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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Salamarauder
|title=Salamarauder
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Salamarauder.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX_Salamarauder.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|かいぞくウーパー|Pirate Wooper}}
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|romanji=kaizoku ūpā
|romanji={{tt|Kaizoku ūpā|Pirate wooper}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IX}}
}}
}}
The '''salamarauder''' is a monster from ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. It is a stronger, pale variant of the [[wooper trooper]].
The '''Salamarauder''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. It is a stronger, pale variant of the [[Wooper trooper]] that has taken up piracy.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small, warrior-esque monsters based off the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl axolotl], their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal.  
Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small [[Aquatic family|amphibian]] warriors based off the [[Wikipedia:Axolotl|axolotl]], their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal. They wear simple blue tabards and horned helmets on their heads. The salamarauders can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe out cool breath and block attacks with their shield.  


They can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe cool breath and block attacks with their shield.
==Appearances==
 
==={{DQ9}}===
Salamarauders are also involved in one of the game's many [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX|quests]], specifically #062, Brian's Dyin' Wish.
{{DQ9EnemyNew
 
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:|200px]]
|name=Salamarauder
|name=Salamarauder
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|console=DS
|romaji=Kaizoku ūpā
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#060
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.<br><br>They're wooper troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.
|model=[[Image:Salamarauder DQIX DS.png|100px]]
|hp=80
|hp=80
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=171
|gold=74
|attack=75
|attack=75
|defense=67
|defence=67
|agility=70
|agility=70
|experience=171
|spells=None
|gold=74
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>[[Back Atcha]]<br>Calls for backup (Salamarauder)
|droppedItem=[[Emerald moss]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Iron shield]] (rare, 1/64)
|items=[[Emerald moss]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Iron shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>[[Back Atcha]]
|spells=
|family=Aquatic
|bestiaryNumber=060
|description=These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.<br>They're woopers troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Tywll Cave]]<br>[[Slurry Coast]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]
|collapsed=
|fire-resist=-25%
|}}
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=40%
}}*Salamarauders are part of the objective in Quest #062: [[Template:DQIXQuest/62|Brian's Dyin' Wish]], where they must be defeated until one of them drops a treasure chest containing the Larrrst Letter.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from 7.1 onwards, they are encountered in the Hadin Underground Cave, as well as Kyuron Hills in 7.4. In addition to using Wooper Tackle and [[Gale Slash]], their Cool Breath is upgraded to [[Freezing Blizzard]].
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Salamarauder appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a rare card exclusive for [[Thief]] leaders.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Salamarauder appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] during the second part of the limited "Scintillating Summer Hols! Swimwear, Waves, and Watermelons!" event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Salamarauder
|kanji=かいぞくウーパー
|romanji=Kaizoku ūpā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Salamarauder.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|lvl=130
|hp=1,093
|mp=338
|move=2
|attack=438
|defense=515
|agility=356
|wisdom=130
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Wooper Tackle]]
|bskill2=[[Wooper Guard]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Cyclone Spinning Wheel]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1=Gale Slash Stance / Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Rare Gale Slash Follow-Up''': Rarely attacks with [[Gale Slash]] if enemy is within 1 to 3-space range when ally or user attacks.
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Soul of a Pirate''': Greatly raises DEF/AGL/Move for 1 turn at battle start.
|lperk1=Raises DEF of nature allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=DEF +15
|bperk3=Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Gale Slash Stance''': Attacks with Gale Slash when attacked by enemy within 1 to 3-space range.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Super Weak
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The salamarauder, along with the rest of its wooper variants, are based on the [[Wikipedia:axolotl|axolotl]], an endangered species of salamander from Mexico. The name wooper itself references the term "[[Wiktionary:ウーパールーパー|wooper looper]]" (ウーパールーパー, ''Ūpārūpā''), a term introduced by the [[Wikipedia:Nissin Foods|Nissin Foods]] company to refer to their axolotl mascot, which appeared in a 1985 commercial.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Salamandro piratón|es-meaning=Spanish for "salamander pirate".
|fr=Amphigien|fr-meaning=Derived from ''amphibien'', the French word for an amphibian.
|de=Salamarodeur|de-meaning=German for "salamarauder".
|it=Salamala|it-meaning=From Salamander and the Italian ''{{tt|mala|bad, wicked}}''.
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQR Kaizoku Wooper.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Kaizoku Wooper.jpg|Salamarauder in ''Tact''
</gallery></center>


==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
*[[Wooper trooper]]
*[[Wooper trooper]]
*[[Axolhotl]]
*[[Axolhotl]]
[[Category:Amphibians]]
 
[[Category:Salamanders]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Amphigien]]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 15 February 2026

The Salamarauder is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IX. It is a stronger, pale variant of the Wooper trooper that has taken up piracy.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Like wooper troopers, salamarauders are small amphibian warriors based off the axolotl, their paler complexion making them more reminiscent of the real-life animal. They wear simple blue tabards and horned helmets on their heads. The salamarauders can dodge attacks and redirect them in much the same way as their blue brethren, and can also breathe out cool breath and block attacks with their shield.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Salamarauder (かいぞくウーパー Kaizoku ūpā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#060
Family
Aquatic
Gold
74
HP
80
MP
8
Attack
75
Defence
67
Agility
70
In-game description

These piratical pests freeze foes with their breath, and evade attacks while summoning support.

They're wooper troopers who set sail on a new career after a medalsome king told them that now is the new dawn of piracy.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Cool Breath
Back Atcha
Calls for backup (Salamarauder)
Item(s) dropped
Emerald moss1⁄16
Iron shield1⁄64
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
40%
  • Salamarauders are part of the objective in Quest #062: Brian's Dyin' Wish, where they must be defeated until one of them drops a treasure chest containing the Larrrst Letter.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Reappearing from 7.1 onwards, they are encountered in the Hadin Underground Cave, as well as Kyuron Hills in 7.4. In addition to using Wooper Tackle and Gale Slash, their Cool Breath is upgraded to Freezing Blizzard.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Salamarauder appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a rare card exclusive for Thief leaders.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Salamarauder appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family during the second part of the limited "Scintillating Summer Hols! Swimwear, Waves, and Watermelons!" event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty.

Salamarauder (かいぞくウーパー Kaizoku ūpā)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,093 338 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
438 515 356 130 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Wooper Tackle Wooper Guard* Cyclone Spinning Wheel*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Gale Slash Stance / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up
Rare Gale Slash Follow-Up: Rarely attacks with Gale Slash if enemy is within 1 to 3-space range when ally or user attacks.
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +5% / Stats Up
Soul of a Pirate: Greatly raises DEF/AGL/Move for 1 turn at battle start.
Leader Perks
First
Raises DEF of nature allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 DEF +15 Cyclone Spinning Wheel Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Gale Slash Stance: Attacks with Gale Slash when attacked by enemy within 1 to 3-space range.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The salamarauder, along with the rest of its wooper variants, are based on the axolotl, an endangered species of salamander from Mexico. The name wooper itself references the term "wooper looper" (ウーパールーパー, Ūpārūpā), a term introduced by the Nissin Foods company to refer to their axolotl mascot, which appeared in a 1985 commercial.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolSalamandro piratónSpanish for "salamander pirate".
FrançaisAmphigienDerived from amphibien, the French word for an amphibian.
DeutschSalamarodeurGerman for "salamarauder".
ItalianoSalamalaFrom Salamander and the Italian mala.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Salamarauder in Tact
    Salamarauder in Tact

Related Monsters[edit | edit source]

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