Wailin' weed

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The Wailin' weed is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a plant monster brought to life by negative energy.

Characteristics[edit]

Wailin' weeds are walking masses of tangled plant matter that are colored dark magenta. Their main bodies seem to be made of mossy green material seen on their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their unkempt fronds give them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The wailin' weeds, much like its variants, are performers of the monster world, using the crudely-carved wooden microphones in their hands to sing various songs, such as cursing their enemies into inaction or bringing fallen allies back to life, but the self-centered monsters also have a tendency to get distracted by the sound of their own voice. The foul magic coursing through their body allows them to sap tension when they strike enemies, as well. Starting with their appearances in the Monster: Joker series, the wailin' weeds became part of the Undead family due to their original Japanese names.

Appearances[edit]

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

Wailin' weed (フラワーゾンビ Furawāzonbi)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Wailin weed.png 59 0 72
Defense Agility Experience Gold
59 61 73 17
Bestiary no. #086
Family Plant
In-game description Flower-Monsters nourished by the anguish of those unfortunate enough to be turned into thorny vines, such as the residents of the Trodain Castle.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Tension-reducing strike
Cursed song (Attempts to curse entire party for one turn.)
Intoxicated by the sound of its own voice. (Wastes turn.)
Angel Song
Location(s) Castle Trodain
Item(s) dropped Red mould18
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Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 15%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
15% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Wailin' weeds begin appearing starting with Version 2.0 of the game, now being members of the Undead family. They continue to sing Cursed Verses and now have the ability to cast Zing to revive their allies, rather than using Angel Song.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Wailin' weed
Family Undead
Rank A
Description Singers of the sea who synchronize their slap attack in symphony.
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Whips, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Fizzleproof
Skill All-Rounder
Location Fert Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Gorerilla x Skeleton soldier


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Wailin' weed
Family Undead
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Swords, Whips, Hammers, Staves
Traits Rabble Rouser
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Fizzle
Skill All-Rounder
Location -
Breeding chart Skeleton soldier x King kelp
Phantom swordsman x King kelp
Bona constrictor x Drakularge
Fright knight x Dancing flame


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]


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

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

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Wailin' weed appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family during the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker event alongside Dr. Snapped on his banner. It can participate in the Ace of Spades' Battle Road as a party member.

Wailin' weed (フラワーゾンビ Furawāzonbi)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Wailin Weed.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead
DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,221 420 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
268 458 498 172 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Song of Cursing Song of Silence* Resounding Howl*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Resounding Howl Potency +5%/Stats Up
Singer's Soul: Performs martial recovery of a major amount of HP for the user and raises Spell Res and Breath Res for 3 turns when HP drops to 50% or less, 1 time per battle
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Resounding Howl Potency +5%/Stats Up
Stun Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy ATK by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 DEF +15 Resounding Howl Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal



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