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|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
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The '''Riptide''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is a fierce, claw-wielding monster that hails from the seas.
The '''Riptide''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Riptides are muscular monsters with pale green skin and green scales covering most of its body, wielding a sharp claw in each hand. The handguards on their claws and their helmets are made of green metal, as well. They wear black kilts with a leather belt around their waists, black boots with orange tips, and a cape of shaggy orange fur around their necks. The [[Aquatic family|seafaring]] warriors perform corkscrew attacks with their claws that rip into groups of enemies and they can infuse their slashes with lightning, as well. The riptides also have some skill with magic, being able to cast both instant death and healing spells.
Riptides are muscular [[Aquatic family|seafaring]] monsters with pale green skin and a suit of green scales covering most of its body, wielding a sharp claw in each hand. The handguards on their claws and their helmets are made of green metal, as well. They have long, shaggy orange hair poking out underneath their helmets. The riptides wear black kilts with a leather belt around their waists, black boots with orange tips, The warriors perform corkscrew attacks with their claws that rip into groups of enemies and they can infuse their slashes with lightning, as well. They have some skill with magic, being able to cast both instant death and healing spells.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Riptide
|name=Riptide
|kanji=オーシャンクロー
|kanji=オーシャンクロー
|romanji=Ōshankurō
|romanji=Ōshankurō
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Riptide.png|115px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-258.gif|225px]]
|hp=235
|hp=235
|mp=13
|mp=13
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|description=A fearsome fighter of the seas with razor-sharp claws. Capable of spinning its body like a propeller to cut the enemy to ribbons.
|description=A fearsome fighter of the seas with razor-sharp claws. Capable of spinning its body like a propeller to cut the enemy to ribbons.
|spells=[[Midheal]]<br>[[Whack]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=[[Lightning Slash|Thunder Slash]]<br>[[Roundaclout]] (46~57 damage to entire party)
|skills=[[Lightning Slash]]<br>[[Roundaclout]] (46~57 damage to entire party)
|locations=[[Pirate's Cove]]
|locations=[[Pirate's Cove]]
|items=[[Dagger]]{{fraction|1|32}}<Br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Dagger]]{{fraction|1|32}}<Br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:DQIX Riptide.png]]
|name=Riptide
|name=Riptide
|game=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|console=DS
|kanji=オーシャンクロー
|kanji=オーシャンクロー
|romanji=Ōshankurō
|romaji=Ōshankurō
|bestiaryNumber=#088
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=They hit back with Whack at survivors of Thunder Slash or Roundaclout. Be canny and keep them from casting Midheal.<br><br>Rumour has it that they're [[salamarauder]]s who trained so intensely that they turned into tough guys.
|model=[[Image:Riptide DQIX DS.png|125px]]
|hp=102
|hp=102
|mp=18
|mp=18
|exp=540
|gold=156
|attack=102
|attack=102
|defense=105
|defence=105
|agility=105
|agility=105
|experience=540
|gold=156
|droppedItem=[[Dragon scale]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|skills=Slashes wildly with its claws (125% damage)<br>[[Lightning Slash|Thunder Slash]]<br>[[Roundaclout]]
|spells=[[Whack]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Whack]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|skills=Slashes wildly with its claws (125% damage)<br>[[Lightning Slash|Thunder Slash]]<br>[[Roundaclout]] (21~26 damage to entire party)
|bestiaryNumber=#088
|items=[[Dragon scale]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|description=They hit back with Whack at survivors of Thunder Slash or Roundaclout. Be canny and keep them from casting Midheal.<br><br>Rumour has it that they're [[salamarauder]]s who trained so intensely that they turned into tough guys.
|locations=[[The Bad Cave]]<br>[[Protectorate#The_Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Water, ranks 1 & 3)
|locations=[[The Bad Cave]]<br>[[Ocean (Dragon Quest IX)|Ocean]]<br>[[Grotto]] (water)
|fire-resist=0%
|collapsed=
|ice-resist=0%
|}}
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=65%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Riptide
|name = Riptide
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|rank = A
|rank = A
|description = ''These lightning-fast warriors of the sea have made an art of surprising unwary mariners.''
|description = ''These lightning-fast warriors of the sea have made an art of surprising unwary mariners.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]]
|resistances = Confusionproof
|resistances = Confusionproof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Riptide
|name = Riptide
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|rank = A
|rank = A
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Foot Dragger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Foot Dragger]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Blade Blunter]] and Confusion
|resistances = Immune to [[Blade Blunter]] and Confusion
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''===
Riptide appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for [[Merchant]] leaders.
Riptide appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for [[Merchant]] leaders.


==Etymology==
==In Other Languages==
A [[wikipedia:riptide|riptide]] is a dangerous current that can carry unwary swimmers out into deep water; the choice of name is probably a hint at this monster's propensity for ripping people up with its claws.
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Garrero marino|es-meaning=Spanish for "marine claw wielder/user".
|fr=Rase-marée|fr-meaning=French for "wave shaver/razor".
|de=Schlitzer|de-meaning=Derived from the German ''{{tt|Schlitz|slash}}''.
|it=Assalitore marino|it-meaning=Italian for "marine assailant".
}}


==Similar species==
==Trivia==
*[[Claws (monster)|Claws]]
* A [[Wikipedia:riptide|riptide]] is a dangerous current that can carry unwary swimmers out into deep water; the choice of name is probably a hint at this monster's propensity for ripping people up with its claws.
*[[Icikiller]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQMBRV Riptide1.png
DQMBRV Riptide1.png
DQR Ocean Claw.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Ocean Claw.png|''Rivals'' card
DQTCG Ocean Claw.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
*[[Claws (monster)|Claws]]
*[[Icikiller]]


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
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[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Legend enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]


[[es:Garrero Marino]]
[[fr:Rase-marée]]
[[fr:Rase-marée]]