The king kelp is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a seaweed monster that performs songs for both friend and foe alike.
Characteristics
King kelps are walking masses of seaweed that have taken on a humanoid form and perform songs for their fellow monsters. Their bodies appear to be composed of red coral as shown from their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their kelp gives them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The singers carry crude microphones that have been carved out of driftwood and wear silver crowns on their heads. More often than not, their audience consists of Khalamari kids or Squid kids, who they are able to call upon in battle. In various spinoff games, they have been members of the Material and Undead families.
Appearances
[[File:DQ8 Aquatic Family Icon.png|link= Aquatic family]] King kelp ( わかめ王子, Wakame ōji )
Defeated Monster List No. : #240 |
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Slightly stronger versions of king kelps are faced at sea as soon as the ship is acquired. They are able to summon squid kids in battle instead of khalamari kids. This version also appears on land after the fall of the Black Citadel.
[[File:DQ8 Aquatic Family Icon.png|link= Aquatic family]] King kelp (seafaring) ( わかめ王子, Wakame ōji )
Defeated Monster List No. : #240 |
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King kelps began appearing in Version 2.0 of the game. They are still able to perform a Silly Song and heal themselves and allies by casting Midheal, but this time around, they call upon other king kelps for backup. In Version 5.1 of the game, Vicious king kelps started to appear, as well.
[[File:DQMJ Icon Material.png|link= Material family|20x20px|class=pixels]] King kelp |
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| Description
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This musician keeps his mic polished at all times, and is always ready to holler a tune.
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Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
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Palaish Isle
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| Breeding chart
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Goodybag x See urchin
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[[File:DQMJ2 Icon Material.png|link= Material family|14px|class=pixels]] King kelp |
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[[File:DQM3  family icon.png|link= family|28px|class=pixels]] King kelp
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| Resistances
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| Fire *
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Water *
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Explosion *
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Wind *
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Earth *
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Ice *
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Electricity *
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Light *
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Dark *
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Antimagic *
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50%
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25%
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25%
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25%
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50%
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Confusion *
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Debilitation *
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MP Absorption *
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Paralysis *
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Poison *
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Sleep *
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Stun *
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Instant Death *
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50%
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25%
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| Description
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Despite their regal nature, they love nothing more than gathering the gang to belt out bawdy ballads. Always singing from the heart, it's no wonder they're so cherished by their subjects
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| Location
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This monster has no natural habitat
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| Synthesis
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King kelp appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. He will join the party in Chapter 1, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The king kelp also stars in its own Battle Road and he can be faced as a boss in the King Kelp's Summer Concert.
Similar species
Gallery
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A king kelp in X
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A vicious king kelp in X
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Joker model
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Rivals card
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The king kelp in Tact
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King kelp in Walk
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DQ Trading Card
.png|24px]] King kelp (わかめ王子 Wakame ōji)
A king kelp in X
A vicious king kelp in X
Joker model
Rivals card
The king kelp in Tact
King kelp in Walk
DQ Trading Card
