Riptide

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Riptide is an enemy encountered in several Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest Monsters games.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

Dragon Quest IX

#088 - Riptide
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HP MP Experience Gold
540 156
Attack Defense Speed
Dropped Item Dragon scale
Razor claws
Locations The Bad Cave
Ocean
Skills Thunder Slash
Roundaclout
Spells Whack
Midheal
Family Aquatic family
Bestiary # 088
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description They hit back with Whack at survivors of Thunder Slash or Roundaclout. Be canny and keep them from casting Midheal.
Rumour has it that they're salamarauders who trained so intensely that they turned into tough guys.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Etymology

A riptide is a dangerous current that can carry unwary swimmers out into deep water; the choice of name is probably a hint at this monster's propensity for ripping people up with its claws.

Gallery

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