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'''Abyss divers''' are a large [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] {{MFamilies}} that stalk the seas of the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
The '''Abyss diver''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. It is a large [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] monster that stalks the seas.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Abyss divers resemble plesiosaurs in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through [[Akira Toriyama]]'s artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all colored teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every main line game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting [[Crackle]] in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the [[Seasaur]], but it has since become the stronger variant as of {{VIII}}.
Abyss divers resemble [[Plesiosaur|plesiosaurs]] in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through [[Akira Toriyama]]'s artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all coloured teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every mainline game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting [[Crackle]] in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the [[Seasaur]], but it has since become the stronger variant as of {{VIII}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.jpg]]
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Herudaibā
|romaji=Herudaibā
|bestiaryNumber=#170
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast [[Crackle]] and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br><br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|model=[[Image:Abyss diver DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=600
|hp=600
|mp=28
|mp=28
|exp=2,700
|gold=92
|attack=200
|attack=200
|defense=220
|defence=220
|agility=126
|agility=126
|experience=2,700
|gold=92
|droppedItem=[[Dragon scale]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Watermaul wand]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=Fire Breath
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|skills=[[Inferno]]
|bestiaryNumber=#170
|items=[[Dragon scale]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Watermaul wand]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast [[Crackle]] and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br><br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Water, rank 4-5)
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|fire-resist=50%
|}}
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=-50%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|blunt-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=50%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=75%
}}


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|resistances = Sleepproof
|resistances = Sleepproof
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|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
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{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Similar species==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Seasaur]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Seavern]]
|es=Oceanosaurio abisal|es-meaning=Spanish for "abyssal oceanosaur".
|fr=Abyssaure|fr-meaning=From the Latin ''{{tt|abyssus|an abyss, a bottomless pit}}'' and the French ''{{tt|-saure|a common suffix used in the names of extinct reptilian creatures}}''.
|de=Abgrundtaucher|de-meaning=German for "abyssal diver".
|it=Dragoon|it-meaning=Originally derived from the Old French ''dragon''. A type of mounted infantry that used horses for mobility, but dismounted on foot to fight with muskets.
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss diver icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss diver icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Similar species==
*[[Seasaur]]
*[[Seavern]]


[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]

Revision as of 03:50, 21 May 2024

The Abyss diver is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a large aquatic monster that stalks the seas.

Characteristics

Abyss divers resemble plesiosaurs in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through Akira Toriyama's artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all coloured teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every mainline game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting Crackle in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the Seasaur, but it has since become the stronger variant as of VIII.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Abyssdiver DQVII PSX.png
Bestiary No.
#275
Recruit Rate
1⁄128
Experience
105 (PS1)
158 (3DS)
Gold
93 (PS1)
140 (3DS)
HP
250
MP
30
Attack
105
Defense
92
Agility
72
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Angel leotard (1⁄256)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Ice Breath resistance *
50%
Woosh resistance *
100%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
90%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
30%
3DS version changes


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
DQVIII PS2 Abyss diver.png
Bestiary No. Family
#260 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
255 38 230 21
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
168 99 67 0⁄64
In-Game Description Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Flee
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Waterweed mould1⁄16
Spicy cheese1⁄128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Abyss diver DQIX DS.png
Bestiary no.
#170
Family
Aquatic
Experience
2,700
Gold
92
HP
600
MP
28
Attack
200
Defence
220
Agility
126
In-game description

Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.

Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.

Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Inferno
Location(s)
Wyrmneck
Oubliette
Ocean
Grotto (Water, rank 4-5)
Item(s) dropped
Dragon scale1⁄32
Watermaul wand1⁄128
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
75%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance *
50%
Deceleratle resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
50%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
75%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Description Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Sleepproof
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Argon lizard x Great argon lizard


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Immune to Sizz and Sleep
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Gasbagon x Barracuda
Seasaur x Yabby


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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Abyss diver DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,350 320
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 630 550 290
Bestiary No. #097
Rank D
In-game description These dwellers of the deep can launch themselves at boats with meteoric momentum, capsizing them in mere moments. Superstitious sailors have scores of rituals to try to keep these beasts at bay
Talents Shallow Breather
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Hothead (lv. 20)
Rando-Buff (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Zombiesbane (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 25% 0% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 25% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


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In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolOceanosaurio abisalSpanish for "abyssal oceanosaur".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAbyssaureFrom the Latin abyssus and the French -saure.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschAbgrundtaucherGerman for "abyssal diver".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoDragoonOriginally derived from the Old French dragon. A type of mounted infantry that used horses for mobility, but dismounted on foot to fight with muskets.

Gallery

Similar species

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