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The '''Mechan-o'-wyrm''' ('''Mechaban''' in fan-translations) is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series]]''. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', it a stronger, gold version of the [[Metal Dragon]]. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Mechan-o'-wyrms are identical to Metal Dragons with the exception of coloring, with Mechan-o'-wyrms having gold bodies and red eyes. | |||
Generally speaking, Mechan-o'-wyrms are superior to Metal Dragons in nearly all aspects. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | |||
Mechan-o'-wyrms debut as monsters encountered in the game's bonus dungeon. They are extremely powerful and resistant to both physical attacks and magic, the latter especially discouraged since they almost always have Bounce automatically applied and without indication. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''=== | |||
Mechan-o'-wyrms appear as rank A members of the Dragon family. It is possible to obtain one from an NPC in the Domus Isle sewers prior to the game's final battle, though the player must choose between the Mechan-o'-wyrm or a [[Heligator]]. Mechan-o'-wyrms can be synthesized using a Metal Dragon and [[Great Dragon]]. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
The Mechan-o'-wyrm's name possibly serves two meanings: a cliche naming convention towards devices stating what the monster is while trying to sound technical, and a pun on the phrase [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/can+of+worms can of worms]. A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyrm wyrm] is a type of dragon, with the name telling of its mechanical nature, while a can of worms refers to something that can cause problems, something that a Mechan-o'-wyrm is more than capable of doing. | |||
==Related Monsters== | |||
*[[Metal Dragon]] | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Dragon-mechanowyrm.jpg|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Monsters]] | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 26 January 2010
The Mechan-o'-wyrm (Mechaban in fan-translations) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V, it a stronger, gold version of the Metal Dragon.
Characteristics
Mechan-o'-wyrms are identical to Metal Dragons with the exception of coloring, with Mechan-o'-wyrms having gold bodies and red eyes.
Generally speaking, Mechan-o'-wyrms are superior to Metal Dragons in nearly all aspects.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
Mechan-o'-wyrms debut as monsters encountered in the game's bonus dungeon. They are extremely powerful and resistant to both physical attacks and magic, the latter especially discouraged since they almost always have Bounce automatically applied and without indication.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Mechan-o'-wyrms appear as rank A members of the Dragon family. It is possible to obtain one from an NPC in the Domus Isle sewers prior to the game's final battle, though the player must choose between the Mechan-o'-wyrm or a Heligator. Mechan-o'-wyrms can be synthesized using a Metal Dragon and Great Dragon.
Etymology
The Mechan-o'-wyrm's name possibly serves two meanings: a cliche naming convention towards devices stating what the monster is while trying to sound technical, and a pun on the phrase can of worms. A wyrm is a type of dragon, with the name telling of its mechanical nature, while a can of worms refers to something that can cause problems, something that a Mechan-o'-wyrm is more than capable of doing.
Related Monsters
Gallery
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
