Spiked hare

The spiked hare (Almiraj in the GBC translations) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is stronger, purple furred variant of the bunicorn.

Characteristics

Spiked hares are identical in looks to bunicorns, horned rabbits, only having purple fur instead of gray.

In terms of strength, spiked hares are often a threat encountered earlier on, usually when the lesser bunicorn is no longer troublesome. They are often capable of building up their strength to launch a powerful attack.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

Spiked hares can be encountered in areas near Port Prospect. They can build up their tension to launch powerful attacks, and are capable of lowering a party member's tension with their attacks.

Etymology

Almiraj, the name given to the monster in the GBC translations, refers to mythical beasts called Al-mi'raj, which were large rabbits with single, long horns.

Related Monsters

• Bunicorn

Gallery

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  NES Dragon Quest III
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  SNES Dragon Quest V
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