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|romanji={{tt|Herudaibā|Hell diver}}
|romanji={{tt|Herudaibā|Hell diver}}
|old=EvilDiver
|old=EvilDiver
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
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The '''Abyss diver''' is a large [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It is a similar to the mythological [[Wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]].
The '''Abyss diver''' is a large [[Aquatic family|aquatic]] {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
 
It is a similar to the mythological [[Wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Abyss divers are purple in color with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all colored teal. They are quite powerful when first faced by the player, and its breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the Seasaur, but the Abyss diver has since become the stronger variant as of ''VIII''.
Abyss divers are purple in color with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all colored teal. They are quite powerful when first faced by the player, and its breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the [[Seasaur]], but the Abyss diver has since become the stronger variant as of {{VIII}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
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|hp=250
|hp=250
|mp=30
|mp=30
|exp=105 (PS1)<br>158 (3DS)
|exp=105 ({{PS1}})<br>158 ({{3DS}})
|gold=93 (PS1)<br>140 (3DS)
|gold=93 ({{PS1}})<br>140 ({{3DS}})
|attack=105
|attack=105
|defense=92
|defense=92
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
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|agility=67
|agility=67
|bestiaryNumber=#260
|bestiaryNumber=#260
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
|description=Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Flee
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>Flee
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Spicy cheese]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>{{Spicy cheese}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|float=
|float=
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.jpg]]
|image=[[File:Abyss_Diver.jpg]]
|name=Abyss diver
|name=Abyss diver
|game=[[Dragon Quest IX]]
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|kanji=ヘルダイバー
|romanji=Herudaibā
|romanji=Herudaibā
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|skills=Fire Breath
|skills=Fire Breath
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|family=Aquatic
|family={{Aquatic}}
|bestiaryNumber=#170
|bestiaryNumber=#170
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br><br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|description=Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast [[Crackle]] and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.<br><br>Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|locations=[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Protectorate#The Ocean|Ocean]]<br>{{Grotto}}
|}}
|}}


==Monsters Series==
==Monsters Series==
====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''====
===={{DQMJ}}====
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Abyss diver
|name = Abyss diver
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|description = ''Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.''
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}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 = Sleepproof
|resistances = Sleepproof
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''====
===={{DQMJ2}}====
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Abyss diver
|name = Abyss diver
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}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 Confuser]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Confuser]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
|resistances = Immune to [[Sizz]] and Sleep
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
|skill = [[Crack & Zap]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''====
===={{DQMJ2P}}====
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''====
 
===={{DQM3D}}====
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
====''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''====
 
===={{DQM2R}}====
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==Related monsters==
*[[Seasaur]]
*[[Seavern]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Abyssdiver DQMJ DS.png|Joker model
Abyssdiver DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Abyss diver joker 2.png|Joker 2 model
Abyss diver joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss diver icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
DQM2-3D Abyss Diver Icon.jpeg|Abyss diver icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Seasaur]]
*[[Seavern]]


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]

Revision as of 16:38, 24 June 2023

The Abyss diver is a large aquatic monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII.

It is a similar to the mythological Leviathan.

Characteristics

Abyss divers are purple in color with pale yellow undersides, have a long neck, a fin on its back, and webbed feet. On its head, it has a tall crest and a pair of long purple horns. Its crest, fin, and webs on its feet are all colored teal. They are quite powerful when first faced by the player, and its breath attacks can devastate low level parties. The abyss diver also has access to ice magic to freeze enemies solid. Originally it was the weaker predecessor of the Seasaur, but the Abyss diver has since become the stronger variant as of VIII.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#275
Recruit Rate
1128
Experience
105 (PS1)
158 (3DS)
Gold
93 (PS1)
140 (3DS)
HP
250
MP
30
Attack
105
Defence
92
Agility
72
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
Crackle
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Item(s) Dropped
Angel leotard (1256)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Ice Breath resistance *
50%
Woosh resistance *
100%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
90%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
30%
3DS version changes

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Abyss diver (ヘルダイバー Herudaibā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#260 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
255 38 230 21
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
168 99 67 064
In-Game Description Ferocious and hungry sea monsters. They wait in deep waters for ships to pass overhead, then launch themselves towards the surface to sink them.
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Flee
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Waterweed mould116
Spicy cheese1128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 50% 50% 50%
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% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##170 - Abyss diver
File:Abyss Diver.jpg
HP MP Experience Gold
600 28 2,700 92
Attack Defense Speed
200 220 126
Dropped Item Dragon scale132
Watermaul wand1128
Locations Wyrmneck
Oubliette
Ocean
Grotto
Skills Fire Breath
Spells Crackle
Family Aquatic
Bestiary # #170
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name ヘルダイバー
Romanized Jap. Herudaibā
Description Devilishly devastating dinosaurs that cast Crackle and breathe fire, and cannot be bested with bog-standard blows.

Longed for loud colours after decades spent in the dim depths, and tried to jazz themselves up, but to underwhelming effect.

Monsters Series

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Description Their mighty bodies can withstand even the pressure of the ocean depths.
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger
Resistances Sleepproof
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Argon lizard x Great argon lizard

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Abyss diver
Family Dragon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Confuser
Resistances Immune to Sizz and Sleep
Skill Crack & Zap
Location -
Breeding chart Seasaur x Hades condor
Gasbagon x Barracuda
Seasaur x Yabby

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Gallery

Related monsters