Crested viper

The Crested viper is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

Dragon Quest monster Crested viper
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese とさかへび Romaji Tosaka hebi First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localisation Crestpent Variants Diethon
Pit viper
Sand viper

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 and Kasap spells, allowing them to break the Defence of one or more targets.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

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 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: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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

Sprite Attributes 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

Dragon Quest Monsters

Crestpent (とさかへび, Tosaka hebi )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth 35 2/5 1/5 2/5 1/5 3/5

Resistances

Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic* Whack* Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak Weak Weak Weak None None None

Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Strong None None None None None None Strong Weak Strong None None None Additional information Description It shakes its crest to terrorize its enemies Skills PoisonHit, StopSpell, BeDragon Location Gate of Bewilder, Gate of Peace Breeding Chart Dragon family x BigRoost

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Crestpent (とさかへび, Tosaka hebi )

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth 35 5/10 3/10 5/10 3/10 4/10 4/10

Resistances

Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Strong Strong Strong Strong None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak None None None

Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Strong None None None None None None Strong Weak Strong None None None Additional information Description Shakes its comb when facing a foe. Skills StopSpell, PoisonHit, BeDragon Location Desert World Breeding Chart Dragon family x BigRoost

Gallery

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  Famicom art.
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  Rivals card.