Strangler fish (Dragon Quest VII)

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 )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #263
Sprite Attributes
  HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
90 16 65 (PS1)
98 (3DS)
61 (PS1)
92 (3DS)
85 58 62 164 132
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 15% 90%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 15% 100% 15% 15% 50% 15% 0% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Bang Body Slam (125% damage) Wetlock (During the flood.)
Coral Cave
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Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 edit

Strangler fish appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family.

Related monsters edit