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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ヒドラ
|kanji=ヒドラ
|romanji=
|romanji=Hidora
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|old=Same
}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
The '''Hydra''' is a [[Dragon family|dragon-type]] monster that was first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.
|monster1=[[Grand Dragon]]<br>[[King Hydra]]<br>[[Orochi]]}}
 
The '''hydra''' is a [[Dragon family|dragon]] type {{MFamilies}} that was first introduced in {{DQ3}}, and remained exclusive to the title until the release of {{DQMSL}} in 2014.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The Hydra is an enormous reptilian being covered in blue scales and bearing five heads instead of one. At the top of each head are red-colored crests that go from the front of the cranium to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end in white, sharp claws. It has glaring yellow eyes.
The hydra is an enormous reptile covered in blue scales and bearing five heads instead of one. At the top of each head are red-colored crests that go from the front of the cranium to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end in white, sharp claws. It has glaring yellow eyes.


==Appearences==
==Appearences==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Hydra
|name=Hydra
|kanji=  
|kanji= ヒドラ
|romanji=
|romanji=Hidora
|bestiaryNumber=123
|bestiaryNumber=#123
|sprite=[[file:Hydra DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Hydra DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=41
|lvl=41
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|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Inferno]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Inferno]]
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Cave north of [[Tantegel]]
|locations=[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=70%
|sap-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Hydra3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Hydra3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hydra.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Hydra erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Hydra
|kanji= ヒドラ
|romanji=Hidora
|bestiaryNumber=#112
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=Five bonces are better than one for these dragons. Each head has its own personality and they regularly squabble at meal times--the middle one having to play peacemaker
|sprite=[[File:Hydra DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=320
|mp=26
|exp=3,222
|gold=25
|attack=258
|defense=366
|agility=156
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[War Cry]]<br>[[Wildfire]]
|item=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|locations=[[Talontear Tunnel]]<br>Near [[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=-125%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|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=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}


==Other appearances==
==={{DQRivals}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
Hydra appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Dragon family]] during the second part of the limited {{The Adventure of Dai}} event. It can be recruited from "Off to The Department Store!" and can be fully awakened by completing the stage at any difficulty.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Hydra
|kanji=ヒドラ
|romanji=Hidora
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Hydra.png|275px]]
|family=Dragon
|rank=A
|role=Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=1,175
|mp=312
|move=2
|attack=431
|defense=326
|agility=360
|wisdom=138
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Fire Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Squeeze]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Barbaric Bite]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Auto HP Regen / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Barbaric Bite Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Paralysis Success Rate +5%
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Barbaric Bite Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Paralysis Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises DEF of dragon allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=DEF +15
|bperk3=Barbaric Bite Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Auto HP Regen''': Restores {{HP}} at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery><center>
Hydra DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
</center></gallery>


==Related enemies==
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Orochi]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]


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Latest revision as of 09:54, 22 July 2026

The hydra is a dragon type monster that was first introduced in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, and remained exclusive to the title until the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light in 2014.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The hydra is an enormous reptile covered in blue scales and bearing five heads instead of one. At the top of each head are red-colored crests that go from the front of the cranium to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end in white, sharp claws. It has glaring yellow eyes.

Appearences[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Hydra (ヒドラ Hidora)
Bestiary Number: #123
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
41 150 0% 3090 75 137 120 76 0/64
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
70% 0% 70% 0% 100% 0% 100% 25% 70% 100% 100% 100% 70% 70%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None Acts twice per turn
Inferno
Nail Mark
Zoma's Citadel
Yggdrasil leaf1256


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Hydra (ヒドラ, Hidora )
Defeated Monster List number: #112
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Dragon 320 26 3,222 25 258 366 156 0/64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
75% 75% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% ? 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None Acts twice per turn
War Cry
Wildfire
Talontear Tunnel
Near Zoma's Citadel
Special medicine18
Description Five bonces are better than one for these dragons. Each head has its own personality and they regularly squabble at meal times--the middle one having to play peacemaker


Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Hydra appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family during the second part of the limited The Adventure of Dai event. It can be recruited from "Off to The Department Store!" and can be fully awakened by completing the stage at any difficulty.

Hydra (ヒドラ Hidora)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 120 1,175 312 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
431 326 360 138 35
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Half Res Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Fire Breath
Squeeze*
Barbaric Bite*
Auto HP Regen / Stats Up
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Barbaric Bite Potency +5% / Stats Up
Paralysis Success Rate +5%
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
Barbaric Bite Potency +5% / Stats Up
Paralysis Success Rate +5%
Perks
Basic perks Max HP +20
DEF +15
Barbaric Bite Potency +2%
Leader perk Raises DEF of dragon allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Auto HP Regen: Restores HP at action start.


Gallery[edit | edit source]