Gryphon: Difference between revisions

From Dragon Quest Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
← Older editNewer edit →
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Gryphon
|title=Gryphon
|image=[[File:DQVI_Gryphon.png|center|280px]]
|image=[[File:DQVI_Gryphon.png|center|300px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=サイレス
|kanji=サイレス
|romanji=Sairesu
|romanji={{tt|Sairesu|Cyrus/Silas}}
|old=None
|old=None
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
}}
}}
The '''Gryphon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''. They are based on the mythological creature of the same name, which is a cross between eagle and lion.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
The '''gryphon''' is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy '''Griffin''', with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They posses crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with '''Fizzle''', stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering '''Bazoom''' which flings foes far out of battle.    
The '''gryphon''' is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy '''Griffin''', with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. The eagle half of their body has red-orange plumage while the lion half of their body has dull brown fur. They have white fur around their necks, a third eye on their foreheads, and a long purple tongue sticking out of their golden beaks. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They possess crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with '''Fizzle''', stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering '''Bazoom''' which flings foes far out of battle.    
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
Line 16: Line 18:
{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Gryphon
|name=Gryphon
|kanji=  
|kanji= サイレス
|romanji=
|romanji=Sairesu
|sprite=[[File:Gryphon DQVI SNES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Gryphon DQVI SNES.gif]]
|hp=200
|hp=200
Line 27: Line 29:
|agility=88
|agility=88
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=107
|bestiaryNumber=#107
|spells=[[Bazoom]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|spells=[[Bazoom]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|skills=Clutches character (125% damage)
|skills=Clutches character (125% damage)
|locations=
|locations=[[Everfrost Grotto]]<br>[[Cryptic Catacombs]]<br>[[Dullerton]] region<br>[[Seabed Shrine]]
|items=[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
Line 60: Line 62:
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Gryphon
|name=Gryphon
|kanji=  
|kanji=サイレス
|romanji=
|romanji=Sairesu
|sprite=[[Image:Gryphon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Gryphon.png]]
|hp=161
|hp=161
|mp=16
|mp=16
Line 70: Line 72:
|defense=107
|defense=107
|agility=97
|agility=97
|bestiaryNumber=155
|bestiaryNumber=#155
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|family=[[Bird family|Bird]]
|description=Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
|description=Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
|spells=[[Frizzle]]
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Blasto]]
|skills=
|skills=[[Eagle Grip]] (125% damage)
|locations=[[Arcadia Region]]
|locations=[[Arcadia Region]]
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor wing boomerang]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Razor wing boomerang]]{{fraction|1|256}}
Line 144: Line 146:
|kanji=サイレス
|kanji=サイレス
|romaji=Sairesu
|romaji=Sairesu
|listNumber=084
|listNumber=#084
|fieldNotes=Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
|fieldNotes=Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
|image=[[File:Gryphon DQH2.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Gryphon DQH2.png|100px]]
Line 163: Line 165:
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Gryphon.png|
Image:DQX Silas.jpg|A gryphon in ''X''
Image:Gryphon DQMJ DS.png|
Image:DQXI Gryphon.jpg|''XI'' model
Image:Gryphon DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Image:DQMBRV Gryphon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQHII Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II''
Image:DQMB Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Image:DQMB Gryphon.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
Line 174: Line 179:
[[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 Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Revision as of 18:01, 14 November 2021

The Gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VI. They are based on the mythological creature of the same name, which is a cross between eagle and lion.

Characteristics

The gryphon is a great grim beast that's close to a goofy Griffin, with a beast-like body and a massively broad wingspan. The eagle half of their body has red-orange plumage while the lion half of their body has dull brown fur. They have white fur around their necks, a third eye on their foreheads, and a long purple tongue sticking out of their golden beaks. Their oddly placed eyes make it harder for foes to know who they're going to flap at. They possess crushing claws that they use to grip their prey before gouging them with pointed poking beaks. They're also capable of confounding the party with Fizzle, stopping their capability to cast spells, along with the blistering Bazoom which flings foes far out of battle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#107
Recruit Rate
NA
Experience *
278
Gold
25
HP *
200
MP
13
Attack
146
Defence
83
Agility
88
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Bazoom
Fizzle
Skill(s)
Clutches character (125% damage)
Item(s) dropped
Staff of antimagic1⁄128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
60%
Ice Breath resistance *
60%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
60%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
15%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
15%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VIII

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#155 Bird
Experience Gold HP MP
167 32 161 16
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
141 107 97 1⁄64
In-Game Description Silent and intimidating bird-creatures that like to prevent foes from using magic before attacking them with their razor-sharp talons.
Spell(s) Fizzle
Blasto
Skill(s) Eagle Grip (125% damage)
Location(s) Arcadia Region
Item(s) Dropped Chimaera wing1⁄32
Razor wing boomerang1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 15% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Gryphon
Family Demon
Rank C
Description Mighty beasts kin to both lion and eagle.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Fizzleproof
Skill Antimagic
Location Celeste Isle (Temple of the Moon)
Breeding chart Lesser demon x Bullfinch

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Gryphon
Family Demon
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Crafty Dazzler
Resistances Immune to Fizzle and Magical Sabotage
Skill Antimagic
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Erazor blade x Golem
Lesser demon x Yabby

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Gryphon (サイレス Sairesu)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
2566 210g Yes
List No. #084
Field Notes Big, beaked beasts that tear adventurers to shreds with razor-sharp talons and feast on their flesh. They specialise in silencing enemies' spells and skills—mainly because they prefer to do their murdering in peace.
Location(s) Battle of Mt. Neverest
Item(s) Dropped Twisted talons, Ring of truth

Related Monsters

Similar Species

Gallery

  • A gryphon in X
    A gryphon in X
  • XI model
    XI model
  • Monsters: Joker model
    Monsters: Joker model
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in
    Battle Road Victory cut-in
  • Dragon Quest Heroes II
    Dragon Quest Heroes II
  • Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
    Dragon Quest: Monster Battle card.
Retrieved from "https://dragonquest-wiki.com/index.php?title=Gryphon&oldid=52698"