For the blue palette swap of the Crested viper that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, see Diethon (DQVII).
The Diethon is a recurring monster in the series. It is a large, venomous serpent with a pair of membranes at its side similar to wings.
Characteristics[edit]
Diethons are serpentine monsters as large as grown men with vivid purple scales, their most notable feature being the pair of yellow wing-like membranes on their sides. They also have orange spots and yellow spines running down the length of their bodies. The serpents are very venomous, able to poison opponents by biting with their sharp fangs or exhaling a noxious mist. They can also utilise their powerful tails in slamming or swiping attacks.
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. In later games such as IX and XI, diethons have been made part of the Dragon family like many other reptilian monsters.
Appearances[edit]
Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)
Original (SFC)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #094
- Recruit Rate
- N/A
- Spell(s)
- None
- Army resistance *
- 0%
- Sprites
- Notable Changes
- None
Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)
- Model
- Bestiary no.
- #101
- In-game 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.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 0%
- Ice resistance *
- -25%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Blast/Lightning resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- -25%
- Dark resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #123
- 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
- Fire resistance *
- 0%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- -10%
- Light resistance *
- -10%
- Dark resistance *
- -10%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Malicious[edit]
Malicious diethon (ヘルバイパー・邪 Herubaipā・ja)
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #482
- In-game description
Diethons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
- Spell(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 0%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- -10%
- Light resistance *
- -10%
- Dark resistance *
- -10%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 25%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
In Other Languages[edit]
Language |
Translation |
Meaning |
Español | Sierpe alada | Spanish for "winged serpent". |
Français | Toxicrotale | French for "toxic pit viper". |
Deutsch | Satansschleiche | German for "Satan's slither". |
Italiano | Demonvipera | Italian for "demon viper". |
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