Hocus chimaera

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The hocus chimaera is a recurring monster in the series, introduced in the original Dragon Quest. They look just like their normal kin, but are composed of warmer colours such as browns and oranges. True to their name, they have learned a wingfull of spells.

Characteristics[edit]

Fiery feathered, floating, flappy beasts with perpetually fluttering wings that keep them afloat and allow the hocus chimaera to breathe a fearsome fire on all adventurers in a single swoop. They bolster their fire-belching ability with knowledge of different spells depending on the game, including healing allies and debilitating their foes.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Hocus Chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-HOCUS-CHIMAERA.png
Gold
139
HP
58
MP
Attack
78
Defence
68
Agility
68
Evasion
132
Spell(s)
Snooze
Location(s)
South of Damdara
Cantlin region
Resistances
Fizzle
016
Snooze
18
Sizz & Sizzle
016
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Magwyvernsnes.gifDQ-GBC-HOCUS-CHIMAERA.pngHocus chimaera DQ iOS.pngHocus Chimaera Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
135
HP
50
MP
12
Attack
68
Defence
62
Agility
44
Evasion
132
Spell(s)
Heal
Snooze
Location(s)
South of Damdara
Cantlin region
Resistances
Fizzle
17
Snooze
17
Sizz & Sizzle
07


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-HOCUS-CHIMAERA.png
Bestiary No.
#121
Level
30
Experience
2240
Gold
125
HP
100
MP
53
Attack
105
Defense
80
Agility
150
Evasion
116
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Tower of Rubiss
Item Dropped
Mad cap164
Resistances
Fire *
70%
Crack *
25%
Woosh *
25%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
70%
Poof
25%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
25%
Fuddle
70%
Snooze
70%
Deceleratle *
25%
Sap *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Hocuschimaera3snes.png
GBC
MagwyvernGBC.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Hocus chimaera DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#119
Family
Beast & Floating
Gold
22
HP
160
MP
159
Attack
136
Defence
224
Agility
159
Evasion
1/16
In-game description

The former familiars of foul witches that are considerably cleverer than their chimaera kin. They have a wide range of spells in their repertoire to boot

Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Rimuldar region
Tower of Rubiss
Item Dropped
Mad cap164
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Explosion *
25%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
-125%
Strike *
0%
Lightning *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof *
0%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
0%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Magwyvernsnes.gif
Bestiary No.
#105
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
65
HP
99
MP
50
Attack
82
Defence
67
Agility
63
Evasion
116
Skill(s)
None
Item dropped
Chimaera wing116
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
67%
Fire Breath *
67%
Bang *
20%
Crack *
67%
Ice Breath *
67%
Woosh *
20%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
67%
Whack *
100%
Kamikazee *
0%
Poof
67%
Dazzle *
67%
Fizzle
67%
Fuddle
20%
Poison *
67%
Snooze *
67%
Stun *
67%
Sap *
20%
PS2 model
Hocuschimaer DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Hocus chimaera1.png


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

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Magwyvern.gif
Bestiary No.
#099
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
65 (PS1)
98 (3DS)
Gold
51 (PS1)
77 (3DS)
HP
95
MP
15
Attack
87
Defense
77
Agility
77
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Chimaera wing164
Resistances
Frizz *
60%
Sizz *
60%
Bang *
60%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
15%
Whack *
50%
Poof *
100%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
15%
Fuddle *
100%
Paralysis *
90%
Poison *
50%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
0%
Army *
25%
3DS version changes

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

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Original (PS2)
Sprite
DQVIII PS2 Hocus chimaera.png
Bestiary no.
#133
Family
Bird
Gold
35
HP
108
MP
8
Attack
106
Defence
108
Agility
98
Evasion
164
In-game description

Though they are capable of casting spells, these monsters are rather more hocus-pocus than proper magicians.

Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Item(s) dropped
Chimaera wing18
Magic water1256
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
50%
Sizz *
50%
Fire Breath *
50%
Bang *
25%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
25%
Zap *
25%
Whack *
15%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
50%
Fizzle
0%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
15%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
50%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


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

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Hocuschimaera DQIX DS.png
Bestiary no.
#076
Family
Bird
Gold
126
HP
80
MP
12
Attack
80
Defence
80
Agility
86
In-game description

Blazing-breathed mountain birds of the chimaera family who are tough against fire, and may lay some good eggstras when licked.

Their sepia tone puts people in a misty-eyed mind of yesteryear, but they themselves are young, dump, and full of fun.

Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Heights of Loneliness
Bloomingdale (lighthouse)
Djust Desert
Grotto (Volcano, rank 2)
Item(s) dropped
Chimaera wing116
Prayer ring1128
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
-25%
Wind *
0%
Blast/Lightning *
0%
Earth *
0%
Dark *
0%
Light *
0%
Whack *
25%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
25%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Snooze *
50%
Poison *
25%
Stun *
50%
Blunt *
25%
Deceleratle *
25%
Sap *
50%
Spooky Aura *
50%
Charm *
50%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Hocus chimaeras appeared from the beginning of the game. They maintain their ability to cast Midheal from their last 2 appearances, and can cast Snooze for the first time since their debut and Fuddle for the first time since III. It is possible for players to change the appearance of a Chimaera monster companion to that of a Hocus chimaera's with a colour-changing ticket.

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

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Hocus chimaera XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#085
Family
Bird & Floating
Gold
28
HP
67
MP
9
Attack
66
Defence
68
Agility
80
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Clever chimaeras capable of casting spells. Their increased intelligence is acquired while serving as familiars to wicked witches.

Spell(s)
Midheal
Fuddle
Skill(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Zwaardsrust Region (first act, day only)
Caverns Under Octagonia (second act)
Laguna di Gondolia (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Chimaera wing116
Prayer ring1256
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
-10%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
0%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
0%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
0%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
0%
Elemental *
0%

This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Hocus chimaera Heroes.png 43 30g
List No. #038
Field Notes Magically mutated chimaeras who soar through the skies, slinging spells from on high to flummox foes below. Their wings change colour when they evolve, making their plumage prized property among poachers.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Hero), Dual Duel Dell (Grudge Match: Devilish Duo), Pinnacle of Light (Hero), The Fault (Recruit), Yggdrasil's Crown (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Celestial skein, Narspicious, Classic care ring recipe, Luxury care ring recipe


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Hocus chimaera Heroes.png 104 30g Yes
List No. #062
Field Notes Magically mutated chimaeras who soar through the skies, slinging spells from on high to flummox foes below. Their wings change colour when they evolve, making their plumage prized property among poachers.
Location(s) Battle of the Great Divide (N), Battle of the Great Divide (S)
Item(s) Dropped Slipweed, Care ring


Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
41 21 4 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★☆)
Location(s)
Various
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
80 29 12 Chimaera feather (★★★), Monster egg (★★☆)
Location(s)
Various
Sprite DQB Hocus Chimaera.png


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Hocus chimaera appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family that can learn be scouted from Chapters 9-2, 11-2, 11-3, 11-8, 12-8, and 15-3 of the main storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 2, Episode 3 of the event quests during the limited Holy Night Gift Hunt Expedition and Serious Showdown!? White Hot Sweets Contest at any difficulty. The hocus chimaera can participate in the Battle Roads of the Crabid, Skelegon, Kiefer, Yangus, Mont Leonis, and Sweet troll as a party member.

Hocus chimaera (メイジキメラ Meiji kimera)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Hocus Chimaera.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact SupportType.png
Support
Max Level HP MP Move
115 718 273 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
271 187 275 237 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Heal Kabuff* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Healing Ability Recovery +5% / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Heal Recovery +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Heal Recovery +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +3 Heal Recovery +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Healing Ability Recovery +5%: Raises healing ability recovery by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Immune Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal


In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolQuimera engañosaSpanish for "deceptive chimaera".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisArchimèreFrom the prefix archi-, indicating a higher degree or powerful, and chimère.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschFeuerchimäreGerman for "fire chimaera".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoChimera incantataItalian for "enchanted/spellbound chimaera".

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