Grim rider
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| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Grim rider | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ボーンナイト |
| Romaji | Bōn naito |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen |
| Old localization | Bone knight |
The grim rider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.
Description[edit]
The Grim rider is a skeleton on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.
Abilities[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
Other appearences[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]
| Grim rider | |
|---|---|
| Family | Undead |
| Rank | B |
| Description | Knights who are slain astride their beloved steeds sometimes ride on into undeath. |
| Weapons | Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves |
| Traits | Counterstriker |
| Resistances | Vulnerable to Zap, Sleepproof |
| Skill | Assassin |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Demonrider x Restless armour |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]
| Grim rider | |
|---|---|
| Family | Undead |
| Rank | B |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves |
| Traits | Counterstriker, Crafty Confuser |
| Resistances | Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Sleep |
| Skill | Assassin |
| Location | Bemusoleum (rain, night), Necropolis (night) |
| Breeding chart | Demonrider x Bona constrictor |
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
Grim rider
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
 |
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1,360 | 350 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 570 | 450 | 560 | <400/big> |
| Bestiary No. | #466 |
| Rank | D |
| In-game description | The terrifying thud of hooves announces the approach of these uncanny knights. They like to hold extravagant feasts after besting their foes, though where the food and drink actually goes is an eternal mystery |
| Talents | Good Knight (lv. 1) Agility Booster I (lv. 20) Sleep Suppressor (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 20) Confusing Touch (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Attacking Impulse (lv. 1) Dodge Denier (lv. 1) Personal Grudge (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Caprice - Middle Echelon (    ) |
| Items | Panacea (Common) Hermit's girdle (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 0% | 0% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
 |
900 | 163g | Yes |
| List No. | #055 |
| Field Notes | Cadaverous cavalrymen who ride around on demonic donkeys, impaling enemies with a needle-like lance. To keep their bones from becoming brittle, they make sure to drink as much milk as they can manage. |
| Location(s) | Redrock Ravine |
| Item(s) Dropped | Evencloth, Endure ring |
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Grim rider appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland event alongside Diamond slime on its banner.
Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Undead |
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 Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 120 | 865 | 260 | 4 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 530 | 260 | 428 | 151 | 35 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Tackle | Focused Thrust* | Curse Curtain* | ||
Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| Emergency Meditation/Stats Up | Woosh Res +25/Stats Up | Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up Curse Success Rate +5% |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zam Res +25/Stats Up | Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up Curse Success Rate +5%/ATK +10 |
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Leader Perks
| First | |
| Lowers enemy DEF by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
Basic Perks
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +10 | AGL +15 | Curse Curtain Potency +5% |
Perk Details
| First | |
| Emergency Meditation: Triggers Meditation when HP drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle. | |
| 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 | Half Res | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Half Res | Super Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Immune | Normal | Normal |
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
A Grim rider in X.
Joker polygon model.
Rivals card.
Grim rider and Diamond slime in Tact.
