High roller

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The high roller is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a vicious beast that wears a ferocious mask over its eyes. Its name is a play on the gambling term of the same name.

Characteristics

High rollers are enormous purple-skinned beasts with an appearance similar to a great ape with small blue wings on its back, spikes on top of its head, and a small mask that covers its numerous eyes. Like their less powerful cousins, the high rollers will roll their eyes to two different effects. If they roll a one, the high roller will become serious and their complexion changes to a deep scarlet red. They become much more dangerous, having the ability to land desperate attacks and devastate adventurers with their Kaboom spell. If they roll a six, the beasts will summon a bomboulder to aid them in battle. They are also able to heal themselves and only themselves with their magic.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

High roller (ダイス・ド・デビル, Daisu do debiru )
Defeated Monster List No. : #193
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Beast 284 28 245 87 148 118 101 064
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Midheal (self only)
Kaboom (only when serious)
Call for backup (Bomboulder)
Desperate attack (only when serious)
Becomes serious
Godbird's Eyrie
Small Island South of Ascantha (day only)
Hill on Argonia's Western Border (day only)
High Place on Northwest Isle (day only)
Mountain Overlooking Desert (day only)
High Place South of Empyrea (day only)
Untrodden Groves
Leather hat132
Prayer ring1256
Description The number of eyes hidden underneath their masks constantly changes during battle. When they roll a six, expect to see a bomboulder join the fray.
Notable changes in the remake


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