Perilwinkle
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Perilwinkle | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | あんこくつむり |
| Romaji | Ankoku tsumuri |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localization | DarkSnail |
The Perilwinkle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.
Characteristics[edit]
Hard-shelled molluscs with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful Body Slam that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
 |
190 | 8 | 133 | 180 | 62 | 356 | 83 |
| Bestiary No. | #165 |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle |
| Skill(s) | Body Slam Defend |
| Location(s) | Fungeon |
| Item Dropped | Seed of wisdom(1⁄256) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance |
| 75% | 75% | 25% | 25% |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Bracer Resistance | Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | 25% |
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
Etymology[edit]
A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.
