Perilwinkle

Dragon Quest monster Perilwinkle
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese あんこくつむり Romaji Ankoku tsumuri First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation DarkSnail Variants Deathcargot
Disastropod

The Perilwinkle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a sea snail monster protected by a tough, pitch-black shell.

Characteristics

Hard-shelled molluscs with blood-red bodies that smash into enemies by rolling repeatedly to build up enough momentum. They practice this in dark, dank dungeons, giving them extra skill with where they strike. They've been known to fling themselves with such a forceful Body Slam that it even cracks their own shell. Their sturdy shells grant them incredible protection against offensive magic and they have a tendency to hide themselves away in it to defend themselves, as well.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり, Ankoku tsumuri ) Big Book of Beasts No.: #165

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 190 8 356 83 133 180 62 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 25% 75% 100% 100% 25% 25% 25% 25% 75% 0% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Fizzle Body Slam Defend Fungeon Seed of wisdom(1⁄256)

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Perilwinkle (あんこくつむり, Ankoku tsumuri ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #276

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 190 8 125 (PS1) 188 (3DS) 83 (PS1) 125 (3DS) 133 180 62 0⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 60% 60% 15% 60% 60% 15% 60% 0% 25% 50% 90% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 15% 100% 50% 100% 15% 15% 15% 50% 0% 15% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Fizzle Defend (reduces damage taken by 80%) Body Slam (125% damage) Ocean near Nottagen (present, after the Demon King's resurrection) Cathedral of Blight (The Chasm of Chaos) Cave to Another World (water area) Wizard's staff1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes

Etymology

A periwinkle is the common name for members of the mollusc family. It is also a paler color of indigo. Both of these describe the perilwinkle aptly.