Orochi
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Orochi | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | やまたのおろち |
| Romaji | Yamata no Orochi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
The Orochi is a many headed monster found in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation and a servant of Baramos. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further its own ends.
Characteristics[edit]
The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous dragon that is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey, purplish colored crests that stem from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes with no pupils.
Appearences[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Orochi masquerades as Pimiko–the queen of Jipang, and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.
When the Hero and party defeated the Orochi in her lair, she dropped the Orochi sword from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.
Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
| Orochi (first fight) (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi) |  |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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63 | 300 (1,800 SFC) | 12 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 120 (130 SFC) | 68 | 50 (40 SFC) | 8040 | 200 |
| Bestiary No. | #102 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn. (33% (SFC)) (100% (NES)) Flame Breath (30~39 damage) Regenerates 100 HP per turn. (NES only) |
| Location(s) | Orochi's Lair |
| Item Dropped | Orochi sword |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0/64 | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 100% | 100% | 25% | 25% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 100% | 25% | 100% | |||
| Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original) (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi) | |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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63 | 1800 | 12 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 140 | 68 | 50 | 8040 | 1000 |
| Bestiary No. | #147 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn (100%) Fire Breath Flame Breath |
| Location(s) | Jipang |
| Item Dropped | None |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0/64 | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 25% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 100% | 25% | 100% | |||
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply Kabuff liberally and Sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.
Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]
| Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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60 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-game description | Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time |
| Abilities | FireSlash, BiAttack, FireAir |
| Habitat | Library Gate |
| Breeding chart | Dragon family x ??? family Andreal, GreatDrak x MedusaEye |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | Immune | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | None | Weak |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| Strong | Immune | Strong | Strong |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| Immune | Strong | Strong | Weak |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| Weak | Strong | ||
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in Dragon Quest III. Once Terry defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]
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| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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60 | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 7/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | BiAttack, FireAir, FireSlash |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | Dragon family x ??? family Andreal, GreatDrak x MedusaEye |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | Immune | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Strong | Weak | Weak | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| Weak | Strong | Immune | Strong |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| Strong | Immune | Strong | Strong |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| Weak | Weak | Strong | |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]
| Orochi | |
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| Family | Dragon |
| Rank | X |
| Size | L |
| Weapons | Staves |
| Traits | Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Tactical Genius, Crafty Fire Breather |
| Resistances | Vulnerable to Crack, Immune to Fire Breath, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep |
| Skill | Orochi |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Wormonger x Missing lynx x Bjorn x Empyrea |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,420 | 310 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 550 | 400 | 390 | 630 |
| Bestiary No. | #116 |
| Rank | B |
| In-game description | Foul five-headed dragons who breathe unreasonably hot hellfire. Apparently in another world, tales are told of these creatures as embodying fear itself |
| Talents | Pyrotechnician (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Frizzmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 20) Rando-Muster (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Naked Ambition (lv. 1) Collective Punishment (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | This monster has no natural habitat |
| Items | N/A |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 50% | -25% | 0% | 25% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 0% | -25% | 50% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 50% | -25% | 0% | 50% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 50% | -25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]
Orochi appeared in Chapter 2 of the Dragon Quest III event held from March to May 2020, eventually appearing as a powerful monster in various places.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Orochi appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family and can be unlocked by collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She reprises her role in the original Dragon Quest III event, mistaking Mindini for a sacrifice and is fought by Majellan and the party. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into Manoza. She is also fought in Armful's Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female Walking corpse as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps get Armful back into Baramos (and indirectly) Zoma's army after she is defeated the first time.
Orochi can participate in Estelle's Battle Road as a party member and she also stars in her own Blossom Battle Road, as well.
| Orochi (やまたのおろち Yamata no Orochi) |  |
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Dragon |
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 Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 130 | 1,107 | 338 | 2-3 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 468 | 281 | 411 | 190 | 35 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Tail Hammer | Rolling Attack* | Scorch* Talent Blossoming: Orochi Ablaze |
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| First | Second | Third |
| Move +1 / Stats Up | Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up Orochi Ablaze Potency +5% |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Scorch Potency +5% / Stats Up Orochi Ablaze Potency +5% |
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| First | |
| Raises Frizz-type breath potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +10 | Max HP +20 | Scorch Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Move +1: Raises Move by 1. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Half Res | Half Res | Very Weak | Normal | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Very Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| 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 | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Half Res | Immune | Super Weak |
Trivia[edit]
- Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by NPC dialogue.
- If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the player to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
- The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the Yamata no Orochi. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god Susanō no Mikoto. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the Kusanagi, a sword found within the body of Orochi.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of III.
Rivals art.
DQM1·2 sprite.
Caravan Heart sprite.
Sprite of Joker 2.
Monster icon of Joker 2.
Encounter with Orochi in Monsters: 3D.
Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
Orochi in Super Light.
Orochi's Pimiko disguise in Stars.
True form in Stars.
Erdrick facing Orochi in Walk.
Orochi alongside the Boss troll and Baramos in Tact.
Orochi's Cave of Trials in Tact.
The Orochi figurine, from the Sofubi Monster mechandise series.
Metallic Monsters Gallery.
