Killer croaker

Dragon Quest monster Killer croaker
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ゲロンガー Romaji Gerongā First appearance Dragon Quest VIII Variants Frogface
Frogman

The killer croaker is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a powerful variant of the frogface that hides a demonic face on its back.

Characteristics

As is the case with its other varieties, the killer croaker is only threatening when made to have its Oni-like face turned towards the party. They have dark blue skin and pinkish-purple spots all over their bodies. Since the frogs can cast Thwack and unleash breath attacks from their demonic faces, it is highly recommended to use sleep-inducing moves and attacks capable of defeating them in a single blow in order to avoid confronting their unfavorable sides. Killer croakers appear most frequently at nighttime and only in areas that can be accessed through flight. Oddly enough, the killer croaker and its amphibian brethren are part of the Bug family.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Killer croaker (ゲロンガー, Gerongā ) Defeated Monster List No. : #192

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Bug 183 14 166 16 130* 126 100 1⁄16

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 50% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 15% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Whack (when turned over) Chilly Breath (when turned over) Burning Breath (when turned over) Untrodden Groves (night only) Small Island South of Ascantha (night only) Hill on Argonia's Western Border (night only) Mountain Overlooking Desert (night only) High Place on Northwest Isle (night only) Godbird's Eyrie (night only) Waterweed mould1⁄16 Bandana1⁄32 Description Frog monsters with two faces. The sight of the demonic faces on their backs is widely regarded as an omen of death by adventurers. Notable changes in the remake