Grim rider

Dragon Quest monster Grim rider File:DQIV Grim Rider.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ボーンナイト Romaji Bōn naito First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Bone knight

The grim rider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Description

The grim rider is a skeleton on horseback, wielding a lance and shield. The skeleton has the appearance of a fop, wearing a powdered wig on its head, topped by a wide-brimmed black hat with a white feather in it. It wears a fancy green cloak, salmon-colored bracers and boots, white leggings, and black gloves. Its mad steed is murky brown with a purple mane and tail.

Abilities

Dragon Quest IV

Grim rider Big Book of Beasts No. : 093

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 180 8 216 82 110 65 40 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 100% 75% 0% 100% 0% 25% 100% 0% 75% 0% 100% 75% 75% 0% 75%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Call for help (Skeleton soldier) Iron lance(1⁄64) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII

Grim rider Defeated Monster List No. : 186

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Undead 236 9 304 72 184 110 98 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 30% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 15% 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 50% 15% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Multithrust Isolated Plateau Holy lance1⁄64 Magical hat1⁄256 Description They may not look it, but the grim riders' donkeys are monsters in their own right. They are utterly dedicated to their riders. Notable changes in the remake

Other appearences

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Grim Rider can be synthesized by fusing a Demonrider (which can be found in Xeroph Isle) and a Restless Armour (which can be found in Celeste Isle).

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

In DQM:J2, a grim rider can be made by synthesizing a demonrider and a bona constrictor. It is a Rank B monster.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Grim rider (ボーンナイト Bōn naito)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	900	163g	Yes

List No.	055
Field Notes	Cadaverous cavalrymen who ride around on demonic donkeys, impaling enemies with a needle-like lance. To keep their bones from becoming brittle, they make sure to drink as much milk as they can manage.
Location(s)	Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped	Evencloth, Endure ring

Gallery

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  Joker polygon model

Related Enemies

• Bone baron
• Skeleton squire
• Night rider