Diethon (DQVI)

For the blue palette swap of the Crested viper that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, see Diethon (DQVII).

The Diethon is a recurring monster in the series. It is a large, venomous serpent with a pair of membranes at its side similar to wings.

Dragon Quest monster Diethon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ヘルバイパー Romaji Herubaipā First appearance Dragon Quest VI

Characteristics

Diethons are serpentine monsters as large as grown men with vivid purple scales, their most notable feature being the pair of yellow wing-like membranes on their sides. They also have orange spots and yellow spines running down the length of their bodies. The serpents are very venomous, able to poison opponents by biting with their sharp fangs or exhaling a noxious mist. They can also utilise their powerful tails in slamming or swiping attacks.

In the Wayfarer's Pass cave, a Hacksaurus (later named Lizzie) is seen guarding her eggs that hatch into Diethons when interacted with. While the two monsters are completely different in terms of appearance and abilities, it may suggest that there is a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monster. In later games such as IX and XI, diethons have been made part of the Dragon family like many other reptilian monsters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#094

Recruit Rate

N/A

Experience *

172

Gold

21

HP *

144

MP

0

Attack

129

Defence

72

Agility

88

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Flees
Whips character with tail (125% damage)

Location(s)

Wayfarer's Pass x5
The Spiegelspire

Item(s) dropped

Steel fangs¹⁄₁₂₈

Resistances

Frizz *

25%

Sizz *

25%

Fire Breath *

25%

Bang *

0%

Crack *

25%

Ice Breath *

25%

Woosh *

0%

Strike/Rock *

0%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic *

100%

Whack *

50%

Poof *

100%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle *

0%

Fizzle

100%

Fuddle *

15%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

0%

Snooze *

15%

Stun *

0%

Sap *

0%

Army *

0%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)

Model

Bestiary no.

#101

Family

Dragon

Experience

432

Gold

110

HP

109

MP

10

Attack

104

Defence

108

Agility

102

In-game description

These sickening snakes are immune to poison, can vomit up a Venom Mist, and will run at the sight of superior strength.
Superstition says to take three steps back and set off somewhere else if a diethon crosses your path at night.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Venom Mist
Flees

Location(s)

The Plumbed Depths
Western Coffinwell (Loch Storn island)
Grotto (Water, rank 3)

Item(s) dropped

Snakeskin¹⁄₈
Wing of bat¹⁄₁₆

Resistances

Fire *

0%

Ice *

-25%

Wind *

0%

Blast/Lightning *

0%

Earth *

-25%

Dark *

0%

Light *

0%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

25%

Dazzle *

25%

Fizzle *

100%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

50%

Snooze *

50%

Poison *

100%

Stun *

50%

Blunt *

25%

Deceleratle *

50%

Sap *

25%

Spooky Aura *

0%

Charm *

65%

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#123

Family

Dragon

Experience

565

Gold

123

HP

194

MP

13

Attack

157

Defence

137

Agility

76

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Particularly venomous and vicious sea snakes that use the fin-like protrusions on the side of their bodies to waft potent poison all over the place.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Flees
Party Pooper
Poison Attack
Venom Mist

Location(s)

The Open Sea - North (first act, sea around Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (first act, near Lonalulu)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act)

Item(s) Dropped

Snakeskin¹⁄₈
Purple eye¹⁄₆₄

Resistances

Fire *

0%

Ice *

25%

Wind *

0%

Earth *

-10%

Light *

-10%

Dark *

-10%

Zap *

25%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

0%

Poof

100%

Dazzle *

25%

Fizzle *

100%

Fuddle *

25%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

50%

Snooze *

25%

Blunt

0%

Deceleratle

0%

Sap *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise

0%

Stumble *

0%

Stun *

50%

Charm *

100%

Beguile *

25%

Double Down *

0%

Elemental *

0%

Malicious

Malicious diethon (ヘルバイパー・邪 Herubaipā・ja)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#482

Family

Dragon

Experience

1,703

Gold

364

HP

759

MP

37

Attack

219

Defence

320

Agility

265

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Diethons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Flees
Party Pooper
Poison Attack
Venom Mist

Location(s)

The Open Sea - South (third act, near Lonalulu)

Item(s) Dropped

Snakeskin¹⁄₈
Artful amethyst¹⁄₆₄

Resistances

Fire *

0%

Ice *

25%

Wind *

0%

Earth *

-10%

Light *

-10%

Dark *

-10%

Zap *

25%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

25%

Poof

100%

Dazzle *

25%

Fizzle *

100%

Fuddle *

25%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

50%

Snooze *

25%

Blunt

0%

Deceleratle

0%

Sap *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise

0%

Stumble *

0%

Stun *

50%

Charm *

100%

Beguile *

25%

Double Down *

0%

Elemental *

0%

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Sierpe alada	Spanish for "winged serpent".
Français	Toxicrotale	French for "toxic pit viper".
Deutsch	Satansschleiche	German for "Satan's slither".
Italiano	Demonvipera	Italian for "demon viper".

Gallery

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  XI polygon model.

Similar species

• Flython
• Sail serpent