Hypothermion

Dragon Quest monster Hypothermion

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese シャドーサタン Romaji Shadōsatan First appearance Dragon Quest V Old localisation None

The hypothermion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. It is a demon with a dull grey complexion wearing sparse armour. As their name implies, it is a creature of cold and is utterly impervious to ice attacks.

Characteristics

Hypothermions are demons with the appearance of muscular men with dark grey skin, a large pair of wings on their backs, and a curved pair of horns on their heads. They have spikes jutting from their shoulders, a long tail, and a slightly hunched over stance. The demons have long pointed ears and have a third eye on their forehead, with all three of their eyes being solid yellow and having a menacing appearance. What little clothing they wear consists of bands on their wrists and ankles, straps around their midsection and left shoulders, and a purple codpiece and an armour plate on the left side of their chests. They have a particular affinity for both ice magic and instant death spells, making them vexing opponents if faced in groups. Thankfully, the hypothermions are hampered by the limited amount of MP they possess.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Hypothermion (シャドーサタン, Shadōsatan ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #121

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 115 9 252 60 110 93 77 1⁄64 N/A

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 20% 67% 67% 67% 100% 100% 20% 20% 100% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 67% 67% 100% 67% 67% 67% 20% 67% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Crackle Whack None Lofty Peak area Stairway to Zenithia Seed of magic1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest X

Hypothermions began appearing in Version 3.5 of the game and are much more powerful this time around, being able to cast Kacrackle and Kathwack. They have also gained the ability to belch out scorching flames and cast Multiheal, as well.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Hypothermion (シャドーサタン, Shadōsatan ) Defeated Monster List No. : #150

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Demon 162 15 309 60 112 115 138

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% 50% 0% 0% 0% 25% -125% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 0% 99% 100% 25% 25% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Crackle Whack Lets loose a calamitious curse (curses one party member) The Other Side (first act) Neverglade (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only) Purple eye1⁄16 Seed of magic1⁄256 Description Their pitch-black bodies allow them to stay completely concealed in the shadows, from where they can launch lethal attacks with impunity.

Vicious

Vicious hypothermion (シャドーサタン・強, Shadōsatan・kyō ) Defeated Monster List No. : #328

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Demon 305 25 2,025 546 155 180 192

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% 50% 0% 0% 0% 25% -125% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 25% 25% 0% 99% 100% 25% 25% 25%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kacrack Thwack Lets loose a calamitious curse (curses one party member) The Arborian Highlands (second act, night only) The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep - Level 3 (third act, day only) Artful amethyst1⁄16 Seed of magic1⁄256 Description Hypothermions driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Dragon Quest Tact

Hypothermion appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family during the second part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event. It can be scouted from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Father and Son of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by repeating the quest at any difficulty. The hypothermion can participate in Purrcy's Battle Road as a party member.

Trivia

• Their English name is most likely derived from hypothermia, a medical condition characterized by abnormally low body temperature.

Gallery

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  Super Famicom artwork.
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  A hypothermion in X
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  XI polygon model
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  A vicious hypothermion
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in
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  Stars model
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  Rivals card
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  A hypothermion in Walk

Related enemies

• Hyperanemon
• Hyperpyrexion