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|romanji={{tt|Bōn naito|Bone knight}}
|romanji={{tt|Bōn naito|Bone knight}}
|old=Bone knight
|old=Bone knight
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
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The '''Grim rider''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.
The '''Grim rider''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.


==Description==
==Description==
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|gold=82
|gold=82
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=Call for help ([[Skeleton soldier]])
|skills=Call for help. ([[Skeleton soldier]])
|item=[[Iron lance]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Iron lance]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Strathbaile]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Femiscyra]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Cascade Cave]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)
|locations=[[Strathbaile]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Femiscyra]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Cascade Cave]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=100%
|frizz-resist=100%
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|bestiaryNumber=#186
|bestiaryNumber=#186
|family={{Undead}}
|family={{Undead}}
|description=They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are monsters in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
|description=They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are {{MFamilies}}s in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=[[Multithrust]]
|skills=[[Multithrust]]
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==Other appearences==
==Other appearences==
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Grim rider
|name = Grim rider
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Grim rider appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Undead family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland'' event alongside [[Diamond slime]] on its banner.
Grim rider appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland'' event alongside [[Diamond slime]] on its banner.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grim rider
|name=Grim rider
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|romanji=Bōn naito
|romanji=Bōn naito
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Rider icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grim Rider icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>Undead
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|lvl=120
|hp=865
|hp=865
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|bskill2=[[Focused Thrust]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill2=[[Focused Thrust]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Curse Curtain]]{{tt|*|Level 47}}
|bskill3=[[Curse Curtain]]{{tt|*|Level 47}}
|askill1=Emergency [[Meditation]] / Stats Up
|askill1=Emergency [[Meditation]]/Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Curse Curtain Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5%
|askill3=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5%
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Curse Curtain Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5% / ATK +10
|askill5=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Curse Success Rate +5%/{{ATK}} +10
|lperk1=Lowers enemy DEF by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy {{DEF}} by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=ATK +10
|bperk1={{ATK}} +10
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk2={{AGL}} +15
|bperk3=Curse Curtain Potency +5%
|bperk3=[[Curse Curtain]] Potency +5%
|aperk1='''Emergency Meditation''': Triggers Meditation when HP drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle.
|aperk1='''Emergency Meditation''': Triggers Meditation when {{HP}} drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Bone Knight.jpg|A grim rider in ''X''
DQX Bone Knight.jpg|A Grim rider in {{X}}.
Grimrider DQMJ DS.png| {{Joker}} polygon model.
Grimrider DQMJ DS.png| {{Joker}} polygon model.
DQR Bone Knight.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Bone Knight.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT GrimRider DiamondSlime.jpg|Grim rider and Diamond slime in ''Tact''
DQT GrimRider DiamondSlime.jpg|Grim rider and [[Diamond slime]] in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>



Revision as of 05:43, 25 December 2023

The Grim rider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.

Description

The Grim rider is a skeleton on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.

Abilities

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Grim rider (ボーンナイト, Bōn naito )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #093
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
180 8 216 82 110 65 40 064
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
100% 75% 0% 100% 0% 25% 100% 0% 75% 0% 100% 75% 75% 0% 75%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Midheal Call for help. (Skeleton soldier) Strathbaile region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Femiscyra region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Cascade Cave region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Iron lance(164)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Grim rider (ボーンナイト, Bōn naito )
Defeated Monster List No. : #186
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Undead 236 9 304 72 184 110 98 064
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
30% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 50% 15% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Midheal Multithrust Isolated Plateau Holy lance164
Magical hat1256
Description They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are monsters in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders.
Notable changes in the remake


Other appearences

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Grim rider
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Undead B ? ? ? ? ? ?
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker Assassin Vulnerable to Zap, Sleepproof
Additional information
Description Knights who are slain astride their beloved steeds sometimes ride on into undeath.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Demonrider x Restless armour

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Grim rider
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Undead B S ? ? ? ? ? ?
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker, Crafty Confuser Assassin Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Sleep
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Location Bemusoleum (rain, night), Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Demonrider x Bona constrictor

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
900 163g Yes
List No. #055
Field Notes Cadaverous cavalrymen who ride around on demonic donkeys, impaling enemies with a needle-like lance. To keep their bones from becoming brittle, they make sure to drink as much milk as they can manage.
Location(s) Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped Evencloth, Endure ring

Dragon Quest Tact

Grim rider appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland event alongside Diamond slime on its banner.

[[File:Tact Icon
Undead.png|link=
Undead family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
AttackType.png|30px]]
Attack
120 865 260 4
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
530 260 428 151 35
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Half Res Half Res Half Res Super Weak
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Immune Normal Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Tackle
Focused Thrust*
Curse Curtain*
Emergency Meditation/Stats Up
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up
Curse Success Rate +5%
Zam Res +25/Stats Up
Curse Curtain Potency +5%/Stats Up
Curse Success Rate +5%/ATK +10
Perks
Basic perks ATK +10
AGL +15
Curse Curtain Potency +5%
Leader perk Lowers enemy DEF by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Emergency Meditation: Triggers Meditation when HP drops to 50% or less, up to 1 times per battle.


Gallery

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