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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
|japanese = マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romaji = Māman
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
|translation = Merman
|first = {{DQ3|short}}
|monster1 = [[Geyzer]]<br>[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]<br>[[Merking]]<br>[[Mermaniac]]
}}
}}
 
The '''Merman''' is a monster in the series.
The '''merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} 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. They 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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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Merzon DQIII NES.png|64px]]
|lvl=20
|lvl=20
|hp=54
|hp=54
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|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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}}
}}


==={{DQ3HD}}===
===={{DQ3HD}}====
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|bestiaryNumber=#050
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|family={{Beast}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Fishy freaks with strong scales and sharp claws that attack ships in schools despite never receiving a formal education
|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]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=86
|hp=86
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=The sea
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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|dazzle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=-25%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=-25%
|blunt-resist=-25%
|sap-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
|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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}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{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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|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman 1.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Merman.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|hp=6/10
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|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]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
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|curse-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}


==={{DQMCH}}===
==={{DQMCH}}===
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{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|kanji=マーマン
|family = {{Beast}}
|romanji=Māman
|bestiary=#094
|strength=890
|defence=990
|agility=890
|wisdom=740
|hp=830
|mp=580
|image =[[File:DQMJ Merman icon.png]]  
|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.''
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{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|kanji=マーマン
|family = {{Beast}}
|romanji=Māman
|bestiary=#134
|strength=600
|defence=700
|agility=600
|wisdom=500
|hp=560
|mp=380
|image =[[File:DQMJ2 Merman icon.png]]  
|family = Beast
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{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]]
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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Merman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|family=demon
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|hp=1,340
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|mp=360
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|attack=570
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|defense=600
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|wisdom=400
|agility=<big><big>520</big></big>
|agility=520
|bestiary=#372
|bestiary=#372
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|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
|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)
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40)
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|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|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=
|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%
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=75%
|water-resist=75%
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} 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.
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
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|family=Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=C
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|role=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]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]] (Level 18)
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=
|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
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=Sprinkling Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|frizz-resist=Half Res
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|charm-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
}}
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQDai}}===
==={{DQDai}}===
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.
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.
 
==Briny brethren==
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Merman DQM PSX.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
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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
DQB2 Merman.jpg|A merman in ''Builders 2''
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
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>


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]
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