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 on 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
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Crack *
70%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
25%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
25%
Snooze
25%
Deceleratle *
25%
Sap *
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
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Explosion *
0%
Ice *
75%
Wind *
0%
Strike *
0%
Lightning *
-150%
Whack *
0%
Poof *
25%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
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
Original (PS2)
Sprite
DQVIII PS2 Tentacular.png
Bestiary no.
#259
Family
Aquatic
Gold
52
HP
502
MP
20
Attack
174
Defence
40
Agility
45
Evasion
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
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
15%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
15%
Fizzle
15%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
15%
Poison *
15%
Snooze *
15%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
15%
Army *
0%
Remake (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
Resistances
Fire *
-110%
Ice *
50%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
-110%
Whack *
100%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
25%
Sap *
25%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
100%
Double Down *
25%
Elemental *
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
Resistances
Fire *
-110%
Ice *
50%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
-110%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
25%
Sap *
25%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
100%
Double Down *
25%
Elemental *
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
Resistances
Fire *
-110%
Ice *
50%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
-110%
Whack *
25%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
25%
Sap *
25%
Stumble *
100%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
100%
Double Down *
25%
Elemental *
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]

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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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