The silhouette is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.
It was originally colored blue-green in its debut but changed to red with its reappearance in the sixth game, and remained that way until XI where it returned to being blue-green.
The malefic moans of the murdered given form, which float into battle like a fiery shadow, doing the deadly Death Dance that has a chance to slay all enemies where they stand. A force to be feared, these monsters are astoundingly resistant to all manner of elements and ailments in each appearance. In later games in the series, the spectres gained the ability to breathe out ice-cold breath from their maws and even pure darkness as part of their offensive repertoire.
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #101
- Level
- 34
- Skill(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 70%
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #100
- In-game description
Frightful phantoms born of the festering hatred and horrific torment of humans. They cast the Thwack spells to send their enemies off to the underworld
- Skill(s)
- None
- Fire resistance *
- 0%
- Explosion resistance *
- 75%
- Ice resistance *
- 25%
- Wind resistance *
- 25%
- Lightning resistance *
- -125%
- Stumble resistance *
- 100%
- Stun resistance *
- 100%
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
Original (SFC)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #149
- Recruit Rate
- NA
- Spell(s)
- None
- Skill(s)
- Closes the wagon (prevents party swapping)
Dark Haze (nullifies all magic in battle)
Death Dance
- Army resistance *
- 0%
- Sprites
- Notable Changes
- None
A Silhouette appears as a boss at the Pillar of Pegasus alongside a Devilmoth and High djinks. It can later be faced normally as an enemy.
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #271
- In-game description
Umbral entities born in the screams and suffering of mankind. They throw Thwack around indiscriminately, sending all and sundry to the afterlife.
- Fire resistance *
- 25%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 25%
- Earth resistance *
- 25%
- Light resistance *
- -150%
- Dark resistance *
- 50%
- Stumble resistance *
- 100%
- Beguile resistance *
- 100%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Vicious silhouette (ホロゴースト・強 Horo gosuto・kyō )
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary no.
- #465
- In-game description
Silhouettes driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
- Fire resistance *
- 25%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 25%
- Earth resistance *
- 25%
- Light resistance *
- -150%
- Dark resistance *
- 50%
- Stumble resistance *
- 100%
- Beguile resistance *
- 100%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
| List No. |
#127 |
| Field Notes |
These shape-shifting shadows are formed from the fury-filled souls of men murdered in cold blood. To assuage their anger, they attack any adventurer who approaches—so approach at your peril. |
| Location(s) |
The Damned Dunes, Black Manse |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Darkonium, Belle cap |
| Portrait |
Forte |
Treasure Capacity |
Safekeeping Score |
 |
 |
2 |
100% |
| Bestiary no. |
#15 |
| Family |
Elemental |
| Trivia |
The cries of the dead given phantomlike form
'Pon the living is where they heap most of their scorn
They are friendless, defeatist, and somewhat forlorn |
| Favorite foods |
    |
| Habitats |
The Hinterquarters
The Snarl |
| Item(s) dropped |
  |
| Fire Resistance * |
Water Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * |
Earth Resistance * |
| Weak |
Normal |
Normal |
Weak |
| Explosion Resistance * |
Ice Resistance * |
Electricity Resistance * |
Gravity Resistance * |
| Weak |
Strong |
Weak |
Strong |
| Light Resistance * |
Dark Resistance * |
Slash Resistance |
Impact Resistance |
| Weak |
Very strong |
Quite strong |
Quite strong |
| Piercing Resistance |
Sleep Resistance |
Stun Resistance |
Poison Resistance |
| Quite strong |
Normal |
Normal |
Quite strong |
| Debilitation Resistance * |
| Quite strong |
Silhouette appears as a B-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the original Dragon Quest III event. It can be scouted from Chapter 4, Episode 2: Baramos Castle 1 at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable from Chapter 16, Episode 7: A Sinister Visitor and Hard Chapter 3, Episode 1: Escape! in the main storyline. The Silhouette can also be scouted from the Shadow Legion stage of Showdown on Valge Island! at any difficulty during the limited The Adventure of Dai event.
It can participate in the Armful, Wax murderer, Lleviathan, and Winter Queen's Battle Roads as a party member.
Silhouette (ホロゴースト Horo gosuto)
Stats
| First |
| Crack-type Breath Potency +5%: Raises Crack-type breath potency by 5%. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Half Res |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Very Weak |
Very Weak |
Half Res |
Normal |
| Poison Resistance |
Physical Lock Resistance |
Spell Lock Resistance |
Martial Lock Resistance |
| Half Res |
Normal |
Super Weak |
Half Res |
| Breath Lock Resistance |
Hobble Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
Dazzle Resistance |
| Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
| Curse Resistance |
Paralysis Resistance |
Confusion Resistance |
Charm Resistance |
|
| Normal |
Immune |
Normal |
Super Weak |
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A Silhouette in X.
-
XI polygon model.
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A Vicious silhouette.
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Stars model.
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Rivals card.
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DQ Trading Card.
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Scan Battlers card.
A Silhouette in X.
XI polygon model.
A Vicious silhouette.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
DQ Trading Card.
Scan Battlers card.
