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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==
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|kanji=オーシャンクロー
|romanji=Ōshankurō
|romanji=Ōshankurō
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-258.gif|300px]]
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|hp=235
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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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|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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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* 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.
* 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.
==Related rippers==
*[[Claws (monster)|Claws]]
*[[Icikiller]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==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: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]]

Latest revision as of 00:06, 18 March 2026

The Riptide is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Riptides are muscular 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[edit | edit source]

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

Riptide (オーシャンクロー Ōshankurō)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#258 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
331 170 235 13
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
186 136 78 0⁄64
In-Game 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.
Spell(s) Midheal
Whack
Skill(s) Lightning Slash
Roundaclout (46~57 damage to entire party)
Location(s) Pirate's Cove
Item(s) Dropped Dagger1⁄32
Scale armour1⁄128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
25% 25% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
Iron claw1⁄32 replaces Dagger as common drop.
Fire claw1⁄256 replaces Scale armour as rare drop.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Riptide (オーシャンクロー Ōshankurō)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#088
Family
Aquatic
Gold
156
HP
102
MP
18
Attack
102
Defence
105
Agility
105
In-game description

They hit back with Whack at survivors of Thunder Slash or Roundaclout. Be canny and keep them from casting Midheal.

Rumour has it that they're salamarauders who trained so intensely that they turned into tough guys.

Spell(s)
Whack
Midheal
Skill(s)
Slashes wildly with its claws (125% damage)
Thunder Slash
Roundaclout (21~26 damage to entire party)
Location(s)
The Bad Cave
Ocean
Grotto (Water, ranks 1 & 3)
Item(s) dropped
Dragon scale1⁄32
Razor claws1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
65%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Riptide
Family Nature
Rank A
Description These lightning-fast warriors of the sea have made an art of surprising unwary mariners.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Early Bird
Resistances Confusionproof
Skill Firewind Slashes
Location -
Breeding chart Jumping jackal x Heligator

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

Riptide
Family Nature
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Early Bird, Hit Squad, Foot Dragger
Resistances Immune to Blade Blunter and Confusion
Skill Firewind Slashes
Location -
Breeding chart Heligator x Jumping jackal

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Riptide appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Merchant leaders.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolGarrero marinoSpanish for "marine claw wielder/user".
FrançaisRase-maréeFrench for "wave shaver/razor".
DeutschSchlitzerDerived from the German Schlitz.
ItalianoAssalitore marinoItalian for "marine assailant".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • A 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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Monsters: Joker model
    Monsters: Joker model
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in
    Battle Road Victory cut-in
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • DQ Trading Card
    DQ Trading Card

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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