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Diethon (DQVI)

For the blue palette swap of the Crested viper that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, see Diethon (DQVII).

The Diethon is a recurring monster in the series. It is a large, venomous serpent with a pair of membranes at its side similar to wings.

Characteristics edit

Diethons are serpentine monsters as large as grown men with vivid purple scales, their most notable feature being the pair of yellow wing-like membranes on their sides. They also have orange spots and yellow spines running down the length of their bodies. The serpents are very venomous, able to poison opponents by biting with their sharp fangs or exhaling a noxious mist. They can also utilise their powerful tails in slamming or swiping attacks.

In the Wayfarer's Pass cave, a Hacksaurus (later named Lizzie) is seen guarding her eggs that hatch into Diethons when interacted with. While the two monsters are completely different in terms of appearance and abilities, it may suggest that there is a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monster. In later games such as IX and XI, diethons have been made part of the Dragon family like many other reptilian monsters.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)
Original (SFC)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#094
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
172
Gold
21
HP *
144
MP
0
Attack
129
Defence
72
Agility
88
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Poison Attack
Venom Mist
Flees
Whips character with tail (125% damage)
Item(s) dropped
Steel fangs1⁄128
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
25%
Ice Breath resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā)
Model
 
Bestiary no.
#101
Family
Dragon
Gold
110
HP
109
MP
10
Attack
104
Defence
108
Agility
102
In-game description

These sickening snakes are immune to poison, can vomit up a Venom Mist, and will run at the sight of superior strength.
Superstition says to take three steps back and set off somewhere else if a diethon crosses your path at night.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Venom Mist
Flees
Location(s)
The Plumbed Depths
Western Coffinwell (Loch Storn island)
Grotto (Water, rank 3)
Item(s) dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Wing of bat1⁄16
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
65%


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Diethon (ヘルバイパー Herubaipā )
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#123
Family
Dragon
Gold
123
HP
194
MP
13
Attack
157
Defence
137
Agility
76
In-game description

Particularly venomous and vicious sea snakes that use the fin-like protrusions on the side of their bodies to waft potent poison all over the place.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (first act, sea around Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (first act, near Lonalulu)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Purple eye1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
50%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Malicious edit

Malicious diethon (ヘルバイパー・邪 Herubaipā・ja )
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#482
Family
Dragon
Experience
1,703
Gold
364
HP
759
MP
37
Attack
219
Defence
320
Agility
265
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
The Open Sea - South (third act, near Lonalulu)
Item(s) Dropped
Snakeskin1⁄8
Artful amethyst1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
-10%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
50%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

In Other Languages edit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolSierpe aladaSpanish for "winged serpent".
  FrançaisToxicrotaleFrench for "toxic pit viper".
  DeutschSatansschleicheGerman for "Satan's slither".
  ItalianoDemonviperaItalian for "demon viper".

Gallery edit

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    XI polygon model.

Similar species edit

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