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|image=[[Image:DQVIII Merking.png|300px|center]] | |image=[[Image:DQVIII Merking.png|300px|center]] | ||
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
|kanji=キングマーマン<br>マーマンダイン ( | |kanji=キングマーマン<br>マーマンダイン ({{V}} only) | ||
|romanji=Kingumāman<br>Māmandain ( | |romanji=Kingumāman<br>Māmandain ({{V}} only) | ||
|old=King Merzon | |old=King Merzon | ||
|firstappear= | |firstappear={{DQ3}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Merking''' is a recurring | The '''Merking''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales. | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
These great, grumpy [[Aquatic family|fish-folk]] lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with '''Crackle''', damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening '''Fizzle''' spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can | These great, grumpy [[Aquatic family|fish-folk]] lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with '''[[Crackle]]''', damaging a full [[party]] with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening '''[[Fizzle]]''' spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile [[Venom Mist|venomous vapor]] that can {{Envenomate}} their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
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|agility=72 | |agility=72 | ||
|spells=[[Crackle]] | |spells=[[Crackle]] | ||
|skills=Call for help | |skills=Call for help. | ||
|item=[[Magic bikini]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |item=[[Magic bikini]]{{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean<br> | |locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
|fire-resist=25% | |fire-resist=25% | ||
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|spells=[[Fizzle]] | |spells=[[Fizzle]] | ||
|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|item=[[Seed of | |item=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|128}} | ||
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]] | |locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest V)|Ocean]] | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
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|agility=86 | |agility=86 | ||
|bestiaryNumber=#255 | |bestiaryNumber=#255 | ||
|family= | |family={{Aquatic}} | ||
|description=An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power. | |description=An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power. | ||
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasizzle]] | |spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasizzle]] | ||
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|gold=86 | |gold=86 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=[[Sharp Claws]] ( | |skills=[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each.)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]]. (Ice damage to entire {{Party 11}}.) | ||
|items=[[Special antidote]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scandalous swimsuit]]{{fraction|1|256}} | |items=[[Special antidote]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Scandalous swimsuit]]{{fraction|1|256}} | ||
|locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act, sea near [[Nautica]]/[[Zwaardsrust]]) | |locations=[[The Costa Valor]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (second act, sea near [[Nautica]]/[[Zwaardsrust]]) | ||
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|elemental-resist=0% | |elemental-resist=0% | ||
}} | }} | ||
The | The Malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the {{3DS}} version) Malicious [[mermaniac]]s, threatening [[Michelle]] and [[Kainui]] at the Strand in the third act. | ||
{{DQ11Enemy | {{DQ11Enemy | ||
|name=Malicious merking | |name=Malicious merking | ||
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|exp=24,000 | |exp=24,000 | ||
|gold=10,000 | |gold=10,000 | ||
|spells=[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Co-Kacrack]] (Pep power, with Malicious mermaniac) | |spells=[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Co-Kacrack]] ([[Pep]] power, with Malicious mermaniac) | ||
|skills=Acts two or three times per turn<br>Becomes [[Pep]]ped up<br>[[Sharp Claws]] ( | |skills=Acts two or three times per turn.<br>Becomes [[Pep]]ped up.<br>[[Sharp Claws]] (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each)<br>[[Venom Mist]]<br>[[Water Tower|Controls the currents to summon pillars of water]] (Ice damage to entire {{Party 11}}.) | ||
|items=None | |items=None | ||
|locations=[[The Strand]] (third act) | |locations=[[The Strand]] (third act) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
=== | ==={{DQB2}}=== | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
==Related {{MFamilies}}s== | |||
==Related | |||
===Similar species=== | ===Similar species=== | ||
*[[Geyzer]] | *[[Geyzer]] | ||
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*[[Gracos V]] | *[[Gracos V]] | ||
*[[Merderer]] | *[[Merderer]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQXI Merking.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model. | |||
DQXI Malicious merking.jpg|The Malicious merking. | |||
DQXI Malicious merking cutscene.jpg|The Merking threatening the party in {{XI}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
[[Category:Aquatics]] | [[Category:Aquatics]] | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 6 January 2024
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Merking | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | キングマーマン マーマンダイン (V only) |
| Romaji | Kingumāman Māmandain (V only) |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation |
| Old localisation | King Merzon |
The Merking is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.
It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales.
Characteristics
These great, grumpy fish-folk lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with Crackle, damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening Fizzle spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can Envenomate their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Merking (マーマンダイン Māmandain)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Merking (キングマーマン Kingumāman)
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| Bestiary No. | Family | |||||
| #255 | Aquatic | |||||
| Experience | Gold | HP | MP | |||
| 278 | 54 | 196 | 32 | |||
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Evasion | |||
| 169 | 115 | 86 | 0⁄64 | |||
| In-Game Description | An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power. |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle Kasizzle |
| Skill(s) | Venom Mist |
| Location(s) | Pirate's Cove |
| Item(s) Dropped | Antidotal herb1⁄8 Medicinal herb1⁄16 |
| Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice breath Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 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% | 50% |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 100% | 50% | 100% | 50% |
| Sap Resistance * | |||
| 50% | |||
| Army Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
| Notable Changes |
| Magic bikini1⁄128 replaces Medicinal herb as rare drop. |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Merking (キングマーマン Kingumāman )
The Malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the 3DS version) Malicious mermaniacs, threatening Michelle and Kainui at the Strand in the third act.
Malicious merking (キングマーマン・邪 Kingumāman・ja )
Dragon Quest Builders 2
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