Chimaera

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For the monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII, see Chimaera (vocation).

The chimaera is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a monster with the body of a serpent and the wings and head of a bird.

Characteristics[edit]

The standard chimaera has a vulture's head with a ring of downy feathers around its neck. Its body is that of a chubby snake, and the wings are constantly beat to keep the creature airborne.

Having appeared many times throughout the series, chimaeras have proven themselves to be formidable creatures, often having great potential for strength, magic, and natural skills such as breathing fire and ice as well as a chance to drop chimaera wings if they are defeated. They can be terrible creatures to face in battle and terrific allies to have at one's side.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-CHIMAERA.png
Gold
99
HP
42
MP
0
Attack
56
Defence
48
Agility
48
Evasion
132
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara region
Sanctum region
Fizzle resistance
1516
Snooze resistance
14
Fire resistance
016
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
DQ-SNES-CHIMAERA.pngDQ-GBC-CHIMAERA.pngDQ Chimaera iOS.pngChimaera Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
105
HP
42
MP
0
Attack
56
Defence
48
Agility
31
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Damdara region
Sanctum region
Fizzle resistance
77
Snooze resistance
07
Fire resistance
07


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-CHIMAERA.png
Bestiary No.
#084
Level
38
Experience
1,780
Gold
75
HP
80
MP
0
Attack
120
Defense
70
Agility
68
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara region
Rimuldar region
Tower of Rubiss
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing164
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Chimaera III snes.png
GBC
Chimaera III gbc.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Chimaera DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#116
Family
Beast & Floating
Gold
16
HP
80
MP
16
Attack
120
Defence*
180
Agility
68
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

These monstrous amalgamations bear the head of a vulture and the body of a serpent. They are widely hunted for their wings by humans and so suffer more than most species

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara region
Kol region
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing18
Resistances
Fire *
75%
Explosion *
25%
Ice *
-125%
Wind *
-125%
Strike *
0%
Lightning *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof *
0%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%


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

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Chimaera V snes.png
Bestiary No.
#079
Recruit Rate
116
Gold
45
HP
81
MP
7
Attack
72
Defence
65
Agility
54
Evasion
116
Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
None
Item dropped
Chimaera wing18
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
20%
Ice Breath resistance *
20%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
?
Whack resistance *
20%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
67%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
67%
Sap resistance *
67%
PS2 model
Chimaera DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Chimaera DQV DS.png


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

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
DQVII Chimaera.png
Bestiary No.
#044
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
29 (PS1)
44 (3DS)
Gold
18 (PS1)
27 (3DS)
HP
61
MP
0
Attack
73
Defense
69
Agility
40
Evasion
116
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Fire Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Chimaera wing164
Chimaera heart116*
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
50%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
90%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
10%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

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

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
HQDQ8-56.gif
Bestiary No. Family
#056 Bird
Experience Gold HP MP
54 12 45 6
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
52 46 48 116
In-Game Description The wings of these monsters are useful items that allow travelers to teleport to previously visited locations instantly.
Spell(s) Heal
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Location(s) Kingdom of Ascantha
Pickham Region
Land of the Moles
East Argonia
Item(s) Dropped Chimaera wing18
Hairband132
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 50% 50% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 50% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None




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

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Chimaera DQIX DS.png
Bestiary no.
#059
Family
Bird & Floating
Gold
89
HP
75
MP
9
Attack
70
Defence
72
Agility
86
In-game description

Beastly, burning-breathed birds who are almost impervious to fire, but are taken aback by ice attacks.

Their wings are a valued commodity, and shopkeepers are regularly singed to a cinder in search of fresh stock.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Fire Breath
Location(s)
Tywll Cave
Slurry Coast
Grotto (Cave and Volcano, rank 1)
Item(s) dropped
Chimaera wing18
Flurry feather132
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
-25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
40%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Chimaeras appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to breathe out both Fire Breath and Flame Breath. In Version 2.0, chimaeras were one of the original ten monsters that could be tamed by Monster Masters. Starting with Version 5.0, vicious chimaeras can be faced in the Netherworld, as well, now having the ability to breathe out a blazing fire.

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

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Chimaera XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#051
Family
Bird & Floating
Gold
26
HP
49
MP
6
Attack
40
Defence
51
Agility
54
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

The wings of these half-bird, half snake hybrids are prized for their for their magical properties, meaning that they live in constant fear of being hunted.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Fire Breath
Chimaera Flare (Pep power, with Chimaera)
Location(s)
Gallopolis Region (first act)
Laguna di Gondolia (3DS version only, day)
Galenholm (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Chimaera wing116
Flurry feather132
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
-10%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious[edit]

Vicious chimaera (キメラ・強 Kimera・kyō)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Chimaera XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#344
Family
Bird & Floating
Gold
192
HP
199
MP
18
Attack
159
Defence
167
Agility
171
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Chimaeras driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Flame Breath*
Inferno*
Chimaera Flare (Pep power, with Vicious chimaera)
Location(s)
The Hotto Steppe (3DS only, second act)
Gallopolis Region (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Chimaera wing116
Flurry feather132
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
-10%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Wyvern (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Wyvern.png 45 3/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 3/5 4/5
Family Bird
In-game description It has an eagle's head & a body of a serpent
Abilities Heal, FrigidAir, Sleep
Habitat Gate of Reflection, Gate of Control
Breeding chart Bird family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Strong None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None Weak None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Chimera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Wyvern.png 45 6/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
4/10 6/10 5/10 6/10
Family Bird
In-game description A bird with a bug-like body.
Abilities FrigidAir, Heal, Sleep
Habitat Lighthouse
Breeding chart Bird family x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Strong Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None Weak None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Strong Strong Strong
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None None


Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

The Wyvern is a two-star member of the Beast family with a weight of 2. It naturally learns Heal, Cold Breath and Sleep. Its in-game description reads "The wing of a Wyvern that died by shock holds magic power."

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Chimaera
Family Nature
Rank F
Description Fowl faces that bode foul magic.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Confusionproof
Skill Cleanser
Location Xeroph Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Wild boarfish x Winky


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Chimaeras when synthesised over level twenty create a Chimaera X. Two level fifty Chimaera X's make a Chimaera XY.

Chimaera
Family Nature
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Crafty Dance Banner
Resistances Vulnerable to Whack, Immune to Confusion
Skill Cleanser
Location Doubtback
Breeding chart Great sabrecub x She-slime
Swarmtroop x Drohl drone


Chimaera X
Family Nature
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Giant Killer
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Whack, Inaction, and Dim
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera x Chimaera (both Level 20 or higher)


Chimaera XY
Family Nature
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Hit Squad, Desperado, Giant Killer
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Woosh, Whack, Inaction, Sap, and Dim
Skill Über Healer
Location -
Breeding chart Chimaera X x Chimaera X (both Level 50 or higher)


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]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Chimaera DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,320 430
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
570 500 500 550
Bestiary No. #158
Rank E
In-game description These freaky fowl are no birdbrains - they remember every place they've ever been. Even their feathers possess this homing instinct and, treated with wax, their wings are often used by adventurers
Talents Paramedic (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Critical Theorist (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Über Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Puffpoise DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 50% 25% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 25% 25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 50% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Chimaera Dragon Quest Heroes.png 30 27g
List No. #012
Field Notes These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
Location(s) Arba Castle (Hero), Caliburgh (Captain), Caliburgh (Hero), Caliburgh Meadow (Captain, Hero), Colissea (Hero), Colissean Desert (Hero), Dual Duel Dell (Showdown: Devilish Duo), Sylvea (Recruit), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit), Yggdrasil's Crown (Recruit)
Item(s) Dropped Slipweed, Butterfly wing, Classic care ring recipe, Luxury care ring recipe


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Chimaera Dragon Quest Heroes.png 66 31g Yes
List No. 038
Field Notes These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
Location(s) The Lumberlands, The Battle of Ingenia
Item(s) Dropped Flurry feather, Slipweed


Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

In this game, it is quite important to loot defeated Chimaeras for their feathers. Collected Chimaera feathers can be made into Chimaera wings which can instantly transport the player back to the base.


Chimaera (キメラ キメラ)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
12 12 2 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
The Ravaged Realm, Hammerhood Heights, The Damdara Desert, Rockbomb Ravine
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
19 12 0 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Swamps of Sickness, Prickly Wilds
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
20 ~ 82 12 ~ 22 3 ~ 4 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Bleak and Burning Badlands, Island of Lava, Galenholm Ruins
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
28 12 2 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★★)
Location(s)
Tantegel moor, Patchwork Island
Sprite DQB Chimaera.png


Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Chimaera appears as a D-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Always go in prepared! and Chapter 6, Episode 3: To the Silver Cup! and can participate in the Battle Roads of Stump chump, Crabid, and Skelegon as a party member.

Chimaera (キメラ Kimera)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Chimaera.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 548 162 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
302 176 202 221 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Fire Breath Singe* Talent Blossoming: Multiheal
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
AGL +10 / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Singe Potency +5% / Stats Up
Multiheal Recovery +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Singe Potency +5% / Stats Up
Multiheal Recovery +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Singe Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Super Weak
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 Immune Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal


Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolQuimeraSpanish for "chimaera".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisChimèreFrench for "chimaera".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschChimäreGerman for "chimaera".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoChimeraA fantastic creature combining parts from different animals.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Greek mythology, the Chimaera is a fire-breathing hybrid creature from Lycia in Asia Minor. It is traditionally depicted as a lion with the head of a goat sprouting from its neck, a tail ending with a snake's head, and occasionally with a pair of dragon's wings on its back. It was said to be one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.
  • A wyvern is a type of mythical dragon with two wings, two legs, and a pointed tail which is sometimes said to be a venomous stinger. It is featured frequently in heraldry.


Notable chimaeras[edit]

Similar species & close cousins[edit]

Gallery[edit]