Anchorman

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The Anchorman is a recurrent monster in the Dragon Quest series and it was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Characteristics

Anchormen are animated anchor monsters. Their body consists a rusted iron anchor, with two yellow eyes in one of the sides of it, and a rusted chain that makes this monster to attack the player from the depths of the ocean. They are probably the anchors of wrecked ships, that came to life thanks to the possession of the souls of those who died in the shipwreck.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

 
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  80 16 75
Defense Agility Experience Gold
82 50 37 9
Bestiary no. 242
Family Aquatic
In-game description The anchor of a ship that sunk with all hands on board, given new life as a vengeful monster. Launches itself from the sea bed in an attempt to bring other ships down to share its fate.
Spell(s) Bang
Snooze
Skill(s) Tension-lowering attack
Location(s) East Argonia
Ocean
Item(s) dropped Tough guy tattoo164
Assassin's dagger1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Other appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Anchorman
Family Material
Rank D
Description Rusty anchors left unattended for long periods can turn rabid when magic is afoot.
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Inactionproof
Skill Materialist
Location -
Breeding chart Dingaling x Demon family


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Anchorman
Family Material
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Crafty Sapper
Resistances Immune to Donk and Inaction
Skill Materialist
Location -
Breeding chart Dingaling x Demon family


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

Related monsters

Foul anchor

Foul anchors are animated anchor monsters. Their body consists in a rusted blue bronze anchor, with two yellow eyes in one of the sides of it, and a rusted chain that makes this monster to attack the player from the depths of the ocean. They are probably the anchors of wrecked ships, that came to life thanks to the possession of the souls of those who died in the shipwreck.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

 
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  47 16 109
Defense Agility Experience Gold
184 68 121 33
Bestiary no. 252
Family Aquatic
In-game description Fearsome and angry wharf-monsters. Use spells to attack them, as weapons have little or no effect on their tough steel bodies.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Tension-lowering attack
Wind Sickles
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) dropped Iron lance132
Farmer's scythe164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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