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|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Heligator.png|center|300px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Heligator.png|center|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ワニバーン
|kanji={{tt|ワニバーン|Crocodile wyvern}}
|romanji={{tt|Wanibān|Crocodile wyvern}}
|romanji=Wanibān
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}


The '''Heligator''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a bizarre flying creature that is a cross between a dog and an alligator.
The '''heligator''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
 
It is a bizarre flying creature that is a cross between a dog and an alligator.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|kanji=ワニバーン
|kanji=ワニバーン
|romanji=Wanibān
|romanji=Wanibān
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Heligator.png|125px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-190.gif|300px]]
|hp=512
|hp=512
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|bestiaryNumber=#190
|bestiaryNumber=#190
|description=A flying alligator creature that uses its enormous weight to body slam unwary foes into submission.
|description=A flying alligator creature that uses its enormous weight to body slam unwary foes into submission.
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|family={{Beast}}
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Body Press (81~99 damage to the entire party)
|skills=[[Bellyflop|Body Press]] (81~99 damage to the entire {{Party 8}})
|locations=[[Isolated Plateau]]
|locations=[[Isolated Plateau]]
|items=[[Hairband]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Hairband]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Heligator returns in ''X'' as a member of the [[Dragon family]]. It is found underwater in the Water region of Nagaland, behaving like it's namesake.
The heligator returns in {{X}} as a member of the [[Dragon family]]. It is found underwater in the Water region of Nagaland, behaving like its namesake. Heligators have kept their familiar body slam attack and can also swing their tails around at any surrounding enemies.


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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|name = Heligator
|name = Heligator
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family|Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|description = ''These alligators have evolved into flying beasts resistant to fire and ice.''
|description = ''These alligators have evolved into flying beasts resistant to fire and ice.''
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]]
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Ice Breathproof
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Ice Breathproof
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|name = Heligator
|name = Heligator
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family|Nature]]
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zammer]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zammer]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sag]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]] and [[Cold Breath]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sag]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]] and [[Cold Breath]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Heligator
|kanji=ワニバーン
|romanji=Wanibān
|icon=[[File:Heligator DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,400</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>330</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>640</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>290</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>410</big></big>
|bestiary=#108
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Once their formidable jaws are clamped upon their prey, nothing can escape them. They like to add a twist to their attacks, considerably upping the damage they can do
|talents=[[Mariner]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agility Booster|Agility Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Crag Ward]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zammer]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Dodge Denier]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Stunning Touch]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Caprice]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]]
|items=[[Rarified steak]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of magic]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Chihuawyrm DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Chihuawyrm]] X [[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark rave]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist25=%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Heligator appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]] during the second part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The heligator also stars in its own Battle Road.
Heligator appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Dragon family]] during the second part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The heligator also stars in its own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Heligator
|name=Heligator
|kanji=ワニバーン
|kanji=ワニバーン
|romanji=Wanibān
|romanji=Wanibān
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Heligator.png|275px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Heligator.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<Br>Dragon
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<Br>{{Dragon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|lvl=120
|hp=1,163
|hp=1,163
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|bskill1=[[Bite]]
|bskill1=[[Bite]]
|bskill2=[[Death Roll]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Death Roll]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Body Press]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Bellyflop|Body Press]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Dodge Roll / Stats Up
|askill1=Dodge Roll / Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Body Press Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Bellyflop|Body Press]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Bang]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Body Press Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Bellyflop|Body Press]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk3=Body Press Potency +2%
|bperk3=[[Bellyflop|Body Press]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Dodge Roll''': Occasionally raises evasion rate for 3 turns when user is hit.
|aperk1='''Dodge Roll''': Occasionally raises evasion rate for 3 turns when user is hit.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
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|confusion-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
==Related enemies==
===Crocodog===
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Crocodog
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Crocodog.png|center|220px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ビッグファング
|romanji=
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=1070
|mp=0
|exp=718
|gold=82
|attack=386
|defense=168
|agility=108
|bestiaryNumber=235
|description=An enormous, airborne alligator creature with a cruel smile and a vicious chuckle. Beware its powerful body-slam attack.
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|spells=None
|skills=Body press<br>Grin maliciously
|locations=[[Heavenly Dais]]
|items=[[Leather shield]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of skill]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=15%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Heligator's Japanese name is combination pun based on ''Wani'' (alligator & crocodile) and ''Wyvern'' (Waibān).
The Heligator's Japanese name is combination pun based on ''Wani'' (alligator & crocodile) and ''Wyvern'' (Waibān).
==Similar species==
*[[Darkodile]]
*[[Crocodog]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Waniban.jpg|A heligator in ''X''
DQX Waniban.jpg|A Heligator in ''X''
Heligator DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model
Heligator DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
DQVIII PS2 Crocodog.png|
DQT Waniban.jpg|Heligator in ''Tact''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Beasts]]
[[Category:Dragons]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Aligatueur]]

Latest revision as of 23:24, 21 March 2026

The heligator is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII.

It is a bizarre flying creature that is a cross between a dog and an alligator.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Heligator (ワニバーン Wanibān)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#190 Beast
Experience Gold HP MP
617 138 512 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
223 96 75 064
In-Game Description A flying alligator creature that uses its enormous weight to body slam unwary foes into submission.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Body Press (81~99 damage to the entire party)
Location(s) Isolated Plateau
Item(s) Dropped Hairband132
Scale armour1128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 100%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The heligator returns in X as a member of the Dragon family. It is found underwater in the Water region of Nagaland, behaving like its namesake. Heligators have kept their familiar body slam attack and can also swing their tails around at any surrounding enemies.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Heligator
Family Nature
Rank A
Description These alligators have evolved into flying beasts resistant to fire and ice.
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Fire Breathproof, Ice Breathproof
Skill Naturalist
Location -
Breeding chart King squid x Gracos

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

Heligator
Family Nature
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Zammer
Resistances Vulnerable to Sag, Immune to Fire Breath and Cold Breath
Skill Naturalist
Location Dark World
Breeding chart King squid x Gracos
Yabby x Drakularge
Paws x Fright knight

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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

Heligator (ワニバーン Wanibān)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,400 330
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 640 410 290
Bestiary No. #108
Rank C
In-game description Once their formidable jaws are clamped upon their prey, nothing can escape them. They like to add a twist to their attacks, considerably upping the damage they can do
Talents Mariner (lv. 1)
Agility Booster I (lv. 20)
Crag Ward (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Zammer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Dodge Denier (lv. 1)
Stunning Touch (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Caprice - Upper Echelon (
Items Rarified steak (Common)
Seed of magic (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 25% 0% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
? 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 50% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Heligator appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family during the second part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. It will join the party in Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The heligator also stars in its own Battle Road.

Heligator (ワニバーン Wanibān)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Dragon

Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,163 336 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
468 301 373 133 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Bite Death Roll* Body Press*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Dodge Roll / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Body Press Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Body Press Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 ATK +10 Body Press Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Dodge Roll: Occasionally raises evasion rate for 3 turns when user is hit.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak 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
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The Heligator's Japanese name is combination pun based on Wani (alligator & crocodile) and Wyvern (Waibān).

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]