Siren
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Siren | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | デスセイレス |
| Romaji | Desuseiresu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King |
| Old localization | None |
The Siren is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII.
They are dangerous female monsters that are encountered at sea.
Characteristics[edit]
Sirens are humanoid monsters with the appearance of beautiful women, much like their mythological namesake. They have light skin, long blonde hair, and pointed ears, as well as sharp fangs. Sirens wear gold chokers, green bracelets, and orange strapless, floor-length gowns with green and white diamond patterns on the bodice and ending in a star-shaped skirt. Sirens have six white wands tipped with crystals of different colors floating around them and a blue eye-shaped orb that floats above their head, which they use to attack.
They use their voluptuous bodies to charm unsuspecting sailors and have a tendency to increase their Tension to dangerous amounts.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
| Siren (デスセイレス Desuseiresu) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
112 | 16 | 27 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 86 | 63 | 123 | 43 |
| Bestiary no. | #254 |
| Family | Aquatic |
| In-game description | Evil mermaids that seduce and lure unwary sailors to their deaths with the tantalizing promise of Puff-Puff delights. |
| Spell(s) | Sizzle |
| Skill(s) | Puff-Puff Sultry Dance Psyche Up Raises tension higher and higher (increases Tension by three stages) |
| Location(s) | The Ocean |
| Item(s) dropped | Coral hairpin1⁄32 Wizard's staff1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 25% | 25% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 25% | 0% | 25% | 0% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 50% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 50% | 0% | ||
| Notable Changes |
| Fishnet stockings1⁄64 replaces Wizard's staff as rare drop. |
Etymology[edit]
In Greek mythology, sirens were dangerous creatures that appear like beautiful women. They could lure nearby sailors with the sound of their enchanting voice to shipwreck. During the time of the ancient Greeks, sirens were mostly depicted as large birds with the heads of women and occasionally played musical instruments such as harps or lyres. However, during medieval times, the image of a siren as having some fish-like features like a mermaid became popularized.
In fact, in many Romance languages such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, the word sirena is used to refer to both mermaids and sirens.
Related Monsters[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Rivals card.
A Siren in Keshi Keshi.
