Diethon (DQVI)

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For the blue pallet swap of the Crested viper that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, see Diethon (DQVII).

Characteristics[edit]

The purple poisonous pouting Diethon lay in wait in eggs deep with caverns, just waiting to crack and start causing chaos with their threateningly toxic Venom Mist. The viper's teeth also drip with venom, meaning even a single bite can spell long lasting disaster.

In the Wayfarer's Pass cave, a Hacksaurus (later named Lizzie) is seen guarding her eggs that hatch into Diethons when interacted with. While the two monsters are completely different in terms of appearance and abilities, it may suggest that there is a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monster. Additionally, in IX and XI, the Diethon is part of the Dragon family even though it originally did not take extra damage from Dragon Slash in VI.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Diethon DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Hellviper.gif 144 0 129 72
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
88 172 21 NA
Bestiary No. #094
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Flee
Whips character with tail. (125% damage)
Location(s) The Spiegelspire
Item(s) Dropped Steel fangs1128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 50% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
15% 0% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Diethon VI DS.png None



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

#101 - Diethon
Diethon DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
109 10 432 110
Attack Defense Speed
104 108 102
Dropped Item Snakeskin18
Wing of bat116
Locations The Plumbed Depths
Western Coffinwell (Loch Storn island)
Grotto
Skills Venom Mist
Flee
Family Dragon
Bestiary # 101
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Romanized Jap. ヘルバイパー
Description These sickening snakes are immune to poison, can vomit up a Venom Mist, and will run at the sight of superior strength.
Superstition says to take three steps back and set off somewhere else if a diethon crosses your path at night.

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

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Diethon XI sprite.png 194 13 157
Defense Agility Experience Gold
137 76 565 123
Bestiary no. #123
Family Dragon
In-game description Particularly venomous and vicious sea snakes that use the fin-like protrusions on the side of their bodies to waft potent poison all over the place.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flees
Party Pooper
Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Location(s) The Open Sea - North (first act, sea around Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (first act, near Lonalulu)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act)
Item(s) dropped Snakeskin18
Purple eye164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A 0% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% -110% 25%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious diethon (ヘルバイパー・邪 Herubaipā・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Diethon XI sprite.png 759 37 219
Defense Agility Experience Gold
320 265 1,703 364
Bestiary no. #482
Family Dragon
In-game description Diethons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flees
Party Pooper
Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Location(s) The Open Sea - South (third act, near Lonalulu)
Item(s) dropped Snakeskin18
Artful amethyst164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A 0% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% -110% 25%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


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