Perilwinkle

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The Perilwinkle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.

Characteristics[edit]

Hard-shelled molluscs with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful Body Slam that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり Ankoku tsumuri)DQIV Logo.png
Remake Exclusive (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
Perilwinkle DQVII PSX.gif 190 8 133 180 62 356 83
Bestiary No. #165
Spell(s) Fizzle
Skill(s) Body Slam
Defend
Location(s) Fungeon
Item Dropped Seed of wisdom(1256)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
064 75% 75% 75%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
75% 75% 25% 25%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
75% 100% 100% 75%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
25% 25% 0% 25%



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり Ankoku tsumuri) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Perilwinkle DQVII PSX.gif 190 8 133 180
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
62 125 (PS1)
188 (3DS)
83 (PS1)
125 (3DS)
132
Bestiary No. #276
Spell(s) Fizzle
Skill(s) Defend (reduces damage taken by 80%)
Body Slam (125% damage)
Location(s) Ocean near Nottagen (present, after the Demon King's resurrection)
Cathedral of Blight (The Chasm of Chaos)
Cave to Another World (water area)
Item(s) Dropped Wizard's staff164
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 60% 60% 15%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
60% 60% 15% 60%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 15% 50%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 90% 50%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
15% 15% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 0% 15%
3DS version changes
None



Etymology[edit]

A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.

Related monsters[edit]

Similar species[edit]