Riptide
The Riptide is a monster in the series.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Riptide | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | オーシャンクロー |
| Romaji | Ōshankurō |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VIII |
Characteristics edit
Riptides are muscular seafaring monsters with pale green skin and a suit of green scales covering most of its body, wielding a sharp claw in each hand. The handguards on their claws and their helmets are made of green metal, as well. They have long, shaggy orange hair poking out underneath their helmets. The riptides wear black kilts with a leather belt around their waists, black boots with orange tips, The warriors perform corkscrew attacks with their claws that rip into groups of enemies and they can infuse their slashes with lightning, as well. They have some skill with magic, being able to cast both instant death and healing spells.
Appearances edit
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit
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| Bestiary No. | Family | |||||
| #258 | Aquatic | |||||
| Experience | Gold | HP | MP | |||
| 331 | 170 | 235 | 13 | |||
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Evasion | |||
| 186 | 136 | 78 | 0⁄64 | |||
| In-Game Description | A fearsome fighter of the seas with razor-sharp claws. Capable of spinning its body like a propeller to cut the enemy to ribbons. |
| Spell(s) | Midheal Whack |
| Skill(s) | Lightning Slash Roundaclout (46~57 damage to entire party) |
| Location(s) | Pirate's Cove |
| Item(s) Dropped | Dagger1⁄32 Scale armour1⁄128 |
| Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice breath Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * |
| 25% | 25% | 100% | 100% |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 50% | 100% |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 100% | 50% | 100% | 50% |
| Sap Resistance * | |||
| 50% | |||
| Army Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker edit
| Riptide | |
|---|---|
| Family | Nature |
| Rank | A |
| Description | These lightning-fast warriors of the sea have made an art of surprising unwary mariners. |
| Weapons | Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Early Bird |
| Resistances | Confusionproof |
| Skill | Firewind Slashes |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Jumping jackal x Heligator |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 edit
| Riptide | |
|---|---|
| Family | Nature |
| Rank | A |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Early Bird, Hit Squad, Foot Dragger |
| Resistances | Immune to Blade Blunter and Confusion |
| Skill | Firewind Slashes |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Heligator x Jumping jackal |
Dragon Quest Rivals edit
Riptide appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Merchant leaders.
In Other Languages edit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Garrero marino | Spanish for "marine claw wielder/user". |
 Français | Rase-marée | French for "wave shaver/razor". |
 Deutsch | Schlitzer | Derived from the German Schlitz. |
 Italiano | Assalitore marino | Italian for "marine assailant". |
Trivia edit
- A riptide is a dangerous current that can carry unwary swimmers out into deep water; the choice of name is probably a hint at this monster's propensity for ripping people up with its claws.
Gallery edit
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Monsters: Joker model -
Battle Road Victory cut-in -
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Rivals card -
DQ Trading Card
