Strangler fish (Dragon Quest VII)

Dragon Quest monster Strangler fish

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ピラニアン Romaji Piranian First appearance Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Old localisation Piranhan

The Strangler fish is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII.

It can be found in the Wetlock region during the flood, as well as the Coral Cave in the past and present.

Characteristics

Strangler fish are large frenzied fish with maws filled with sharp fangs and massive foreheads that they use in reckless rushing attacks. They have also gained the ability to use basic magic, casting Bang to unleash a small explosion on their enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Strangler fish (ピラニアン, Piranian ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #263

Sprite Attributes File:Piranhan.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 90 16 65 (PS1) 98 (3DS) 61 (PS1) 92 (3DS) 85 58 62 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 15% 90% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 15% 100% 15% 15% 50% 15% 0% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Bang Body Slam (125% damage) Wetlock (during the flood) Coral Cave Bronze knife1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Strangler fish appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family.

Related monsters

• Barracuda
• Picuda