King kelp

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.

Dragon Quest monster King kelp

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese わかめ王子
わかめおうじ Romaji Wakame ōji First appearance Dragon Quest VIII

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

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

[[File:DQ8 Aquatic Family Icon.png|link=Aquatic family]] King kelp (わかめ王子, Wakame ōji ) Defeated Monster List No. : #240

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 86 8 56 16 48 36 35 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 100% 100% 15% 100% 0% 100% 0% 15% 15%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Silly Song (stuns target) Calls for backup (Khalamari kid x6) Kingdom of Ascantha (near river and shore) Pickham Region (near shore) Waterweed mould1⁄16 Coral hairpin1⁄128 Description Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices. Notable changes in the remake

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

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 86 20 88 27 77 72 59 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 100% 100% 15% 100% 0% 100% 0% 15% 15%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Silly Song (stuns target) Calls for backup (squid kid x6) Ocean Pirate's Cove After the fall of Black Citadel: Kingdom of Ascantha Pickham Region Waterweed mould1⁄16 Coral hairpin1⁄128 Description Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest X

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.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Synthesis Breeding chart X Notable fusions

Dragon Quest Tact

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.

King kelp (わかめ王子 Wakame ōji)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Debuff 120 866 302 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 415 333 443 138 35 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res Very Weak Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Normal Half Res Normal Half Res Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Super Weak Normal Normal Normal Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Super Weak Normal Immune Half Res Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Kelp Slap Combo Kelp Slap* Kelp Concert* Rare Dodgy Dance / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up Confusion Success Rate +5% Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up Confusion Success Rate +5% Perks Basic perks Max HP +20 AGL +15 Combo Kelp Slap Potency +2% Leader perk Raises physical potency of undead allies by 10% in a 5x5 square around him. Awakening perk Rare Dodgy Dance: Rarely raises evasion rate for 3 turns at action start.

Similar species

• Wailin' weed
• Dark sea-diva
• Caterwaulin' kelp
• Cursed crooner

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