Ghost

Dragon Quest monster
Ghost
	File:DQ Ghost.png; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	ゴースト
Romaji	'
First appearance	Dragon Quest
Old localisation	Spooky

The very first members of the Undead family introduced in the series, Ghosts are a rarely appearing monster.

Characteristics

Ghosts are, well, Ghosts. Mischievous undead shades from beyond. They float, have a pointed purple and red witches hat, arms, and a taunting face, always with its tongue hanging out.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Ghost (ゴースト gōsuto)

Original (NES)

Sprite
Experience: 3
Gold: 5
HP: 7
MP: 0
Attack: 11
Defence: 8
Agility: 6
Evasion: ¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)
Location(s)

Fizzle resistance: ¹⁵⁄₁₆
Snooze resistance: ⁰⁄₁₆
Fire resistance: ⁰⁄₁₆

Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)

Sprites
Experience: 4
Gold: 8
HP: 7
MP: 0
Attack: 11
Defence: 8
Agility: 6
Evasion: ¹⁄₁₆

Spell(s)
Location(s)

Fizzle resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Snooze resistance: ⁰⁄₇
Fire resistance: ⁰⁄₇

Dragon Quest V

#25 - Ghost

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
19 (SNES) 22 (DS)		10 (SNES) 11 (DS)	9 (SNES) 12 (DS)
Attack	Defense	Speed
15 (SNES) 18 (DS)	15	14

Dropped Item

Holy water

Locations

Uptaten Towers
Porgie Estate area

Capture Rate

1/2

Bestiary #

25

Game

Dragon Quest V

Console

SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile

A stronger, giant sized boss version of the ghost is found at the end of the downloadable Ghost Busting Traveler's Tablet. Although it possess no new skills or spells, it hits hard enough to knock most unseasoned adventurers out of action in a single spooky swipe.