Deadcurion
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Deadcurion | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | しにがみへい しにがみ兵 (VII onwards) |
| Romaji | Shinigami hei |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | PutreMan |
The Deadcurion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. These undead soldiers perished in battle and continue to wield their weapons and armor from beyond the grave.
Characteristics[edit]
Long dead warriors that have walked the battlefield for ages, forever leaning on their lances. They can still wield it effectively, able to lash out with violent stabbing or slashing attacks to deal extra damage. Their spearheads are also coated in a toxin that can paralyse their opponents. When the deadcurions returned in IX, they also gained the ability to perform lethal stabbing attacks with their lances, true to their names. The zombies wear a full set of silver armour, including a plumed knight's helmet, and a tattered red cape that hangs from their shoulders. Although not a massive threat, their frightening appearance has sent many an adventurer screaming from battle. Their most notable feature is the horrifying eyeball that lazily hangs from their skulls.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
| Deadcurion (しにがみへい Shinigami hei) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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85 | 0 | 84 | 61 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 60 | 106 | 25 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | #097 |
| Spell(s) | N/A |
| Skill(s) | Paralysis Attack Stabs character. (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Gotha Pass |
| Item dropped | Moonwort bulb1⁄16 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * |
| 20% | 67% | 67% | 20% |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * |
| 0% | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| Poof resistance | Dazzle resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Fuddle resistance |
| 20% | 67% | 100% | 20% |
| Poison resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun resistance * | Sap resistance * |
| 100% | 67% | 20% | 20% |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
| Deadcurion (しにがみ兵 Shinigami hei) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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102 | 0 | 81 | 40 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 50 | 43 (PS1) 65 (3DS) |
11 (PS1) 17 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | #072 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Makes a violent slashing attack. (125% damage) Paralysis Attack |
| Location(s) | The Tallest Tower (6-9F) Providence (past) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Chain mail1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 80% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
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| Dropped Item | Iron mask1⁄64 Battle fork1⁄128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Gerzuun Khaalag Coast Grotto (ice) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Paralysis Attack Pressure Pointer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spells | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Undead | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | #122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Japanese Name | しにがみ兵 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Romanized Jap. | Shinigami hei | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | They paralyse enemies, then poke them with Pressure Pointer. Ice doesn't irk them much, but fire will fry them good. Especially stagnant soldiers selected from the rank ranks of the lesionnaires to lead them to gory glory. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Etymology[edit]
In Japanese mythology, Shinigami (死神) are death gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans to death. Their English names are a combination of the words "dead" and "decurion", a type of military officer from Ancient Rome who commanded 10 men in battle.
Gallery[edit]
Super Famicom artwork.
Rivals card.
