Merking

Dragon Quest monster Merking

File:DQIII Merking.png

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キングマーマン Romaji King Merman First appearance Dragon Quest III

Characteristics

These great, grumpy fish-folk lurk in the forgotten and gloomy caves of the great sea, waiting to punish all people that dare to intrude their isolated deep domains. With a huge golden frills on their backs and bright blue scales, they can be a frightful sight to behold, especially as they're armed with unimaginably huge bladed staves for smacking and smashing uninvited guests. Capable of casting crushing ice magic with Crackle, damaging a full party with frost, as well preventing all incoming spells being cast with the threatening Fizzle spell. They've even been known for spew forth a vile venomous vapor that can envenom their enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Merking Bestiary Number: 115

Sprites Attributes NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ? ? ? 36 120 12 1590 110 125 85 72 0⁄64

Resistances

Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 25% 70% 25% 0% 70% 0% 100% 0% 70% 25% 25% 70% 0% 25%

Additional information

Spells Skills Locations Item Drop Crackle Call for help Alefgard ocean Magic bikini1⁄64

Dragon Quest V

#192 - Merking
HP MP Experience Gold 95 3 170 90 Attack Defense Speed 120 90 83
Dropped Item	Seed of strength
Locations	Ocean
Bestiary #	192
Game	Dragon Quest V
Console	DS

Dragon Quest VI

Merking Big Book of Beasts No. : 197

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ? 264 50 360 300 160 133 92 0%

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 60% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 100% 80% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 25% 50% 15% 100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 50% 15% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Crackle Fizzle Flail weapon wildly (125% damage) Venom Mist Cobra claw1⁄4096 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII

Defeated Monster List No. : 255

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Aquatic 196 32 278 54 169 115 86 0⁄64

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

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Fizzle Kasizzle Venom Mist Pirate's Cove Antidotal herb1⁄8 Medicinal herb1⁄16 Description An elite among mermen. The hard scales covering its body bestow complete resistance to fire-based spells. Beware of their high attack power. Notable changes in the remake

Related monsters

• Merman
• Mermaniac
• Gracos
• Geyzer