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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|old=Same
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
}}
}}


The '''Merman''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.
The '''Merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Sap and/or '''Kasap'''.
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''[[Sap]]''' and/or '''[[Kasap]]'''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion=0/64
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|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|bestiaryNumber=#247
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|description=A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]] (125% damage)
|skills=[[Claw Slash|Rake with claws]]. (125% damage)
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scale armour]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|gold=40
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
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|gold=304
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice.)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
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A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.
A merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly monsters living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= [[Water family | Water]]
|family= {{Water}}
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|in-game-description=A fish that is as smart as people.
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[SleepAir]], [[Vivify]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[Sweet Breath|SleepAir]], [[Zing|Vivify]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[Water family]] x [[Devil family]]
|breeding=[[Aquatic family|Water family]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|description = ''Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Merman
|name = Merman
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = C
|rank = C
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fire Breath]], Immune to [[Dazzle]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Merman appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Merman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''The Second Adventure of Dai'' event. It can be recruited from the Dermline Island stage of In Search of the Strongest Sword at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Hyunckel|Dark Armour Spear Hyunckel]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
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|romanji=Māman
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Merman icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=105
|lvl=105
|hp=696
|hp=696
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|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill2=[[Sprinkling]]{{tt|*|Level 18}}
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Sprinkling Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk2=Sprinkling Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Sprinkling]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
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}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
===Similar species===
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Merman gba.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A malicious merman
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Merman.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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