Editing King squid

{{Monster Infobox
|title=King squid
|image=[[Image:DQIII_King_Squid.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|だいおうイカ|Great king squid}}<br>大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|old=KingSquid
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
The '''King squid''' is a monster in the series.

==Characteristics==
King squids are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'', the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This colour scheme is used in its first two appearances in the ''Monsters'' series, as well as the 2D version of ''Dragon Quest XI''.

They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In ''Dragon Quest VIII'', [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] began appearing as their infant forms.

In ''XI'', king squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid [[Khalamari]] and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|sprite=[[File:King squid nes.png]]
|lvl=22
|hp=135
|mp=0
|exp=355
|gold=70
|attack=85
|defense=40
|agility=32
|spells=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=70%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Kingsquid3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:King squid III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:King squid erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|family=None
|description=The terrible tentacles of these mighty molluscs twist around ships and drag them down to the depths. Their name alone strikes fear into the hearts of sea creatures the world over.
|sprite=[[File:King squid DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=216
|mp=23
|exp=832
|gold=118
|attack=134
|defense=192
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=261
|mp=0
|exp=116
|gold=46
|attack=111
|defense=54
|agility=15
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=15%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
*After the appearance of the [[Black Citadel]], a king squid can be encountered in the middle of [[Baccarat]], terrorising a group of mercenaries in the service of [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]]. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude.

It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large {{HP}} pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 [[token]]s for the [[casino]] in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the player refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid (miniboss)
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=1,620
|mp=0
|exp=570
|gold=99
|attack=100
|defense=34
|agility=15
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the King squids are no longer vulnerable to [[Whack]] spells.

==={{DQ11}}===
In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, King squids will be aided by a pair of [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#158
|family={{Nature}}
|description=The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=509
|mp=20
|attack=178
|defense=123
|agility=60
|exp=960
|gold=180
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only.)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (first act, night only between [[Insula Occidentalis]] and [[Sniflheim]])<br>The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
====Malicious====
In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, Malicious king squids will be aided by a [[Merman|Malicious merman]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious king squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ・邪
|romanji={{tt|Daiō ika・ja|Great king squid・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#481
|family={{Nature}}
|description=King squids who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,878
|mp=20
|attack=385
|defense=306
|agility=127
|exp=5,400
|gold=720
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Call for backup. ([[Merman|Malicious merman]], 2D mode only)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act, night only near [[Lonalulu]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=KingSquid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:Kingsquid.png]]
|level=55
|hp=8/10
|mp=5/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=7/10
|family={{Water}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[Boulder Toss|RockThrow]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 or up) x [[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 and up), [[??? family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Immune
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = King squid
|image =  
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = S
|description = ''This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Healed by Water, [[Fizzle]]proof
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Khalamari kid]] x [[Night clubber]]<br>[[Yabby]] x [[Gracos]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = King squid
|image =  
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = S
|size = M
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Decelerator]]
|resistances = Resists {{Poison}}, Immune to [[Donk]], [[Fizzle]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Khalamari kid]] x [[Night clubber]]<br>[[Yabby]] x [[Gracos]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|icon=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>460</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>260</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>490</big></big>
|bestiary=#184
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=A squid among squids, this mighty mollusc monarch rules the waves from foamy tide to fathomless deep. Watch out though - this sly ink-slinger likes to go for the eyes!
|talents=[[Mariner (Talent)|Mariner]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Splishmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Critical Theorist]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Beastsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Liege lizard DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Liege lizard]] X [[File:Octopot DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Octopot]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=50%
|bedazzlement-resist=25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQMP}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Pirates' Den]] stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited ''Hijinks on the High Seas'' event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Ramia]], the [[Old flame]], and [[Captain Platypunk]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[Image:DQT King Squid.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=1,020
|mp=236
|move=2
|attack=503
|defense=217
|agility=355
|wisdom=116
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Tackle]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Combo Tentacle Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 34}}
|askill1=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Calamar real|es-meaning=Spanish for "royal squid".
|fr=Calmaroi|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|calamar|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|roi|king}}''.
|de=Krakenkönig|de-meaning=German for "kraken king".
|it=Piovra regina|it-meaning=Italian for "queen squid".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 1.jpg|King squid VS Golding's soldiers in [[Baccarat]] from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 2.jpg|
DQX Daiou Ika.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest X''
DQXI King squid encounter.jpg|A King squid encounter in ''Dragon Quest XI''.
DQXI King squid.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious king squid.jpg|A Malicious king squid.
Kingsquid psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Giantsquid.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Kingsquid DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
King squid joker 2 model.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
DQotS King squid.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Daiou Ika.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQW King squid.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest Walk''
Eraser 0035 Squid King.jpg|A King squid in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
MonstersGalleryHD5 KingSquid.jpg|Monsters Gallery HD5
DQTCG King squid.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>

==Related monsters==
*[[Khalamari]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
*[[Tentacular]]

[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]

[[es:Calamar Real]]
[[fr:Calmaroi]]