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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Salamarauder
|title=Salamarauder
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Salamarauder.png|center|275px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Salamarauder.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|romanji={{tt|Kaizoku ūpā|Pirate wooper}}
|romanji={{tt|Kaizoku ūpā|Pirate wooper}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
}}
}}
The '''salamarauder''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. It is a stronger, pale variant of the [[Wooper trooper]].
The '''Salamarauder''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. It is a stronger, pale variant of the [[Wooper trooper]] that has taken up piracy.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small amphibian warriors based off the [[Wikipedia:Axolotl|axolotl]], their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal. They wear simple blue tabards and horned helmets on their heads. The salamarauders can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe cool breath and block attacks with their shield.  
Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small [[Aquatic family|amphibian]] warriors based off the [[Wikipedia:Axolotl|axolotl]], their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal. They wear simple blue tabards and horned helmets on their heads. The salamarauders can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe out cool breath and block attacks with their shield.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:Salamarauder DQIX DS.png]]
|name=Salamarauder
|name=Salamarauder
|game=''Dragon Quest IX''
|console=DS
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|romanji=Kaizoku ūpā
|romaji=Kaizoku ūpā
|bestiaryNumber=#060
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.<br><br>They're wooper troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.
|model=[[Image:Salamarauder DQIX DS.png|100px]]
|hp=80
|hp=80
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=171
|gold=74
|attack=75
|attack=75
|defense=67
|defence=67
|agility=70
|agility=70
|experience=171
|gold=74
|droppedItem=[[Emerald moss]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Iron shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>[[Back Atcha]]<br>Call for backup (Salamarauder)
|spells=None
|spells=None
|family=Aquatic
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>[[Back Atcha]]<br>Calls for backup (Salamarauder)
|bestiaryNumber=#060
|items=[[Emerald moss]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Iron shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|description=These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.<br><br>They're wooper troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|collapsed=
|fire-resist=-25%
|}}
|ice-resist=0%
Salamarauders are part of the objective in Quest #062: [[Template:DQIXQuest/62|Brian's Dyin' Wish]], where they must be defeated until one of them drops a treasure chest containing a "bedraggled piece of paper".
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=40%
}}*Salamarauders are part of the objective in Quest #062: [[Template:DQIXQuest/62|Brian's Dyin' Wish]], where they must be defeated until one of them drops a treasure chest containing the Larrrst Letter.


==={{DQRivals}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=1,025
|hp=1,093
|mp=316
|mp=338
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=410
|attack=438
|defense=482
|defense=515
|agility=332
|agility=356
|wisdom=121
|wisdom=130
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Wooper Tackle]]
|bskill1=[[Wooper Tackle]]
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}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
The salamarauder, along with the rest of its wooper variants, are based on the [[Wikipedia:axolotl|axolotl]], an endangered species of salamander from Mexico. The name wooper itself references the term "[[Wiktionary:ウーパールーパー|wooper looper]]" (ウーパールーパー, ''Ūpārūpā''), a term introduced by the [[Wikipedia:Nissin Foods|Nissin Foods]] company to refer to their axolotl mascot, which appeared in a 1985 commercial.
*The salamarauder, along with the rest of its wooper variants, are based on the [[Wikipedia:axolotl|axolotl]], an endangered species of salamander from Mexico. The name wooper itself references the term "[[Wiktionary:ウーパールーパー|wooper looper]]" (ウーパールーパー, ''Ūpārūpā''), a term introduced by the [[Wikipedia:Nissin Foods|Nissin Foods]] company to refer to their axolotl mascot, which appeared in a 1985 commercial.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Salamandro piratón|es-meaning=Spanish for "salamander pirate".
|fr=Amphigien|fr-meaning=Derived from ''amphibien'', the French word for an amphibian.
|de=Salamarodeur|de-meaning=German for "salamarauder".
|it=Salamala|it-meaning=From Salamander and the Italian ''{{tt|mala|bad, wicked}}''.
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Salamanders]]
[[Category:Salamanders]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]


[[fr:Amphigien]]
[[fr:Amphigien]]

Revision as of 15:08, 26 May 2024

The Salamarauder is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IX. It is a stronger, pale variant of the Wooper trooper that has taken up piracy.

Characteristics

Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small amphibian warriors based off the axolotl, their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal. They wear simple blue tabards and horned helmets on their heads. The salamarauders can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe out cool breath and block attacks with their shield.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Salamarauder (かいぞくウーパー Kaizoku ūpā)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
Salamarauder DQIX DS.png 80 8 75
Defence Agility Experience Gold
67 70 171 74
Bestiary no. #060
Family Aquatic
In-game description These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.

They're wooper troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Cool Breath
Back Atcha
Calls for backup (Salamarauder)
Location(s) Tywll Cave
Slurry Coast
Ocean
Item(s) dropped Emerald moss1⁄16
Iron shield1⁄64
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% -25% -25% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 25%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance *
50% 50% 25% 25%
Deceleratle Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance* Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 25%
Charm Resistance *
40%
  • Salamarauders are part of the objective in Quest #062: Brian's Dyin' Wish, where they must be defeated until one of them drops a treasure chest containing the Larrrst Letter.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Salamarauder appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a rare card exclusive for Thief leaders.

Dragon Quest Tact

Salamarauder appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family during the second part of the limited "Scintillating Summer Hols! Swimwear, Waves, and Watermelons!" event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty.

Salamarauder (かいぞくウーパー Kaizoku ūpā)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Salamarauder.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DefenceType.png
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,093 338 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
438 515 356 130 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Wooper Tackle Wooper Guard* Cyclone Spinning Wheel*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Gale Slash Stance / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up
Rare Gale Slash Follow-Up: Rarely attacks with Gale Slash if enemy is within 1 to 3-space range when ally or user attacks.
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up
Soul of a Pirate: Greatly raises DEF/AGL/Move for 1 turn at battle start.
Leader Perks
First
Raises DEF of nature allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 DEF +15 Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Gale Slash Stance: Attacks with Gale Slash when attacked by enemy within 1 to 3-space range.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal



Trivia

  • The salamarauder, along with the rest of its wooper variants, are based on the axolotl, an endangered species of salamander from Mexico. The name wooper itself references the term "wooper looper" (ウーパールーパー, Ūpārūpā), a term introduced by the Nissin Foods company to refer to their axolotl mascot, which appeared in a 1985 commercial.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolSalamandro piratónSpanish for "salamander pirate".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAmphigienDerived from amphibien, the French word for an amphibian.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSalamarodeurGerman for "salamarauder".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoSalamalaFrom Salamander and the Italian mala.

Gallery

  • Rivals card

  • Salamarauder in Tact

Related Monsters

Similar species

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