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|image=[[Image:DQVIII Merking.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII Merking.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=キングマーマン<br>マーマンダイン (''V'' only)
|kanji=キングマーマン<br>マーマンダイン ({{V}} only)
|romanji=Kingumāman<br>Māmandain (''V'' only)
|romanji=Kingumāman<br>Māmandain ({{V}} only)
|old=King Merzon
|old=King Merzon
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
}}
}}


The '''Merking''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales.
The '''Merking''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
These great, grumpy [[Aquatic family|fish-folk]] lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with '''Crackle''', damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening '''Fizzle''' spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can envenom their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated.
These great, grumpy [[Aquatic family|fish-folk]] lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with '''[[Crackle]]''', damaging a full [[party]] with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening '''[[Fizzle]]''' spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile [[Venom Mist|venomous vapor]] that can {{Envenomate}} their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
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|agility=72
|agility=72
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=Call for help
|skills=Call for help.
|item=[[Magic bikini]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Magic bikini]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean<br>[[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]]
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|spells=[[Fizzle]]
|spells=[[Fizzle]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|agility=86
|agility=86
|bestiaryNumber=#255
|bestiaryNumber=#255
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power.
|description=An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power.
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasizzle]]
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasizzle]]
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|gold=86
|gold=86
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice at 75% damage each)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]] (ice damage to entire party)
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each.)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]]. (Ice damage to entire {{Party 11}}.)
|items=[[Special antidote]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scandalous swimsuit]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Special antidote]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scandalous swimsuit]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act, sea near [[Nautica]]/[[Zwaardsrust]])
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act, sea near [[Nautica]]/[[Zwaardsrust]])
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
The malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the [[3DS]] version) malicious [[mermaniac]]s, threatening [[Michelle]] and [[Kainui]] at the Strand in the third act.
The Malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the {{3DS}} version) Malicious [[mermaniac]]s, threatening [[Michelle]] and [[Kainui]] at the Strand in the third act.
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merking
|name=Malicious merking
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|exp=24,000
|exp=24,000
|gold=10,000
|gold=10,000
|spells=[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Co-Kacrack]] (Pep power, with Malicious mermaniac)
|spells=[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Co-Kacrack]] ([[Pep]] power, with Malicious mermaniac)
|skills=Acts two or three times per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep]]ped up<br>[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice at 75% damage each)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]] (ice damage to entire party)
|skills=Acts two or three times per turn.<br>Becomes [[Pep]]ped up.<br>[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]] (Ice damage to entire {{Party 11}}.)
|items=None
|items=None
|locations=[[The Strand]] (third act)
|locations=[[The Strand]] (third act)
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}}
}}


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


==Gallery==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
<center><gallery>
DQXI Merking.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Malicious merking.jpg|The malicious merking
DQXI Malicious merking cutscene.jpg|The merking threatening the party in ''XI''
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
===Similar species===
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer]]
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*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Merderer]]
*[[Merderer]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQXI Merking.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious merking.jpg|The Malicious merking.
DQXI Malicious merking cutscene.jpg|The Merking threatening the party in {{XI}}.
</gallery></center>


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

Revision as of 16:54, 6 January 2024

The Merking is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales.

Characteristics

These great, grumpy fish-folk lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with Crackle, damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening Fizzle spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can Envenomate their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Merking (キングマーマン Kingumāman)
Bestiary Number: #115
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
36 120 12 1590 110 125 85 72 064
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
25% 70% 25% 0% 70% 0% 100% 0% 70% 25% 25% 70% 0% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Crackle Call for help. Alefgard ocean
Cloudsgate Citadel
Magic bikini164


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Merking (マーマンダイン, Māmandain )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #192
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
95 3 170 90 120 90 83 064 N/A
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
0% 20% 20% 0% 67% 67% 0% 0% 67% 0%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
? 20% 20% 67% 20% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle None Ocean Seed of strength1128
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Merking (キングマーマン, Kingumāman )
Defeated Monster List No. : #255
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Aquatic 196 32 278 54 169 115 86 064
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 50% 50% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle
Kasizzle
Venom Mist Pirate's Cove Antidotal herb18
Medicinal herb116
Description An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power.
Notable changes in the remake Magic bikini1128 replaces Medicinal herb as rare drop.


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Merking (キングマーマン, Kingumāman )
Defeated Monster List No. : #230
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 324 76 573 86 178 167 112
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 50% 0% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 100% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 50% 100% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each.)
Venom Mist
Controls the currents to summon pillars of water. (Ice damage to entire party.)
The Costa Valor (second act, night only)
Inland Sea (second act, sea near Nautica/Zwaardsrust)
Special antidote132
Scandalous swimsuit1256
Description Leaders among mermen and skilled strategists, they like to spray enemies with poison to weaken them, then call in their underlings to finish the job.

The Malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the 3DS version) Malicious mermaniacs, threatening Michelle and Kainui at the Strand in the third act.

Malicious merking (キングマーマン・邪, Kingumāman・ja )
Defeated Monster List No. : #489
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Nature 3,009 999 24,000 10,000 501 302 60
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 50% 0% -125% 25% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 25% 75% 100% 100% 25% 99% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 100% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kacrack
Kazing
Co-Kacrack (Pep power, with Malicious mermaniac)
Acts two or three times per turn.
Becomes Pepped up.
Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each)
Venom Mist
Controls the currents to summon pillars of water (Ice damage to entire party.)
The Strand (third act) None
Description Merkings possessed by incredible evil. The violent undersea gangs they lead leave trails of death and destruction in their wake.


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