Strangler fish (Dragon Quest VII)

The Strangler fish is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII.

Dragon Quest monster Strangler fish

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ピラニアン Romaji Piranian First appearance Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Old localization Piranhan

It can be found in the Wetlock region during the flood, as well as the Coral Cave in the past and present.

Characteristics

Strangler fish are large frenzied fish with maws filled with sharp fangs and massive foreheads that they use in reckless rushing attacks. They have also gained the ability to use basic magic, casting Bang to unleash a small explosion on their enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Strangler fish (ピラニアン Piranian)

Sprite

File:Piranhan.gif

Bestiary No.

#263

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₃₂

Experience

65 (PS1)
98 (3DS)

Gold

61 (PS1)
92 (3DS)

HP

90

MP

16

Attack

85

Defense

58

Agility

62

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Bang

Skill(s)

Body Slam (125% damage)

Location(s)

Wetlock (During the flood.)
Coral Cave

Item(s) Dropped

Bronze knife¹⁄₁₂₈

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Fire Breath resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

25%

Ice Breath resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

25%

Strike/Rock resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

50%

Whack resistance *

15%

Poof resistance *

100%

Ban Dance resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

15%

Fizzle resistance *

50%

Fuddle resistance *

15%

Paralysis resistance *

90%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

15%

Stun resistance *

15%

Sap resistance *

0%

Army resistance *

0%

3DS version changes

None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Strangler fish appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family.

Related monsters

• Barracuda
• Picuda