Hellion

Dragon Quest monster Hellion

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アームライオン Romaji Āmu raion First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localisation Leaonar (IV NES)

The Hellion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a ferocious lion monster with four arms and four legs. Its name a pun based on the word "hellion", which means a rowdy or unruly person, and "hell lion".

Characteristics

Hellions, naturally, are fearsome lions straight from the depths of hell with yellow fur and a blue mane. While the lower half of its body is identical to that of a real lion, its upper body is closer to a humanoid's, being capable of using its many arms in vicious swiping attacks. They are often fast enough to act twice per turn and build up their strength to deliver devastating attacks. The felines have had a variety of tricks up their sleeves depending on the game, such as being able to heal themselves with Medicinal herbs, breathing out fire or ice, and intimidating enemies with their ferocious roars.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Hellion (アームライオン Āmu raion)

Original (NES)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#114

Experience

224

Gold

119

HP

150

MP

0

Attack

94

Defence

80

Agility

45

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Muster Strength
Occasionally acts twice per turn.

Location(s)

Colossus (Chapters 5 & 6)
Diabolic Hall outskirts (Chapters 5 & 6)

Item Dropped

Leather dress(¹⁄₃₂)

Frizz resistance *

75%

Sizz resistance *

75%

Bang resistance *

25%

Crack resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

25%

Zap resistance *

25%

Drain Magic resistance

100%

Whack resistance *

25%

Kamikazee Bracer resistance

0%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance

75%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

75%

Snooze resistance

75%

Sap resistance *

75%

Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Hellion (アームライオン Āmu raion)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#114

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₃₂

Experience

240

Gold

70

HP

110

MP

0

Attack

117

Defence

72

Agility

78

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Acts twice per turn.
Slashes with claws (125% damage)
Uses Medicinal herb (30~40 HP)

Location(s)

Knightmare Towers

Item dropped

Iron claw¹⁄₁₆

Frizz resistance *

67%

Sizz resistance *

20%

Fire Breath resistance *

20%

Bang resistance *

20%

Crack resistance *

67%

Ice Breath resistance *

67%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

100%

Whack resistance *

100%

Kamikazee resistance *

0%

Poof resistance

67%

Dazzle resistance *

67%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

67%

Poison resistance *

67%

Snooze resistance *

67%

Stun resistance *

100%

Sap resistance *

20%

PS2 model

DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest X

Hellions appeared from the beginning of the game. They can increase their Tension via Psyche Up, and have a chance of performing an action twice in a row. Hellions gone Vicious are encountered in the Netherworld from 5.3 onwards.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Hellion (アームライオン Āmu raion)

Model	Experience	Gold
	74	48g

List No.	#069
Field Notes	Kitty cats from hell who strike fear into foes with a resounding roar before bringing their claws to bear. Blessed with four more paws than fellow felines, they can rip and rend without ever breaking their stride.
Location(s)	Dawnsholm (Captain), Grannet (Hero), Shrine of Scales (Hero), Yggdrasil's Crown (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped	Magic beast hide Cruel claw Classic Goddess ring recipe Luxury Goddess ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Hellion (アームライオン Āmu raion)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	2,212	246g	Yes

List No.	#069
Field Notes	Kitty cats from hell who strike fear into foes with a resounding roar before bringing their claws to bear. Blessed with four more paws than fellow felines, they can rip and rend without ever breaking their stride.
Location(s)	Battle of the Great Divide (N), Battle of the Great Divide (S), The Fetid Foothills
Item(s) Dropped	Magic beast bone Cruel claw

Dragon Quest Tact

Hellion appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can participate in Chocobo and Blossom Hammerhood's Battle Roads as a party member.

Hellion (アームライオン Āmu raion)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Beast				Attack
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
120		647	260	4
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
482	302	425	210	35

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Flame Slash		Hellfire Slash*		Mince* Talent Blossoming: Crimson Slice and Dice

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Frizz-type Physical Potency +10%/Stats Up	Woosh Res +25/Stats Up	Hellfire Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth	Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up	Hellfire Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up

Leader Perks

First

Raises physical potency of beast allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
ATK +10	AGL +15	Hellfire Slash Potency +2%

Perk Details

First

Frizz-type Physical Potency +10%: Raises Frizz-type physical potency by 10%.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Normal	Normal	Very Weak	Half Res
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
Normal	Super Weak	Normal	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Half Res	Immune	Half Res
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal

Related monsters

• Marquis de Léon
• Bullion
• Gold lion

Gallery

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  Famicom art.
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  Recruit in V.
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  A Hellion and a Fat bat in the Colossus from IV. (Cell phone)
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  Two Hellions and a Blizzybody in the Colossus from IV. (Cell phone)
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  Hellion resident of Diabolic Hall from IV. (Cell phone)
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  Battling a Hellion NPC in Diabolic Hall from IV. (Cell phone)
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  A Hellion in X.
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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  Stars model.
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  Rivals card.
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  Hellion in Walk.