Gracos

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Gracos
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest X
DQMJ Gracos.png
Sprite(s) Glacos.gif
Japanese name グラコス
Romaji Gurakosu
Old localization Grakos
Title Dread Fiend
Family Gracos V (descendant)

Gracos is a recurring monster and antagonist in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI as one of the Dread Fiends.

He is a bulky Merman-like monster wielding a polearm.

Characteristics[edit]

Gracos is likely a more powerful form of a Merman, as he shares many of his characteristics with this monster, particularly the placement of his fins. Gracos differs from this common monster by means of his greater girth, thicker lips, wristbands and weapon: a polearm with a crescent-shaped blade on the end. In his original appearance, Gracos had green scales, changing to blue scales when he reappeared in VII, which he kept for many years in spinoff games in the series. However, for the Nintendo DS remake of VI, Gracos instead had the purple and red color scheme of his descendant. In the [[Nintendo 3DS[] remake of VII and other games going forward, the sea demon reverted to his original green coloration.

Having first appeared as a boss monster, Gracos typically fulfills that same role in his other appearances and is powerful as such. He possesses great physical might and is adept at using magic and abilities as well, in particular having an affinity for both ice magic and breath attacks.

In VI, Gracos maintains the seal on Sorceria and defeating him enables access to the city. Gracos is the least competent of the Dread Fiends, sleeping on the job and unintentionally informing the party of his master's plans at the slightest inquiry.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Gracos (グラコス Gurakosu) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Glacos.gif 3,000 50 210 210
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
80 3,700 900 N/a
Bestiary No. #231
Spell(s) Kacrackle
Skill(s) Flails his weapon about fiercely. (125% damage)
Mow down party. (75% damage to party)
Chilly Breath
Location(s) Seabed Shrine
Item(s) Dropped Gracos' trident (100%)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 100% 100% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 25%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Gracos DQVI DS.png None



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

Gracos (グラコス Gurakosu) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Merking VI DS.png 1,400 90 165 85
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
65 1,320 720 N/a
Bestiary No. #301
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Mows down the party. (75% damage to entire party.)
Chilly Breath
Tsunami (PS1 only)
Jolly Rager (3DS only)
Venom Mist
Location(s) Sunken Citadel (past)
Item(s) Dropped None
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0/64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 60% 50% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 50%
3DS version changes
Uses Jolly Rager instead of Tidal Wave.


Making his second appearance as a boss, Gracos is the one responsible for flooding Wetlock in the past and must be confronted in order to set things right. When the party reaches his throne room in the Sunken Citadel, he will send a group of three Sunken spirits to fight them, which are not too difficult. Gracos will then challenge the party himself. Old Man Riffer will arrive to lend his aid, playing his torban to allow the spirits to rest. He will also restore the party's HP and MP completely before the battle.

Strategy[edit]

The battle against Gracos is one of the toughest the player will have faced thus far. He can attack twice in one round and hit the party very hard. He is immune to Sap and has a high resistance to Dazzle. Finally, he has a very high resistance to ice spells and skills so these should be avoided completely.

There is a small grace as Old Man Riffer joins this fight as a temporary party member. Even still, Gracos shouldn't be taken lightly. Woolly Blanket or Insulatle does wonders for this battle, as well as Kabuff and Buff. If the player managed to get Heavy armour from the Lucky Panel, it should be equipped on both the Hero and Ruff. Otherwise, a Magical skirt for Maribel and a Magic vestment for Ruff are great options.

The Martial Artist's Wind Sickles should be used regularly, as well as skills such as Sword Dance and Falcon Slash. If Maribel has a chance to attack, she should cast Frizzle regularly. Old Man Riffer can attack and cast Bang against Gracos, but his damage is negligible.

Do not rely on Old Man Riffer to heal the party. Maribel or [[Ruff] should carry the Staff of salvation in their inventory since they both have high Agility. It is also recommended that each party member have at least one Antidotal herb in case they are Envenomated by Gracos's mist. Hustle Dance can also be a major boon if the player has managed to advance to become a Luminary. The battle can be very difficult, as the player is unable to return to the present and change their vocations once the flood has begun.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Grakos (グラコス Gurakosu) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Grakos.png 55 7/10 7/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 7/10 6/10 6/10
Family Water
In-game description
Abilities HighJump, Sandstorm, TwinHits
Habitat
Breeding chart Water family x ??? family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None Strong None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Strong None Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Immune None Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Immune Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong Strong
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Strong Immune Strong



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Gracos also has a small role in the piracy side-quest of the game, being summoned as one of the many monsters the player must confront while tracking down Captain Crow.

Gracos
Family Demon
Rank A
Description The legendary king rules over all the monsters of the sea.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Healed by Water, Fizzleproof
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Merman or Octavian sentry x Archdemon


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Gracos
Family Demon
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Wooshmeister, Crackmeister
Resistances Immune to Fizzle and Magical Sabotage
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Belial x Merman or Octavian sentry


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Gracos appears as a S-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VI event. He can be faced in Chapter 3, Episode 4: Gracos Appears of the event quests, as well as a boss in Free the Phantom Realm! where he must be defeated, along with the other three Dread Fiends to face Mortamor. Gracos eventually appeared on his own banner alongside Maulrus as part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event.

Gracos (グラコス Gurakosu)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Gracos.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,195 455 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
250 372 462 463 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Ice Blocks Nightmare Breath* Waterfall*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Wave Rider/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Crack-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Deep Sea Curse: Grants x1.5 spell potency/effects for 1 turn at action start on turn 2.
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Crack-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Sleep Success Rate +10%
Leader Perks
First
Raises spell potency of Nature family allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
DEF +20
Auto HP/MP Regen (S): Restores HP and MP at action start. Waterfall Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Wave Rider: Raises WIS and Move for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal



Etymology[edit]

Gracos is a transliteration of Glaucus--one of the half-human sons of the god Poseidon. He is a patron of sailors whose story is detailed in Ovid's Metamorphosis.

Trivia[edit]

  • Each of the four Dread Fiends could be seen as representing one of the four classical elements, based on their lairs. In Gracos's case, he represents water.

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