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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=King squid
|title=King squid
|image=[[Image:DQIII_King_Squid.png|center|280px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIII_King_Squid.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|kanji={{tt|だいおうイカ|Great king squid}}<br>大王イカ
|romanji=Daiou ika
|romanji=Daiō ika
|old=KingSquid
|old=KingSquid
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
The '''King squid''' is a monster in the series.
==Characteristics==
King squids are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'', the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This colour scheme is used in its first two appearances in the ''Monsters'' series, as well as the 2D version of ''Dragon Quest XI''.
They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In ''Dragon Quest VIII'', [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] began appearing as their infant forms.
In ''XI'', king squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid [[Khalamari]] and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=King squid
|name=King squid
|kanji=  
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|sprite=[[File:King squid nes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:King squid nes.png|54px]]
|lvl=22
|lvl=22
|hp=135
|hp=135
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|gbc-sprites=[[File:King squid III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:King squid III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:King squid erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:King squid erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|family=None
|description=The terrible tentacles of these mighty molluscs twist around ships and drag them down to the depths. Their name alone strikes fear into the hearts of sea creatures the world over.
|sprite=[[File:King squid DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=216
|mp=23
|exp=832
|gold=118
|attack=134
|defense=192
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{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=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=-25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=-25%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-resist=-25%
}}
}}


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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid
|name=King squid
|kanji=  
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 King squid.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=261
|hp=261
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|agility=15
|agility=15
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by saliors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Sometimes attacks twice per round
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
*After the appearance of the [[Black Citadel]], a king squid can be encountered in the middle of [[Baccarat]], terrorising a group of mercenaries in the service of [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]]. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude.
It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large {{HP}} pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 [[token]]s for the [[casino]] in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the player refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid (miniboss)
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=1,620
|mp=0
|exp=570
|gold=99
|attack=100
|defense=34
|agility=15
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the King squids are no longer vulnerable to [[Whack]] spells.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, King squids will be aided by a pair of [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#158
|family={{Nature}}
|description=The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=509
|mp=20
|attack=178
|defense=123
|agility=60
|exp=960
|gold=180
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only.)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (first act, night only between [[Insula Occidentalis]] and [[Sniflheim]])<br>The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
====Malicious====
In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, Malicious king squids will be aided by a [[Merman|Malicious merman]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious king squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ・邪
|romanji={{tt|Daiō ika・ja|Great king squid・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#481
|family={{Nature}}
|description=King squids who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,878
|mp=20
|attack=385
|defense=306
|agility=127
|exp=5,400
|gold=720
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Call for backup. ([[Merman|Malicious merman]], 2D mode only)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act, night only near [[Lonalulu]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=KingSquid
|name=KingSquid
|kanji=
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:Kingsquid.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Kingsquid.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Kingsquid.png]]
|level=55
|level=55
|hp=8/10
|hp=8/10
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|wisdom=6/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[Water family | Water]]
|family=Water
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=Spits a huge cloud of obscuring ink.
|abilities=[[RainSlash]], [[RockThrow]], [[Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[Boulder Toss|RockThrow]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Octogon]] (+5 or up) x [[Octogon]] (+5 and up), [[??? family]]
|breeding=[[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 or up) x [[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 and up), [[??? 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 = King squid
|name = King squid
|image =   
|image =  [[File:DQMJ King squid icon.png]]
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|bestiary=#172
|hp=990
|mp=610
|strength=920
|defence=990
|agility=510
|wisdom=550
|family = Nature
|rank = S
|rank = S
|description = ''This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.''
|description = ''This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Whips, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Steady Recovery]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Healed by Water, Fizzleproof
|resistances = Healed by Water, [[Fizzle]]proof
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|location = -
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = King squid
|name = King squid
|image =   
|bestiary=#246
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|hp=1430
|mp=610
|strength=1000
|defence=860
|agility=650
|wisdom=450
|image =  [[File:DQMJ2 King squid icon.png]]
|family = Nature
|rank = S
|rank = S
|size = M
|size = M
|weapons = Axes, Whips, Spears, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Decelerator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Decelerator]]
|resistances = Resists Poison, Immune to [[Donk]], [[Fizzle]], Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|resistances = Resists {{Poison}}, Immune to [[Donk]], [[Fizzle]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|location = -
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Related monster==
==={{DQMJ3}}===
*[[Squidzilla]]
{{Stub}}
*[[Tentacular]]
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|icon=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>460</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>260</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>490</big></big>
|bestiary=#184
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=A squid among squids, this mighty mollusc monarch rules the waves from foamy tide to fathomless deep. Watch out though - this sly ink-slinger likes to go for the eyes!
|talents=[[Mariner (Talent)|Mariner]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Splishmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Critical Theorist]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Beastsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Liege lizard DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Liege lizard]] X [[File:Octopot DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Octopot]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=50%
|bedazzlement-resist=25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMP}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Pirates' Den]] stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited ''Hijinks on the High Seas'' event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Ramia]], the [[Old flame]], and [[Captain Platypunk]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[Image:DQT King Squid.png|300px]]
|family=Nature
|rank=B
|role=Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=1,020
|mp=236
|move=2
|attack=503
|defense=217
|agility=355
|wisdom=116
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Tackle]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]] (Level 24)
|bskill3=[[Combo Tentacle Slap]] (Level 34)
|askill1=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical 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=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|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
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Calamar real|es-meaning=Spanish for "royal squid".
|fr=Calmaroi|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|calamar|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|roi|king}}''.
|de=Krakenkönig|de-meaning=German for "kraken king".
|it=Piovra regina|it-meaning=Italian for "queen squid".
|zh-cn={{tt|大王乌贼|Dàwáng wūzéi}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "giant squid".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Kingsquid psx.gif|[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1-2|DQM I&II]] sprite
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 1.jpg|King squid VS Golding's soldiers in [[Baccarat]] from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
Image:Giantsquid.png|Caravan sprite
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 2.jpg|
Image:Kingsquid DQMJ DS.png|Joker model
DQX Daiou Ika.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest X''
File:King squid joker 2 model.png|Joker 2 model
DQXI King squid encounter.jpg|A King squid encounter in ''Dragon Quest XI''.
DQXI King squid.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious king squid.jpg|A Malicious king squid.
Kingsquid psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Giantsquid.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Kingsquid DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
King squid joker 2 model.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
DQotS King squid.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Daiou Ika.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQW King squid.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest Walk''
Eraser 0035 Squid King.jpg|A King squid in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
MonstersGalleryHD5 KingSquid.jpg|Monsters Gallery HD5
DQTCG King squid.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Khalamari]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
*[[Tentacular]]


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[[es:Calamar Real]]
[[fr:Calmaroi]]

Latest revision as of 23:02, 9 September 2026

The King squid is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

King squids are enormous squids with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III, the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This colour scheme is used in its first two appearances in the Monsters series, as well as the 2D version of Dragon Quest XI.

They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In Dragon Quest VIII, Squid kids began appearing as their infant forms.

In XI, king squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid Khalamari and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Bestiary Number: #067
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
22 135 0 355 70 85 40 32 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
0% 70% 0% 0% 25% 0% 100% 70% 25% 100% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None None Ocean Seed of life1⁄128


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

King squid (だいおうイカ, Daiō ika )
Defeated Monster List number: #051
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
None 216 23 832 118 134 192 50 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
0% 0% 50% 0% 0% -25% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
-25% 100% 0% -25% 0% 25% 0% -25% -25% -25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
None Defend Ocean Seed of life1⁄64
Description The terrible tentacles of these mighty molluscs twist around ships and drag them down to the depths. Their name alone strikes fear into the hearts of sea creatures the world over.


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

King squid (大王イカ, Daiō ika )
Defeated Monster List No. : #248
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Aquatic 261 0 116 46 111 54 15 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 50% 15% 15% 15% 100% 50% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn Ocean Leather whip1⁄32
Strong medicine1⁄64
Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Notable changes in the remake
  • After the appearance of the Black Citadel, a king squid can be encountered in the middle of Baccarat, terrorising a group of mercenaries in the service of Cash and Carrie. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude.

It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large HP pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 tokens for the casino in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the player refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.

King squid (miniboss) (大王イカ, Daiō ika )
Defeated Monster List No. : #248
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Aquatic 1,620 0 570 99 100 34 15 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn Baccarat Leather whip1⁄32
Seed of life1⁄256
Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the King squids are no longer vulnerable to Whack spells.

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

In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the Definitive Edition of the game, King squids will be aided by a pair of Squid kids instead.

King squid (だいおうイカ, Daiō ika )
Defeated Monster List No. : #158
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 509 20 960 180 178 123 60
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-10% 50% 0% -10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 0% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
25% 25% 100% 99% 100% 100% 25% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles
Calls for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only.) 		The Open Sea - North (first act, night only between Insula Occidentalis and Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of Insula Incognita) 		Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Description The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.

Malicious[edit | edit source]

In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the Definitive Edition of the game, Malicious king squids will be aided by a Malicious merman instead.

Malicious king squid (だいおうイカ・邪, Daiō ika・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #481
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 1,878 20 5,400 720 385 306 127
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-10% 50% 0% -10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 0% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
25% 25% 100% 99% 100% 100% 25% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles
Call for backup. (Malicious merman, 2D mode only) 		The Open Sea - South (third act, night only near Lonalulu) Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Description King squids who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

KingSquid (だいおうイカ, Daiō ika )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
55 8/10 5/10 8/10 7/10 7/10 6/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong Strong Strong Weak Weak Strong Weak Immune
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Weak Strong Weak Strong None Weak Strong Weak Weak
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong Weak Strong Weak Strong Weak Weak Immune Weak
Additional information
Description Spits a huge cloud of obscuring ink.
Skills RainSlash, RockThrow, Vivify
Location
Breeding Chart Octogon (+5 or up) x Octogon (+5 and up), ??? family

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

King squid
Bestiary number: #172
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
S 990 610 920 990 510 550
Traits Skills Resistances
Steady Recovery Cleanser Healed by Water, Fizzleproof
Additional information
Description This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Whips, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

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

King squid
Bestiary number: #246
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
S M 1430 610 1000 860 650 450
Traits Skills Resistances
Hit Squad, Big Hitter, Crafty Decelerator Cleanser Resists Poison, Immune to Donk, Fizzle, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Additional information
Weapons Axes, Whips, Spears, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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

King squid (だいおうイカ, Daiō ika )
Monsterpedia No.: #184
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
C 1,420 300 610 460 490 260
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Mariner (lv. 1) Splishmeister (lv. 1)
Intimidating (lv. 20)
Critical Theorist (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Crackmeister (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
-25% 75% -25% 0% 50% 25% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
25% 0% 50% 0% 50% 0% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description A squid among squids, this mighty mollusc monarch rules the waves from foamy tide to fathomless deep. Watch out though - this sly ink-slinger likes to go for the eyes!
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
Notable fusions


Dragon Quest: Monster Parade[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

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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]

King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the True Dragon Quest III event. It can be recruited from the Pirates' Den stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited Hijinks on the High Seas event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of Ramia, the Old flame, and Captain Platypunk as a party member.

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 120 1,020 236 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
503 217 355 116 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 Half Res
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal Super Weak
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Immune Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Tackle
Sprinkling (Level 24)
Combo Tentacle Slap (Level 34)		 Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
Zam Res +25/Stats Up
Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks ATK +5
Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Physical Potency +5%: Raises physical potency by 5%.


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCalamar realSpanish for "royal squid".
FrançaisCalmaroiFrom the French calamar and roi.
DeutschKrakenkönigGerman for "kraken king".
ItalianoPiovra reginaItalian for "queen squid".
中文大王乌贼Simplified Chinese for "giant squid".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • King squid VS Golding's soldiers in Baccarat from Dragon Quest VIII.
    King squid VS Golding's soldiers in Baccarat from Dragon Quest VIII.
  • A King squid in Dragon Quest X
    A King squid in Dragon Quest X
  • A King squid encounter in Dragon Quest XI.
    A King squid encounter in Dragon Quest XI.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious king squid.
    A Malicious king squid.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • A King squid in Dragon Quest Walk
    A King squid in Dragon Quest Walk
  • A King squid in Keshi Keshi.
    A King squid in Keshi Keshi.
  • Monsters Gallery HD5
    Monsters Gallery HD5
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
  • A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.

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