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The '''Well Wisher''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ6}}. The wart-covered, red demon is a monster that hides in wells around the world. It is quite strong and has a penchant of throwing rocks and screaming a War Cry.
The '''Well Wisher''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ6}}.
 
The wart-covered, red demon is a {{MFamilies}} that hides in wells around the world. It is quite strong and has a penchant of throwing rocks and screaming a War Cry.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
With a demonic physique that barely fits in the well itself, and red-orange pock marked skin, drool dripping from its maw, the Well Wisher can be a terrifying surprise for adventurers looking to explore the bottom of unexplored wells. In battle, the Well Wisher hurls stone that skip across and do damage to the entire party, along with holding its breath for a boisterously big attack. At times the Well Wisher will just sit and grin manically rather than attacking, and others it will duck back into it's lair and leap up to surprise the party, making them miss a turn.  
With a demonic physique that barely fits in the well itself, and red-orange pock marked skin, drool dripping from its maw, the Well wisher can be a terrifying surprise for adventurers looking to explore the bottom of unexplored wells. In battle, the Well wisher hurls stone that skip across and do damage to the entire party, along with holding its breath for a boisterously big attack. At times the Well wisher will just sit and grin manically rather than attacking, and others it will duck back into it's lair and leap up to surprise the {{Party 6}}, making them miss a turn.  


In {{Dragon Quest VI}} they begin the battle with Bounce already cast, protecting them from magic attacks and debuffs.  
In {{Dragon Quest VI}} they begin the battle with [[Bounce]] already cast, protecting them from magic attacks and [[debuff]]s.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|locations=[[Auld Well]] (chapter 5)<br>[[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest IV)|Immigrant town]]
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A boss version of Well wisher is faced at the bottom of the Roots of Ygg, attempting to prevent the party from purifying its waters. Care should be taken as it is capable of incapacitating the party by putting them to sleep or intimidating them with its sudden shouts. At least one party member should have access to [[Dawn Chorus]] to keep the party awake and [[Sap]] is recommended as it has no resistance against it.
A boss version of Well wisher is faced at the bottom of the [[Roots of Ygg]], attempting to prevent the party from purifying its waters. Care should be taken as it is capable of incapacitating the {{Party 7}} by putting them to sleep or intimidating them with its sudden shouts. At least one {{Party 7}} member should have access to [[Dawn Chorus]] to keep the {{Party 7}} awake and [[Sap]] is recommended as it has no resistance against it.
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Their name is based upon the term well wisher, which means someone that desires happiness and success for others, often openly expressing such. This comically at odds with the monster that only seeks to cause the party trouble and harm. Traditionally, people have thrown money into the bottom of wells in the hopes of having their wishes granted, which adds another layer to the pun.
Their name is based upon the term well wisher, which means someone that desires happiness and success for others, often openly expressing such. This comically at odds with the monster that only seeks to cause the party trouble and harm. Traditionally, people have thrown money into the bottom of wells in the hopes of having their wishes granted, which adds another layer to the pun.
==Similar species==
*[[Scarewell]]
*[[Damned well]]
*[[Ne'er-do-well]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Well Wisher Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} artwork.
Well Wisher Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} artwork.
DQ IV Android Auld Well 2.jpg|Hiding in [[Auld Well]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Auld Well 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Well Wisher 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Well Wisher 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Well Wisher 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Well Wisher 2.jpg|
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</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
*[[Scarewell]]
*[[Damned well]]
*[[Ne'er-do-well]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]

Revision as of 15:23, 13 September 2022

For the monster class in Dragon Quest VII, see Well wisher (vocation).

The Well Wisher is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation.

The wart-covered, red demon is a monster that hides in wells around the world. It is quite strong and has a penchant of throwing rocks and screaming a War Cry.

Characteristics

With a demonic physique that barely fits in the well itself, and red-orange pock marked skin, drool dripping from its maw, the Well wisher can be a terrifying surprise for adventurers looking to explore the bottom of unexplored wells. In battle, the Well wisher hurls stone that skip across and do damage to the entire party, along with holding its breath for a boisterously big attack. At times the Well wisher will just sit and grin manically rather than attacking, and others it will duck back into it's lair and leap up to surprise the party, making them miss a turn.

In Dragon Quest VI they begin the battle with Bounce already cast, protecting them from magic attacks and debuffs.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Remake

Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin)DQIV Logo.png
Remake Exclusive (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
Evilwell.gif 210 20 120 75 61 574 67
Bestiary No. #174
Spell(s) Frizzle
Kasnooze
Midheal
Skill(s) Stone's Throw
War Cry
Location(s) Auld Well (Chapter 5)
Fungeon (Chapter 6)
Pioneer Town (PSX version only)
Item Dropped Seed of strength(1⁄256)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 75%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 0% 25%



Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Well wisher SNES.png 184 0 71 50
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
10 162 72 NA
Bestiary No. #040
Spell(s) Occasionally begins battle with Bounce active, but will not cast it
Skill(s) Focus Strength
Grins (wastes turn)
Stone's Throw
War Cry
Location(s)
Item(s) Dropped Trailblazing bandana (100%)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 80% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
15% 15% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 50% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Evilwell.gif 210 20 120 75
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
61 250 (PS1)
101 (3DS)		 67 (PS1)
375 (3DS)		 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #112
Spell(s) Frizzle
Kasnooze
Midheal
Skill(s) Stone's Throw
War Cry
Location(s) Buccanham
The Beacon 1-2F
Grondal
Several wells
Item(s) Dropped Noble garb1⁄128
Monster Heart1⁄64
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0/64 0% 0% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 25%
3DS version changes
Experience decreased, but gold increased.



A boss version of Well wisher is faced at the bottom of the Roots of Ygg, attempting to prevent the party from purifying its waters. Care should be taken as it is capable of incapacitating the party by putting them to sleep or intimidating them with its sudden shouts. At least one party member should have access to Dawn Chorus to keep the party awake and Sap is recommended as it has no resistance against it.

Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Evilwell.gif 580 40 105 70
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
85 370 40 N/a
Bestiary No. Unnumbered boss
Spell(s) Crack
Snooze
Skill(s) Acts once or twice per turn
War Cry
Stone's Throw
Muster Strength
Location(s) Roots of Ygg
Item(s) Dropped N/a
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 0% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 0% 60%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2

EvilWell (いどまじん Idomajin) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Evilwell.png 50 7/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 5/10 4/10 3/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Blaze, ChargeUp, WarCry
Habitat
Breeding chart BossTroll x IceMan
Ogre x LavaMan
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Immune Weak None Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune Weak
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Weak Weak None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak Weak



Etymology

Their name is based upon the term well wisher, which means someone that desires happiness and success for others, often openly expressing such. This comically at odds with the monster that only seeks to cause the party trouble and harm. Traditionally, people have thrown money into the bottom of wells in the hopes of having their wishes granted, which adds another layer to the pun.

Gallery

Similar species

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