The Man o' war (formerly known as Jellyfish & Numb Slime) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line, it is a seagoing monster capable of inducing paralysis.

Characteristics

In terms of appearance, men o' war are just palette swaps of healslimes. Their floats are often a dull, grayish color while their tentacles sport a dark blue-green shade.

Despite this similarity, men o' war have no healing abilities. They are aquatic monsters well-versed in the use of paralysis inducing abilities, with a swarm of men o' war being as potentially dangerous as instant-death inducing monsters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The first appearance of men o' war. They become a common threat after the party obtains the ship.


Dragon Quest III

Man o' War
File:Manowar.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Ocean
Game Dragon Quest III
Console NES


Dragon Quest IV

Man o' War
 
HP MP Experience Gold
35 12
Attack Defense Speed
Dropped Item Moonwort Bulb
Locations Ocean
Skills Paralysis Attack
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console PS / DS


Dragon Quest V

#181 - Man o' War
 
HP MP Experience Gold
50 0 77 22
Attack Defense Speed
65 41 48
Dropped Item Moonwort bulb
Locations Ocean
Skills Paralysis Attack
Spells None
Capture Rate 1/2
Bestiary # 181
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS


Dragon Quest VI

#185 - Man o' war
 
HP MP Experience Gold
76 0 92 40
Attack Defense Speed
80 70 48
Dropped Item Moonwort bulb
Skills Burning Breath
Paralysis Attack
Bestiary # 185
Game Dragon Quest VI
Console DS

Dragon Quest VII

#181 - NumbSlime
 
HP MP Experience Gold
150 160 58
Attack Defense Speed
130 70 76
Dropped Item Seashell Hat
Locations Gorges
Orph
Mezar
Skills Palsy Air
Paralysis Attack
Call for Help (NumbSlime)
Family Aquatic
Capture Rate Very Hard
Bestiary # 181
Game Dragon Quest VII
Console PSX


Dragon Quest VIII

[[File:DQ8 Aquatic Family Icon.png|link=Aquatic family]]
Defeated Monster List No. : 238
Image Attributes
  HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
35 0 23 12 34 22 23 1⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 15% 100% 15% 15% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Paralysis Attack Alexandria Region
Ocean
Moonwort bulb1⁄32
Plain cheese1⁄64
Description Their cute appearance belies the ferocity of their attacks. Known for preying upon ships at sea, which they surround and subdue with powerful paralysis spells.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest IX

#061 - Man o' war
HP MP Experience Gold
70 10 200 72
Attack Defense Speed
72 68 80
Dropped Item Moonwort bulb (common, 1/16)
Softwort (rare, 1/32)
Locations Tywll Cave
Ocean
Family Aquatic
Bestiary # 061
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS

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