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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Iron maidens take the form of a beautiful [[Material family|doll]] with a red and black dress, long flowing blonde hair, and a large birdcage as their lower half, which is used to trap people inside. Being large dolls possessed by the ghosts of young girls, they seek to keep permanent playmates by trapping them in their cages after mesmerising them into submission. The caged character will be released immediately if the iron maiden is defeated. The dolls also have the ability to freeze their enemies with their icy cold breath. Owing to their exquisite craftsmanship, the iron maidens are not easily impressed and thus strongly resist being charmed themselves.
Iron maidens take the form of a beautiful [[Material family|doll]] with a red and black dress, long flowing blonde hair, and a large birdcage as their lower half, which is used to trap people inside. Being large dolls possessed by the ghosts of young girls, they seek to keep permanent playmates by trapping them in their cages after mesmerising them into submission. The caged character will be released immediately if the iron maiden is defeated. The dolls also have the ability to freeze their enemies with their icy cold breath. Owing to their exquisite craftsmanship, the iron maidens are not easily impressed and thus strongly resist being charmed themselves. In the ''Monsters'' series of games, the dolls are considered part of the [[Undead family]] due to their ghostly origins.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Meidendōru
|romanji=Meidendōru
|bestiaryNumber=#222
|bestiaryNumber=#222
|family=[[Material family|Material]] & [[Floating "family"|floating]]
|family=[[Material family|Material]] & [[Floating "family"|Floating]]
|description=Cursed dolls inhabited by the souls of sweet little girls who died unfortunately early, and now wander aimlessly in search of playmates.
|description=Cursed dolls inhabited by the souls of sweet little girls who died unfortunately early, and now wander aimlessly in search of playmates.
|sprite=[[File:Iron maiden XI sprite.png|115px]]
|sprite=[[File:Iron maiden XI sprite.png|115px]]
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|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]] (second act)
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]] (second act)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=-125%
|light-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
====Vicious version====
====Vicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious iron maiden
|name=Vicious iron maiden
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|romanji={{tt|Meidendōru・kyō|Maiden doll・strong}}
|romanji={{tt|Meidendōru・kyō|Maiden doll・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#649
|bestiaryNumber=#649
|family=[[Material family|Material]] & [[Floating "family"|floating]]
|family=[[Material family|Material]] & [[Floating "family"|Floating]]
|description=Iron maidens driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|description=Iron maidens driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[File:Iron maiden XI sprite.png|115px]]
|sprite=[[File:Iron maiden XI sprite.png|115px]]
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|locations=[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|locations=[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=-125%
|light-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
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{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Iron maiden
|name=Iron maiden
|kanji=  
|kanji= メイデンドール
|romanji=
|romanji=Meidendōru
|icon=[[File:Iron maiden DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Iron maiden DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
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|habitat=[[Circle of Indulgence]] - Lower Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|habitat=[[Circle of Indulgence]] - Lower Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Magic water]] (Common)<br>[[Ring of wisdom]] (Rare)
|items=[[Magic water]] (Common)<br>[[Ring of wisdom]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Eggsoskeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Eggsoskeleton]] X [[File:Grinferno DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Grinferno]]
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|64px|link=Undead family]] X [[File:DQM3 material family icon.png|64px|link=Material family]]<br>(Either parent must be E-rank.)
|fusions=
|fusions=[[Image:Succubat DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Succubat]] X [[Image:Pocus poppet DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pocus poppet]] = [[Image:Iron maiden DQM3 portrait.png|64px]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=25%
|water-resist=25%
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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<br>Defence
|lvl=105
|lvl=115
|hp=722
|hp=770
|mp=230
|mp=246
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=183
|attack=196
|defense=366
|defense=391
|agility=333
|agility=356
|wisdom=108
|wisdom=116
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Defensive Stance]]
|bskill1=[[Defensive Stance]]
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[[Category:Floating enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Poupiège]]

Revision as of 03:43, 11 February 2024

The Iron maiden is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It first appeared in Dragon Quest XI, but was later retroactively added to Dragon Quest X in the game's 5.1 update. Iron maidens are essentially a scaled-down variant of the boss Dora-in-Grey.

Characteristics

Iron maidens take the form of a beautiful doll with a red and black dress, long flowing blonde hair, and a large birdcage as their lower half, which is used to trap people inside. Being large dolls possessed by the ghosts of young girls, they seek to keep permanent playmates by trapping them in their cages after mesmerising them into submission. The caged character will be released immediately if the iron maiden is defeated. The dolls also have the ability to freeze their enemies with their icy cold breath. Owing to their exquisite craftsmanship, the iron maidens are not easily impressed and thus strongly resist being charmed themselves. In the Monsters series of games, the dolls are considered part of the Undead family due to their ghostly origins.

Appearances

Dragon Quest X

Iron maidens retroactively appear in Version 5.1 of the game. They are able to perform beguile characters with their attacks and can breathe out Freezing Blizzards.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Iron maiden (メイデンドール Meidendōru )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#222
Family
Material & Floating
Gold
70
HP
188
MP
9
Attack
145
Defence
228
Agility
108
In-game description

Cursed dolls inhabited by the souls of sweet little girls who died unfortunately early, and now wander aimlessly in search of playmates.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Beguiling Attack
Chilly Breath
Traps a party member in her cage (disables character for several turns)
Location(s)
The Costa Valor (second act)
Heliodor Castle (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Silkblossom1⁄8
Hairband1⁄64
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
25%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
50%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Vicious

Vicious iron maiden (メイデンドール・強 Meidendōru・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#649
Family
Material & Floating
Experience
2,800
Gold
640
HP
820
MP
27
Attack
350
Defence
840
Agility
186
In-game description

Iron maidens driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Beguiling Attack
Freezing Blizzard
Traps party member in her cage (disables character for several turns)
Location(s)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Silkblossom1⁄8
Hairband1⁄64
Fire resistance *
-10%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
5%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
50%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Iron maiden appears as a D-rank monster of the Undead family exclusive to the SP version of the game.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Iron maiden appears once again with the same rank and family exclusive to the SP version of the game.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Iron maiden (メイデンドール Meidendōru)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,280 460
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
550 690 470 590
Bestiary No. #458
Rank E
In-game description These accursed dollies, inhabited by the souls of lonely little girls, prowl about in a ceaseless search for pals to play with
Talents Charmer (lv. 1)
Attack Booster I (lv. 20)
Sleep Suppressor (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 20)
Absorbent Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Rando-Buff (lv. 1)
Spongy Skin (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Indulgence - Lower Echelon ()
Items Magic water (Common)
Ring of wisdom (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
(Either parent must be E-rank.)
Notable synthesis X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 25% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 75% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Rivals

Iron maiden appeared in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tale of Courage" as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen leaders.

Dragon Quest Tact

Iron maiden appears as a C-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited The Ultimate Automaton Has Been Born! Battle the Mindini Hunter! event. She can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 2 of the event quests and she can be fully awakened by repeating the quest at any difficulty. The iron maiden can participate in the Mindini hunter's Battle Road as a party member.

Iron maiden (メイデンドール Meidendōru)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Inorganic
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
115 770 246 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
196 391 356 116 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Defensive Stance Icy Gasp* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Icy Gasp Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Icy Gasp Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +10 Icy Gasp Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Breath Potency +5%: Raises breath potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Immune

Trivia

Iron maidens take their name from the infamous European torture device of the same name, in which the tortured person is placed inside a metal container lined with spikes. These metal boxes were often forged in the image of women. However, historians have disputed whether the device was actually medieval in origin, as there are no records of such a device existing before the 18th century.

Similar species

Gallery

  • An iron maiden in X
    An iron maiden in X
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A vicious iron maiden
    A vicious iron maiden
  • An iron maiden in Monsters: The Dark Prince
    An iron maiden in Monsters: The Dark Prince
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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