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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|image=[[File:DQVIII Merman.png|300px|center]]
|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=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|monster1=[[Geyzer]]<br>[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]<br>[[Merking]]<br>[[Mermaniac]]}}
}}
The '''Merman''' is a monster in the series.
 
The '''Merman''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Sap and/or '''Kasap'''.
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==
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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=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Merman3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Merman III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Merman erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|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%
}}
}}


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|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Iron Claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=20%
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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|dazzle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=67%
|drain-magic-resist=67%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=20%
|poison-resist=20%
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|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-247.gif|300px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|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=[[Claw Slash|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=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|gold=40
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|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)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|whack-resist=-25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|name=Malicious merman
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|gold=304
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|zap-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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}}
}}


==={{DQDai}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Water family | Water]]
|family={{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[SleepAir]], [[Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Water family]] x [[Devil family]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil 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 = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|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)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|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.)
|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]]
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=105
|lvl=115
|hp=696
|hp=784
|mp=231
|mp=257
|move=2-3
|move=2-3
|attack=233
|attack=250
|defense=287
|defense=319
|agility=301
|agility=321
|wisdom=128
|wisdom=137
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
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|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk1=AGL +5
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}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==={{DQDai}}===
===Similar species===
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.
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
 
===Briny brethren===
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Merderer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
Merman DQM PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A malicious merman
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQB2 Merman.jpg|A merman in ''Builders 2''
DQR Merman.png|''Rivals'' card
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
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''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]
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