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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Xenlon
|title = Xenlon
|image=[[Image:DQMJ2 Xenlon.png|center]]
|image = [[Image:DQMJ2 Xenlon.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption = Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= しんりゅう
|kanji = しんりゅう
|romanji= {{tt|Shinryū|God Dragon}}
|romaji = Shinryū
|old=Divinegon
|translation = Divine Dragon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|first = {{DQ3}}
|dw = Divinegon
}}
}}


'''Xenlon''' is an additional post-game boss made for the {{Super Famicom}}, {{Game Boy Color}}, and [[Cell phone]] remakes of {{DQ3}}.
'''Xenlon''' is an additional post-game boss made for the {{Super Famicom}} version of {{Dragon Quest III}} that has since appeared in every subsequent iteration of the title. Xenlon is a green eastern dragon of immense age and magical capability, granting wishes to those able to best him in battle. The divine dragon later appeared in the {{DQMSeries}} as one of the most difficult monsters to recruit.
 
He is a green eastern dragon of immense age and magical capability, granting wishes to those able to best him in battle. Xenlon later appeared in the {{DQMSeries}} as one of the most difficult {{MFamilies}}s to recruit.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
Xenlon's existence is alluded to three times in the game after [[Zoma]] is defeated: the first by the [[Aliahan]] Castle scientist who is researching the fable of a wish granting dragon, the hint-giving prisoner in the same castle, and by a {{Faerie}} standing next to the pillar of light in the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]].
Xenlon's existence is alluded to three times in the game after [[Zoma]] is defeated: the first by the [[Aliahan]] Castle scientist who is researching the fable of a wish-granting dragon, the hint-giving prisoner in the same castle, and by a {{Faerie}} standing next to the pillar of light in the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]].


He is found at the top of [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|the castle in the sky]], sleeping at the summit. He can be battled multiple times in order for a wish to be granted. To have him grant the first wish, he must be defeated within 35 turns. Though he will express annoyance at meeting the {{Party 3}} again after the first wish has been granted and reduce the turn limit to 25. In some versions of the game with 3 or more wishes available, after the second wish is granted, he will reduce the turn limit again to 15. Upon beating him, he will transport the {{Party 3}} to the outside of the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]] whether a wish is made or not.
He is found at the top of [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|the castle in the sky]], sleeping at the summit. He can be battled multiple times for a wish to be granted. Xenlon gets bored with long and tedious fights, which is why he enforces a turn limit for those who fight him. To have him grant the first wish, the dragon god must be defeated within 35 turns. He expresses annoyance at meeting the {{Party 3}} again after the first wish has been granted, and reduces the turn limit to 25. After the second wish is granted, he reduces the turn limit again to 15. Despite this initial irritation, Xenlon will be positively thrilled if he can be bested under his strict turn limit and thank the {{Hero 3}} for an exhilarating battle. Upon beating him, he transports the party to the outside of the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]], whether a wish is made or not.


*Reviving [[Ortega]].
*Reviving [[Ortega]].
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*Get rare [[Monster Medal]]s ({{GBC}} version only).
*Get rare [[Monster Medal]]s ({{GBC}} version only).
*Open the path to the [[Ice Cave]] [[bonus dungeon]] ({{GBC}} version only).
*Open the path to the [[Ice Cave]] [[bonus dungeon]] ({{GBC}} version only).
**This option is represent as a blank spot on the list of wishes, similar to the [[Jailor's Key]] in {{II}}.
**This option is represented as a blank spot on the list of wishes, similar to the [[Jailor's Key]] in {{II}}
 
====Battle====
====Battle====
{{DQ3SNESEnemy
{{DQ3SNESEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|kanji=しんりゅう
|romanji=
|romanji=Shinryū
|bestiaryNumber=#143
|bestiaryNumber=#143
|sprite=[[file:Xenlon.png]]
|sprite=[[file:Xenlon.png]]
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|agility=255
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn. (33%)<br>Chews character. (204~311)<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Flops onto p
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Cruel Claw (skill)|Takes a bite out of character with its enormous fangs!]] (160~180 damage to one character){{tt|*|150% damage in GBC version}}<br>[[Belly Flop|Crashes down from above!]] (damages entire party)<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Scorch]]
{{Party 3}}. (136~207)<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Scorch]]<br>Glaring balefully ([[Lullab-Eye]])
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
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|deceleratle-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III switch.png|55px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Xenlon III switch.png|100px]]
}}
Xenlon is a much more difficult boss to face than [[Zoma]]. His powers matched only by the solitary [[Grand Dragon]], Xenlon is the strongest entity in the game, being immune to every status ailment, including [[Drain Magic]], and can deal devastating damage to the party with his physical attacks, regardless of how much Defence they have. An ideal way to approach this fight is with a full-frontal assault using [[Oomph]] and [[Falcon Blades]]. Specific action attacks will ignore Defence, so don't even bother with [[Kabuff]]. Instead, keep [[Accelerate]] up at all times to make life easier for healers. Also, because Xenlon only has one spell and an equal chance to use any other action, [[Insulate]] is a better idea than [[Bounce]].
 
On the bright side, Xenlon has no resistance to offensive spells, meaning that if the {{Hero 3}} has enough MP, they can cast [[Kazap]] over and over again to whittle down his health. [[Mage|Mages]] and [[Sage|Sages]] should only cast [[Kafrizzle]] when healing and buffing have already been covered for the turn.
 
=====Consistent 15 turn KO=====
For a consistent 15-turn KO, Xenlon needs to be dealt an average of 487 damage per turn. Thankfully, this is quite achievable, as Kafrizzle is a guaranteed 46HKO, even if every hit rolls the bare minimum of 160 damage; with 45 hits of 160 damage, Xenlon lives with 100 HP. Toss in two [[Kaswoosh]]es by using the [[Sword of Kings]] as a battle item, and you have enough damage to win no matter how bad the RNG gets. The party is thus composed of the [[Hero]] and 3 Kafrizzle casters; the Kafrizzle casters need a minimum of 300 MP for 15 Kafrizzles each, totaling 7200 guaranteed damage amongst them, though more likely, fewer Kafrizzles will be required since this assumes the bare minimum damage. The Hero should ditch the [[Auroral Armour]] for a [[Glombolero]] to bring [[Omniheal]] down to 32 MP per cast; in conjunction with the Hero spamming the [[Sage's Stone]] when nobody's HP is critical, they should be able to provide enough healing for the party as long as they do so efficiently. Everyone should have as much HP as possible, so as to make Omniheal readily accessible.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji=しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|bestiaryNumber=#162
|family={{Dragon}} & {{Floating}}
|description=A draconic deity and the eternal keeper of the heavens. Dignified and gracious, Xenlon takes great interest in certain human pastimes and is surprisingly fond of a fight.
|sprite=[[File:Xenlon DQ III HD sprite.png|150px]]
|hp=22,700
|mp=999
|exp=41,204
|gold=7
|attack=542
|defense=677
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Belly Flop]]<br>[[Cruel Claw (skill)|Cruel Claw]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]<br>[[Sandstorm]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|item=[[Orichalcum claws]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}
'''Note:''' Due to acting twice per turn, Xenlon will burn through turn-wasting status ailments twice as fast.
Aside from stat boosts, only a few things have changed. Xenlon always acts twice per turn as opposed to only occasionally. He now also has [[Kaswoosh]], [[C-c-cold Breath]], and [[Sandstorm]] as part of his offensive repertoire. Xenlon goes through an attack pattern that rotates every eight turns, with the attacks changing based on how much HP he has left.


This divine dragon is by far the strongest foe in the game, and will make [[Zoma]] look like a chump. He has immunity to every status debuff, and even [[Drain Magic]], so the only way to approach this fight is with a full frontal assault with [[Oomph]] and [[Falcon blade]]s. His specific action attacks like chewing on a character will ignore defence, so don't even bother with [[Kabuff]]. Instead, keep [[Acceleratle]] up at all times to make life easier for healers. Also, because Xenlon only has one spell and an equal chance to use any of his actions, [[Insulatle]] is a better idea than [[Bounce]]. 
Due to system changes, some of the wishes he would grant have been replaced with new choices:


On the bright side, Xenlon has no resistances to offensive spells, meaning that if the {{Hero 3}} has enough {{MP}}, the player can cast [[Kazap]] over and over again to whittle down his health. [[Mage|Magi]] and [[Sage]]s should only cast [[Kafrizzle]] when healing and buffing have already been covered for the turn.
*Reviving [[Ortega]].
*Create a new [[Monster Arena]] rank in the well of [[Jipang]].
*Receive [[Rubiss's sword|an incredible weapon without equal]].
*Get a copy of [[Guns'n'Buns]].
*Allow the Hero to style their haircut.
*Open the path to the [[Temple of Trials]] that hangs in the sky north of Aliahan.
**This option is represented as a blank spot on the list of wishes, similar to the [[Jailor's Key]] in {{II}}.
*Get a copy of [[More Guns 'n' Buns]].
**This option is only available when all the other listed wishes have been granted.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Divinegon
|name=Divinegon
|kanji=  
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=
|romanji=Shinryū
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon.png]]
|level=70
|level=70
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=3/5
|agility=3/5
|family= {{Dragon}}
|family={{Dragon}}
|in-game-description=If you defeat it, your wish will be granted
|in-game-description=If you defeat it, your wish will be granted
|abilities=[[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Big Banga|BigBang]]
|abilities=[[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Big Banga|BigBang]]
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Divinegon
|name=Divinegon
|kanji=  
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=
|romanji=Shinryū
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon 1.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Divinegon 1.png]]
|level=70
|level=70
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|rank = X
|rank = X
|size = M
|size = M
|weapons = {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zapmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Genius]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zapmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Genius]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Gobstopper]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Gobstopper]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Xenlon
|kanji= しんりゅう
|romanji=Shinryū
|icon=[[File:Xenlon DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Xenlon]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,330</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>280</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>620</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>560</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>580</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>460</big></big>
|bestiary=#133
|rank=<big><big>'''X'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This divine dragon inspires awe in any who encounter it. It is said that if you prove yourself a match for it, you will be granted your heart's desire
|talents=[[Xenlon (Talent)|Xenlon]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zapper]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Last Gasp]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Infernal serpent DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Infernal serpent]] X [[File:Abyssal dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Abyssal dragon]]
|fusions=N/A
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=75%
|dark-resist=-25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Xenlon appears as a S-rank member of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest III'' event, appearing on his own banner alongside [[Elysium bird]]. He can participate in [[Ramia|Ramia's]] Battle Road as a party member.
Xenlon appears as an S-rank member of the [[Dragon family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event, appearing on his own banner alongside [[Elysium bird]]. He can participate in [[Ramia|Ramia's]] Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Xenlon
|name=Xenlon
|kanji=しんりゅう
|kanji=しんりゅう
|romanji={{tt|Shinryū|God Dragon}}
|romanji={{tt|Shinryū|God Dragon}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Xenlon.png|275px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Xenlon.png|300px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<br>[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<br>Dragon
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=130
|lvl=140
|hp=1,293
|hp=1,458
|mp=516
|mp=573
|move=3
|move=3
|attack=337
|attack=361
|defense=472
|defense=526
|agility=473
|agility=507
|wisdom=251
|wisdom=268
|weight=65
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Ground Scorch]]
|bskill1=[[Ground Scorch]]
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|askill3='''Drake's Wrath''': Battle start or action start: Grants +20% damage dealt if user's HP is 50% or over.<br>Aurora Breath Potency +5%<br>Stats Up
|askill3='''Drake's Wrath''': Battle start or action start: Grants +20% damage dealt if user's HP is 50% or over.<br>Aurora Breath Potency +5%<br>Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 <br> Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 <br> Stats Up
|askill5='''Dragon Scale''': When attacked by enemy: Heals 10% of the user's max HP.<br>Aurora Breath Potency +5%<br>Stats Up
|askill5='''Dragon Scale''': When attacked by an enemy, heals 10% of the user's max HP.<br>Aurora Breath Potency +5%<br>Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises breath potency for all Dragon allies, including himself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|lperk1=Raises breath potency for all Dragon allies, including himself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max HP +30<br>Max MP +15
|bperk1=Max HP +30<br>Max MP +15
|bperk2='''Drake Resonance''': Action start on odd turns until turn 10: Raises breath potency/recovery for dragons in a 5x5 area including the leader for 3 turns (and 4 turns for user).
|bperk2='''Drake Resonance''': Action starts on odd turns until turn 10: Raises breath potency/recovery for dragons in a 5x5 area, including the leader for 3 turns (and 4 turns for the user).
|bperk3=Aurora Breath Potency +2%
|bperk3=Aurora Breath Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Three Wishes''': Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 3 times for 99 turns
|aperk1='''Three Wishes''': Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 3 times for 99 turns
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In {{Dragon Quest III}}, due to [[Monster Medal]]s being saved automatically, the player can save wishes by defeating him and getting all of his sets of Medals, then reseting the game.
*In the Game Boy Color version of ''III'' [[Monster Medal]]s are saved automatically upon obtainment, thus the player can save wishes by defeating him and getting all of his sets of Medals, then resetting the game.
*This character is likely a tribute to [[Akira Toriyama]]'s Dragon God [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Shenron Shenron]. Not only do they look extremely similar (the only differences being Shenron's glowing red eyes and Xenlon's purple accents), they also grant wishes. In addition, the kanji for Shenron's name in ''Dragon Ball'' is 神龍 (meaning "god dragon"), which can be read as "''shen long''" in Mandarin Chinese (which, when the Chinese reading is said aloud by a Japanese person, becomes "シェンロン ''Shenron''" - the same as his name in ''Dragon Ball''), whereas it is read as "しんりゅう ''shinryū''" in Japanese, the same as Xenlon's name in the Japanese version of {{Main Series}}.
*Up until ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]'', Xenlon was referred to as female, or otherwise called "it." The ''III'' HD-2D remake is consistent with this by giving him a deep, masculine voice in line with Ortega's and Zoma's.
 
*Xenlon serves as an homage to [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Shenron Shenron] from the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' franchise, another eastern draconic god designed by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Not only do they look generally similar (the most notable differences being Shenron's glowing red eyes and Xenlon's purple accents), but they also grant wishes. In addition, the kanji for Shenron's name in Dragon Ball is 神龍 (meaning "god dragon"), which can be read as "''shen long''" in Mandarin Chinese (which, when said aloud by a Japanese person, becomes "シェンロン ''Shenron''"), whereas it is read as "しんりゅう ''shinryū''" in Japanese, the same as Xenlon's name in the Japanese version of {{Main Series}}.
==See Also==
*The [[Xenlon claws]], [[Xenlon rod]], and [[Xenlon robe]] are all named after Xenlon.
*[[Xenlon claws]]
*[[Xenlon robe]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQM_TW3D_Xenlon_Battling.png|Fighting a [[Black dragon]] in {{Monsters: 3D}}.
DQM_TW3D_Xenlon_Battling.png|Fighting a [[Black dragon]] in {{Monsters: 3D}}.
File:Xenlon rivals 1.png|Card artwork for ''Rivals''
Xenlon psx.gif|Sprite in {{Monsters}} & {{Monsters 2}}.
Xenlon psx.gif|Sprite in {{Monsters}} & {{Monsters 2}}.
Divinegon 2.png|Sprite in {{Caravan Heart}}.
Divinegon 2.png|Sprite in {{Caravan Heart}}.
Xenlon joker 2.png|Polygon model in {{Joker 2}}.
Xenlon joker 2.png|Polygon model in {{Joker 2}}.
DQT Shinryu art.jpg|''Tact'' art
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
*[[Gran Dragon]]
*[[Boreal serpent]]
*[[Boreal serpent]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]


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Latest revision as of 08:27, 4 April 2026

Xenlon is an additional post-game boss made for the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III that has since appeared in every subsequent iteration of the title. Xenlon is a green eastern dragon of immense age and magical capability, granting wishes to those able to best him in battle. The divine dragon later appeared in the Dragon Quest Monsters series as one of the most difficult monsters to recruit.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Xenlon's existence is alluded to three times in the game after Zoma is defeated: the first by the Aliahan Castle scientist who is researching the fable of a wish-granting dragon, the hint-giving prisoner in the same castle, and by a Faerie standing next to the pillar of light in the Castle of the Dragon Queen.

He is found at the top of the castle in the sky, sleeping at the summit. He can be battled multiple times for a wish to be granted. Xenlon gets bored with long and tedious fights, which is why he enforces a turn limit for those who fight him. To have him grant the first wish, the dragon god must be defeated within 35 turns. He expresses annoyance at meeting the party again after the first wish has been granted, and reduces the turn limit to 25. After the second wish is granted, he reduces the turn limit again to 15. Despite this initial irritation, Xenlon will be positively thrilled if he can be bested under his strict turn limit and thank the Hero for an exhilarating battle. Upon beating him, he transports the party to the outside of the Castle of the Dragon Queen, whether a wish is made or not.

Battle[edit | edit source]

Xenlon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprite Level HP MP
63 7300 255
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
400 350 255 50,000 0
Bestiary No. #143
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Takes a bite out of character with its enormous fangs! (160~180 damage to one character)*
Crashes down from above! (damages entire party)
C-c-cold Breath
Disruptive Wave
Lullab-Eye
Freezing Blizzard
Scorch
Location(s) Cloudsgate Citadel
Item Dropped Seed of strength1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance *
100% 100% 100%
Later remake sprites

Xenlon is a much more difficult boss to face than Zoma. His powers matched only by the solitary Grand Dragon, Xenlon is the strongest entity in the game, being immune to every status ailment, including Drain Magic, and can deal devastating damage to the party with his physical attacks, regardless of how much Defence they have. An ideal way to approach this fight is with a full-frontal assault using Oomph and Falcon Blades. Specific action attacks will ignore Defence, so don't even bother with Kabuff. Instead, keep Accelerate up at all times to make life easier for healers. Also, because Xenlon only has one spell and an equal chance to use any other action, Insulate is a better idea than Bounce.

On the bright side, Xenlon has no resistance to offensive spells, meaning that if the Hero has enough MP, they can cast Kazap over and over again to whittle down his health. Mages and Sages should only cast Kafrizzle when healing and buffing have already been covered for the turn.

Consistent 15 turn KO[edit | edit source]

For a consistent 15-turn KO, Xenlon needs to be dealt an average of 487 damage per turn. Thankfully, this is quite achievable, as Kafrizzle is a guaranteed 46HKO, even if every hit rolls the bare minimum of 160 damage; with 45 hits of 160 damage, Xenlon lives with 100 HP. Toss in two Kaswooshes by using the Sword of Kings as a battle item, and you have enough damage to win no matter how bad the RNG gets. The party is thus composed of the Hero and 3 Kafrizzle casters; the Kafrizzle casters need a minimum of 300 MP for 15 Kafrizzles each, totaling 7200 guaranteed damage amongst them, though more likely, fewer Kafrizzles will be required since this assumes the bare minimum damage. The Hero should ditch the Auroral Armour for a Glombolero to bring Omniheal down to 32 MP per cast; in conjunction with the Hero spamming the Sage's Stone when nobody's HP is critical, they should be able to provide enough healing for the party as long as they do so efficiently. Everyone should have as much HP as possible, so as to make Omniheal readily accessible.

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

Xenlon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#162
Family
Dragon & Floating
Experience
41,204
Gold
7
HP
22,700
MP
999
Attack
542
Defence*
677
Agility
255
Evasion
1⁄16
In-game description

A draconic deity and the eternal keeper of the heavens. Dignified and gracious, Xenlon takes great interest in certain human pastimes and is surprisingly fond of a fight.

Spell(s)
Kaboom
Kaswoosh
Location(s)
Cloudsgate Citadel
Item Dropped
Orichalcum claws1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

Note: Due to acting twice per turn, Xenlon will burn through turn-wasting status ailments twice as fast.

Aside from stat boosts, only a few things have changed. Xenlon always acts twice per turn as opposed to only occasionally. He now also has Kaswoosh, C-c-cold Breath, and Sandstorm as part of his offensive repertoire. Xenlon goes through an attack pattern that rotates every eight turns, with the attacks changing based on how much HP he has left.

Due to system changes, some of the wishes he would grant have been replaced with new choices:

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Divinegon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 5/5 5/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/5 3/5 5/5 3/5
Family Dragon
In-game description If you defeat it, your wish will be granted
Abilities FrigidAir, Meditate, BigBang
Habitat Only obtainable through breeding
Breeding chart SkyDragon x Orochi
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Immune Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Strong Weak Strong
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Strong Immune Strong Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Strong Strong Strong
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Strong Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Divinegon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 8/10 8/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 7/10 7/10 5/10
Family Dragon
In-game description
Abilities BigBang, FrigidAir, Meditate
Habitat
Breeding chart SkyDragon x Orochi, Serpentia
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Immune Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong Strong Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Immune Strong Strong
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Strong Strong Strong

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

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

Xenlon
Family Dragon
Rank X
Size M
Weapons Claws, Staves
Traits Big Hitter, Zapmeister, Tactical Genius
Resistances Immune to Whack, Poison, Gobstopper, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Breath
Location -
Breeding chart Boreal serpent x Ethereal serpent x Alabast dragon x Orochi

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

Xenlon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Xenlon 1,330 280
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
620 560 460 580
Bestiary No. #133
Rank X
In-game description This divine dragon inspires awe in any who encounter it. It is said that if you prove yourself a match for it, you will be granted your heart's desire
Talents Xenlon (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Frizzmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zapper (lv. 20)
Late Bloomer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Last Gasp (lv. 1)
Rando-Disrupt (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis N/A
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 25% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 25% 75%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
-25% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 25% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Xenlon appears as an S-rank member of the Dragon family as part of the True Dragon Quest III event, appearing on his own banner alongside Elysium bird. He can participate in Ramia's Battle Road as a party member.

Xenlon (しんりゅう Shinryū)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Dragon
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,458 573 3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
361 526 507 268 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Ground Scorch Godly Breath* Aurora Breath*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Three Wishes
Stats Up		 Frizz Res +25
Stats Up		 Drake's Wrath: Battle start or action start: Grants +20% damage dealt if user's HP is 50% or over.
Aurora Breath Potency +5%
Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25
Stats Up		 Dragon Scale: When attacked by an enemy, heals 10% of the user's max HP.
Aurora Breath Potency +5%
Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises breath potency for all Dragon allies, including himself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
Max MP +15		 Drake Resonance: Action starts on odd turns until turn 10: Raises breath potency/recovery for dragons in a 5x5 area, including the leader for 3 turns (and 4 turns for the user). Aurora Breath Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Three Wishes: Battle start: Reduces damage by 50% up to 3 times for 99 turns
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In the Game Boy Color version of III Monster Medals are saved automatically upon obtainment, thus the player can save wishes by defeating him and getting all of his sets of Medals, then resetting the game.
  • Up until Dragon Quest Tact, Xenlon was referred to as female, or otherwise called "it." The III HD-2D remake is consistent with this by giving him a deep, masculine voice in line with Ortega's and Zoma's.
  • Xenlon serves as an homage to Shenron from the Dragon Ball franchise, another eastern draconic god designed by Akira Toriyama. Not only do they look generally similar (the most notable differences being Shenron's glowing red eyes and Xenlon's purple accents), but they also grant wishes. In addition, the kanji for Shenron's name in Dragon Ball is 神龍 (meaning "god dragon"), which can be read as "shen long" in Mandarin Chinese (which, when said aloud by a Japanese person, becomes "シェンロン Shenron"), whereas it is read as "しんりゅう shinryū" in Japanese, the same as Xenlon's name in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest.
  • The Xenlon claws, Xenlon rod, and Xenlon robe are all named after Xenlon.

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