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<center><small>''For its bipedal counterpart first seen in'' {{IV}}, ''see [[Red dragon (Biped)|Red dragon]].''</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Dread dragon
|title=Dread dragon
|image=[[File:DQMJ Dread Dragon.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQMJ Dread Dragon.png|300px|center]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|ダースドラゴン|Darth dragon}}
|kanji=ダースドラゴン
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|romanji={{tt|Dāsu doragon|Darth dragon}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
|old=[[Red dragon]] ({{I}}, {{Joker}}, and {{Joker 2}})<br>RedDrgn
|old=[[Red dragon]]<br>RedDragon (''I'' and ''III'' GBC)
}}
}}
 
<center><small>''For its bipedal counterpart first seen in'' {{IV}}, ''see [[Red dragon (Biped)|Red dragon]].''</small></center>
The '''dread dragon''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original {{Dragon Quest}}.
The '''Dread dragon''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Dread dragons are immense quadrupedal and wingless dragons that are covered in red scales with a light yellow underbelly. In its original appearance, the dread dragon had blue scales running down its back and tail and blue frills on the side of its head, but in later appearance, the frills and scales changed to a shade of dark pink instead. It is the mightiest quadrupedal dragon in the entire combined lands of the [[Erdrick trilogy]]. Along with despair-inducing stamina and strength, the Dread dragon can also cast simple magic. Although the dread dragon has made regular appearances in spinoff games, it did not make a return in the main series until {{XI}} like many other classic {{MFamilies}}s, though it also reappeared in {{X}} retroactively. It's said that it eats its 11 siblings after being hatched.
Dread dragons are immense quadrupedal and wingless [[Dragon family|dragons]] that are covered in red scales and have a light yellow underbelly. In its original appearance, the dread dragon had blue scales running down its back and tail and blue frills on the side of its head, but in later appearance, the frills and scales changed to a shade of dark pink instead. It is able to breathe out powerful fire breath, second only to the Dragonlord himself, and occasionally is able to cast some simple spells. They are said to be from a legendary line of dragons, with even the Dragonlord recognising their power. According to its monster description in ''X'', dread dragons lay a clutch of up to twelve eggs, though the fastest growing hatchlings have a habit of killing the rest of their siblings.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|nes-defense=90
|nes-defense=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=[[Snooze]]<br>[[Fire (breath)|Breathes fire]]. (16~23 damage)
|nes-spells=[[Snooze]]<br>[[Fire (breath)|Breathes fire]] (16~23 damage)
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
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|agility=110
|agility=110
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills={{Brutal hit}}<br>[[Inferno]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Inferno]]
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ice Cave]], fourth & fifth floors
|locations=[[Ice Cave]] 4-5F
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
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|bestiaryNumber=#144
|bestiaryNumber=#144
|family={{Dragon}}
|family={{Dragon}}
|description=The last desendants of a legendary line of dragons, they rate themselves as rules, and see themselves as somewhat superior to others
|description=The last desendants of a legendary line of dragons, they rate themselves as rules, and see themselves as somewhat superior to others.
|sprite=[[File:Dread dragon DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Dread dragon DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=1,680
|hp=1,680
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|agility=330
|agility=330
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills={{Brutal strike}}<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[War Cry]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[War Cry]]
|item=[[Dragon claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Dragon claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Temple of Trials]]
|locations=[[Temple of Trials]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=75%
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Dread dragon
|kanji= ダースドラゴン
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|sprite=
|hp=700
|mp=0
|exp=3,750
|gold=330
|attack=280
|defense=170
|agility=110
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|128}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #82
|spells=None
|skills=[[Bite|Bites down hard with its razor-sharp fangs]] (125% damage)<br>[[Hellfire]]
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|The Wild Woods]]
|items=[[Dragon claw]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=60%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=50%
|cool-breath-resist=15%
|strike-resist=50%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=50%
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Retroactively making their main series return from 6.4 onwards, they are first encountered in Chaotic Nagaland and breathe a mean [[Scorch]], while continuously biting and retaining the ability to cast [[Snooze]] and [[Fizzle]].
Dread dragon began appearing in Version 6.4. They are first encountered in Chaotic Nagaland and can breathe out [[Scorch|blazing fire]], while continuously biting and retaining the ability to cast [[Snooze]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|name=Dread dragon
|name=Dread dragon
|kanji= ダースドラゴン
|kanji= ダースドラゴン
|romanji=dāsu doragon
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|bestiaryNumber=#410
|bestiaryNumber=#410
|family={{Dragon}}
|family={{Dragon}}
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|gold=503
|gold=503
|spells=[[Kasnooze]]
|spells=[[Kasnooze]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|items=[[Serpent skin]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Dragon Claws]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Serpent skin]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Dragon Claws]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (third act)<br>[[Ruins of Dundrasil]] (third act)<br>[[The Hotto Steppe - Northern Whale Way Station]] (third act)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (third act)
|locations=[[Dundrasil Region]] (postgame)<br>[[Ruins of Dundrasil]] (postgame)<br>[[The Hotto Steppe - Northern Whale Way Station]] (postgame)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (postgame)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=50%
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=-10%
|light-resist=-110%
|light-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|whack-resist=50%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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|rank = D
|rank = D
|description = ''Legends say these dragons were born in volcanic furnaces beneath the ground.''
|description = ''Legends say these dragons were born in volcanic furnaces beneath the ground.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Magic Regenerator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Magic Regenerator]]
|resistances = [[Fire Breath]]proof, [[Fizzle]]proof
|resistances = [[Fire Breath]]proof, [[Fizzle]]proof
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|rank = D
|rank = D
|size = M
|size = M
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{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|Magic Regenerator]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Magic Regenerator]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]] and [[Fizzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]] and [[Fizzle]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
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|kanji=ダースドラゴン  
|kanji=ダースドラゴン  
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|icon=[[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Dread dragon]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|hp=1,350
|mp=<big><big>250</big></big>
|mp=250
|attack=<big><big>560</big></big>
|attack=560
|defense=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=570
|wisdom=<big><big>590</big></big>
|wisdom=590
|agility=<big><big>470</big></big>
|agility=470
|bestiary=#124
|bestiary=#124
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|rank='''A'''
|in-game-description=These are the last descendants of the most ancient clans of dragonkind. Once considered sacred, they were drawn to darkness and the divine spark within them was snuffed out forever
|in-game-description=These are the last descendants of the most ancient clans of dragonkind. Once considered sacred, they were drawn to darkness and the divine spark within them was snuffed out forever.
|talents=[[Bad Breather]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Bad Breather]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Sleep Twitch]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cracker]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Sleep Twitch]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cracker]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Benefaction]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 60)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Green dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Green dragon]] X [[File:Golem DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Golem]]
|synthesis=[[File:Green dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Green dragon]] X [[File:Golem DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Golem]] = [[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Dread dragon]]
|fusions=[[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Dread dragon]] X [[File:The dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dragonlord#Dragon_Quest_Monsters:_The_Dark_Prince|The Dragonlord]] = [[File:True dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dragonlord#Dragon_Quest_Monsters:_The_Dark_Prince|True Dragonlord]]
|fire-resist=50%
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|water-resist=-25%
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{{DQHEnemy
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Dread dragon
|name=Dread dragon
|kanji=
|kanji=ダースドラゴン
|romanji={{tt||}}
|romanji={{tt|Dāsu doragon|Darth dragon}}
|listNumber=066
|listNumber=#066
|fieldNotes=Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
|fieldNotes=Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
|image=[[File:Dread dragon Dragon Quest Heroes series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Dread dragon Dragon Quest Heroes series.png|100px]]
|exp=403
|exp=403
|gold=86<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=86<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=Dragon horn, Dragon hide
|item=[[Dragon horn]], [[Dragon hide]]
|locations=[[Fields of Goold]] (Guardians of the Grassland)
|locations=[[Fields of Goold]] (Guardians of the Grassland)
}}
}}
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{{DQH2Enemy
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Dread dragon
|name=Dread dragon
|kanji=
|kanji=ダースドラゴン
|romaji={{tt||}}
|romaji={{tt|Dāsu doragon|Darth dragon}}
|listNumber=140
|listNumber=#140
|fieldNotes=Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
|fieldNotes=Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
|image=[[File:Dread dragon Dragon Quest Heroes series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Dread dragon Dragon Quest Heroes series.png|100px]]
|exp=24542
|exp=24,542
|gold=597<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=597<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=Dragon horn, Lucky dragon's wing
|item=[[Dragon horn]], [[Lucky dragon's wing]]
|locations=Redrock Ravine, The Damned Dunes
|locations=Redrock Ravine, The Damned Dunes
}}
}}
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{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Dread dragon
|name=Dread dragon
|kanji=
|kanji=ダースドラゴン
|romanji=
|romanji=Dāsu doragon
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Dread dragon.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Dread dragon.png|200px]]
|final-chapter-hp=228
|final-chapter-hp=228
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|final-chapter-locations=Dragonlord's lair
|final-chapter-locations=Dragonlord's lair
}}
}}
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
The dread dragon appears as a S-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Dragon family]], appearing on its own banner alongside [[knight abhorrent]]. It was eventually added to the normal pool and could be recruited from any banner.
The dread dragon appears as a S-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]], appearing on its own banner alongside [[Knight abhorrent]]. It could eventually be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Dread dragon
|name=Dread dragon
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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=130
|lvl=140
|hp=1,048
|hp=1,182
|mp=387
|mp=431
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=485
|attack=517
|defense=445
|defense=495
|agility=443
|agility=475
|wisdom=297
|wisdom=318
|weight=50
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Smouldering Breath]]
|bskill1=[[Smouldering Breath]]
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}}
}}


==Similar species==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Blue dragon]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Green dragon]]
|es=Dragón temido|es-meaning=Spanish for "dreaded dragon".
*[[Serpent of the Scales]]
|fr=Dracorange|fr-meaning=From the Latin ''{{tt|draco|dragon}}'' and the French ''orange''.
|de=Schrecklicher Drache|de-meaning=German for "terrible dragon".
|it=Dragorrido|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|drago|dragon}}'' and ''{{tt|orrido|horrid, dreadful}}''.
|zh-cn={{tt|红龙|Hóng lóng}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "red dragon".
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In the original ''Dragon Quest'', the dread dragon was originally planned to be called {{translation|'''Dark dragon'''|ダークドラゴン,|Dākudoragon}}. However, due to the limited memory of the Famicom, not all Japanese kana could be used, including the katakana (ク, ''ku''), so the monster was named {{translation|'''Darth dragon'''|ダースドラゴン,|Dāsudoragon}} instead. This peculiar naming is referenced to in ''Dragon Quest X'', where its monster description states that dread dragons lay a clutch of a '''dozen''' eggs, but the first to hatch kills the rest of its siblings.<ref>[https://dragon-quest.jp/ten/monster/zukan/dra/56.php Dragon Quest X Strategy Guide - Monster Encyclopedia]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Dread dragon DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
DQVII Dread dragon.jpg|Appearance in ''VII'''s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the 3DS version
Dread dragon XI model.jpg|{{XI}} model.
DQX Dasu dragon.jpg|A dread dragon in ''X''
Reddragon DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Dread dragon XI model.jpg|''XI'' model.
Reddragon DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
Red dragon joker 2 model.png|{{Joker 2}}.
Red dragon joker 2 model.png|{{Joker 2}}.
DQMBRV Dread Dragon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Dread Dragon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
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</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Blue dragon]]
*[[Green dragon]]
*[[Serpent of the Scales]]
==References==
<references/>
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
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[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
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[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
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[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]


[[es:Dragón Temido]]
[[fr:Dracorange]]
[[fr:Dracorange]]

Latest revision as of 20:54, 24 March 2026

For its bipedal counterpart first seen in IV, see Red dragon.

The Dread dragon is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Dread dragons are immense quadrupedal and wingless dragons that are covered in red scales and have a light yellow underbelly. In its original appearance, the dread dragon had blue scales running down its back and tail and blue frills on the side of its head, but in later appearance, the frills and scales changed to a shade of dark pink instead. It is able to breathe out powerful fire breath, second only to the Dragonlord himself, and occasionally is able to cast some simple spells. They are said to be from a legendary line of dragons, with even the Dragonlord recognising their power. According to its monster description in X, dread dragons lay a clutch of up to twelve eggs, though the fastest growing hatchlings have a habit of killing the rest of their siblings.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Red dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
139
HP
100
MP
Attack
120
Defence
90
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
Snooze
Breathes fire (16~23 damage)
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
7⁄16
Snooze resistance
15⁄16
Fire resistance
15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Gold
143
HP
105
MP
3
Attack
115
Defence
104
Agility
62
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
Fizzle
Fire Breath (12~20 damage)
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Fire resistance
6⁄7


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

Red dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprite Level HP MP
63 700 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
280 170 110 4,500 220
Bestiary No. #161
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Inferno
Location(s) Ice Cave 4-5F
Item Dropped Seed of strength1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 25% 70%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 100% 100% 25%
Poof Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 70%
Snooze Resistance Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance *
100% 70% 70%

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

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#144
Family
Dragon
Experience
7,335
Gold
198
HP
1,680
MP
89
Attack
443
Defence*
578
Agility
330
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

The last desendants of a legendary line of dragons, they rate themselves as rules, and see themselves as somewhat superior to others.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Temple of Trials
Item Dropped
Dragon claws1⁄64
Fire resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
700 0 280 170
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
110 3,750 330 1⁄128
Bestiary No. DLC #82
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Bites down hard with its razor-sharp fangs (125% damage)
Hellfire
Location(s) The Wild Woods
Item(s) Dropped Dragon claw1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 25% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 15% 60%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
50% 25% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 50%

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Dread dragon began appearing in Version 6.4. They are first encountered in Chaotic Nagaland and can breathe out blazing fire, while continuously biting and retaining the ability to cast Snooze.

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

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#410
Family
Dragon
Experience
3,220
Gold
503
HP
1,048
MP
66
Attack
285
Defence
253
Agility
161
In-game description

The last descendants of the legendary line of dragons, they rate themselves as rulers, and see themselves as somewhat superior to others.

Spell(s)
Kasnooze
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Desperate attack
C-c-cold Breath
Scorch
Item(s) Dropped
Serpent skin1⁄8
Dragon Claws1⁄128
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-10%
Light resistance *
-10%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
50%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Red dragon
Family Dragon
Rank D
Description Legends say these dragons were born in volcanic furnaces beneath the ground.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Magic Regenerator
Resistances Fire Breathproof, Fizzleproof
Skill Seal
Location -
Breeding chart Green dragon x Lesser demon
Green dragon x Beast family

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

Red dragon
Family Dragon
Rank D
Size M
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Big Hitter, Magic Regenerator, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Vulnerable to Crack, Immune to Fire Breath and Fizzle
Skill Seal
Location -
Breeding chart Green dragon x Beast family
Komodo x Silvapithecus or Mecha-mynah

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

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
Dread dragon 1,350 250
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
560 570 470 590
Bestiary No. #124
Rank A
In-game description These are the last descendants of the most ancient clans of dragonkind. Once considered sacred, they were drawn to darkness and the divine spark within them was snuffed out forever.
Talents Bad Breather (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Sleep Twitch (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 20)
Benefaction (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 1)
Intimidating (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X = Dread dragon
Notable synthesis Dread dragon X The Dragonlord = True Dragonlord
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0% 25% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
403 86g
List No. #066
Field Notes Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
Location(s) Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland)
Item(s) Dropped Dragon horn, Dragon hide

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
24,542 597g Yes
List No. #140
Field Notes Fiery both figuratively and factually, they let out a blood-curdling roar before flame-grilling their foes. These walking furnaces have melted many an adventurer's arms and armour, leaving them egregiously under-equipped.
Location(s) Redrock Ravine, The Damned Dunes
Item(s) Dropped Dragon horn, Lucky dragon's wing

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest Builders
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
228 44 32 Meaty bone (★★☆)
Location(s)
Dragonlord's lair
Sprite

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

The dread dragon appears as a S-rank monster of the Dragon family, appearing on its own banner alongside Knight abhorrent. It could eventually be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.

Dread dragon (ダースドラゴン Dāsu doragon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Dragon
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,182 431 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
517 495 475 318 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Smouldering Breath Sizzling Multislash* Volcanic Breath*
Talent Blossoming: Sizzling Twinfire
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sizzmeister / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Volcanic Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up
Sizzling Twinfire Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Volcanic Breath Potency +5% /Stats Up
Sizzling Twinfire Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises Sizz-type potency of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30 ATK +15 Volcanic Breath Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Sizzmeister: Lowers Sizz-type ability MP cost, raises potency.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
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 Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolDragón temidoSpanish for "dreaded dragon".
FrançaisDracorangeFrom the Latin draco and the French orange.
DeutschSchrecklicher DracheGerman for "terrible dragon".
ItalianoDragorridoFrom the Italian drago and orrido.
中文红龙Simplified Chinese for "red dragon".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In the original Dragon Quest, the dread dragon was originally planned to be called Dark dragon (ダークドラゴン,, Dākudoragon?). However, due to the limited memory of the Famicom, not all Japanese kana could be used, including the katakana (ク, ku), so the monster was named Darth dragon (ダースドラゴン,, Dāsudoragon?) instead. This peculiar naming is referenced to in Dragon Quest X, where its monster description states that dread dragons lay a clutch of a dozen eggs, but the first to hatch kills the rest of its siblings.[1]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the 3DS version
    Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the 3DS version
  • A dread dragon in X
    A dread dragon in X
  • XI model.
    XI model.
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Joker 2.
    Joker 2.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • Builders 2 boss encounter.
    Builders 2 boss encounter.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • Dread dragon and Knight Abhorrent in Tact.
    Dread dragon and Knight Abhorrent in Tact.
  • DQ Trading Card Game.
    DQ Trading Card Game.
  • Dragon Quest Monster Vignette figure.
    Dragon Quest Monster Vignette figure.
  • Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.
    Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Dragon Quest X Strategy Guide - Monster Encyclopedia
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