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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:Mermanart.png|260px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Merman
|romanji=Māman
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
}}
|monster1=[[Geyzer]]<br>[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]<br>[[Merking]]<br>[[Mermaniac]]}}
The '''Merman''' is a monster in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
Mermen are monstrous fishmen known for menacing both seafaring adventurers and fishing villages alike. They have blue scales and mossy green fins on their heads and tails, along with the webs between their claws. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with their razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest III''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=066
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=20
|lvl=20
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|mp=22
|exp=404
|gold=19
|attack=94
|defense=146
|agility=64
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Sea
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


===''Dragon Quest V''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name = Merman
|name=Merman
|game = Dragon Quest V
|kanji=マーマン
|console = DS
|romanji=Māman
|image=
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|hp = 78
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|mp = 9
|hp=78
|attack = 85
|mp=9
|defense = 72
|attack=85
|agility = 51
|defense=72
|experience = 105
|agility=51
|gold = 45
|exp=105
|droppedItem = [[Iron claw]]
|gold=45
|skills =  
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=186
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Claw swipe]] (125% damage)
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=67%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Merman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}


===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:merman.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|defense=86
|defense=86
|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=247
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defence before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=Rake with claws (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]] (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]] (water's edge)<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia]] (water's edge)
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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}}
}}


 
==={{DQ11}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{Stub}}
|name=Merman
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
|kanji=マーマン
{{Stub}}
|romanji=Māman
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
|bestiaryNumber=#075
{{Stub}}
|family={{Nature}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
The merman is a Rank C monster in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
|hp=102
{{Stub}}
|mp=8
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
|attack=93
{{Stub}}
|defense=65
==Related enemies==
|agility=62
===Mermaniac===
|exp=132
{{Monster Infobox
|gold=40
|title=Mermaniac
|spells=[[Sap]]
|image=[[Image:DQIII_Mermaniac.png|center|250px]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|kanji=マーマンダイン
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>Terra Incognita (first act, 2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|romanji=Merman dain
|evasion=N/a
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
}}
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Mermaniac
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=069
|sprite=[[file:Merdane DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=21
|hp=60
|mp=12
|exp=263
|gold=51
|attack=76
|defense=50
|agility=32
|spells=[[Crack]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|ice-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|whack-resist=70%
|light-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Mermainiac3snes.png]]
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|remake-changes=None
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
===Merking===
====Malicious====
{{Monster Infobox
{{DQ11Enemy
|title=Merking
|name=Malicious merman
|image=[[Image:DQIII_Merking.png|250px|center]]
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|kanji=キングマーマン
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|romanji=King Merman
|family={{Nature}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
}}
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
|hp=489
{{DQ3Enemy
|mp=16
|name=Merking
|attack=259
|kanji=  
|defense=240
|romanji=
|agility=175
|bestiaryNumber=115
|exp=1,503
|sprite=[[Image:Merking DQIII NES.gif]]
|gold=304
|lvl=36
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|hp=120
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|mp=12
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|exp=1590
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|gold=110
|evasion=N/a
|attack=125
|defense=85
|agility=72
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=Call for help
|item=[[Magic bikini]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|ice-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|whack-resist=70%
|light-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=70%
|stun-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|charm-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Merking3snes.png]]
|beguile-resist=25%
|remake-changes=None
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=5/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family={{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}
====''[[Dragon Quest V]]''====
 
{{Enemy
==={{DQMCH}}===
|name = Merking
{{Stub}}
|game = Dragon Quest V
 
|console = DS
==={{DQMJ}}===
|image=
{{DQMJmonster
|hp = 95
|name = Merman
|mp = 3
|image =
|attack = 120
|family = {{Beast}}
|defense = 90
|rank = C
|agility = 83
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|experience = 170
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|gold = 90
|traits = -
|droppedItem = [[Seed of strength]]
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|skills =  
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|bestiaryNumber=192
|location = -
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Imp]]<br>[[Hades condor]] x [[Fencing fox]]<br>[[Satyr]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}


====''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''====
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merking
|name = Merman
|image = [[Image:Kingmerman.gif]]
|image =
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|family = {{Beast}}
|console = DS
|rank = C
|hp = 264
|size = S
|mp = 50
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|attack = 160
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|defense = 133
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|agility = 92
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|experience = 360
|location = [[Unshore]]
|gold = 300
|breeding chart = [[Bodkin archer]] x [[Hacksaurus]]<br>[[Night emperor]] x [[Dragon slime]]
|droppedItem = [[Cobra claw]]
}}
|bestiaryNumber=197
{{clear}}
|locations=}}


==Characteristics==
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}


These great grumpy fish-folk lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with '''Crackle''', damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening '''Fizzle''' spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can envenom their enemies.
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}


====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:merking.png]]
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|hp=196
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|mp=32
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|exp=278
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|gold=54
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|attack=169
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|defense=115
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=86
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiaryNumber=255
|bestiary=#372
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|description=An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power.
|in-game-description=These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages.
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasizzle]]
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|locations=[[Pirate's Cove]]
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|items=N/A
|attack-resist=0%
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|64px|link=Demon family]] X [[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|64px|link=Nature family]]<br>(Either parent must be F-rank.)
|frizz-resist=50%
|fusions=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Merman]] X [[File:Drakularge DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakularge]] = [[File:Tuskateer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Tuskateer]]
|sizz-resist=50%
|fire-resist=0%
|bang-resist=25%
|water-resist=75%
|woosh-resist=25%
|wind-resist=50%
|crack-resist=25%
|earth-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|troop-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|dark-resist=25%
|poison-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|shock-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=100%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|dance-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=25%
|drain-resist=100%
|instant-death-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
}}
|remake-changes=
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=115
|hp=784
|mp=257
|move=2-3
|attack=250
|defense=319
|agility=321
|wisdom=137
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk2=Sprinkling Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
}}


==See also==
==={{DQDai}}===
*[[Geyzer]]
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story as one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off the coast of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQM PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQB2 Merman.jpg|A merman in ''Builders 2''
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai2020 Merman.jpg|A Merman in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 31 March 2026

The Merman is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Mermen are monstrous fishmen known for menacing both seafaring adventurers and fishing villages alike. They have blue scales and mossy green fins on their heads and tails, along with the webs between their claws. Though just as sentient as humans are, mermen are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with their razor sharp claws. They has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Sap and/or Kasap.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#066
Level
20
Gold
38
HP
54
MP
5
Attack
65
Defense
45
Agility
30
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of strength1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#050
Family
Beast & Floating
Gold
19
HP
86
MP
22
Attack
94
Defence*
146
Agility
64
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education

Spell(s)
Crackle
Kasap
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Sea
Item Dropped
Seed of strength1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

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

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#184
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
45
HP
78
MP
9
Attack
85
Defence
72
Agility
51
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
Claw swipe (125% damage)
Location(s)
Ocean
Item dropped
Iron Claw1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
67%
Whack resistance *
67%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
20%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
20%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

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

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#247 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
106 19 101 12
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
92 86 65 0⁄64
In-Game Description A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defence before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Rake with claws (125% damage)
Location(s) Pickham Region (water's edge)
Kingdom of Argonia (water's edge)
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄32
Scale armour1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 50% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 50% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

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

Merman (マーマン Māman )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#075
Family
Nature
Gold
40
HP
102
MP
8
Attack
93
Defence
65
Agility
62
In-game description

Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.

Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice)
Location(s)
The Inland Sea (first act)
The Costa Valor (first act)
Terra Incognita (first act, 2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Grotta della Fonte (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Malicious[edit | edit source]

Malicious merman (マーマン・邪 Māman・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#441
Family
Nature
Experience
1,503
Gold
304
HP
489
MP
16
Attack
259
Defence
240
Agility
175
In-game description

Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice)
Location(s)
The Inland Sea (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
35 6/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 7/10 4/10 5/10
Family Water
In-game description A fish that is as smart as people.
Abilities Sap, SleepAir, Vivify
Habitat Sea World
Breeding chart Water family x Devil family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong Weak None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong Weak

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Description Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
Traits -
Resistances Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
Skill Aquapothecary
Location -
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Imp
Hades condor x Fencing fox
Satyr x Dragon slime

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

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Dazzle
Skill Aquapothecary
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Hacksaurus
Night emperor x Dragon slime

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: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,340 360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
570 600 520 400
Bestiary No. #372
Rank F
In-game description These half-fish sea-dwellers often sojourn to the surface to test their strength against anyone they encounter. They've made many unwelcome visits to various fishing villages.
Talents Aquapothecary (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Spellbinder (lv. 1)
Health Professional (lv. 20)
Miraculous Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Über Bossesbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
(Either parent must be F-rank.)
Notable synthesis Merman X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 75% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 25% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[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 Tact[edit | edit source]

Merman appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited The Second Adventure of Dai event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel's Battle Road as a party member.

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
115 784 257 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
250 319 321 137 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sap Sprinkling* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +5 Sprinkling Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
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 Normal
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
Super Weak Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story as one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off the coast of Dermline Island. It assists Dai when he needs water transportation.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom art.
    Famicom art.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Joker model.
    Joker model.
  • Joker 2 model.
    Joker 2 model.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious merman
    A Malicious merman
  • A merman in Builders 2
    A merman in Builders 2
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
  • A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Merman, in the upper right, in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
  • A Merman in the 2020 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A Merman in the 2020 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
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