Abyss diver

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The abyss diver is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, it's a large aquatic monster that stalks the seas.

Characteristics[edit]

Abyss divers resemble plesiosaurs in general shape, but given fantastical flourishes through Akira Toriyama's artistry. They are purple in colour with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all coloured teal. Abyss divers are quite powerful when first faced by the player in every mainline game they appear in, and their breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid, consistently casting Crackle in each numbered title. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the seasaur, but it has since become the stronger variant as of VIII.

Appearances[edit]

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

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Abyssdiver DQVII PSX.png
Bestiary No.
#275
Recruit Rate
1128
Experience
105 (PS1)
158 (3DS)
Gold
93 (PS1)
140 (3DS)
HP
250
MP
30
Attack
105
Defense
92
Agility
72
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Angel leotard (1256)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Ice Breath resistance *
50%
Woosh resistance *
100%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
90%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
30%
3DS version changes


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

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#260 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
255 38 230 21
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
168 99 67 064
In-Game Description Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Flee
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Waterweed mould116
Spicy cheese1128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 50% 50% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Abyss diver DQIX DS.png
Bestiary no.
#170
Family
Aquatic
Experience
2,700
Gold
92
HP
600
MP
28
Attack
200
Defence
220
Agility
126
In-game description

Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.

Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.

Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Inferno
Location(s)
Wyrmneck
Oubliette
Ocean
Grotto (Water, rank 4-5)
Item(s) dropped
Dragon scale132
Watermaul wand1128
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
75%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance *
50%
Deceleratle resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
50%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
75%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Description Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Sleepproof
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Argon lizard x Great argon lizard


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Immune to Sizz and Sleep
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Gasbagon x Barracuda
Seasaur x Yabby


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]

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Abyss diver DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,350 320
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 630 550 290
Bestiary No. #097
Rank D
In-game description These dwellers of the deep can launch themselves at boats with meteoric momentum, capsizing them in mere moments. Superstitious sailors have scores of rituals to try to keep these beasts at bay
Talents Shallow Breather
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Hothead (lv. 20)
Rando-Buff (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Zombiesbane (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 25% 0% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 25% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolOceanosaurio abisalSpanish for "abyssal oceanosaur".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAbyssaureFrom the Latin abyssus and the French -saure.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschAbgrundtaucherGerman for "abyssal diver".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoDragoonOriginally derived from the Old French dragon. A type of mounted infantry that used horses for mobility, but dismounted on foot to fight with muskets.

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