around a witch when she is casting a spell. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | |||
{{DQ8Enemy | |||
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|romanji= | |||
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|hp=68 | |||
|mp=12 | |||
|exp=66 | |||
|gold=22 | |||
|attack=47 | |||
|defense=62 | |||
|agility=50 | |||
|bestiaryNumber=64 | |||
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]] | |||
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Swoosh]] | |||
|skills=[[Puff-puff]] | |||
|locations=[[Pickham|Pickham region]] | |||
|items=[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Garter]]{{fraction|1|256}} | |||
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|attack-resist=0% | |||
|frizz-resist=50% | |||
|sizz-resist=50% | |||
|bang-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=0% | |||
|crack-resist=0% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|flame-resist=50% | |||
|ice-resist=0% | |||
|grapple-resist=0% | |||
|troop-resist=0% | |||
|death-resist=50% | |||
|poison-resist=15% | |||
|paralysis-resist=15% | |||
|shock-resist=100% | |||
|sleep-resist=50% | |||
|confusion-resist=50% | |||
|dazzle-resist=0% | |||
|fizzle-resist=15% | |||
|dance-resist=100% | |||
|sap-resist=15% | |||
|drain-resist=50% | |||
|remake-sprite= | |||
|remake-changes= | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Related enemies== | ==Related enemies== | ||
===Ice queen=== | |||
{{Monster Infobox | |||
|title=Ice queen | |||
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Ice_Queen.png|center|170px]] | |||
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |||
|kanji= 吹雪の魔女 | |||
|romanji= | |||
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' | |||
}} | |||
The Ice Queen is a cold-hearted crone who forgoes spells for [[tension]] and frigid breath. | |||
====Appearances==== | |||
''A tension queen found in snowy mountain regions. Few can survive her Cool Breath when she's fully psyched up!'' | |||
{{DQ8Enemy | |||
|name= | |||
|kanji= | |||
|romanji= | |||
|sprite=[[Image:Ice_queen.png]] | |||
|hp=221 | |||
|mp=0 | |||
|exp=186 | |||
|gold=56 | |||
|attack=125 | |||
|defense=124 | |||
|agility=88 | |||
|bestiaryNumber=165 | |||
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]] | |||
|spells=None | |||
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>Laughs<br>[[Psyche Up]] | |||
|locations=[[Blizzard Peaks]] | |||
|items=[[Fishnet stockings]]{{fraction|164}}<br>[[Staff of divine wrath]]{{fraction|1|256}} | |||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |||
|attack-resist=0% | |||
|frizz-resist=0% | |||
|sizz-resist=0% | |||
|bang-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=20% | |||
|crack-resist=100% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|flame-resist=0% | |||
|ice-resist=100% | |||
|grapple-resist=0% | |||
|troop-resist=0% | |||
|death-resist=100% | |||
|poison-resist=15% | |||
|paralysis-resist=50% | |||
|shock-resist=100% | |||
|sleep-resist=100% | |||
|confusion-resist=100% | |||
|dazzle-resist=100% | |||
|fizzle-resist=100% | |||
|dance-resist=100% | |||
|sap-resist=15% | |||
|drain-resist=100% | |||
|remake-sprite= | |||
|remake-changes= | |||
}} | |||
===Siren=== | |||
{{Monster Infobox | |||
| title=Siren | |||
| image=[[Image:DQVIII_Siren.png|center|210px]] | |||
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |||
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' | |||
| kanji=デスセイレス | |||
| romanji=Desceilles | |||
}} | |||
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to [[Puff-Puff|charm]] unsuspecting sailors. | |||
====Appearances==== | |||
''Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights.'' | |||
{{DQ8Enemy | |||
|name= | |||
|kanji= | |||
|romanji= | |||
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Siren.png]] | |||
|hp=112 | |||
|mp=16 | |||
|exp=123 | |||
|gold=43 | |||
|attack=27 | |||
|defense=86 | |||
|agility=63 | |||
|bestiaryNumber=254 | |||
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]] | |||
|spells=[[Sizzle]] | |||
|skills=[[Puff-puff]]<br>[[Sultry Dance]] | |||
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Ocean]] | |||
|items=[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|attack-resist= | |||
|frizz-resist=20% | |||
|sizz-resist=20% | |||
|bang-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=20% | |||
|crack-resist=0% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|flame-resist=20% | |||
|ice-resist=0% | |||
|grapple-resist=0% | |||
|troop-resist=0% | |||
|death-resist=50% | |||
|poison-resist=50% | |||
|paralysis-resist=50% | |||
|shock-resist=100% | |||
|sleep-resist=50% | |||
|confusion-resist= | |||
|dazzle-resist=100% | |||
|fizzle-resist=100% | |||
|dance-resist=100% | |||
|sap-resist=50% | |||
|drain-resist=50% | |||
|remake-sprite= | |||
|remake-changes=[[Fishnet stockings]]{{fraction|1|64}} replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop. | |||
}} | |||
==Etymology== | |||
In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck . | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 21 March 2017
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Witch | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ウィッチレディ |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
The Witch is a sultry sorceress enemy introduced in VIII.
Characteristics
The witch takes the appearance of a busty young woman with yellow eyes, sickly pale blue skin, and dark blue hair. Witches are dressed in form-fitting black gowns decorated in an alternating red and purple diamond pattern that terminates in a purple and red skirt, accessorized with a silver choker and black bracelets. Six alternately colored, crystal-tipped magical staves orbit around them while a red-eyed black orb levitates above the monsters out stretched hands. All seven items will sway and maneuver around a witch when she is casting a spell.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII
 |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| 68 | 12 | 47 | |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 62 | 50 | 66 | 22 |
| Bestiary no. | 64 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle Swoosh |
| Skill(s) | Puff-puff |
| Location(s) | Pickham region |
| Item(s) dropped | Wizard's staff1⁄64 Garter1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 50% | 50% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 15% | 15% | 50% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 50% | 0% | 15% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 15% | 0% | ||
Related enemies
Ice queen
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Ice queen | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | 吹雪の魔女 |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
The Ice Queen is a cold-hearted crone who forgoes spells for tension and frigid breath.
Appearances
A tension queen found in snowy mountain regions. Few can survive her Cool Breath when she's fully psyched up!
|
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
221 | 0 | 125 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 124 | 88 | 186 | 56 |
| Bestiary no. | 165 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Cool Breath Laughs Psyche Up |
| Location(s) | Blizzard Peaks |
| Item(s) dropped | Fishnet stockings164⁄{{{2}}} Staff of divine wrath1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 20% | 100% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 100% | 15% | 50% | 100% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 15% | 0% | ||
Siren
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Siren | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | デスセイレス |
| Romaji | Desceilles |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack. They use their voluptuous bodies to charm unsuspecting sailors.
Appearances
Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights.
|
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
112 | 16 | 27 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 86 | 63 | 123 | 43 |
| Bestiary no. | 254 |
| Family | Aquatic |
| In-game description | |
| Spell(s) | Sizzle |
| Skill(s) | Puff-puff Sultry Dance |
| Location(s) | The Ocean |
| Item(s) dropped | Coral hairpin1⁄32 Wizard's staff1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | ? | 20% | 20% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 20% | 0% | 20% | 0% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | ? | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 50% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 50% | 0% | ||
| Notable Changes |
| Fishnet stockings1⁄64 replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop. |
Etymology
In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck .
