Black dragon

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The Black dragon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in Dragon Quest V. It is a large, bipedal dragon covered in pitch-black scales.

Characteristics[edit]

Black dragons are powerful dragons with a large pair of wings on their backs, a long tail, white horns, black scales, and light brown on their undersides and wing membranes. However, when the dragons first appeared, their entire bodies were pitch black.

The Black dragon is a dangerous monster that utilizes nearly every part of its body as a weapon. It can bite down on enemies with their razor-sharp fangs, swipe at multiple foes with their long and powerful tails, and it can breathe out intense flames, as well of those of pure darkness while casting magic, though only in X. In some spinoff games, they are also capable of breathing out flames of pure darkness or exhaling intense blasts of wind, as well. Their scales make them impervious to many forms of attack. In most cases, they are not as powerful as their golden-scaled cousins, with the Joker series of games being a notable exception.

Appearances[edit]

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

Black dragon (ブラックドラゴン Burakku doragon)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Blackdragon DQV SNES.gif
Bestiary No.
#151
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
125
HP
200
MP
0
Attack
185
Defence
144
Agility
88
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Grabs character (125% damage)
Item dropped
Seed of strength164
Resistances
Frizz *
100%
Sizz *
100%
Fire Breath *
100%
Bang *
67%
Crack *
20%
Ice Breath *
20%
Woosh *
20%
Zap *
20%
Drain Magic *
100%
Whack *
100%
Kamikazee *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
67%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
67%
Poison *
20%
Snooze *
100%
Stun *
100%
Sap *
20%
PS2 model
Blackdragon DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Blackdragon DQV DS.png


Dragon Quest X[edit]

First appearing in Version 3.3 of the game, Black dragons are first encountered in the darkness region of Nagaland, while also being encountered in the Magical Survey Area of the Poppet Continent during the Version 4 story. They are much stronger than in V, being able to cast Kazammle, fire off a Disruptive Wave, and swing their tails, among other abilities like Total War Cry.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

"Phew! That was way too close for comfort. What's that thing doing under the castle anyway?"

—Erik to the Luminary after narrowly escaping the dragon's wrath

A Black dragon plays a major role at the beginning of the game during the Luminary and Erik's escape from the dungeons of Heliodor Castle. After losing the trail of a group of Heliodorian guards in the sewers, the duo find themselves in a dragon's lair and accidentally rouse the Black dragon sleeping there. They are forced to make a run for it as it is far too powerful for them to face at this point.

Although it is possible to defeat the dragon by leveling up enough, the story will still progress if the two manage to escape from it, as well. The player can receive the Accolade Dragon Slayer after defeating it.

Black dragon (ブラックドラゴン Burakku doragon)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Black dragon XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#016
Family
Dragon
Experience
1,321
Gold
127
HP
1,050
MP
40
Attack
262
Defence
165
Agility
51
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Great black lizards with breath so hot they sometimes even burn themselves. They love nothing more than chasing their prey about the place⁠, although it's far from fun for the one being chased.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Bites character. (Attacks twice for 60% damage each.)
Inferno
Tail swing (Targets party.)
War Cry
Location(s)
Heliodor Sewers (first and second acts)
Mount Pang Lai (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Dragon hide18
Pitch pearl132
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
25%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
75%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%



Malicious black dragon (ブラックドラゴン・邪 Burakku doragon・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Black dragon XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#395
Family
Dragon
Experience
2,929
Gold
516
HP
1,550
MP
90
Attack
504
Defence
330
Agility
97
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Black dragons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Bites character. (Attacks twice for 60% damage each.)
Scorch
Tail swing (targets party.)
War Cry
Location(s)
Heliodor Region (third act)
Heliodor Sewers (third act)
Mount Pang Lai (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Dragon hide18
Pitch pearl132
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
25%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
75%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

A Black dragon is an optional mini-boss inside Infern Mountain, but it can not be scouted.

Black dragon
Family Dragon
Rank S
Description Some believe these dragons were turned black by the blistering heat of their own breath.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Zammeister
Resistances Zamproof, Whackproof
Skill Antimagic
Location -
Breeding chart Great dragon x Bone baron


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Black dragon
Family Dragon
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Zammeister, Scare Stare
Resistances Immune to Zam, Sizz, and Whack
Skill Antimagic
Location -
Breeding chart Great dragon x Bone baron


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

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

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Black dragon (ブラックドラゴン Burakku doragon)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Black dragon DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 dragon family icon.png 1,410 290
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 470 470 400
Bestiary No. #115
Rank B
In-game description These lethal beasts are the scions of a dragon that resides in unending darkness. They have been dispatched from the bowels of the earth to drag the souls of grievous sinners down to the deepest depths
Talents Pyrotechnician (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Strong Starter (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zammer (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Sizzer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Zammeister (lv. 1)
Rando-Oomph (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart DQM3 dragon family icon.png X DQM3 demon family icon.png
(Any rank B parents)
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 0% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0% 0% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Black dragon appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family as part of the half-anniversary event, appearing alongside Estark on his banner.

Black dragon (ブラックドラゴン Burakku doragon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Black Dragon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Dragon.png
Dragon
DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 921 298 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
490 303 391 163 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Hellichopter Galeforce Breath* Black Dragon Claw*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1/Stats Up Zap Res +25/Stats Up Black Dragon Claw Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25/Stats Up Black Dragon Claw Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises DEF of dragon allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 AGL +15 Black Dragon Claw Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak


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