Crested viper

Dragon Quest monster Crested viper
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese とさかへび Romaji Tosaka hebi First appearance Dragon Quest IV Old localisation Crestpent

The Crested viper is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It looks like an average snake but with four large red protrusions originating from its head giving the monster its name.

Characteristics

Sly slithering serpents that scare would be attackers with their awesome red crest, sliding up to bite while they're distracted. In battle, they've been known to strangle and squish opponents by wrapping themselves around their body and crushing them with constriction. They're known for poisoning victims with their venomous fangs, making them a nuisance to novice adventurers. They also boast the sneaky Sap spell, allowing them to break the defence of a single target.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Crested viper (とさかへび, Tosaka hebi ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #032

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion File:Crestedviper DQVII PSX.gif 31 4 18 25 31 28 18 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 25% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 75% 0% 100% 25% 25% 100% 100% 70% 70%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kasap Poison Attack Vault of Vrenor (Chapter 2) Last Chance Saloon region (Chapters 5 & 6) Bath region (Chapters 5 & 6) Feathered cap(1⁄32) Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VII

Crested viper (とさかへび, Tosaka hebi ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #018

Sprite Attributes File:Crestedviper DQVII PSX.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 28 3 17 (PS1) 26 (3DS) 7 (PS1) 11 (3DS) 37 20 24 0⁄64 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 80% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Sap Wraps itself around party member (125% damage) Grotta del Sigillo Faraday Greenthumb Gardens Poolside Cave Leather hat1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes

Related monsters

• Pit viper
• Sand viper
• Diethon

Gallery

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  Famicom art
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  Rivals card