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|kanji=ダゴン | |kanji=ダゴン | ||
|romaji=Dagon | |romaji=Dagon | ||
|old=Tentagor( | |old=Tentagor({{IV}} {{NES}})<br>Octogon({{VII}} {{PS1}}, {{Monsters 2}} {{GBC}}) | ||
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | |firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Octophant''' is a recurring | The '''Octophant''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. | ||
As its name states, it is a bizarre cross between an octopus and an elephant. | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Oddball [[Aquatic family|octopi]] that swim to the surface only when the tides are at their most turbulent and truly in turmoil. They have evolved a long, strong trunk that's useful for sucking food from the ocean floor, but also for slapping at enemies. Their immense size means that they can launch themselves into the air with all eight legs and land on enemies with a dangerous trampling attack. In the [[Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition]] book, the Octophant appears with a purple and orange coloration and red eyes. However, this coloration would be used for the [[Devilfish]] in the NES version of the game, while the Octophant was colored light blue and green. When the Octophant returned in | Oddball [[Aquatic family|octopi]] that swim to the surface only when the tides are at their most turbulent and truly in turmoil. They have evolved a long, strong trunk that's useful for sucking food from the ocean floor, but also for slapping at enemies. Their immense size means that they can launch themselves into the air with all eight legs and land on enemies with a dangerous trampling attack. In the ''[[Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition]]'' book, the Octophant appears with a purple and orange coloration and red eyes. However, this coloration would be used for the [[Devilfish]] in the {{NES}} version of the game, while the Octophant was colored light blue and green. When the Octophant returned in {{VII}}, it has its purple and orange coloration again. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|gold=98 | |gold=98 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=Acts twice per turn | |skills=Acts twice per turn. | ||
|item=[[Seed of | |item=[[Seed of life]]({{fraction|1|64}}) | ||
|locations=Ocean near [[Minikin's Dominion]] ( | |locations=Ocean near [[Minikin's Dominion]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>Waters near [[Riverton]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Cascade Cave]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>{{Fungeon 4}} ({{DQ4 Chapter 6}}) | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
|frizz-resist=0% | |frizz-resist=0% | ||
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|hp=350 | |hp=350 | ||
|mp=0 | |mp=0 | ||
|exp=180 (PS1)<br>270 (3DS) | |exp=180 ({{PS1}})<br>270 ({{3DS}}) | ||
|gold=98 (PS1)<br>147 (3DS) | |gold=98 ({{PS1}})<br>147 ({{3DS}}) | ||
|attack=170 | |attack=170 | ||
|defense=102 | |defense=102 | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#279 | |bestiaryNumber=#279 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=Recovers 20 HP per turn<br>Tramples the | |skills=Recovers 20 {{HP}} per turn.<br>Tramples the {{Party 7}} (50% damage to entire {{Party 7}}.)<br>[[Hustle Dance]]<br>[[Fishy Fog]] | ||
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VII)|Ocean]] near [[El Ciclo]] ( | |locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VII)|Ocean]] near [[El Ciclo]]. (Present, after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection.)<br>[[Cathedral of Blight]] (Whitewater Cave)<br>[[Cave to Yet Another World]] (water area) | ||
|items=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}} | |items=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
=== | ==={{DQM2}}=== | ||
{{DQM2Enemy | {{DQM2Enemy | ||
|name=Octogon | |name=Octogon | ||
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|wisdom=5/10 | |wisdom=5/10 | ||
|agility=5/10 | |agility=5/10 | ||
|family= | |family= {{Water}} | ||
|in-game-description= | |in-game-description= | ||
|abilities=[[Oomph|BiAttack]], [[Hustle Dance|Hustle]], [[MPass]] | |abilities=[[Oomph|BiAttack]], [[Hustle Dance|Hustle]], [[MPass]] | ||
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However, many depictions of Dagon in popular culture are based on the fish-man interpretation, such as the horror novella ''[[Wikipedia:The Shadow Over Innsmouth|The Shadow Over Innsmouth]]'' by H.P. Lovecraft and the tabletop RPG ''[[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'', which depicts Dagon as the demon prince of sea creatures with an appearance that combines the features of an octopus and a fish. | However, many depictions of Dagon in popular culture are based on the fish-man interpretation, such as the horror novella ''[[Wikipedia:The Shadow Over Innsmouth|The Shadow Over Innsmouth]]'' by H.P. Lovecraft and the tabletop RPG ''[[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'', which depicts Dagon as the demon prince of sea creatures with an appearance that combines the features of an octopus and a fish. | ||
==Related {{MFamilies}}s== | |||
==Related | |||
===Similar species=== | ===Similar species=== | ||
*[[Elepus]] | *[[Elepus]] | ||
*[[Devilfish]] | *[[Devilfish]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQIV Octophant NES.png|{{NES}} art. | |||
Octophant psx sprite.gif|{{1·2}} sprite. | |||
DQotS Octophant.jpg|{{Stars}} model | |||
DQMSL Octophant.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}}. | |||
DQR Dagon.png|{{Rivals}} card. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
[[Category:Aquatics]] | [[Category:Aquatics]] | ||