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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:Mermanart.png|260px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Merman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|old=Same
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
}}
}}
The '''Merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest III''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=066
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|lvl=20
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=184
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|hp=78
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|tameRate=N/A
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=Claw swipe (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
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}}
}}


 
==={{DQ8}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png|150px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|defense=86
|defense=86
|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=247
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=Rake with claws (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|image = 
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]]<br>[[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]]<br>[[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|image = 
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]]<br>[[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
 
The merman is a Rank C monster in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.  
==={{DQM3}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|mp=231
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|defense=287
|agility=301
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==Related enemy==
===King merman===
[[Image:Kingmerman.gif]]


==See also==
==={{DQDai}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
 
==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Gracos]]
 
*[[Geyzer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
File:Merman psx.gif|DQM I&II sprite
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
File:Merman gba.png|Caravan heart sprite
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Image:Merman DQMJ DS.png|Joker 1 model
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
File:Merman joker 2.png|Joker 2 model
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]

Latest revision as of 23:37, 18 January 2024

The Merman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

Characteristics[edit]

Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of beautiful women living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, mermen are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Sap and/or Kasap.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Merman DQIII NES.gif 20 54 5
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
65 45 30 240 38
Bestiary No. #066
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Ocean
Item Dropped Seed of strength1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0/64 25% 70% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 25% 70% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 25% 70% 25%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
25% 25% 0%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Merman v snes.png 78 9 85 72
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
51 105 45 N/A
Bestiary No. #184
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Claw swipe (125% damage)
Location(s) Ocean
Item dropped Iron Claw132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 0% 0% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 67% 67% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
20% 20% 20% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
67% 0% 0% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Merman DQV PS2.png Merman DQV DS.png



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Merman.png 101 12 92
Defense Agility Experience Gold
86 65 106 19
Bestiary no. #247
Family Aquatic
In-game description A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Rake with claws. (125% damage)
Location(s) Pickham Region
Item(s) dropped Medicinal herb132
Scale armour164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0/64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 25% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
15% 50% 50% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 15% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Merman XI sprite.png 102 8 93
Defense Agility Experience Gold
65 62 132 40
Bestiary no. #075
Family Nature
In-game description Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice.)
Location(s) The Inland Sea (first act)
The Costa Valor (first act)
Grotta della Fonte (second act)
Item(s) dropped Pitch pearl116
Tortoise shell164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 0% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% -125% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%



Malicious merman (マーマン・邪 Māman・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Merman XI sprite.png 489 16 259
Defense Agility Experience Gold
240 175 1,503 304
Bestiary no. #441
Family Nature
In-game description Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice.)
Location(s) The Inland Sea (third act)
Item(s) dropped Pitch pearl116
Tortoise shell164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 0% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
25% 50% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Merman dqm2.png 35 6/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 7/10 4/10 5/10
Family Water
In-game description A fish that is as smart as people.
Abilities Sap, SleepAir, Vivify
Habitat Sea World
Breeding chart Water family x Devil family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong Weak None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Description Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
Traits -
Resistances Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
Skill Aquapothecary
Location -
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Imp
Hades condor x Fencing fox
Satyr x Dragon slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Dazzle
Skill Aquapothecary
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Hacksaurus
Night emperor x Dragon slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Merman (マーマン Māman) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Merman DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 demon family icon.png 1,340 360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
570 600 520 400
Bestiary No. #372
Rank F Rank
In-game description These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages
Talents Aquapothecary (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Spellbinder (lv. 1)
Health Professional (lv. 20)
Miraculous Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Über Bossesbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png X Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 75% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 25% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 50% 25% -25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Merman appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited The Second Adventure of Dai event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel's Battle Road as a party member.

Merman (マーマン Māman)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Merman icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
105 696 231 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
233 287 301 128 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sap Sprinkling* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +5 Sprinkling Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res



Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]

A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists Dai when he needs water transportation.

Briny brethren[edit]


Gallery[edit]