Dragonthorn

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A wyrm composed of weeds, the Dragonthorn is a story-related monster debuting in Dragon Quest VIII. In it, they are the product of Dhoulmagus' curse set upon the kingdom ofTrodain.

Despite being composed of plant matter, the species does not belong to the Nature family.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

#89 - Dragonthorn
File:Dragonthorn DQVIII PS2.png
HP MP Experience Gold
164 0 101 25
Attack Defense Speed
90 55 57
Dropped Item Medicinal herb (common)
Thorn whip (rare)
Locations Trodain Castle
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 89
Game Dragon Quest VIII
Console PS2
Description Thorny rose bushes turned into monsters by Dhoulmagus. Whenever one is killed, another is born to take its place.

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Related Monsters

Frost wyvine

#172 - Frost Wyvine
File:Frostwyvine DQVIII PS2.png
HP MP Experience Gold
286 30 326 62
Attack Defense Speed
190 130 86
Dropped Item Dragon scale (common)
Chain whip (rare)
Locations Blizzard Peaks
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 172
Game Dragon Quest VIII
Console PS2
Romanized Jap. 樹氷の竜
Description Born from silver frost, these ice-monsters live to punish those who hate snow and blizzards.

Snapdragon

#197 - Snapdragon
File:Snapdragon.png
HP MP Experience Gold
436 30 356 63
Attack Defense Speed
171 116 102
Dropped Item Thorn whip (common)
Spiked steel whip (rare)
Locations Untrodden Groves
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 197
Game Dragon Quest VIII
Console PS2
Description Strange monsters that are animated forms of cursed rose bushes. They entwine enemies in thorny vines, then incinerate them with powerful fire spells.

Etymology

  • A Snapdragon is a real-world plant, scientific name Antirrhinum, found in rocky regions in Europe, North America, and Northern Africa. They are named such due to their resemblance to European dragons.

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