The hypothermion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. It is a demon with a dull grey complexion wearing sparse armour. As their name implies, it is a creature of cold and is utterly impervious to ice attacks.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Hypothermion | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | シャドーサタン |
| Romaji | Shadōsatan |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | None |
Characteristics
Hypothermions are demons with the appearance of muscular men with dark grey skin, a large pair of wings on their backs, and a curved pair of horns on their heads. They have spikes jutting from their shoulders, a long tail, and a slightly hunched over stance. The demons have long pointed ears and have a third eye on their forehead, with all three of their eyes being solid yellow and having a menacing appearance. What little clothing they wear consists of bands on their wrists and ankles, straps around their midsection and left shoulders, and a purple codpiece and an armour plate on the left side of their chests. They have a particular affinity for both ice magic and instant death spells, making them vexing opponents if faced in groups. Thankfully, the hypothermions are hampered by the limited amount of MP they possess.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Hypothermion (シャドーサタン Shadōsatan) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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115 | 9 | 110 | 93 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 77 | 252 | 60 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | #121 |
| Spell(s) | Crackle Whack |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Lofty Peak area Stairway to Zenithia |
| Item dropped | Seed of magic1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 20% | 67% | 67% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | 20% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 20% | 67% | 100% | 0% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 67% | 67% | 67% | 67% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 67% | 0% | 20% | 100% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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Dragon Quest X
Hypothermions began appearing in Version 3.5 of the game and are much more powerful this time around, being able to cast Kacrackle and Kathwack. They have also gained the ability to belch out scorching flames and cast Multiheal, as well.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Hypothermion (シャドーサタン Shadōsatan) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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162 | 15 | 112 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 115 | 138 | 309 | 60 |
| Bestiary no. | #150 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | Their pitch-black bodies allow them to stay completely concealed in the shadows, from where they can launch lethal attacks with impunity. |
| Spell(s) | Crackle Whack |
| Skill(s) | Lets loose a calamitious curse (curses one party member) |
| Location(s) | The Other Side (first act) Neverglade (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only) |
| Item(s) dropped | Purple eye1⁄16 Seed of magic1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/a | 25% | 50% | 0% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 0% | -125% | 25% | 0% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 100% | 25% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
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| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 50% | 99% | 0% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 25% | 25% | ||
Vicious
| Vicious hypothermion (シャドーサタン・強 Shadōsatan・kyō) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| |
305 | 25 | 155 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 180 | 192 | 2,025 | 546 |
| Bestiary no. | #328 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | Hypothermions driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows. |
| Spell(s) | Kacrack Thwack |
| Skill(s) | Lets loose a calamitious curse (curses one party member) |
| Location(s) | The Arborian Highlands (second act, night only) The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep - Level 3 (third act, day only) |
| Item(s) dropped | Artful amethyst1⁄16 Seed of magic1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/a | 25% | 50% | 0% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 0% | -125% | 25% | 0% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 100% | 25% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
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| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 50% | 99% | 0% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 25% | 25% | ||
Dragon Quest Tact
Hypothermion appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family during the second part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event. It can be scouted from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Father and Son of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by repeating the quest at any difficulty. The hypothermion can participate in Purrcy's Battle Road as a party member.
| Hypothermion (シャドーサタン Shadōsatan) |  |
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Demon |
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 Magic |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 105 | 538 | 262 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 183 | 217 | 262 | 266 | 20 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Cursed Breath | Crackle* | N/a | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Crack-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up | Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up | |
| First | |
| N/a | |
| First | Second | Third |
| WIS +3 | Crackle Potency +2% | N/a |
| First | |
| Crack-type Spell Potency +5%: Raises Crack-type spell potency by 5%. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Half Res | Half Res | Normal | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Very Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Immune | Super Weak | Normal | Half Res |
Trivia
- Their English name is most likely derived from hypothermia, a medical condition characterized by abnormally low body temperature.
Gallery
Super Famicom artwork.
A hypothermion in X
XI polygon model
A vicious hypothermion
Battle Road Victory cut-in
Stars model
Rivals card
A hypothermion in Walk
