Grim gryphon

The Grim gryphon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest XI. They are the latest additions to the gryphon clan, serving as the weakest pallet-swap within the group. Like their brethren, they are bipedal gryphons with three eyes and considerable spell-casting capability.

Dragon Quest monster Grim gryphon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese イビルビースト Romaji Ibirubisuto First appearance Dragon Quest XI Old localisation None Variants Dark gryphon
Gemon
Gemon in Memoriam
Gryphon
Jamirus
Nomeg
War gryphon

Characteristics

Grim gryphons are monstrous gryphons, having the upper bodies of sky blue eagles with large wingspans and the powerful lower bodies of lions with olive drab green fur. Their most distinctive characteristics are the third eye on their foreheads and the long tongues that poke out of their beaks. They are capable of attacking twice in quick succession with their sharp talons and have some skill with magic. Despite their intimidating appearance, the grim gryphons are nothing more than lackeys in the monster world.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Two grim gryphons will appear as a boss battle within the Kingsbarrow during the first act of the game.

Grim gryphon (boss) (イビルビースト, Ibirubisuto ) Defeated Monster List No. : #36

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird 128 12 165 81 44 38 25

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 0% 25% -110% 25% 25% -110% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 0% 50% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 25% 100% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Deceleratle Woosh Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) The Kingsbarrow (first act) None Description Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.

Grim gryphon (normal encounter) (イビルビースト, Ibirubisuto ) Defeated Monster List No. : #36

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird 63 12 121 30 72 67 58

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 0% 25% -110% 25% 25% -110% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 0% 50% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 25% 100% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Deceleratle Woosh Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) Zwaardsrust Region (first act) The Costa Valor (first act) The Eerie Eyrie (third act) Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128 Description Their massive wings and cruel claws make them appear impressive, but they're mid-level monsters at best, and often get bossed around by others.

Vicious

A vicious grim gryphon is faced in the boss battle with the Headless Honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Skeleton swordsman, and a Chasmonaut. In the Nintendo 3DS and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless Honcho instead.

Vicious grim gryphon (イビルビースト・強, Ibirubisuto・kyō ) Defeated Monster List No. : #205

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Bird 108 15 305 57 88 111 101

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 0% 25% -110% 25% 25% -110% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 0% 50% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 100% 99% 100% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Deceleratle Swoosh* Kaswoosh* Acts twice per turn Slashes with its claws (attacks twice for 75% damage each) Heliodor Region (second act) Heliodor Castle (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Heliodor Sewers (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) Insula Occidentalis (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only, second act) The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act, day only) Twisted talons1⁄8 Drasilian guinea1⁄128 Description Grim gryphons driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Grim gryphon appeared in the second true card pack's expansion after the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.

Gallery

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  The pair of grim gryphons in the Kingsbarrow
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  Headless honcho boss encounter
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  XI polygon model
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  A vicious grim gryphon
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  Rivals card