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. Sometimes, they are pink colored.
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
Main series
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.
Monsters series
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
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