Grim gryphon
The Grim gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest XI. They are the latest additions to the gryphon clan, serving as the weakest pallet-swap within the group. Like their brethren, they are bipedal gryphons with three eyes and considerable spell-casting capability.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Grim gryphon | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | イビルビースト |
| Romaji | Ibirubisuto |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest XI |
| Old localization | None |
CharacteristicsEdit
Grim gryphons are monstrous gryphons, having the upper bodies of sky blue eagles with large wingspans and the powerful lower bodies of lions with olive drab green fur. Their most distinctive characteristics are the third eye on their foreheads and the long tongues that poke out of their beaks. They are capable of attacking twice in quick succession with their sharp talons and have some skill with magic. Despite their intimidating appearance, the grim gryphons are nothing more than lackeys in the monster world.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
Two grim gryphons will appear as a boss battle within the Kingsbarrow during the first act of the game.
| Grim gryphon (boss) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
128 | 12 | 44 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 38 | 25 | 165 | 81 |
| Bestiary no. | #36 |
| Family | Bird |
| In-game description | Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others. |
| Spell(s) | Deceleratle Woosh |
| Skill(s) | Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) |
| Location(s) | The Kingsbarrow (first act) |
| Item(s) dropped | None |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/A | 0% | 0% | 25% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 25% | -110% | 25% | -110% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 0% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 25% | 50% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 25% | 100% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Grim gryphon (normal encounter) (イビルビースト Ibirubisuto) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| |
63 | 12 | 72 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 67 | 58 | 121 | 30 |
| Bestiary no. | #36 |
| Family | Bird |
| In-game description | Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others. |
| Spell(s) | Deceleratle Woosh |
| Skill(s) | Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) |
| Location(s) | Zwaardsrust Region (first act) The Costa Valor (first act) The Eerie Eyrie (third act) |
| Item(s) dropped | Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/A | 0% | 0% | 25% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 25% | -110% | 25% | -110% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 100% | 0% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 25% | 50% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 25% | 100% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 0% | 0% | ||
ViciousEdit
A vicious grim gryphon is faced in the boss battle with the Headless Honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Skeleton swordsman, and a Chasmonaut. In the Nintendo 3DS and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless Honcho instead.
| Vicious grim gryphon (イビルビースト・強 Ibirubisuto・kyō) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| |
108 | 15 | 88 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 111 | 101 | 305 | 57 |
| Bestiary no. | #205 |
| Family | Bird |
| In-game description | Grim gryphons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows. |
| Spell(s) | Deceleratle Swoosh* Kaswoosh* |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) |
| Location(s) | Heliodor Region (second act) Heliodor Castle (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Heliodor Sewers (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Insula Occidentalis (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act, day only) |
| Item(s) dropped | Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/A | 0% | 0% | 25% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 25% | -110% | 25% | -110% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 100% | 0% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 25% | 50% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 0% | 0% | ||
Dragon Quest RivalsEdit
Grim gryphon appeared in the second true card pack's expansion after the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.
Related monstersEdit
Similar speciesEdit
GalleryEdit
The pair of grim gryphons in the Kingsbarrow
Headless honcho boss encounter
XI polygon model
A vicious grim gryphon
Rivals card
