Equinox

Dragon Quest monster
Equinox
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	黒竜丸
Romaji	Black Dragon Star
First appearance	Dragon Quest IX

Equinox is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It first appeared as a grotto boss in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies but was later regulated as an enemy.

Etymology

His name originates from an astronomic term "Equinox", referring to the moment when the sun reaches one of two intersections between the ecliptic and the celestial equator as well as "Equine" which means horse.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX

#283 - Equinox

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
1800	255	10000	825
Attack	Defense	Speed
180	180	117

Dropped Item

Dragon tail whip, Vesta gauntlets

Locations

Grotto

Skills

Weakening Wave, Wave of Panic, Eerie Light, Dark Breath, Lightning Storm

Bestiary #

283

Game

Dragon Quest IX

Console

Nintendo DS

Japanese Name

黒竜丸

Romanized Jap.

Kokuryū gan

Description

Ceaseless steed of death, who tirelessly travels the skies, taking the lives of all in his path. Also known as the Black Star.

Additional Attributes
Fire	Ice	Wind	Earth	Light	Dark
100	100	100	100	100	50
Blast	Dazzle	Sleep	Death	Drain MP	Confusion
100	0	0	0	100	0
Fizzle	Inaction	Paralyze	Poison	Charm	Magic Res
0	0	0	0	0	50
Blunt	Sap	Decelerate
0	0	0

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Equinox (黒竜丸 Kokuryū gan)

Sprite
Bestiary no.: 564
Family: Beast
Experience: 1,803
Gold: 304
HP: 327
MP: 55
Attack: 260
Defence: 260
Agility: 235
Evasion

In-game description: When monsters once tried to take over the world, these steely stallions were always first into the fray, leading the charge every chance they got.
Spell(s): None
Skill(s): Lightning Storm
Dark Breath
Location(s): Hotto Steppe (Act 3)
Item(s) Dropped: Horse Manure
Springheal Boots

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References

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