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<center><small>''Not to be confused with [[Phoenix]], the palette swap of the [[Hades' Condor]]''</center></small>
<center><small>''Not to be confused with [[Phoenix]], the palette swap of the [[Hades' Condor]]''</center></small>


The '''Firebird''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}. It is a fire-breathing bird of prey.
The '''Firebird''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest V}}.
 
It is a fire-breathing bird of prey.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The firebird is a large [[Bird family|bird]] whose plumage is various shades of red, orange, and yellow. Most of its body is orange with a long red tail, a red head and neck, and golden feathers on its head and neck, as well as gold talons. In battle, it breathes out fiery breath of varying intensity to cook foes alive.  
The firebird is a large {{Bird}} whose plumage is various shades of red, orange, and yellow. Most of its body is orange with a long red tail, a red head and neck, and golden feathers on its head and neck, as well as gold talons. In battle, it breathes out fiery breath of varying intensity to cook foes alive.  
Although the firebird made its debut in ''Dragon Quest V'', it would not make a return to the main series until ''X'' two decades later. It has made regular appearances in the ''Monsters'' series of games, as well as various other spinoffs along with its [[Snowbird|icy counterpart]]. In some games, it has been a member of the [[Beast family]], as well as the [[Nature family]].
Although the Firebird made its debut in {{V}}, it would not make a return to the main series until {{X}} two decades later. It has made regular appearances in the {{Monsters S}} of games, as well as various other spinoffs along with its [[Snowbird|icy counterpart]]. In some games, it has been a member of the [[Beast family]], as well as the [[Nature family]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
Bothersome birds that feast on lumps of lava in order to maintain their hellishly hot body temperature. They want nothing more than to watch the world burn.
Bothersome birds that feast on lumps of lava in order to maintain their hellishly hot body temperature. They want nothing more than to watch the world burn.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=3/5
|agility=3/5
|family= [[Bird family | Bird]]
|family= {{Bird}}
|in-game-description=Roasts its prey with its fiery breath
|in-game-description=Roasts its prey with its fiery breath
|abilities=[[Fire Breath | FireAir]], [[Backdraft | TailWind]], [[SquallHit]]
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Backdraft|TailWind]], [[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]]
|habitat=Foreign Master
|habitat=Foreign Master
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[ArcDemon]], [[Copycat]], [[DrakSlime]], [[Gismo]], [[GulpBeast]], [[IronTurt]], [[LavaMan]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Archdemon|ArcDemon]], [[Float-o-copier|Copycat]], [[Drake slime|DrakSlime]], [[Cumaulus|Gismo]], [[Drackal|GulpBeast]], [[Armoured wartoise|IronTurt]], [[Magmalice|LavaMan]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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|wisdom=7/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Bird]]
|family= {{Bird}}
|in-game-description=Incinerates foes to nothing.
|in-game-description=Incinerates foes to nothing.
|abilities=[[FireAir]], [[TailWind]], [[SquallHit]]
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Backdraft|TailWind]], [[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[ArcDemon]], [[Copycat]], [[DrakSlime]], [[Gismo]], [[Grizzly]], [[GulpBeast]], [[IronTurt]], [[LavaMan]]
|breeding=[[Bird family]] x [[Archdemon|ArcDemon]], [[Float-o-copier|Copycat]], [[Drake slime|DrakSlime]], [[Cumaulus|Gismo]], [[Ursa major|Grizzly]], [[Drackal|GulpBeast]], [[Armoured wartoise|IronTurt]], [[Magmalice|LavaMan]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
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|name = Firebird
|name = Firebird
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fire Breather]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Fire Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]] and [[Cold Breath]], Healed by [[Frizz]] and [[Fire Breath]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]] and [[Cold Breath]], Healed by [[Frizz]] and [[Fire Breath]]
|skill = [[Sizz & Zap]]
|skill = [[Sizz & Zap]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
Firebird appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Nature family]]. Unlike the original game, firebirds can be found and scouted from the wild.
Firebird appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]]. Unlike the original game, Firebirds can be found and scouted from the wild.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Firebird appears as a B-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the original ''Dragon Quest V'' event. It can be recruited from Lower Level West of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 4: A Night-Time Incident. The firebird can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Kon the Knight]], [[Thunderbird]], [[Ramia]], Blossom [[Cannibox]], and [[King Korol]] as a party member.
Firebird appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the original {{Dragon Quest V}} event. It can be recruited from Lower Level West of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 4: A Night-Time Incident. The firebird can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Kon the Knight]], [[Thunderbird]], [[Ramia]], Blossom [[Cannibox]], and [[King Korol]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Firebird
|name=Firebird
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|romanji=Hi kui dori
|romanji=Hi kui dori
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Firebird.png|225px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Firebird.png|225px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=110
|lvl=110
|hp=518
|hp=518
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|bskill2=[[Sear]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Sear]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Inferno]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Incinerate]]
|bskill3=[[Inferno]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Incinerate]]
|askill1=Frizz-type Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill1=[[Frizz]]-type Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25 /Stats Up
|askill3=Inferno Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Incinerate Potency +5%
|askill3=[[Inferno]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Incinerate]] Potency +5%
|askill4=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Inferno Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Incinerate Potency +5%
|askill5=[[Inferno]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Incinerate]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=AGL +10
|bperk1={{AGL}} +10
|bperk2=Inferno Potency +2%
|bperk2=[[Inferno]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Frizz-type Breath Potency +5%''': Raises [[Frizz]]-type breath potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''[[Frizz]]-type Breath Potency +5%''': Raises [[Frizz]]-type breath potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
In the original Japanese games, the firebird is known as (ひくいどり, ''hi kui dori''), which is also the name of a large flightless bird from Australia and Papua New Guinea in the real world believed to be named due to the red wattle on its neck. Its original English translation, Phoenix, is a sacred immortal bird associated with Greek mythology that cyclically regenerates itself or is born again after bursting into flames. Firebirds are mythological creatures that are found in various cultures across the world.
In the original Japanese games, the Firebird is known as (ひくいどり, ''hi kui dori''), which is also the name of a large flightless bird from Australia and Papua New Guinea in the real world believed to be named due to the red wattle on its neck. Its original English translation, Phoenix, is a sacred immortal bird associated with Greek mythology that cyclically regenerates itself or is born again after bursting into flames. Firebirds are mythological creatures that are found in various cultures across the world.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQX Firebird.jpg|A firebird in ''X''
DQX Firebird.jpg|A Firebird in {{X}}.
Image:DQM12 Phoenix.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 1 & 2'' PSX sprite
DQM12 Phoenix.png|{{1·2}} {{PSX}} sprite.
Image:Flight of the Firebird.png|''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''.
Flight of the Firebird.png|''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''.
Image:DQTCG Firebird.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
DQTCG Firebird.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Image:DQS Firebird.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQS Firebird.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
Image:DQR Firebird.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Firebird.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>



Revision as of 23:21, 28 December 2023

Not to be confused with Phoenix, the palette swap of the Hades' Condor

The Firebird is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V.

It is a fire-breathing bird of prey.

Characteristics

The firebird is a large Bird whose plumage is various shades of red, orange, and yellow. Most of its body is orange with a long red tail, a red head and neck, and golden feathers on its head and neck, as well as gold talons. In battle, it breathes out fiery breath of varying intensity to cook foes alive. Although the Firebird made its debut in V, it would not make a return to the main series until X two decades later. It has made regular appearances in the Monsters of games, as well as various other spinoffs along with its icy counterpart. In some games, it has been a member of the Beast family, as well as the Nature family.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Firebird (ひくいどり Hi kui dori)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#125
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
63
HP
95
MP
0
Attack
89
Defence
80
Agility
82
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Moot Point area
Mantleplace
Item dropped
Somatic staff132
Frizz resistance *
100%
Sizz resistance *
67%
Fire Breath resistance *
67%
Bang resistance *
67%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
67%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
20%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
67%
Snooze resistance *
20%
Stun resistance *
67%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Firebirds start showing up after the third generation.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Bothersome birds that feast on lumps of lava in order to maintain their hellishly hot body temperature. They want nothing more than to watch the world burn.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Phoenix (ひくいどり Hi kui dori)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 2/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 5/5 3/5
Family Bird
In-game description Roasts its prey with its fiery breath
Abilities FireAir, TailWind, SquallHit
Habitat Foreign Master
Breeding chart Bird family x ArcDemon, Copycat, DrakSlime, Gismo, GulpBeast, IronTurt, LavaMan
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Strong None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None None None Weak
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak None None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Phoenix (ひくいどり Hi kui dori)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 6/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
4/10 4/10 7/10 4/10
Family Bird
In-game description Incinerates foes to nothing.
Abilities FireAir, TailWind, SquallHit
Habitat
Breeding chart Bird family x ArcDemon, Copycat, DrakSlime, Gismo, Grizzly, GulpBeast, IronTurt, LavaMan
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Weak Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak None None None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Immune Immune Immune
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Firebird
Family Beast
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Crafty Fire Breather
Resistances Vulnerable to Crack and Cold Breath, Healed by Frizz and Fire Breath
Skill Sizz & Zap
Location Necropolis
Breeding chart Notso macho x Yabby
Merman x Gryphon

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Firebird appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family. Unlike the original game, Firebirds can be found and scouted from the wild.

Dragon Quest Tact

Firebird appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the original Dragon Quest V event. It can be recruited from Lower Level West of the Knightmare Towers at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 4, Episode 4: A Night-Time Incident. The firebird can participate in the Battle Roads of Kon the Knight, Thunderbird, Ramia, Blossom Cannibox, and King Korol as a party member.

Firebird (ひくいどり Hi kui dori)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature

Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 518 235 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
446 230 375 117 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Lightning Slash Sear* Inferno*
Talent Blossoming: Incinerate
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Frizz-type Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up Zam Res +25 /Stats Up Inferno Potency +5%/Stats Up
Incinerate Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Inferno Potency +5%/Stats Up
Incinerate Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +10 Inferno Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Frizz-type Breath Potency +5%: Raises Frizz-type breath potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Immune Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal

See also

Etymology

In the original Japanese games, the Firebird is known as (ひくいどり, hi kui dori), which is also the name of a large flightless bird from Australia and Papua New Guinea in the real world believed to be named due to the red wattle on its neck. Its original English translation, Phoenix, is a sacred immortal bird associated with Greek mythology that cyclically regenerates itself or is born again after bursting into flames. Firebirds are mythological creatures that are found in various cultures across the world.

Gallery