The Chimaera is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a monster with the body of a serpent and the wings and head of a bird.
The standard chimaera has what appears to be a vulture's head with a ring of downy feathers around its neck. Its body is serpentine but also somewhat bloated, making it look more grub-like than snake-like. Its wings are feathered and constantly beat to keep the creature airborne.
Having appeared many times throughout the series, chimaeras have proven themselves to be formidable creatures, often having great potential for strength, magic, and natural skills such as breathing fire and ice. They can be terrible creatures to face in battle and terrific allies to have at one's side.
The Wyvern is a two-star member of the Beast family with a weight of 2. It naturally learns Heal, Cold Breath and Sleep. Its in-game description reads "The wing of a Wyvern that died by shock holds magic power."
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The player is liable to encounter chimaeras while exploring Xeroph Isle at night, the winged monsters appearing inside the bowl structure of the island during this time.
These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
These vulture-snake hybrids store up searing flames in their lungs, and spew them forth at foes when fighting. They have a deep-seated dislike of the cold, and some say their wings possess a peculiar power...
In this game, it is quite important to loot defeated chimaeras for their feathers. Collected chimaera feathers can be made into chimaera wings which can instantly transport the player back to the base.
Famicom art
Mugshot in Dragon Quest V
Recruit in DQV
DQMJ model
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