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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|monster1=[[Geyzer]]<br>[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]<br>[[Merking]]<br>[[Mermaniac]]}}
}}
The '''Merman''' is a monster in the series.
 
The '''Merman''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''Kasap'''.
Mermen are monstrous fishmen known for menacing both seafaring adventurers and fishing villages alike. They have blue scales and mossy green fins on their heads and tails, along with the webs between their claws. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with their razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Merzon DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=20
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|hp=54
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education.
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|snooze-resist=-25%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=-25%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=20%
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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|dazzle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=67%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|poison-resist=20%
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|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defence before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]] (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]] (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]] (water's edge)<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia]] (water's edge)
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|gold=40
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>Terra Incognita (first act, 2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|whack-resist=-25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|name=Malicious merman
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|gold=304
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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}}
}}


==={{DQDai}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman 1.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|hp=6/10
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Water family | Water]]
|family={{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[SleepAir]], [[Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Water family]] x [[Devil family]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil 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]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|kanji=マーマン
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|romanji=Māman
|bestiary=#094
|strength=890
|defence=990
|agility=890
|wisdom=740
|hp=830
|mp=580
|image =[[File:DQMJ Merman icon.png]]  
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|kanji=マーマン
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|romanji=Māman
|bestiary=#134
|strength=600
|defence=700
|agility=600
|wisdom=500
|hp=560
|mp=380
|image =[[File:DQMJ2 Merman icon.png]]  
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages.
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|64px|link=Demon family]] X [[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]]<br>(Either parent must be F-rank.)
|fusions=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Merman]] X [[File:Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakularge]] = [[File:Tuskateer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Tuskateer]]
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|family=Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=C
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=Attack
|lvl=105
|lvl=115
|hp=696
|hp=784
|mp=231
|mp=257
|move=2-3
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|attack=250
|defense=287
|defense=319
|agility=301
|agility=321
|wisdom=128
|wisdom=137
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]] (Level 18)
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk2=Sprinkling Potency +2%
|bperk2=Sprinkling Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|frizz-resist=Half Res
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}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==={{DQDai}}===
===Similar species===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story as one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off the coast of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
 
===Briny brethren===
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Merderer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
Merman DQM PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A malicious merman
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQB2 Merman.jpg|A merman in ''Builders 2''
DQR Merman.png|''Rivals'' card
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai2020 Merman.jpg|A Merman in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
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[[fr:Sirénien]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]

Latest revision as of 12:10, 24 August 2026

The Merman is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Mermen are monstrous fishmen known for menacing both seafaring adventurers and fishing villages alike. They have blue scales and mossy green fins on their heads and tails, along with the webs between their claws. Though just as sentient as humans are, mermen are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with their razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Sap and/or Kasap.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Bestiary Number: #066
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
20 54 5 240 38 65 45 30 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
25% 70% 0% 0% 70% 0% 100% 25% 70% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Kasap None Ocean Seed of strength1⁄256


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

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Defeated Monster List number: #050
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Beast & Floating 86 22 404 19 94 146 64 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
0% 0% 50% 0% 0% -25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
0% 0% -25% -25% -25% 100% 0% -25% -25% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Crackle
Kasap 		None Ocean Seed of strength1⁄64
Description Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education.


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #184
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
78 9 105 45 85 72 51 0⁄64 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
20% 20% 20% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
? 20% 20% 20% 67% 67% 0% 20% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Sap Claw swipe (125% damage) Ocean Iron Claw1⁄32
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Defeated Monster List No. : #247
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Aquatic 101 12 106 19 92 86 65 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 15%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 50% 50% 15% 50% 50% 50% 15% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Sap Rake with claws (125% damage) Pickham Region (water's edge)
Kingdom of Argonia (water's edge) 		Medicinal herb1⁄32
Scale armour1⁄64
Description A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defence before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
Notable changes in the remake


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

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Defeated Monster List No. : #075
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 102 8 132 40 93 65 62
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 25% 0% -25% 25% 0% 0% 0% -25%
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% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Sap Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice) The Inland Sea (first act)
The Costa Valor (first act)
Terra Incognita (first act, 2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Grotta della Fonte (second act) 		Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Description Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.

Malicious[edit | edit source]

Malicious merman (マーマン・邪, Māman・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #441
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 489 16 1,503 304 259 240 175
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 25% 0% -25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 50% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kasap Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice) The Inland Sea (third act) Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Description Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Water 35 6/10 6/10 5/10 7/10 5/10 4/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak Weak Strong
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Weak None None Weak None Weak Strong Weak Weak
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong None Weak Weak Strong Weak None Strong Weak
Additional information
Description A fish that is as smart as people.
Skills Sap, SleepAir, Vivify
Location Sea World
Breeding Chart Water family x Devil family


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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Bestiary number: #094
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Beast C 830 580 890 990 890 740
Traits Skills Resistances
- Aquapothecary Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
Additional information
Description Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
Location -
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Imp
Hades condor x Fencing fox
Satyr x Dragon slime

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

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Bestiary number: #134
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Beast C S 560 380 600 700 600 500
Traits Skills Resistances
Crafty Abiliterator Aquapothecary Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Dazzle
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Hacksaurus
Night emperor x Dragon slime

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

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

Merman (マーマン, Māman )
Monsterpedia No.: #372
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
F 1,340 360 570 600 520 400
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Aquapothecary (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Spellbinder (lv. 1)
Health Professional (lv. 20)
Miraculous Touch (lv. 40) 		Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Über Bossesbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
0% 75% 0% 50% 0% 25% -25% 0% 25% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 50% 0% 50% -25% 25% 25% 25% 0%
Additional information
Description These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages.
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
(Either parent must be F-rank.)
Notable fusions
Merman X =


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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Merman appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited The Second Adventure of Dai event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel's Battle Road as a party member.

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 115 784 257 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
250 319 321 137 20
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Very Weak Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Super Weak
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Immune Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Sap
Sprinkling (Level 18)
 Move +1 / Stats Up
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks AGL +5
Sprinkling Potency +2%
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Move +1: Raises Move by 1.


Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story as one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off the coast of Dermline Island. It assists Dai when he needs water transportation.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom art.
    Famicom art.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Joker model.
    Joker model.
  • Joker 2 model.
    Joker 2 model.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious merman
    A Malicious merman
  • A merman in Builders 2
    A merman in Builders 2
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
  • A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
  • A Merman in the 2020 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Merman in the 2020 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
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