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'''Perilwinkle''', originally known as '''DarkSnail''', is a monster in both [[Dragon Quest IV]] and [[Dragon Quest VII]].
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Perilwinkle
|image=[[File:DQVII Perilwinkle.png|225px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=あんこくつむり
|romanji={{tt|Ankoku tsumuri|Darkness snail}}
|old=DarkSnail
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|monster1=[[Deathcargot]]<br>[[Disastropod]]
}}
The '''Perilwinkle''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.
 
==Characteristics==
Hard-shelled [[Aquatic family|mollusc]]s with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful '''Body Slam''' that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Dragon Quest IV===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Perilwinkle
|kanji=あんこくつむり
|romanji=Ankoku tsumuri
|bestiaryNumber=#165
|sprite=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Perilwinkle.png]]
|hp=190
|mp=8
|attack=133
|defense=180
|agility=62
|exp=356
|gold=83
|spells=[[Fizzle]]
|skills=[[Body Slam]]<br>[[Defend]]
|item=[[Seed of wisdom]]({{fraction|1|256}})
|locations={{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=75%
|crack-resist=75%
|woosh-resist=75%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=75%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=75%
|sap-resist=0%
}}


===Dragon Quest VII===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|name=Perilwinkle
|image=[[Image:Darksnail.gif]]
|kanji=あんこくつむり
|name=DarkSnail
|romanji=Ankoku tsumuri
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|sprite=[[File:Sprite DQVII PSX Perilwinkle.png]]
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=190
|hp=190
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=125 (PS1)<br>188 (3DS)
|gold=83 (PS1)<br>125 (3DS)
|attack=133
|attack=133
|defense=180
|defense=180
|agility=62
|agility=62
|experience=125
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|gold=83
|bestiaryNumber=#276
|droppedItem=Wizard Staff
|spells=[[Fizzle]]
|skills=Guard <br> Ramming
|skills=Defend (reduces damage taken by 80%)<br>[[Body Slam]] (125% damage)
|spells=Stopspell
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VII)|Ocean]] near [[Nottagen]] (present, after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection)<br>[[Cathedral of Blight]] (The Chasm of Chaos)<br>[[Cave to Another World]] (water area)
|family=Insect
|items=[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|bestiaryNumber=276
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|captureRate=Moderate
|frizz-resist=60%
|description=
|sizz-resist=60%
|locations=Ocean <br> Dark Palace
|bang-resist=60%
|}}
|crack-resist=60%
|woosh-resist=60%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=15%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=15%
|cool-breath-resist=15%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=90%
|army-resist=15%
|remake-changes=
}}


The '''DarkSnail''' can be found in the [[Ocean (Dragon Quest VII)|Ocean]] in Disc 2 and the [[Dark Palace]].
==Etymology==
A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.


==Trivia==
[[Category:Aquatics]]
A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusk family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the Perilwinkle aptly.
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[fr:Bicorneau]]

Latest revision as of 15:06, 20 August 2026

The Perilwinkle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Hard-shelled molluscs with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful Body Slam that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり, Ankoku tsumuri )
Big Book of Beasts No.: #165
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
190 8 356 83 133 180 62 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle
75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 25% 75% 100% 100% 25% 25% 25% 25% 75% 0% ?
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle Body Slam
Defend 		Fungeon Seed of wisdom(1⁄256)


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり, Ankoku tsumuri )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #276
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
190 8 125 (PS1)
188 (3DS) 		83 (PS1)
125 (3DS) 		133 180 62 0⁄64 1⁄32
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
60% 60% 15% 60% 60% 15% 60% 0% 25% 50% 90%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
15% 100% 50% 100% 15% 15% 15% 50% 0% 15% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle Defend (reduces damage taken by 80%)
Body Slam (125% damage) 		Ocean near Nottagen (present, after the Demon King's resurrection)
Cathedral of Blight (The Chasm of Chaos)
Cave to Another World (water area) 		Wizard's staff1⁄64
Notable changes in the remakes


Etymology[edit | edit source]

A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.

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