The hocus chimaera is a recurring monster in the series, introduced in the original Dragon Quest. They look just like their normal kin, but are composed of warmer colours such as browns and oranges. True to their name, they have learned a wingfull of spells.
Fiery feathered, floating, flappy beasts with perpetually fluttering wings that keep them afloat and allow the hocus chimaera to breathe a fearsome fire on all adventurers in a single swoop. They bolster their fire-belching ability with knowledge of different spells depending on the game, including healing allies and debilitating their foes.
The former familiars of foul witches that are considerably cleverer than their chimaera kin. They have a wide range of spells in their repertoire to boot
Hocus chimaeras appeared from the beginning of the game. They maintain their ability to cast Midheal from their last 2 appearances, and can cast Snooze for the first time since their debut and Fuddle for the first time since III. It is possible for players to change the appearance of a Chimaera monster companion to that of a Hocus chimaera's with a colour-changing ticket.
Magically mutated chimaeras who soar through the skies, slinging spells from on high to flummox foes below. Their wings change colour when they evolve, making their plumage prized property among poachers.
Magically mutated chimaeras who soar through the skies, slinging spells from on high to flummox foes below. Their wings change colour when they evolve, making their plumage prized property among poachers.
Hocus chimaera appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family that can learn be scouted from Chapters 9-2, 11-2, 11-3, 11-8, 12-8, and 15-3 of the main storyline. It can also be scouted from Chapter 2, Episode 3 of the event quests during the limited Holy Night Gift Hunt Expedition and Serious Showdown!? White Hot Sweets Contest at any difficulty. The hocus chimaera can participate in the Battle Roads of the Crabid, Skelegon, Kiefer, Yangus, Mont Leonis, and Sweet troll as a party member.