Orochi
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Orochi | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | やまたのおろち |
| Romaji | Ōrochi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
The Orochi is a many headed monster found in Dragon Quest III.
Characteristics
The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous reptilian being which is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey purplish colored crests that go from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes.
Story
The Orochi masquerades as the queen of the village of Jipang, demanding the sacrifice of young girls. When Erdrick defeated the Orochi in her lair, she dropped the Orochi sword, before retreating through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, Erdrick again fought the Orochi, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
Appearences
Dragon Quest III
| Orochi (first fight) |  |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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63 | 300 | 12 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 120 | 68 | 50 | 8040 | 200 |
| Bestiary No. | 102 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn (33%) Flame Breath Regenerates 100 HP per turn |
| Location(s) | Orochi cave |
| Item Dropped | Orochi sword |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0⁄64 | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 100% | 100% | 25% | 25% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 100% | 25% | 100% | |||
| Orochi II (remakes only) | |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
|
63 | 1800 | 12 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 140 | 68 | 50 | 8040 | 1000 |
| Bestiary No. | 147 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn (100%) Fire Breath Flame Breath |
| Location(s) | Jipang |
| Item Dropped | None |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0⁄64 | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 25% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 100% | 25% | 100% | |||
Other appearances
Dragon Quest Monsters
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in Dragon Quest III. Once Terry defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.
Orochi can be bred through two ways. The first way (which is recommended) is breeding either a GreatDrak or an Andreal with a MedusaEye. The second way is breeding any dragon with a monster of the Boss family, with the dragon being the pedigree. Alternatively, Orochi can be stolen from a foreign master, although it will only appear at the highest level ranges. Orochi is required to breed both Xenlon and Baramos.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 and Joker 2 Pro
Orochi is classified with the Dragon family symbol and its rank is X. It has powerful abilities and uses different types of breath attacks and its most impressive stat is the large amount of VP that possesses.
It can be synthesized by fusing two monsters synthesized from Wormonger, Missing Lynx, Bjørn, and Empyrea in any order.
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Trivia
- Orochi's gender is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by NPC dialogue.
- If Erdrick does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing Erdrick to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
- The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of Erdrick are based on the Japanese legend of the Yamata no Orochi. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slew when Susanoo. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the Kusanagi, a sword found within the body of Orochi.
Gallery
Artwork of Dragon Quest III
DQIII merchant running from the Orochi.
DQM sprite (GBC)
The Orochi figurine, from the Sofubi Monster mechandise series.
Sprite of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Monster icon of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Encounter with Orochi in Terry's Wonderland 3D
Icon in Monsters 2: 3D
