Tentacular

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The tentacular is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

It is an aggressive and powerful variant of the king squid inspired by the mythological Kraken.

Characteristics[edit]

Tentaculars are enormous squids that have light orange bodies with purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous monster that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance.

The tentaculars faced in XI have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin Khalamari, and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers off their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and Sweet Breath as part of their offensive capabilities.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Tentacular nes.png
Bestiary No.
#116
Level
38
Experience
2090
Gold
160
HP
450
MP
0
Attack
150
Defense
10
Agility
52
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Desperate attack
Flee
Occasionally attacks up to three times.
Location(s)
Alefgard ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of life1128
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Tentacular3snes.png
GBC
Tentaculat III gbc.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Tentacular DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#105
Family
None
Experience
3,596
Gold
324
HP
720
MP
17
Attack
265
Defence*
318
Agility
133
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

Deadly dwellers of the deep. These titanic terrors can toss a fishing boat about as if it were a child's plaything

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts 1~3 times per turn.
Brutal strike
Flee
Location(s)
Sea of Alefgard
Item Dropped
Seed of life164
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-150%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#259 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
303 52 502 20
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
174 40 45 0/64
In-Game Description Rulers of the deep sea, these monsters boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flee
Sometimes attacks twice per round.
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Antidotal herb18
Full moon ring1256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 15% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 15% 15% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Reappearing from the start of Version 5 onwards, they are first seen in the Netherworld.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

During the party's first visit to Lonalulu, they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a Tentacular that has been terrorizing the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in Lonalulu, she tells them that Tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the party her kanono cannon. The party sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from Lonalulu, who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. Sylvando will fire the cannon at the Tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their Attack and Defence.

In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS and Definitive Edition, the Tentacular is instead aided by a pair of Squid kids in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.

Tentacular (Boss) (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Tentacular XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#126
Family
Nature
Experience
6,000
Gold
4,000
HP
1,345
MP
20
Attack
161
Defence
128
Agility
79
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Massive, muscular molluscs that look a lot like squid. Sailors are scared senseless of them, as they're strong enough to sling boats about with ease.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Assesses the situation. (Wastes turn.)
Regenerates its tentacles.
Call for help. (Two Squid kids, 2D versions only.)
Rocks the boat. (Damages entire party and can knock down.)
Multifists
Chilly Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Seas near Lonalulu (first act)
Item(s) Dropped
N/a
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%



Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Tentacular XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#126
Family
Nature
Experience
2,700
Gold
400
HP
1,550
MP
20
Attack
262
Defence
204
Agility
89
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Massive, muscular molluscs that look a lot like squid. Sailors are scared senseless of them, as they're strong enough to sling boats about with ease.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Assesses the situation. (Wastes turn.)
Regenerates its tentacles.
Call for help. (Two Squid kids, 2D versions only.)
Rocks the boat. (Damages entire party and can knock down.)
Multifists
Chilly Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Special medicine18
Full moon ring1256
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%



Malicious tentacular (クラーゴン・邪 Kuragon・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Tentacular XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#484
Family
Nature
Experience
6,000
Gold
960
HP
2,080
MP
20
Attack
330
Defence
272
Agility
127
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Tentaculars who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Assesses the situation. (Wastes turn.)
Regenerates its tentacles.
Rocks the boat. (Damages entire party and can knock down.)
Multifists
C-c-cold Breath
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Open Sea - north (third act, rainy seas between Insula Orientalis and Insula Borealis)
The Open Sea - south (third act, rainy seas east of Insula Incognita)
Item(s) Dropped
Special medicine18
Full moon ring1256
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Tentacular
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,450 320
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
660 260 420 360
Bestiary No. #199
Rank A
In-game description Even the sturdiest and saltiest of mariners shudder at the thought of these briny beasts. Their sizeable shadows lurk under the ocean's surface, portending sunken ships and scuttled schemes
Talents Walking Disaster (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Matterbane (lv. 1)
Frizzmeister (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart King squid DQM3 portrait.png X One-man army DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 100% -25% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 50% 0% -25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family during the limited Dragon Quest VIII event alongside Angelo on his banner.

Tentacular (クラーゴン Kuragon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Tentacular.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,167 307 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
333 403 373 161 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Invigorate Captivating Glacier* Probing Tentacles*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Cammo Jet/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bind Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bind Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 DEF +15 Probing Tentacles Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Cammo Jet: Greatly raises Move for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res


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