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<center><small>''For the monster by the name of "GateGuard" in the old [[Game Boy Color]] translation of [[Dragon Quest III]], ''see'' '''[[Great keeper]]'''.</small></center>
<center><small>''For the {{MFamilies}} by the name of "GateGuard" in the old {{Game Boy Color}} translation of {{Dragon Quest III}}, ''see'' '''[[Great keeper]]'''.</small></center>


{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
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|old=Infurnus Sentinel<br>GateGuard
|old=Infurnus Sentinel<br>GateGuard
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
|monster1=[[Beleth]]<br>[[Prince of darkness]]
}}
}}


The '''Grim keeper''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.  
The '''grim keeper''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Grim keepers are [[Demon family|demons]] with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.
Grim keepers are {{Demon}}s with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.


The grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in ''X'', ''XI'' (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'') as well as some of the spin-offs. In ''Dragon Quest IV'', they are the strongest and last encountered of their monster family (i.e. pallete swaps).
The Grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in {{X}}, {{XI}} ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}}) as well as some of the spin-offs.


They share the same name as [[Grim_keeper_(Dragon_Quest_VI)|Grim Keeper (Dragon Quest VI)]] in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.
They share the same name as [[Grim keeper (Dragon_Quest_VI)|grim keeper]] from {{VI}} in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.


{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Chain sickle]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Chain sickle]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Yggdrasil]]<br>[[Central Island]] region
|locations=[[Yggdrasil]]<br>[[Central Island]]
|evasion=1/64
|evasion=1/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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|fuddle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=75%
|sap-resist=75%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Grim keeper ds.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Grim keeper.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of [[Tenton]] under [[Nelgel]]'s orders while more are found in places like the [[Reidametes temple]]. In battle, they can curse enemies with their attacks, block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a [[Venom Mist]], and even call in [[Sootheslime]]s when the going gets tough.  
Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of [[Tenton]] under [[Nelgel]]'s orders while more are found in places like the [[Reidametes temple]]. In battle, they can [[Curse Attack|curse enemies with their attacks]], block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a [[Venom Mist]], and even call in [[Sootheslime]]s when the going gets tough.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Grim keeper
|name=Grim keeper
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|skills=[[Poison Attack]]
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]
|items=[[Wing of bat]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Wing of bat]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] (3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=GateGuard
|name=GateGuard
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|family={{Devil}}
|family={{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
|in-game-description=Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
|abilities=[[Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[ThickFog]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]]
|habitat=Foreign Master
|habitat=Foreign Master
|breeding=[[Ogre]] x [[Zombie family]]<br>[[Demonite]] x [[Demonite]]
|breeding=[[Ogre]] x [[Undead family|Zombie family]]<br>[[Imp|Demonite]] x [[Imp|Demonite]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=GateGuard
|name=GateGuard
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|wisdom=5/10
|wisdom=5/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Devil family | Devil]]
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Hides and strikes in darkness.
|in-game-description=Hides and strikes in darkness.
|abilities=[[Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[ThickFog]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[CleanCut]], [[Lingering Malhaze|ThickFog]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|habitat=[[Cemetery]]
|breeding=[[AgDevil]] x [[AxeShark]]<br>[[Demonite]] x [[Demonite]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Zombie family]]
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Axe shark|AxeShark]]<br>[[Imp|Demonite]] x [[Imp|Demonite]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Undead family|Zombie family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQM23D}}===
Grim keeper appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. It can be recruited from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline and it can participate in the [[Imp]] and [[Leery lantern]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Grim keeper
|kanji=じごくのもんばん
|romanji=Jigoku no monban
|icon=[[File:Grim keeper DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,320</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>390</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>590</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>480</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>450</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#395
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These guardians of the gates of hell take their duties very seriously...most of the time. When they get bored, they sneak up to the surface to let off a little steam from time to time
|talents=[[Slayer]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Deadly Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Wind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Frizzer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Fortitude]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Bad medicine]] (Common)<br>[[Glow-in-the-dark armband]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Moosifer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Moosifer]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Grim keeper appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]]. It can be scouted from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline, as well as Chapter 12: Episode 2: Should We Be Grateful? and Chapter 12, Episode 8: In Search of More Parts Part 4 during the second part of the storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 5, Episode 2: Here Comes the Saviour during the limited ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event. The grim keeper can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Imp]], [[Leery lantern]], and [[Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grim keeper
|name=Grim keeper
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|romanji=Jigoku no monban
|romanji=Jigoku no monban
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Keeper.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Keeper.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|family=Devil
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=C
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=Magic
|lvl=105
|lvl=105
|hp=501
|hp=501
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|bskill2=[[Zammle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Zammle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Zam-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill1=[[Zam]]-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Zammle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Zammle Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Zammle]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=WIS +3
|bperk1={{WIS}} +3
|bperk2=Zammle Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Zammle]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Zam-type Spell Potency +5%''': Raises Zam-type spell potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''[[Zam]]-type Spell Potency +5%''': Raises [[Zam]]-type spell potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
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}}
}}


==Fellow fiends==
==={{DQKK}}===
*[[Beleth]]
{{Stub}}
*[[Prince of darkness]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A grim keeper in ''X''
DQX Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{X}}
Grim keeper dqmps1.gif|''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]''
Grim keeper dqmps1.gif|{{1·2}}.
Grim keeper joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model
Grim keeper joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
File:DQHRS Harvest Loon.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''
DQHRS Harvest Loon.png|{{Rocket Slime}}.
DQR Jigoku no Monban.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Jigoku no Monban.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0046 Grim Keeper.jpg|A grim keeper in ''Keshi Keshi''
Eraser 0046 Grim Keeper.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
DQSB Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A grim keeper in ''Scan Battlers''
DQSB Jigoku no Monban.jpg|A Grim keeper in {{Scan Battlers}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Demons]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 18 August 2026

For the monster by the name of "GateGuard" in the old Game Boy Color translation of Dragon Quest III, see Great keeper.


The grim keeper is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It is a purple winged demon that wields a scythe as tall as itself.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Grim keepers are Demons with purple skin, moss green wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of golden curved horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies and their faces have simian features with a pair of large pointed ears and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. They carry their wicked scythes in both of their hands.

The Grim keeper has gone on to make appearances in X, XI (3DS and Definitive Edition) as well as some of the spin-offs.

They share the same name as grim keeper from VI in both English and Japanese, but are otherwise different enemies entirely.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん, Jigoku no monban )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #122
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
250 26 585 73 130 116 61 1/64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
0% 25% 75% 75% 0% 75% 100% 0% 25% 75% 25% 25% 25% 0% 75%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Frizzle
Snub 		None Yggdrasil
Central Island 		Chain sickle(1⁄64)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Reappearing after a 6-game hiatus starting with the base game released on August 2nd 2012, one is first seen destroying the village of Tenton under Nelgel's orders while more are found in places like the Reidametes temple. In battle, they can curse enemies with their attacks, block attacks and spells with their scythes, vomit a Venom Mist, and even call in Sootheslimes when the going gets tough.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん, Jigoku no monban )
Defeated Monster List No. : #678
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Demon 309 96 320 243 152 131 64
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Frizzle Poison Attack Imperial Pantry of Parthenia (3DS and Definitive Edition only) Wing of bat1⁄16
Seed of life1⁄256
Description So named because all those who try to break through the gates they guard meet with a fate worse than death.


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

GateGuard (じごくのもんばん, Jigoku no monban )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Devil 50 3/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 5/5 4/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
Strong Strong None Strong Strong None Immune Strong Immune
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None None Immune Immune None None None Weak
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Weak None Strong Strong Weak None None None
Additional information
Description Uses a scythe as tall as its own towering height
Skills Blaze, CleanCut, ThickFog
Location Foreign Master
Breeding Chart Ogre x Zombie family
Demonite x Demonite

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

GateGuard (じごくのもんばん, Jigoku no monban )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Devil 50 7/10 7/10 7/10 5/10 6/10 5/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong None Strong Strong None Immune Strong Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Immune Weak None None Immune Immune None None None
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Weak Weak None Strong Strong Weak None None None
Additional information
Description Hides and strikes in darkness.
Skills Blaze, CleanCut, ThickFog
Location Cemetery
Breeding Chart AgDevil x AxeShark
Demonite x Demonite
Ogre x Zombie family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん, Jigoku no monban )
Monsterpedia No.: #395
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
C 1,320 390 590 480 560 450
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Slayer (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Magic Drainer (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 20)
Deadly Touch (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 60) 		Bad medicine (Common)
Glow-in-the-dark armband (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
50% 50% -25% 50% 0% 25% -25% -25% 50% 25%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 50% 0% 50% -25% 0% 0% 25% 25%
Additional information
Description These guardians of the gates of hell take their duties very seriously...most of the time. When they get bored, they sneak up to the surface to let off a little steam from time to time
Location Circle of Fortitude - Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Grim keeper appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. It can be scouted from Chapters 9-5, 12-2, and 12-8 of the main storyline, as well as Chapter 12: Episode 2: Should We Be Grateful? and Chapter 12, Episode 8: In Search of More Parts Part 4 during the second part of the storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 5, Episode 2: Here Comes the Saviour during the limited True Dragon Quest IV event. The grim keeper can participate in the Battle Roads of the Imp, Leery lantern, and Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel as a party member.

Grim keeper (じごくのもんばん Jigoku no monban)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Magic 105 501 262 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
257 230 241 230 20
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal Half Res
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal Half Res
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Immune
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Zam
Zammle*
N/a		 Zam-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Zam Res +25/Stats Up
Zammle Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bang Res +25/Stats Up
Zammle Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks WIS +3
Zammle Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Zam-type Spell Potency +5%: Raises Zam-type spell potency by 5%.


Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

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Gallery[edit | edit source]

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