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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Ursas take their names from the Latin titles for the Big and Littler Dipper constellations, translating directly to large and small bear respectively.  
The Ursas take their names from the Latin terms for large (major) and small (minor) bear (ursa).
 


==Related enemies==
==Related enemies==

Revision as of 16:36, 8 April 2020

The Ursa Minors are perhaps the least fantastical of all monsters, though they nevertheless possess far more ferocity and strength than their natural counterparts. The species went into a prolonged hibernation, staying dormant after their debut for nearly three decades.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Ursa minor DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Fiercebear DQIII NES.gif 23 90 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
95 40 30 440 55
Bestiary No. 071
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) None
Location(s) South of Alltrades Abbey
Item Dropped Seed of Strength164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 25% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 70% 25% 100%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 25% 0%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest VII 3DS

The Ursines do not appear in the main game of VII, but rather as bonus enemies exclusive to Grottos.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Etymology

The Ursas take their names from the Latin terms for large (major) and small (minor) bear (ursa).

Related enemies