Strangler fish (Dragon Quest VII)
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| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Strangler fish | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ピラニアン |
| Romaji | Piranian |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past |
| Old localization | Piranhan |
The Strangler fish is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII.
It can be found in the Wetlock region during the flood, as well as the Coral Cave in the past and present.
Characteristics[edit]
Strangler fish are large frenzied fish with maws filled with sharp fangs and massive foreheads that they use in reckless rushing attacks. They have also gained the ability to use basic magic, casting Bang to unleash a small explosion on their enemies.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
| Strangler fish (ピラニアン Piranian) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
90 | 16 | 85 | 58 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Recruit Rate | |
| 62 | 65 (PS1) 98 (3DS) |
61 (PS1) 92 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | #263 |
| Spell(s) | Bang |
| Skill(s) | Body Slam (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Wetlock (During the flood.) Coral Cave |
| Item(s) Dropped | Bronze knife1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 0% | 25% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 50% | 15% |
| Poof Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 15% | 50% |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance* | Poison Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * |
| 15% | 90% | 0% | 15% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]
Strangler fish appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family.
