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Man o' war

The man o' war is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.

CharacteristicsEdit

In terms of appearance, man o' wars are pale pallid versions of healslimes. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade. In some games, the float is colored sky blue and their tentacles are a darker shade of blue.

Despite this similarity, man o' wars have no healing abilities. They are aquatic monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis-inducing abilities, with a swarm of man o' wars being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters. They are often capable of calling for backup from more of their kind. In games where Paralysis is not a status ailment such as II and Heroes, they are capable of putting enemies to sleep instead. Depending on the game, they may be considered part of the slime family.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

The first appearance of man o' wars. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Gold
50
HP
20
MP
Attack
28
Defence
16
Agility
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
At sea
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing(1⁄32)
Resistances
Fire *
0⁄7
Dazzle
1⁄7
Snooze
1⁄7
Thwack
0⁄7
Fizzle
7⁄7
Kasap
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
    
Gold
50
HP
20
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
16
Agility
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
At sea
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing (1⁄32)
Resistances
Fire *
0⁄7
Dazzle
1⁄7
Snooze
1⁄7
Thwack
0⁄7
Fizzle
7⁄7
Kasap
0⁄7


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#065
Level
18
Gold
46
HP
40
MP
0
Attack
55
Defense
50
Agility
35
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
Ocean
Phantom Ship
Item Dropped
Cypress stick1⁄64
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Crack *
25%
Woosh *
25%
Zap *
25%
Whack *
25%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
70%
Snooze
25%
Deceleratle *
25%
Sap *
0%
Remakes sprites


Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Man o' War (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#049
Family
Floating
Gold
12
HP
64
MP
12
Attack
102
Defence
140
Agility
62
Evasion
0/64
In-game description
Towards the end of summer when they days get shorter, these slimes wash up on beaches in their droves. Be careful not to step on one, or you could be in for a nasty shock!
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
The sea
Ghost Ship
Item Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄8
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Explosion *
25%
Ice *
75%
Wind *
25%
Strike *
0%
Lightning *
-125%
Whack *
0%
Poof *
0%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
100%
Snooze *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#175
Gold
12
HP
40
MP
0
Attack
35
Defence
15
Agility
20
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Location(s)
Ocean near Mintos
Ocean near Havre Léon
Item Dropped
Moonwort bulb(1⁄64)
Resistances
Frizz *
25%
Sizz *
25%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
25%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
25%
Snooze
75%
Sap *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
  50 0 65 41
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
48 77 22 1⁄2
Bestiary No. #181
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Burning Breath
Flee
Paralysis Attack
Location(s) Ocean
Item dropped Moonwort Bulb1⁄32
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
0% 20% 20% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% ? 20% 0%
Poof resistance Dazzle resistance * Fizzle resistance Fuddle resistance
20% 20% 100% 20%
Poison resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun resistance * Sap resistance *
0% 20% 0% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
   


Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
  76 0 80 70
Agility Experience * Gold Recruit Rate
48 92 40 N/a
Bestiary No. #185
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Burning Breath
Paralysis Attack
Location(s) Open Sea (Upper World)
Inner Sea (Lower World)
Undersea
Item(s) Dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄64
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
80% 100% 15% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
15% 100% 0% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 15% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
  None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Appearing exclusively in this game, the sting slime is a variant of the man o' war that can be found on land, rather than out at sea.

Sting slime (しびれスライム Shibire suraimu)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
  240 0 130 70
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
76 160 (PS1)
240 (3DS)		 58 (PS1)
87 (3DS)		 1⁄128
Bestiary No. #181
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Paralysis Attack
Burning Breath
Call for backup (Sting slime)
Location(s) Aeolus Vale region
La Bravoure region (after the Demon King's resurrection)
Ventus Tower
Item(s) Dropped Shellmet1⁄64
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 0% 0%
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%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 15% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
15% 80% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 0% 50%
3DS version changes
None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Original (PS2)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#238
Family
Aquatic
Gold
12
HP
35
MP
0
Attack
34
Defence
22
Agility
23
Evasion
1⁄64
In-game description
Their cute appearance belies the ferocity of their attacks. Known for preying upon ships at sea, which they surround and subdue with powerful paralysis spells.
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄32
Plain cheese1⁄64
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
15%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
15%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
15%
Paralysis *
100%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
15%
Stun *
15%
Sap *
0%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Model
 
Bestiary no.
#061
Family
Aquatic
Gold
72
HP
70
MP
10
Attack
72
Defence
68
Agility
80
In-game description
Slippery squid with tentacles that leave foes transfixed, they travel together to try and send seafarers to Davy Jones' locker.

They get annoyed if anyone interferes when they're staring serenely out to sea with their tentacles trailing in the breeze.
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Man o' war)
Flees
Location(s)
Tywll Cave
Ocean
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Softwort1⁄32
Resistances
Fire *
-25%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Blast/Lightning *
25%
Earth *
0%
Dark *
-25%
Light *
0%
Whack *
0%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
100%
Snooze *
0%
Poison *
25%
Stun *
0%
Blunt *
0%
Sap *
0%
Charm *
40%


Dragon Quest XEdit

Man o' wars appeared from the beginning of the game. As in the previous game, they are able to inflict paralysis with their attacks, can call for backup from more of their kind, and will flee when threatened.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#070
Family
Nature
Gold
26
HP
50
MP
7
Attack
51
Defence
57
Agility
52
Evasion
N/a
In-game desription
Despite appearances, they're actually appalling swimmers, and prefer to spend their summers by the beach instead of out on the open ocean.
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Man o' war)
Flee
Location(s)
Grotta della Fonte (first act)
Inland Sea (first act)
Insula Borealis(first act)
Item(s) Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Rose-wort1⁄32
Resistances
Fire *
-10%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
-10%
Zap *
50%
Whack *
-10%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
-25%
Snooze *
0%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
25%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
0%
Elemental *
0%


ViciousEdit

Vicious man o' war (しびれくらげ・強 Shibire kurage・kyō)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#253
Family
Nature
Gold
105
HP
135
MP
14
Attack
104
Defence
133
Agility
113
Evasion
N/a
In-game desription
Man o' wars driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Paralysis Attack
Calls for backup (Vicious man o' war)
Flee
Item(s) Dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Rose-wort1⁄32
Resistances
Fire *
-10%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
50%
Whack *
-10%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
-25%
Snooze *
0%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
50%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
0%
Elemental *
0%


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

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Model Experience Gold
  24 22g
List No. #049
Field Notes Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Captain), Grannet (Hero), Shrine of Scales (Hero), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Spellbound bough, Sizeable seashell, Classic life ring recipe, Luxury life ring recipe


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
  51 29g Yes
List No. #045
Field Notes Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s) The Battle of Ingenia
Item(s) Dropped Sizeable seashell, Rousing ring


Dragon Quest Builders 2Edit

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super LightEdit

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Dragon Quest TactEdit

Man o' war appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the Bubble slime, Skelegon, and Yangus as a party member.

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)
Stats


 
Family Rank Role
 
Slime		    
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
115 915 246 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
231 335 233 132 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Burning Breath Lightning* Talent Blossoming: Lightning Surge
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5% / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up
Lightning Surge Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up
Lightning Surge Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +10 Lightning Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%: Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.
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 Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal


TriviaEdit

  • The man o' war's English name is based on the Portuguese man o' war, a hydrozoan found in the Atlantic and Indian ocean known for its venomous nematocysts which can deliver a sting powerful enough to kill fish and cause severe pain and occasionally death to humans. Despite its superficial appearance to a jellyfish, the two are not related.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolMedusa guerreraSpanish for "jellyfish of war".
  FrançaisMéduseFrench for "jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
  DeutschSeeblaseGerman name for the Portuguese man o' war.
  ItalianoMedusaItalian for jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.

Similar speciesEdit

GalleryEdit

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  • A man o' war in X.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A vicious man o' war.

  • Stars model.

  • A man o' war in Keshi Keshi.

  • DQ Trading Card.

  • AM Big Clear Figure.

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