Snowbird is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is a large ice-breathing bird of prey with blue plumage.
Characteristics
The snowbird is a large avian with plumage in various shades of blue and white. The majority of its body is sky blue with a long cerulean tail with a ruff around its neck and crest on top of its head of white feathers, as well as golden beak and talons. In battle, they are capable of breathing out ice cold breath and casting death magic on the party, making them fearsome enemies especially when faced in groups. Much like its fire-breathing counterpart, the snowbird did not make a reappearance in the main series until X two decades later. It has made regular appearances in spinoff games in the series, particularly the Monsters games, where it can form Prism peacock by breeding with a Firebird. The snowbird has also been a member of the Beast family and Nature family depending on the game.
Appearances
Snowbird (ホークブリザード Hōku burizādo)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #150
In the game's debut, the snowbird first appeared as a rare monster in the Ragi Snowfield when it is snowing or during a heavy snowstorm. It can use Freezing Blizzard and can cast Whack in battle.
Snowbird (ホークブリザード Hōku burizādo )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #693
- In-game description
Born in the coldest of climes, these birds have some serious spells in their repertoire. Their icy breath is enough to cause foes to drop dead on the spot.
- Fire resistance *
- -120%
- Ice resistance *
- 0%
- Wind resistance *
- 0%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- 0%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 0%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Blizzardy (ホークブリザード Hōku burizādo)
| Family |
Bird |
| In-game description |
Breathes out freezing air to defeat its prey |
| Abilities |
FrigidAir, IceSlash, Beat |
| Habitat |
Foreign Master |
| Breeding chart |
Bird family x DeadNoble, Goategon, IceMan, Metabble, Metaly, Servant, Skeletor, Skullgon, SuperTen, Trumpeter, WhiteKing, Yeti |
Blizzardy (ホークブリザード Hōku burizādo)
| Family |
Bird |
| In-game description |
Adept at freezing foes immobile. |
| Abilities |
FrigidAir, IceSlash, Beat |
| Habitat |
|
| Breeding chart |
Bird family x DeadNoble, Goategon, Metabble, Metaly, Skeletor, Skullgon, SuperTen, Trumpeter, WhiteKing, Yeti |
Snowbird appeared as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen in the fifth card pack "Heroic Tale of Courage". As a reference to its infamous ability to cast Thwack in its original game, the snowbird will kill a random enemy unit on the field when it is defeated.
Snowbird appears as an A-rank member of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event, appearing alongside the three Heavenly Brides on each of their banners. The snowbird can participate in Kon the Knight's Battle Road as a party member.
Snowbird (ホークブリザード Hōku burizādo)
Stats
| First |
Second |
Third |
| Crack-type Breath Potency +10% / Stats Up |
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up |
Snowbird Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth |
Fifth |
| Crack Res +25 / Stats Up |
Snowbird Breath Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| First |
| Raises breath potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. |
| First |
Second |
Third |
| WIS +10 |
AGL +15 |
Snowbird Breath Potency +2% |
| First |
| Crack-type Breath Potency +10%: Raises Crack-type breath potency by 10%. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Half Res |
Normal |
Half Res |
Very Weak |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Normal |
Very Weak |
Normal |
Super Weak |
| Poison Resistance |
Physical Lock Resistance |
Spell Lock Resistance |
Martial Lock Resistance |
| Super Weak |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
| Breath Lock Resistance |
Hobble Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
Dazzle Resistance |
| Half Res |
Immune |
Normal |
Normal |
| Curse Resistance |
Paralysis Resistance |
Confusion Resistance |
Charm Resistance |
|
| Normal |
Half Res |
Normal |
Normal |
Related enemies
Other Languages
| Language |
Translation |
Meaning |
 Español | Aguzanieves | Spanish for "snow sharpener". Shares a name with the White wagtail in Spanish. |
 Français | Rapaglace | From the French rapace and glace. |
Gallery
Español
Français
Dragon Quest V card.
Recruit mugshot.
A snowbird in X.
Monsters 1+2 sprite. (PSX)
Caravan Heart sprite.
Jokers 2 model.
Rivals card.
