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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マーマン
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Maman
|romanji=Māman
|old=Same
|old=Same
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
}}
}}
'''Mermen''' are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, mermen are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws.
 
The '''Merman''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.
 
==Characteristics==
Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of [[Mermaid|beautiful women]] living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, [[Aquatic family|mermen]] are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting '''Kasap'''.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|bestiaryNumber=#066
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[file:Merman DQIII NES.gif]]
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{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=184
|bestiaryNumber=#184
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman v snes.png]]
|hp=78
|hp=78
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|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Merman DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Merman.png|150px]]
|hp=101
|hp=101
|mp=12
|mp=12
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Merman
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=Māman
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=102
|mp=8
|attack=93
|defense=65
|agility=62
|exp=132
|gold=40
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (first act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (first act)<br>[[Grotta della Fonte]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=-125%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious merman
|kanji=マーマン・邪
|romanji={{tt|Māman・ja|Merman・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#441
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Merman who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Merman XI sprite.png]]
|hp=489
|mp=16
|attack=259
|defense=240
|agility=175
|exp=1,503
|gold=304
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (attacks character twice)
|items=[[Pitch pearl]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Tortoise shell]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Merman
|name=Merman
|kanji=  
|kanji=マーマン
|romanji=
|romanji=Māman
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Merman dqm2.png]]
|level=35
|level=35
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{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==Similar species==
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Mermaniac]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer]]
*[[Geyzer in Memoriam]]
===Briny brethren===
*[[Gracos]]
*[[Gracos V]]
*[[Merderer]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art.
File:Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
Merman psx.gif|''DQM I&II'' sprite.
File:Merman gba.png|''Caravan heart'' sprite.
Merman gba.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Image:Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
Merman DQMJ DS.png|''Joker 1'' model.
File:Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Merman joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
DQXI Merman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A malicious merman
DQotS Merman.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Merman.png|''Rivals'' card
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Sirénien]]

Revision as of 15:49, 13 June 2022

The Merman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers.

Characteristics

Mermen are nightmarish twists on old sailor tales of beautiful women living in the depths of the ocean. Though just as sentient as humans are, mermen are ruthless savages who shred their sea-faring prey to bits with razor sharp claws. It has a tendency to make their opponents more vulnerable by casting Kasap.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#066
Level
20
Gold
38
HP
54
MP
5
Attack
65
Defense
45
Agility
30
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Ocean
Item Dropped
Seed of Strength1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#184
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
45
HP
78
MP
9
Attack
85
Defence
72
Agility
51
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
Claw swipe (125% damage)
Location(s)
Ocean
Item dropped
Iron Claw1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
20%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
67%
Whack resistance *
67%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
20%
Poison resistance *
20%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
20%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#247 Aquatic
Experience Gold HP MP
106 19 101 12
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
92 86 65 0/64
In-Game Description A fearsome hunter of the sea. Uses magic to decrease a foe's defense before slashing at it with its razor-sharp tale.
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Rake with claws (125% damage)
Location(s) Pickham Region
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄32
Scale armour1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 50% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 50% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest XI

Merman (マーマン Māman )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#075
Family
Nature
Gold
40
HP
102
MP
8
Attack
93
Defence
65
Agility
62
In-game description

Hellish fish men with cruel claws and slimy scales who hang around in gangs waiting for ships to sail by so they can drag them to the bottom of the sea.

Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
Sharp Claws (attacks character twice)
Location(s)
The Inland Sea (first act)
The Costa Valor (first act)
Grotta della Fonte (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
-125%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Malicious merman (マーマン・邪 Māman・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#441
Family
Nature
Experience
1,503
Gold
304
HP
489
MP
16
Attack
259
Defence
240
Agility
175
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Sharp Claws (attacks character twice)
Location(s)
The Inland Sea (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Pitch pearl1⁄16
Tortoise shell1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Merman (マーマン Māman)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
35 6/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 7/10 4/10 5/10
Family Water
In-game description A fish that is as smart as people.
Abilities Sap, SleepAir, Vivify
Habitat Sea World
Breeding chart Water family x Devil family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong Weak None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak None Weak Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Description Though most at home in water, these sea creatures have also learnt to travel on land.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Axes
Traits -
Resistances Healed by Water, Dazzleproof
Skill Aquapothecary
Location -
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Imp
Hades condor x Fencing fox
Satyr x Dragon slime

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Merman
Family Beast
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Fire Breath, Immune to Dazzle
Skill Aquapothecary
Location Unshore
Breeding chart Bodkin archer x Hacksaurus
Night emperor x Dragon slime

Dragon Quest Swords

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Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Related monsters

Similar species

Briny brethren

Gallery

  • Famicom art.
    Famicom art.
  • DQM I&II sprite.
    DQM I&II sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Joker 1 model.
    Joker 1 model.
  • Joker 2 model.
    Joker 2 model.
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious merman
    A malicious merman
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • DQ Trading Card
    DQ Trading Card
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