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A '''Mermananiac''' is a green variant of the merman fish monster. It was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.
{{Monster Infobox
==Related enemies==
|title = Mermaniac
*[[Merman]]
|image = [[Image:DQIII_Mermaniac.png|center|275px]]
*[[Merking]]
|caption = Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
*[[Geyzer]]
|japanese = マーマンダイン
|romaji = Māmandain
|translation = Mermandine
|dw = Merzoncian ({{III}} {{NES}})<br>Merdane ({{III}} {{GBC}})
|first = {{DQ3|short}}
|monster1 = [[Geyzer]]<br>[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]<br>[[Merking]]<br>[[Merman]]
}}
 
The '''mermaniac''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} that was introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
It resembles its [[Merman|more common cousin]] in form and behaviour, with the main difference being that the mermaniac has the coloration of a river bass instead of an ocean dweller.
 
In {{DQ5|short}}, it was localised as ''[[Merking]]''.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Mermaniac
|kanji= マーマンダイン
|romanji=Māmandain
|bestiaryNumber=#069
|sprite=[[file:Merdane DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=21
|hp=60
|mp=12
|exp=263
|gold=51
|attack=76
|defense=50
|agility=32
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Phantom Ship]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Mermainiac3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merking III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Mermaniac erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
 
===={{DQ3HD}}====
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Mermainiac
|kanji= マーマンダイン
|romanji=Māmandain
|bestiaryNumber=#053
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=If other monsters get too close, these deranged denizens of the deep will lash out with their razor-sharp talons. They occupy the warrior cast in merman society.
|sprite=[[File:Mermaniac DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=106
|mp=42
|exp=604
|gold=24
|attack=123
|defense=171
|agility=77
|spells=[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|8}}
|locations=Ocean<br>[[Ghost Ship]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=-25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=-25%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merking
|kanji=マーマンダイン
|romanji=Māmandain
|bestiaryNumber=#192
|sprite=[[File:Merking V snes.png]]
|hp=95
|mp=3
|attack=120
|defense=90
|agility=83
|exp=170
|gold=90
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Fizzle]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=67%
|cool-breath-resist=67%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=67%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=20%
|fizzle-resist=20%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Merking DQV PS2.png|150px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merking1.png]]
}}
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Mermaniac
|kanji=マーマンダイン
|romanji=Māmandain
|bestiaryNumber=#122
|family={{Nature}}
|description=These fishy fighters constitute the soldier caste of the strictly hierarchical society of the mermen, and are always on the front line in times of war.
|sprite=[[Image:Mermaniac XI sprite.png]]
|hp=170
|mp=11
|attack=132
|defense=93
|agility=78
|exp=203
|gold=62
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Large scale]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron claws]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (first act, near [[Lonalulu]])<br>[[The Eerie Eyrie]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
A group of four malicious mermaniacs are fought alongside a [[Merking|malicious merking]] threatening [[Michelle]] and [[Kainui]] at the Strand during the third act. Their main difference from a regular malicious mermaniac is their ability to become [[pep]]ped up.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious mermaniac
|kanji= マーマンダイン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māmandain・ja|Mermandine・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#479
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Mermaniacs possessed by incredible evil. Even with their newfound power, their innate inclination to follow rather than lead remains unchanged.
|sprite=[[Image:Mermaniac XI sprite.png]]
|hp=559
|mp=23
|attack=306
|defense=282
|agility=186
|exp=1,703
|gold=404
|spells=[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Co-Krack]] ([[Pep]] power, with Malicious merking.)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up (boss version only)<br>[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Large scale]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron claws]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act)<br>[[The Strand]] (third act, boss version)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Mermaniac appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest XI}} event. It can join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 4 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. It can participate in [[Krystalinda]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Mermaniac
|kanji=マーマンダイン
|romanji=Māmandain
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Mermaniac icon.jpg]]
|family=Nature
|rank=B
|role=Debuff
|lvl=110
|hp=910
|mp=217
|move=2
|attack=198
|defense=273
|agility=286
|wisdom=307
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Crack]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 21}}
|bskill3=[[Splash]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|askill1=[[Crack]]-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Splash]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Splash]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=n/a
|bperk1={{DEF}} +10
|bperk2=[[Splash]] Potency + 2%
|bperk3=n/a
|aperk1='''[[Crack]]-type Spell Potency +5%''': Raises [[Crack]]-type spell 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=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|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
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQXI Mermaniac.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Malicious mermaniac.jpg|A Malicious mermaniac.
DQotS Mermaniac.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQR Mermandine.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQTCG Mermaniac.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI bosses]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Meurtriton]]

Latest revision as of 06:30, 6 September 2026

The mermaniac is a recurring monster that was introduced in Dragon Quest III.

It resembles its more common cousin in form and behaviour, with the main difference being that the mermaniac has the coloration of a river bass instead of an ocean dweller.

In Dragon Quest V, it was localised as Merking.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

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

Mermaniac (マーマンダイン Māmandain)
Bestiary Number: #069
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
21 60 12 263 51 76 50 32 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
Crack
Midheal 		None Ocean
Phantom Ship 		Leather hat1⁄256


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

Mermainiac (マーマンダイン, Māmandain )
Defeated Monster List number: #053
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Beast & Floating 106 42 604 24 123 171 77 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
50% 50% 50% 50% 0% -25% 0% 25% 0% 25%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
-25% 0% 0% -25% 0% 100% 0% -25% -25% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Dazzle
Kacrack
Midheal 		None Ocean
Ghost Ship 		Magic water1⁄8
Description If other monsters get too close, these deranged denizens of the deep will lash out with their razor-sharp talons. They occupy the warrior cast in merman society.


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

Merking (マーマンダイン, Māmandain )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #192
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
95 3 170 90 120 90 83 0⁄64 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
0% 20% 20% 0% 67% 67% 0% 0% 67% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
? 20% 20% 67% 20% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle None Ocean Seed of strength1⁄128
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

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

Mermaniac (マーマンダイン, Māmandain )
Defeated Monster List No. : #122
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 170 11 203 62 132 93 78
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 50% 0% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 50% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 25% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Crackle
Fizzle 		Sharp Claws (attacks character twice.) The Open Sea - South (first act, near Lonalulu)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act) 		Large scale1⁄8
Iron claws1⁄128
Description These fishy fighters constitute the soldier caste of the strictly hierarchical society of the mermen, and are always on the front line in times of war.

A group of four malicious mermaniacs are fought alongside a malicious merking threatening Michelle and Kainui at the Strand during the third act. Their main difference from a regular malicious mermaniac is their ability to become pepped up.

Malicious mermaniac (マーマンダイン・邪, Māmandain・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #479
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 559 23 1,703 404 306 282 186
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 50% 0% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 50% 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
Kacrack
Fizzle
Co-Krack (Pep power, with Malicious merking.) 		Becomes Pepped up (boss version only)
Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice.) 		The Open Sea - South (third act)
The Strand (third act, boss version) 		Large scale1⁄8
Iron claws1⁄128
Description Mermaniacs possessed by incredible evil. Even with their newfound power, their innate inclination to follow rather than lead remains unchanged.


Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Mermaniac appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest XI event. It can join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 4 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. It can participate in Krystalinda's Battle Road as a party member.

Mermaniac (マーマンダイン Māmandain)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Debuff 110 910 217 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
198 273 286 307 25
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Half Res Normal Normal Normal Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Very Weak Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Half Res Super Weak Normal Normal Super Weak
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Immune Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Crack
Glacier*
Splash*		 Crack-type Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
Splash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Zam Res +25/Stats Up
Splash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks DEF +10
Splash Potency + 2%
n/a
Leader perk n/a
Awakening perk Crack-type Spell Potency +5%: Raises Crack-type spell potency by 5%.


Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious mermaniac.
    A Malicious mermaniac.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
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