Boreal serpents have the appearance of traditional Chinese dragons, with a long, blue serpentine body and four limbs. They have scales running down its back, ending in feathers at the end of its tail, a pair of antler-like horns on top of its head, and three smaller horns on either side of its face, all colored purple, as well as green eyebrows. The serpents also have a pair of long blue whiskers that trail behind them. In battle, they frequently make use of their ice-cold breath to freeze adventurers solid. Boreal serpents can be found on the icy overworld continent of Rimland as well as in the overworld approach to Baramos' Lair and within the Palace of Baramos. Like many monsters that were first introduced in III, they did not make a reappearance in the main series again until XI.
Boreal serpent first appeared as a boss in the game as part of the Legendary New Year's Eve event held from December 2019 to January 2020 alongside Blizzybody and Glacial golem.
Boreal serpent appears as an A-rank monster of the Dragon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest III event on Baramos's banner. Starting with Version 2.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The boreal serpent can participate in the Armful's Battle Road as a party member.
Rare Attack Prep / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Rolling Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up Earth Blizzard Potency +5% Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Rolling Attack Potency +5% / Stats Up Earth Blizzard Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks
ATK +10 AGL +15 Rolling Attack Potency +2%
Leader perk
Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk
Rare Attack Prep: Rarely greatly raises ATK for 2 turns at action start.
Boreal serpent (スノードラゴン Sunodoragon)
