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The '''King squid''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
The '''King squid''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}. It is a large aggressive squid that terrorises seafaring adventurers.
 
It is a large aggressive squid that terrorizes seafaring adventurers.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
King squids are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the {{Super Famicom}} version of {{III}}, the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This color scheme is used in its first two appearances in the {{Monsters}} series, as well as the 2D version of {{XI}}. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. In {{VIII}}, [[Squid kid]]s began appearing as their infant forms.
King squids are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the {{Super Famicom}} version of {{III}}, the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This color scheme is used in its first two appearances in the {{Monsters}} series, as well as the 2D version of {{XI}}. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In {{VIII}}, [[Squid kid]]s began appearing as their infant forms.


In {{XI}}, King squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid [[Khalamari]] and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.
In ''XI'', King squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid [[Khalamari]] and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=King squid
|name=King squid
|kanji= だいおうイカ
|kanji=だいおうイカ
|romanji=Daiō ika
|romanji=Daiō ika
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|bestiaryNumber=#067
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|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=Ocean
|locations=Ocean
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|bestiaryNumber=#248
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by saliors who also call these {{MFamilies}}s 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high {{HP}} of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these {{MFamilies}}s 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Strong medicine]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
After the appearance of the [[Black Citadel]], a King squid can be encountered in the middle of [[Baccarat]], terrorizing a group of mercenaries in the service of [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]]. The {{Party 8}} can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude. It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large {{HP}} pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the {{Party 8}} with 200 [[token]]s for the [[casino]] in exchange for not informing [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]] about the incident. If the {{Hero 8}} refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 [[token]]s.  
After the appearance of the [[Black Citadel]], a King squid can be encountered in the middle of [[Baccarat]], terrorizing a group of mercenaries in the service of [[Cash]] and [[Carrie]]. The {{Party 8}} can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude. It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large HP pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 [[token]]s for the [[casino]] in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the {{Hero 8}} refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.  
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King squid (miniboss)
|name=King squid (miniboss)
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|bestiaryNumber=#248
|bestiaryNumber=#248
|family={{Aquatic}}
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Feared by saliors who also call these {{MFamilies}}s 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high {{HP}} of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|description=Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Leather whip]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the king squids are no longer vulnerable to Whack spells.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
In the 3D mode of the game, the King squid is aided by its left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire {{Party 11}}, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the {{3DS}} version and the {{Definitive Edition}} of the game, the King squids will be aided by a pair of [[Squid kid]]s instead.
In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire {{Party 11}}, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the {{3DS}} version and the {{Definitive Edition}} of the game, king squids will be aided by a pair of [[Squid kid]]s instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=King squid
|name=King squid
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|gold=180
|gold=180
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles.<br>Call for backup. (Squid kid, 2D mode only)
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Poison Breath]]<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Call for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only)
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Water sedge]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Pink pearl]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (first act, night only between [[Insula Occidentalis]] and [[Sniflheim]])<br>The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (first act, night only between [[Insula Occidentalis]] and [[Sniflheim]])<br>The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
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|elemental-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious king squid
|name=Malicious king squid
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
King squid appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Pirates' Den]] stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Ramia]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
King squid appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Pirates' Den]] stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited ''Hijinks on the High Seas'' event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Ramia]], the [[Old flame]], and [[Captain Platypunk]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King squid
|name=King squid
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|bskill3=[[Combo Tentacle Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 34}}
|bskill3=[[Combo Tentacle Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 34}}
|askill1=Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill1=Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Combo Tentacle]] Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Combo Tentacle]] Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=[[Combo Tentacle]] Slap Potency +2%
|bperk2=Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''Physical Potency +5%''': Raises physical potency by 5%.

Revision as of 13:23, 2 December 2023

The King squid is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a large aggressive squid that terrorises seafaring adventurers.

Characteristics

King squids are enormous squids with light blue bodies and darker blue tinges on its head, mantle, and the suckers on its many tentacles. In the Super Famicom version of III, the squids' bodies are more purple with a darker shade of blue on their heads and mantles. This color scheme is used in its first two appearances in the Monsters series, as well as the 2D version of XI. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered on the high seas, particularly if multiple are encountered in the same battle. The squids possess high attack power and often have the ability to attack twice per turn. Instant death spells often work as an effective strategy to counteract their high HP pools. In VIII, Squid kids began appearing as their infant forms.

In XI, King squids have grown to truly colossal proportions to match those of its fellow squid Khalamari and are aided by their left and right tentacles in battle. Its tentacles attack on their own and can shield its main body from harm.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#067
Level
22
Gold
70
HP
135
MP
0
Attack
85
Defense
40
Agility
32
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of life1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
70%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

King squid (大王イカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#248 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
116 46 261 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
111 54 15 0⁄64
In-Game Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s) Ocean
Item(s) Dropped Leather whip1⁄32
Strong medicine1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 15% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

After the appearance of the Black Citadel, a King squid can be encountered in the middle of Baccarat, terrorizing a group of mercenaries in the service of Cash and Carrie. The party can choose to defeat it and earn their gratitude. It poses no significant threat and its main difference from an ordinary King squid is its large HP pool. After it is defeated, the mercenaries offer to pay off the party with 200 tokens for the casino in exchange for not informing Cash and Carrie about the incident. If the Hero refuses their offer once, they will increase the reward to 400 tokens.

King squid (miniboss) (大王イカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#248 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
570 99 1,620 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
100 34 15 0⁄64
In-Game Description Feared by sailors who also call these monsters 'terror tentacles'. Due to the high HP of king squids, you may want to use instant-death spells rather than physical attacks to subdue them.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s) Baccarat
Item(s) Dropped Leather whip1⁄32
Seed of life1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

King squids began appearing in Version 3.4 of the game. They are able to perform a barrage attack with their tentacles and spit out ink to envelop characters in illusions. Unlike other games, the king squids are no longer vulnerable to Whack spells.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

In the 3D mode of the game, king squids are aided by their left and right tentacles, which will act independently either attacking one character at a time, lashing out and damaging the entire party, or shielding the squid from damage. The battle will end if the main body is defeated before its tentacles. In the 2D modes of the 3DS version and the Definitive Edition of the game, king squids will be aided by a pair of Squid kids instead.

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#158
Family
Nature
Gold
180
HP
509
MP
20
Attack
178
Defence
123
Agility
60
In-game description

The heavyweight champions of the ocean, these enormous creatures are named for their supreme strength rather than for any claim to royalty, and their mere existence makes the seas a scarier place.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles
Call for backup (Squid kid, 2D mode only)
Location(s)
The Open Sea - North (first act, night only between Insula Occidentalis and Sniflheim)
The Open Sea - South (second act, rainy seas east of Insula Incognita)
Item(s) Dropped
Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Malicious

Malicious king squid (だいおうイカ・邪 Daiō ika・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#481
Family
Nature
Experience
5,400
Gold
720
HP
1,878
MP
20
Attack
385
Defence
306
Agility
127
In-game description

King squids who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Multifists
Poison Breath
Regenerates its tentacles.
Call for backup. (Malicious merman, 2D mode only)
Location(s)
The Open Sea - South (third act, night only near Lonalulu)
Item(s) Dropped
Water sedge1⁄8
Pink pearl1⁄32
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
25%
Elemental resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

KingSquid (だいおうイカ Daiō ika)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
55 8/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 7/10 6/10 7/10
Family Water
In-game description
Abilities RainSlash, RockThrow, Vivify
Habitat
Breeding chart Octogon (+5 or up) x Octogon (+5 and up), ??? family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Immune Weak Strong Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Strong None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Strong Weak Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Immune Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

King squid
Family Nature
Rank S
Description This killing machine of the sea is armed with long and deadly tentacles.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Whips, Staves
Traits Steady Recovery
Resistances Healed by Water, Fizzleproof
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

King squid
Family Nature
Rank S
Size M
Weapons Axes, Whips, Spears, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Big Hitter, Crafty Decelerator
Resistances Resists Poison, Immune to Donk, Fizzle, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Cleanser
Location -
Breeding chart Khalamari kid x Night clubber
Yabby x Gracos

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Tact

King squid appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the True Dragon Quest III event. It can be recruited from the Pirates' Den stage of "Awaken, Ramia!" at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Part 4 of the main storyline from Chapter 7, Episode 3: To the Top Floor 1. It can also be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 4 of the limited Hijinks on the High Seas event. The king squid can participate in the Battle Roads of Ramia, the Old flame, and Captain Platypunk as a party member.

King squid (だいおうイカ Daiou ika)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
110 905 212 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
472 195 332 108 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Tackle Sprinkling* Combo Tentacle Slap*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +5 Combo Tentacle Slap Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Physical Potency +5%: Raises physical potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Immune
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res

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