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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=シャイニング
|kanji=シャイニング
|romanji=Shining
|romanji={{tt|Shainingu|Shining}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''Spitnik''' is an enemy introduced in {{DQ8}}. It can be found in the [[Baccarat]] region on the Western continent.
The '''Spitnik''' is recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ8}}. It has the appearance of a sun with a trailing satellite orbiting around it, both displaying wide smiles.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The sputnik is a large, spherical orange monster that resembles an anthropomorphic sun or star. It has a perpetually grinning face, along with a squat nose and beady eyes, and the back of its body is covered with sharp spikes, meant to evoke the image of a star's corona. It also has a smaller satellite with a grinning face orbiting its body that looks like a comet with a long, trailing tail. The spitnik attacks by swallowing its satellite and spitting it at enemies, after which it returns to the spitnik.
The sputnik is a large, spherical orange monster that resembles an anthropomorphic [[Elemental family|sun or star]]. It has a perpetually grinning face, along with a squat nose and beady eyes, and the back of its body is covered with sharp spikes, meant to evoke the image of a star's corona. It also has a smaller satellite with a grinning face orbiting its body that looks like a comet with a long, trailing tail. The spitnik attacks by swallowing its satellite and spitting it at enemies, after which it returns to the spitnik.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Spitnik
|kanji=  
|kanji= シャイニング
|romanji=
|romanji=Shainingu
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Spitnik.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Spitnik.png|150px]]
|hp=108
|hp=108
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=90
|defense=90
|agility=58
|agility=58
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#096
|family=[[Elemental family|Elemental]]
|family=[[Elemental family|Elemental]]
|description=The dazzling bodies of these monsters burn as fiercely as the surface of the sun. They spew fire at their enemies.
|description=The dazzling bodies of these monsters burn as fiercely as the surface of the sun. They spew fire at their enemies.
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Spitnik's name is a reference to Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite that was launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Spitnik's name is a reference to Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite that was launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.


==Related enemies==
==Solaris==
===Dark star===
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Dark star
|title=Solaris
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Dark_Star.png|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Solaris.png|center]]
|caption=Art by Akira Toriyama
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=スピンサタン
|romanji=Spin Satan
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|kanji=ヘルプラネット
|romaji={{tt|Herupuranetto|Hell planet}}
}}
}}
The dark star is a large, spherical monster that resembles an anthropomorphic sun or star. Like all monsters from the World of Darkness, it is completely pitch-black. It has a perpetually grinning face, along with a squat nose and beady eyes, and the back of its body is covered with sharp spikes, meant to evoke the image of a star's corona. The dark star has a smaller satellite with a grinning face orbiting its body that looks like a comet with a long, trailing tail. It attacks by swallowing its satellite and spitting it at enemies, after which it returns to the dark star. According to their bestiary entry in ''Dragon Quest X'', they have bad blood with the [[Mourning moon]]s.


===={{DQ8}}====
===={{DQ8}}====
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Solaris
|kanji=
|kanji=ヘルプラネット
|romanji=
|romanji=Herupuranetto
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Dark star.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Solaris.png|150px]]
|hp=236
|mp=12
|exp=301
|gold=66
|attack=196
|defense=135
|agility=99
|bestiaryNumber=184
|family=[[Elemental family|Elemental]]
|description=A tiny star system from the World of Darkness. Emits an eerie light that makes enemies more vulnerable to spells.
|spells=[[Dazzle]]
|skills=[[Burning Breath]]<br>[[Eerie Light]]
|locations=[[Godbird's Eyrie]]<br>[[Alexandria Region]]<br>[[Land of Moles]]<br>Untrodden Groves<br>East [[Argonia]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Edged boomerang]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=15%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===={{DQ10}}====
Reappearing from 6.2 onwards, they fight the same way as in ''VIII'', but lost their Spooky Aura.
 
===={{DQMJ3}}====
 
===Solaris===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Solaris
| image=[[Image:DQVIII_Solaris.png|center]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
| kanji=ヘルプラネット
}}
 
===={{DQ8}}====
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Solaris.png]]
|hp=457
|hp=457
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=203
|defense=203
|agility=129
|agility=129
|bestiaryNumber=231
|bestiaryNumber=#231
|family=[[Elemental family|Elemental]]
|family=[[Elemental family|Elemental]]
|description=A mad planet with evil ambitions. Calls forth meteor storms to destroy any who dare oppose it.
|description=A mad planet with evil ambitions. Calls forth meteor storms to destroy any who dare oppose it.
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|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=[[Stellar fan]]{{fraction|1|128}} is now the rare drop, replacing Moonwort bulb.
}}
}}


===={{DQ10}}====
===={{DQ10}}====
Reappearing from 4.4 onwards, they can now [[Black Breath|breathe darkness]] onto their enemies and cast [[Kazammle]], in addition to using Starfall once again.
Reappearing from 4.4 onwards, they can now [[Dark Breath|breathe darkness]] onto their enemies and cast [[Kazammle]], in addition to using Starfall once again.
 
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Dark star (monster)|Dark star]]


{{stub}}
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[[Category:Elementals]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]

Revision as of 18:43, 30 October 2022

The Spitnik is recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. It has the appearance of a sun with a trailing satellite orbiting around it, both displaying wide smiles.

Characteristics

The sputnik is a large, spherical orange monster that resembles an anthropomorphic sun or star. It has a perpetually grinning face, along with a squat nose and beady eyes, and the back of its body is covered with sharp spikes, meant to evoke the image of a star's corona. It also has a smaller satellite with a grinning face orbiting its body that looks like a comet with a long, trailing tail. The spitnik attacks by swallowing its satellite and spitting it at enemies, after which it returns to the spitnik.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Spitnik (シャイニング Shainingu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#096 Elemental
Experience Gold HP MP
92 18 108 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
88 90 58 1⁄64
In-Game Description The dazzling bodies of these monsters burn as fiercely as the surface of the sun. They spew fire at their enemies.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Dazzleflash
Flame Breath
Location(s) Baccarat Region
Item(s) Dropped Boomerang1⁄32
Moon's mercy1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 100%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Reappearing from 4.1 onwards, it is big just like in its appearances from Joker 3 onwards.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Spitnik
Family Material
Rank F
Description Small, sentient suns circled by similar, somewhat smaller satellites.
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister
Resistances Healed by Bang, Vulnerable to Crack
Skill Frizz & Bang, Defense Boost
Location Xeroph Isle
Breeding chart Frostburn x Firespirit

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Spitnik
Family Material
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister, Crafty Banger
Resistances Vulnerable to Crack, Healed by Bang and Sizz
Skill Frizz & Bang
Location Doubtback
Breeding chart Wax murderer x Satyr
Weaken beakon x Funghoul

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Etymology

Spitnik's name is a reference to Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite that was launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.

Solaris

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Solaris (ヘルプラネット Herupuranetto)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#231 Elemental
Experience Gold HP MP
468 86 457 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
331 203 129 0⁄64
In-Game Description A mad planet with evil ambitions. Calls forth meteor storms to destroy any who dare oppose it.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Starfall
Location(s) Heavenly Dais
Item(s) Dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Seed of skill1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 100%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 50%
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% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
Stellar fan1⁄128 is now the rare drop, replacing Moonwort bulb.

Dragon Quest X

Reappearing from 4.4 onwards, they can now breathe darkness onto their enemies and cast Kazammle, in addition to using Starfall once again.

Related monsters

Similar species

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