Merking

Dragon Quest monster Merking

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キングマーマン
マーマンダイン (V only) Romaji Kingumāman
Māmandain (V only) First appearance Dragon Quest III Old localisation King Merzon (III NES)

The Merking is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a high-ranking monarch of the merpeople with purple scales.

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 Envenomate their enemies. Oddly enough, the merkings has a tendency to drop bikinis when they are defeated.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Merking (キングマーマン Kingumāman) 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 backup (Elysium bird) Alefgard ocean Cloudsgate Citadel Magic bikini1⁄64

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Merking (マーマンダイン, Māmandain ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #192

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 95 3 170 90 120 90 83 0⁄64 N/A

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 20% 20% 0% 67% 67% 0% 0% 67% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap ? 20% 20% 67% 20% 20% 20% 20% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Fizzle None Ocean Seed of strength1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Merking (キングマーマン, Kingumāman ) 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 Magic bikini1⁄128 replaces Medicinal herb as rare drop.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Merking (キングマーマン, Kingumāman ) Defeated Monster List No. : #230

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Nature 324 76 573 86 178 167 112

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% 50% 0% -25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 100% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 50% 100% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each.) Venom Mist Controls the currents to summon pillars of water. (Ice damage to entire party.) The Costa Valor (second act, night only) Inland Sea (second act, sea near Nautica/Zwaardsrust) Special antidote1⁄32 Scandalous swimsuit1⁄256 Description Leaders among mermen and skilled strategists, they like to spray enemies with poison to weaken them, then call in their underlings to finish the job.

Malicious

The Malicious merking appears as a boss alongside a group of four (three in the 3DS version) Malicious mermaniacs, threatening Michelle and Kainui at the Strand during the postgame.

Malicious merking (キングマーマン・邪, Kingumāman・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #489

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Nature 3,009 999 24,000 10,000 501 302 60

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 25% 50% 0% -25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 75% 100% 100% 25% 99% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kacrack Kazing Co-Kacrack (Pep power, with Malicious mermaniac) Acts two or three times per turn. Becomes Pepped up. Sharp Claws (Attacks character twice at 75% damage each) Venom Mist Controls the currents to summon pillars of water (Ice damage to entire party.) The Strand (third act) None Description Merkings possessed by incredible evil. The violent undersea gangs they lead leave trails of death and destruction in their wake.

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Tact

Merking appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family during the first part of the limited Hijinks on the High Seas! Swimwear, Waves, and Pirates!? alongside Hellfire Prince Psaro on his banner. He can be faced as boss in various stages of the Merman's Den. The merking can participate in Captain Platypunk's Battle Road as a party member.

Related monsters

Similar species

• Geyzer
• Geyzer in Memoriam
• Merman
• Mermaniac

Close cousins

• Gracos
• Gracos V
• Merderer

Gallery

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  XI polygon model.
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  The Malicious merking.
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  The Merking threatening the party in XI.
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  The merking and other monsters that can be encountered in the Merman's Den in Tact.