High roller

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The High roller is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a vicious beast that wears a ferocious mask over its eyes. Its name is a play on the gambling term of the same name.

Characteristics[edit]

High rollers are enormous purple-skinned beasts with an appearance similar to a great ape with small blue wings on its back, spikes on top of its head, and a small mask that covers its numerous eyes. Like their less powerful cousins, the high rollers will roll their eyes to two different effects. If they roll a one, the high roller will become serious and their complexion changes to a deep scarlet red. They become much more dangerous, having the ability to land desperate attacks and devastate adventurers with their Kaboom spell. If they roll a six, the beasts will summon a bomboulder to aid them in battle. They are also able to heal themselves and only themselves with their magic.

Appearances[edit]

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

High roller (ダイス・ド・デビル Daisu do debiru)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 High roller.png 284 28 148
Defense Agility Experience Gold
118 101 245 87
Bestiary no. #193
Family Beast
In-game description The number of eyes hidden underneath their masks constantly changes during battle. When they roll a six, expect to see a bomboulder join the fray.
Spell(s) Midheal (self only)
Kaboom (only when serious)
Skill(s) Call for backup (Bomboulder)
Desperate attack (only when serious)
Becomes serious
Location(s) Godbird's Eyrie
Small Island South of Ascantha (day only)
Hill on Argonia's Western Border (day only)
High Place on Northwest Isle (day only)
Mountain Overlooking Desert (day only)
High Place South of Empyrea (day only)
Untrodden Groves
Item(s) dropped Leather hat132
Prayer ring1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 100% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 50% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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