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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=King squid
|title=King squid
|image=[[Image:DQIII_King_Squid.png|center|280px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIII_King_Squid.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=大王イカ
|kanji={{tt|だいおうイカ|Great king squid}}<br>大王イカ
|romanji=
|romanji=Daiō ika
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|old=KingSquid
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
The '''King squid''' is a monster in the series.
==Characteristics==
King squids are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'', the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This colour scheme is used in its first two appearances in the ''Monsters'' series, as well as the 2D version of ''Dragon Quest XI''.
They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In ''Dragon Quest VIII'', [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] began appearing as their infant forms.
In ''XI'', king squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid [[Khalamari]] and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{Enemy
|name=King squid
|float=
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|image=[[Image:King_squid.png]]
|romanji=Daiō ika
|name=King Squid
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|sprite=[[File:King squid nes.png]]
|console=PS2
|lvl=22
|romanji=
|hp=135
|mp=0
|exp=355
|gold=70
|attack=85
|defense=40
|agility=32
|spells=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=70%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Kingsquid3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:King squid III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:King squid erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|family=None
|description=The terrible tentacles of these mighty molluscs twist around ships and drag them down to the depths. Their name alone strikes fear into the hearts of sea creatures the world over.
|sprite=[[File:King squid DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=216
|mp=23
|exp=832
|gold=118
|attack=134
|defense=192
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Ocean
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=261
|hp=261
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=116
|gold=46
|attack=111
|attack=111
|defense=54
|defense=54
|agility=15
|agility=15
|experience=116
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|gold=46
|family={{Aquatic}}
|droppedItem=[[Leather whip]] (common)<br>[[Strong medicine]] (rare)
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|skills=Sometimes attacks twice per round
|spells=None
|spells=
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|family=Aquatic
|bestiaryNumber=248
|description=Feared by saliors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|}}
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
|attack-resist=0%
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
|frizz-resist=0%
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
|sizz-resist=0%
A king squid can be synthesized by combining a [[Yabby|yabby]] and a [[Gracos]].
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=15%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
*After the appearance of the [[Black Citadel]], a king squid can be encountered in the middle of [[Baccarat]], terrorising a group of mercenaries in the service of [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]]. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude.
 
It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large {{HP}} pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 [[token]]s for the [[casino]] in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the player refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid (miniboss)
|kanji=大王イカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-248.gif|300px]]
|hp=1,620
|mp=0
|exp=570
|gold=99
|attack=100
|defense=34
|agility=15
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-changes=
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the King squids are no longer vulnerable to [[Whack]] spells.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, King squids will be aided by a pair of [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#158
|family={{Nature}}
|description=The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=509
|mp=20
|attack=178
|defense=123
|agility=60
|exp=960
|gold=180
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only.)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (first act, night only between [[Insula Occidentalis]] and [[Sniflheim]])<br>The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
====Malicious====
In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, Malicious king squids will be aided by a [[Merman|Malicious merman]] instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious king squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ・邪
|romanji={{tt|Daiō ika・ja|Great king squid・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#481
|family={{Nature}}
|description=King squids who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:King squid XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,878
|mp=20
|attack=385
|defense=306
|agility=127
|exp=5,400
|gold=720
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Call for backup. ([[Merman|Malicious merman]], 2D mode only)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act, night only near [[Lonalulu]])
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=KingSquid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[File:Kingsquid.png]]
|level=55
|hp=8/10
|mp=5/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=7/10
|family={{Water}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Multislice|RainSlash]], [[Boulder Toss|RockThrow]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 or up) x [[Octophant|Octogon]] (+5 and up), [[??? family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Immune
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=None
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Weak
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Strong
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = King squid
|image =
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = S
|description = ''This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Healed by Water, [[Fizzle]]proof
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Khalamari kid]] x [[Night clubber]]<br>[[Yabby]] x [[Gracos]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = King squid
|image =
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = S
|size = M
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Decelerator]]
|resistances = Resists {{Poison}}, Immune to [[Donk]], [[Fizzle]], [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}
|skill = [[Cleanser]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Khalamari kid]] x [[Night clubber]]<br>[[Yabby]] x [[Gracos]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|icon=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,420</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>460</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>260</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>490</big></big>
|bestiary=#184
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=A squid among squids, this mighty mollusc monarch rules the waves from foamy tide to fathomless deep. Watch out though - this sly ink-slinger likes to go for the eyes!
|talents=[[Mariner (Talent)|Mariner]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Splishmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Critical Theorist]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Beastsbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Liege lizard DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Liege lizard]] X [[File:Octopot DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Octopot]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=50%
|bedazzlement-resist=25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMP}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Pirates' Den]] stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited ''Hijinks on the High Seas'' event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Ramia]], the [[Old flame]], and [[Captain Platypunk]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King squid
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|sprite=[[Image:DQT King Squid.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=1,020
|mp=236
|move=2
|attack=503
|defense=217
|agility=355
|wisdom=116
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Tackle]]
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Combo Tentacle Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 34}}
|askill1=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Calamar real|es-meaning=Spanish for "royal squid".
|fr=Calmaroi|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|calamar|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|roi|king}}''.
|de=Krakenkönig|de-meaning=German for "kraken king".
|it=Piovra regina|it-meaning=Italian for "queen squid".
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==Related monster==
*[[Squidzilla]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:King_squid.png
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 1.jpg|King squid VS Golding's soldiers in [[Baccarat]] from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
Image:Kingsquid.png
DQ VIII Android King Squid In Baccarat 2.jpg|
Image:Giantsquid.png
DQX Daiou Ika.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest X''
DQXI King squid encounter.jpg|A King squid encounter in ''Dragon Quest XI''.
DQXI King squid.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious king squid.jpg|A Malicious king squid.
Kingsquid psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Giantsquid.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Kingsquid DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
King squid joker 2 model.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
DQotS King squid.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Daiou Ika.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQW King squid.jpg|A King squid in ''Dragon Quest Walk''
Eraser 0035 Squid King.jpg|A King squid in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
MonstersGalleryHD5 KingSquid.jpg|Monsters Gallery HD5
DQTCG King squid.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{stub}}
 
{{Wikia}}
==Related monsters==
*[[Khalamari]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
*[[Tentacular]]
 
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[[es:Calamar Real]]
[[fr:Calmaroi]]

Latest revision as of 19:11, 13 March 2026

The King squid is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

King squids are enormous squids with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III, the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This colour scheme is used in its first two appearances in the Monsters series, as well as the 2D version of Dragon Quest XI.

They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In Dragon Quest VIII, Squid kids began appearing as their infant forms.

In XI, king squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid Khalamari and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#067
Level
22
Gold
70
HP
135
MP
0
Attack
85
Defense
40
Agility
32
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
70%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

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

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#051
Family
None
Gold
118
HP
216
MP
23
Attack
134
Defence*
192
Agility
50
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

The terrible tentacles of these mighty molluscs twist around ships and drag them down to the depths. Their name alone strikes fear into the hearts of sea creatures the world over.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Defend
Location(s)
Ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

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

King squid (大王イカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#248 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
116 46 261 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
111 54 15 0⁄64
In-Game Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Leather whip1⁄32
Strong medicine1⁄64
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% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 15% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None
  • After the appearance of the Black Citadel, a king squid can be encountered in the middle of Baccarat, terrorising a group of mercenaries in the service of Cash and Carrie. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude.

It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large HP pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 tokens for the casino in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the player refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.

King squid (miniboss) (大王イカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#248 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
570 99 1,620 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
100 34 15 0⁄64
In-Game Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s) Baccarat
Item(s) Dropped Leather whip1⁄32
Seed of life1⁄256
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 *
50% 0% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the King squids are no longer vulnerable to Whack spells.

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

In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the Definitive Edition of the game, King squids will be aided by a pair of Squid kids instead.

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#158
Family
Nature
Gold
180
HP
509
MP
20
Attack
178
Defence
123
Agility
60
In-game description

The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles
Calls for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only.)
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (first act, night only between Insula Occidentalis and Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of Insula Incognita)
Item(s) Dropped
Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Malicious[edit | edit source]

In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS version and the Definitive Edition of the game, Malicious king squids will be aided by a Malicious merman instead.

Malicious king squid (だいおうイカ・邪 Daiō ika・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#481
Family
Nature
Experience
5,400
Gold
720
HP
1,878
MP
20
Attack
385
Defence
306
Agility
127
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles
Call for backup. (Malicious merman, 2D mode only)
Location(s)
The Open Sea - South (third act, night only near Lonalulu)
Item(s) Dropped
Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-10%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

KingSquid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
55 8/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 7/10 6/10 7/10
Family Water
In-game description
Abilities RainSlash, RockThrow, Vivify
Habitat
Breeding chart Octogon (+5 or up) x Octogon (+5 and up), ??? family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Immune Weak Strong Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Strong None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Strong Weak Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Immune Weak

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

King squid
Family Nature
Rank S
Description This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Whips, Staves
Traits Steady Recovery
Resistances Healed by Water, Fizzleproof
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

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

King squid
Family Nature
Rank S
Size M
Weapons Axes, Whips, Spears, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Big Hitter, Crafty Decelerator
Resistances Resists Poison, Immune to Donk, Fizzle, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

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

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,420 300
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 460 490 260
Bestiary No. #184
Rank C
In-game description A squid among squids, this mighty mollusc monarch rules the waves from foamy tide to fathomless deep. Watch out though - this sly ink-slinger likes to go for the eyes!
Talents Mariner (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Splishmeister (lv. 1)
Intimidating (lv. 20)
Critical Theorist (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Uber Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Crackmeister (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis  
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 75% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% -25%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the True Dragon Quest III event. It can be recruited from the Pirates' Den stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited Hijinks on the High Seas event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of Ramia, the Old flame, and Captain Platypunk as a party member.

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,020 236 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
503 217 355 116 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Tackle Sprinkling* Combo Tentacle Slap*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +5 Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Physical Potency +5%: Raises physical potency by 5%.
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
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCalamar realSpanish for "royal squid".
FrançaisCalmaroiFrom the French calamar and roi.
DeutschKrakenkönigGerman for "kraken king".
ItalianoPiovra reginaItalian for "queen squid".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • King squid VS Golding's soldiers in Baccarat from Dragon Quest VIII.
    King squid VS Golding's soldiers in Baccarat from Dragon Quest VIII.
  • A King squid in Dragon Quest X
    A King squid in Dragon Quest X
  • A King squid encounter in Dragon Quest XI.
    A King squid encounter in Dragon Quest XI.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious king squid.
    A Malicious king squid.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Error creating thumbnail: File missing
    Rivals card.
  • A King squid in Dragon Quest Walk
    A King squid in Dragon Quest Walk
  • A King squid in Keshi Keshi.
    A King squid in Keshi Keshi.
  • Monsters Gallery HD5
    Monsters Gallery HD5
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
  • A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
    A King Squid in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.

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