Well wisher
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Well wisher | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | いどまじん |
| Romaji | Idomajin |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
| Old localization | EvilWell |
The Well Wisher is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. The wart-covered, red demon is a monster that hides in wells around the world. It is quite strong and has a penchant of throwing rocks and screaming a War Cry.
Characteristics
With a demonic physique that barely fits in the well itself, and red-orange pock marked skin, drool dripping from its maw, the Well Wisher can be a terrifying surprise for adventurers looking to explore the bottom of unexplored wells. In battle, the Well Wisher hurls stone that skip across and do damage to the entire party, along with holding its breath for a boisterously big attack. At times the Well Wisher will just sit and grin manically rather than attacking, and others it will duck back into it's lair and leap up to surprise the party, making them miss a turn.
In Dragon Quest VI they begin the battle with Bounce already cast, protecting them from magic attacks and debuffs.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Remake
| Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
 |
210 | 20 | 120 | 75 | 61 | 574 | 67 |
| Bestiary No. | #174 |
| Spell(s) | Frizzle Kasnooze Midheal |
| Skill(s) | Stone's Throw War Cry |
| Location(s) | Auld Well (chapter 5) Immigrant town |
| Item Dropped | Seed of strength(1⁄256) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Bracer Resistance | Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | 25% |
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
| Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) |  |
| Sprite | HP * | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
184 | 0 | 71 | 50 |
| Agility | Experience * | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 10 | 162 | 72 | NA | |
| Bestiary No. | #040 |
| Spell(s) | Occasionally begins battle with Bounce active, but will not cast it |
| Skill(s) | Focus Strength Grins (wastes turn) Stone's Throw War Cry |
| Location(s) | |
| Item(s) Dropped | Trailblazing bandana (100%) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 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% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 15% | 80% | 15% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 15% | 15% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 0% | |
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
| Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
|
210 | 20 | 120 | 75 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 61 | 250 (PS1) 101 (3DS) |
67 (PS1) 375 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | #112 |
| Spell(s) | Frizzle Kasnooze Midheal |
| Skill(s) | Stone's Throw War Cry |
| Location(s) | Buccanham The Beacon 1-2F Grondal Several wells |
| Item(s) Dropped | Noble garb1⁄128 Monster Heart1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0/64 | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 15% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 25% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| Experience decreased, but gold increased. |
A boss version of Well wisher is faced at the bottom of the Roots of Ygg, attempting to prevent the party from purifying its waters. Care should be taken as it is capable of incapacitating the party by putting them to sleep or intimidating them with its sudden shouts. At least one party member should have access to Dawn Chorus to keep the party awake and Sap is recommended as it has no resistance against it.
| Well wisher (いどまじん Idomajin) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
|
580 | 40 | 105 | 70 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 85 | 370 | 40 | N/a | |
| Bestiary No. | Unnumbered boss |
| Spell(s) | Crack Snooze |
| Skill(s) | Acts once or twice per turn War Cry Stone's Throw Muster Strength |
| Location(s) | Roots of Ygg |
| Item(s) Dropped | N/a |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 15% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 60% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
| EvilWell (いどまじん Idomajin) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
50 | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 6/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Family | Devil |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | Blaze, ChargeUp, WarCry |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | BossTroll x IceMan Ogre x LavaMan |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Immune | Weak | None | Weak |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| None | Immune | Immune | Weak |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| None | Weak | Weak | None |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | |
Etymology
Their name is based upon the term well wisher, which means someone that desires happiness and success for others, often openly expressing such. This comically at odds with the monster that only seeks to cause the party trouble and harm. Traditionally, people have thrown money into the bottom of wells in the hopes of having their wishes granted, which adds another layer to the pun.
Similar species
Gallery
Super Famicom artwork.
Appearance in Stars.
