Grim rider

The grim rider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is an aristocratic skeletal lancer mounted on top of a feral steed.

Dragon Quest monster Grim rider
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ボーンナイト Romaji Bōn naito First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localisation Bone knight

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: Chapters of the Chosen

Grim rider (ボーンナイト, Bōn naito ) 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 Calls for backup (Skeleton soldier) Strathbaile region (Chapters 5 & 6) Femiscyra region Cascade Cave region Iron lance(1⁄64) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Grim rider (ボーンナイト, Bōn naito ) 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

Grim rider

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Undead B ? ? ? ? ? ? Traits Skills Resistances Counterstriker Assassin Vulnerable to Zap, Sleepproof

Additional information Description Knights who are slain astride their beloved steeds sometimes ride on into undeath. Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves Location - Breeding chart Demonrider x Restless armour

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Grim rider

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Undead B S ? ? ? ? ? ? Traits Skills Resistances Counterstriker, Crafty Confuser Assassin Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Sleep

Additional information Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves Location Bemusoleum (rain, night), Necropolis (night) Breeding chart Demonrider x Bona constrictor

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Grim rider Monsterpedia No.: #466

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom D 1,360 350 570 450 560 <400/big> Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Good Knight (lv. 1) Agility Booster I (lv. 20) Sleep Suppressor (lv. 40) Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 20) Confusing Touch (lv. 40) Attacking Impulse (lv. 1) Dodge Denier (lv. 1) Personal Grudge (lv. 60) Panacea (Common) Hermit's girdle (Rare)

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * -25% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 25% 0% 50% 50% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * -25% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% 25%

Additional information Description The terrifying thud of hooves announces the approach of these uncanny knights. They like to hold extravagant feasts after besting their foes, though where the food and drink actually goes is an eternal mystery Location Circle of Caprice - Middle Echelon ()

Synthesis Breeding chart X Notable fusions

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

Dragon Quest Tact

Grim rider appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the limited Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland event alongside Diamond slime on its banner.

Similar species

• Bone baron
• Skeleton squire
• Night rider

Gallery

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  A Grim rider in X.
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  Joker polygon model.
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  Rivals card.
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  Grim rider and Diamond slime in Tact.