The foul anchor is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VIII, it's a sentient, rusty anchor.

Characteristics edit

Foul anchors are animated anchor monsters that have risen up from the depths of the ocean. Their body consists of a rusted blue bronze anchor, with two yellow eyes in one of the sides of it, and a rusted chain that it uses to attack the player. They are probably the anchors of wrecked ships, that came to life thanks to the possession of the souls of those who died in the shipwreck.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Foul anchor (デッドアンカー, Deddoankā )
Defeated Monster List No. : 252
Image Attributes
  Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Aquatic 47 16 121 33 109 184 68 064
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 100% 100% 50% 50% 15% 50% 0% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Tension-lowering attack
Wind Sickles
Ocean Iron lance132
Farmer's scythe164
Description Fearsome and angry wharf-monsters. Use spells to attack them, as weapons have little or no effect on their tough steel bodies.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors edit

Gallery edit