Man o' war

Dragon Quest monster Man o' war

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese しびれくらげ Romaji Shibire kurage First appearance Dragon Quest II Old localisation Jellyfish
NumbSlime Variants Sting slime
Cureslime
Healslime
Magic slime
Medislime
Metal Healie
Sootheslime

The man o' war is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.

Characteristics

In terms of appearance, man o' wars are pale pallid versions of healslimes. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade. In some games, the float is colored sky blue and their tentacles are a darker shade of blue.

Despite this similarity, man o' wars have no healing abilities. They are aquatic monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis-inducing abilities, with a swarm of man o' wars being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters. They are often capable of calling for backup from more of their kind. In games where Paralysis is not a status ailment such as II and Heroes, they are capable of putting enemies to sleep instead. Depending on the game, they may be considered part of the slime family.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The first appearance of man o' wars. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.

NES VersionRemake Versions

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)

Sprite Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 20 15 50 28 16 12 0⁄64 7⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 0⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Sleep Attack At sea Chimaera wing(1⁄32)

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 20 0 25 50 28 16 12 0⁄64 7⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 1⁄7 0⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Sleep Attack At sea Chimaera wing (1⁄32)

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage) Bestiary Number: #065

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 18 40 0 240 46 55 50 35 0⁄64

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 100% 25% 25% 100% 100% 70% 0% 25%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop None Paralysis Attack Ocean Phantom Ship Cypress stick1⁄64

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Man o' War (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Defeated Monster List number: #049

Attributes

Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Floating 64 12 298 12 102 140 62 0⁄64

Resistances

Fire Explosion Ice Wind Physical Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof 25% 25% 50% 25% 0% -25% 0% -25% 0% 0%

Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Sleep Stumble Stun Agility Down Attack Down Defence Down 0% 100% -25% 100% -25% 100% 0% 0% -25% -25%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop None Paralysis Attack Ocean Ghost Ship Moonwort bulb1⁄8

Description Towards the end of summer when they days get shorter, these slimes wash up on beaches in their droves. Be careful not to step on one, or you could be in for a nasty shock!

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #175

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 40 0 35 12 35 15 20 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 100% 25% 75% 100% 100% 25% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Paralysis Attack Ocean near Mintos Ocean near Havre Léon Moonwort bulb(1⁄64) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #181

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 50 0 77 22 65 41 48 0⁄64 1⁄2

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 20% 0% 0% 20% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 100% 0% 0% 20% 20% 20% 100% 20% 20%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Burning Breath Flee Paralysis Attack Ocean Moonwort Bulb1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #185

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 76 0 92 40 80 70 48 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 15% 100% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 80% 15% 15% 100% 15% 15% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Burning Breath Paralysis Attack Open Sea (Upper World) Inner Sea (Lower World) Undersea Moonwort bulb1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Defeated Monster List No. : #238

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 35 0 23 12 34 22 23 1⁄64

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% 15% 100% 15% 15% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Paralysis Attack Alexandria Region Ocean Moonwort bulb1⁄32 Plain cheese1⁄64 Description Their cute appearance belies the ferocity of their attacks. Known for preying upon ships at sea, which they surround and subdue with powerful paralysis spells. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage) Defeated Monster List No. : #061

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Aquatic 70 10 200 72 72 68 80

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle -25% 0% 0% 25% 0% -25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 0% 100% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 40%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items None Paralysis Attack Calls for backup (Man o' war) Flees Tywll Cave Ocean Moonwort bulb1⁄16 Softwort1⁄32 Description Slippery squid with tentacles that leave foes transfixed, they travel together to try and send seafarers to Davy Jones' locker. They get annoyed if anyone interferes when they're staring serenely out to sea with their tentacles trailing in the breeze.

Dragon Quest X

Man o' wars appeared from the beginning of the game. As in the previous game, they are able to inflict paralysis with their attacks, can call for backup from more of their kind, and will flee when threatened.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Man o' war (しびれくらげ, Shibire kurage ) Defeated Monster List No. : #070

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Nature 50 7 66 26 51 57 52

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death -10% 0% 0% 50% 25% -10% 0% 0% -10% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 0% 100% 0% 50% -25% 0% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Paralysis Attack Calls for backup (Man o' war) Flee Grotta della Fonte (first act) Inland Sea (first act) Insula Borealis(first act) Moonwort bulb1⁄16 Rose-wort1⁄32 Description Despite appearances, they're actually appalling swimmers, and prefer to spend their summers by the beach instead of out on the open ocean.

Vicious

Vicious man o' war (しびれくらげ・強, Shibire kurage・kyō ) Defeated Monster List No. : #253

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Nature 135 14 480 105 104 133 113

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death -10% 0% 0% 50% 25% 0% 0% 0% -10% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 0% 100% 0% 50% -25% 0% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Paralysis Attack Calls for backup (Vicious man o' war) Flee Inland Sea (second act) Insula Orientalis (second act) The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley Moonwort bulb1⁄16 Rose-wort1⁄32 Description Man o' wars driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage))
Defeated Monster List No. : #049

Model	Experience	Gold
	24	22g

Field Notes	Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s)	Dawnsholm (Captain), Grannet (Hero), Shrine of Scales (Hero), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped	Spellbound bough, Sizeable seashell, Classic life ring recipe, Luxury life ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage))
Defeated Monster List No. : #045

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	51	29g	Yes

Field Notes	Jolly jellyfish who congregate with their kinsmonsters at the water's edge. They send foes to sleep, then dither dreamily until the next chance to strike.
Location(s)	The Battle of Ingenia
Item(s) Dropped	Sizeable seashell, Rousing ring

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Tact

Man o' war appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in the Battle Roads of the Bubble slime, Skelegon, and Yangus as a party member.

Man o' war (しびれくらげ Shibire kurage)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Defence 115 915 246 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 231 335 233 132 20 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal Half Res Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Normal Very Weak Super Weak Normal Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Super Weak Normal Normal Normal Normal Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Immune Half Res Half Res Normal Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Burning Breath Lightning* Talent Blossoming: Lightning Surge Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5% / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up Lightning Surge Potency +5% Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Lightning Potency +5% / Stats Up Lightning Surge Potency +5% Perks Basic perks Max HP +10 Lightning Potency +2% N/a Leader perk N/a Awakening perk Zap-type Martial MP Cost -5%: Lowers Zap-type martial MP cost by 5%.

Trivia

• The man o' war's English name is based on the Portuguese man o' war, a hydrozoan found in the Atlantic and Indian ocean known for its venomous nematocysts which can deliver a sting powerful enough to kill fish and cause severe pain and occasionally death to humans. Despite its superficial appearance to a jellyfish, the two are not related.
• A monster extremely similar to the man o' war appears in Dragon Quest VII, the sting slime. The difference between the two is that the sting slime dwells on land, while the man o' war prefers to live in seas and oceans.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Medusa guerrera	Spanish for "jellyfish of war".
Français	Méduse	French for "jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
Deutsch	Seeblase	German name for the Portuguese man o' war.
Italiano	Medusa	Italian for jellyfish", based on Medusa from Greek mythology.
中文 (繁體)	麻痹水母	Traditional Chinese for "paralysing jellyfish".

Gallery

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  A man o' war in X.
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  XI polygon model.
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  A vicious man o' war.
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  Stars model.
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  A man o' war in Keshi Keshi.
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  DQ Trading Card.
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  AM Big Clear Figure.