Hypothermion
The hypothermion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. It is a demon with a dull grey complexion wearing sparse armour. As their name implies, it is a creature of cold and is utterly impervious to ice attacks.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Hypothermion | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | シャドーサタン |
| Romaji | Shadōsatan |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localisation | None |
Characteristics
Hypothermions are demons with the appearance of muscular men with dark grey skin, a large pair of wings on their backs, and a curved pair of horns on their heads. They have spikes jutting from their shoulders, a long tail, and a slightly hunched over stance. The demons have long pointed ears and have a third eye on their forehead, with all three of their eyes being solid yellow and having a menacing appearance. What little clothing they wear consists of bands on their wrists and ankles, straps around their midsection and left shoulders, and a purple codpiece and an armour plate on the left side of their chests. They have a particular affinity for both ice magic and instant death spells, making them vexing opponents if faced in groups. Thankfully, the hypothermions are hampered by the limited amount of MP they possess.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest X
Hypothermions began appearing in Version 3.5 of the game and are much more powerful this time around, being able to cast Kacrackle and Kathwack. They have also gained the ability to belch out scorching flames and cast Multiheal, as well.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Vicious
Dragon Quest Tact
Hypothermion appears as a C-rank monster of the Demon family during the second part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event. It can be scouted from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Father and Son of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by repeating the quest at any difficulty. The hypothermion can participate in Purrcy's Battle Road as a party member.
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Demon |
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 Magic |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 105 | 538 | 262 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 183 | 217 | 262 | 266 | 20 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Cursed Breath | Crackle* | N/a | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Crack-type Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up | Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up | |
| First | |
| N/a | |
| First | Second | Third |
| WIS +3 | Crackle Potency +2% | N/a |
| First | |
| Crack-type Spell Potency +5%: Raises Crack-type spell potency by 5%. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Half Res | Half Res | Normal | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Very Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Immune | Super Weak | Normal | Half Res |
Trivia
- Their English name is most likely derived from hypothermia, a medical condition characterized by abnormally low body temperature.
Gallery
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Super Famicom artwork. -
A hypothermion in X -
XI polygon model -
A vicious hypothermion -
Battle Road Victory cut-in -
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Stars model -
Rivals card -
A hypothermion in Walk
