Diethon (DQVI)

For the blue palette swap of the Crested viper that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, see Diethon (DQVII).

Dragon Quest monster Diethon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ヘルバイパー Romaji Herubaipā First appearance Dragon Quest VI

The Diethon is a recurring monster in the series. It is a large, venomous serpent with a pair of membranes at its side similar to wings.

Characteristics

Diethons are serpentine monsters as large as grown men with vivid purple scales, their most notable feature being the pair of yellow wing-like membranes on their sides. They also have orange spots and yellow spines running down the length of their bodies. The serpents are very venomous, able to poison opponents by biting with their sharp fangs or exhaling a noxious mist. They can also utilise their powerful tails in slamming or swiping attacks.

In the Wayfarer's Pass cave, a Hacksaurus (later named Lizzie) is seen guarding her eggs that hatch into Diethons when interacted with. While the two monsters are completely different in terms of appearance and abilities, it may suggest that there is a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monster. In later games such as IX and XI, diethons have been made part of the Dragon family like many other reptilian monsters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Diethon (ヘルバイパー, Herubaipā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #094

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 144 0 172 21 129 72 88 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 25% 25% 25% 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 15% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Poison Attack Venom Mist Flees Whips character with tail (125% damage) Wayfarer's Pass x5 The Spiegelspire Steel fangs1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Diethon (ヘルバイパー, Herubaipā) Defeated Monster List No. : #101

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Dragon 109 10 432 110 104 108 102

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle 0% -25% 0% 0% -25% 0% 0% 0% 25% 25% 100% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 25% 50% 25% 0% 65%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items None Venom Mist Flees The Plumbed Depths Western Coffinwell (Loch Storn island) Grotto (Water, rank 3) Snakeskin1⁄8 Wing of bat1⁄16 Description These sickening snakes are immune to poison, can vomit up a Venom Mist, and will run at the sight of superior strength. Superstition says to take three steps back and set off somewhere else if a diethon crosses your path at night.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Diethon (ヘルバイパー, Herubaipā ) Defeated Monster List No. : #123

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Dragon 194 13 565 123 157 137 76

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 25% 0% 25% -10% -10% -10% 0% 0% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 100% 25% 50% 50% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 50% 100% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Flees Party Pooper Poison Attack Venom Mist The Open Sea - North (first act, sea around Sniflheim) The Open Sea - South (first act, near Lonalulu) The Eerie Eyrie (second act) Snakeskin1⁄8 Purple eye1⁄64 Description Particularly venomous and vicious sea snakes that use the fin-like protrusions on the side of their bodies to waft potent poison all over the place.

Malicious

Malicious diethon (ヘルバイパー・邪, Herubaipā・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #482

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Dragon 759 37 1,703 364 219 320 265

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 0% 25% 0% 25% -10% -10% -10% 0% 25% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 25% 100% 25% 50% 50% 25% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 50% 100% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Flees Party Pooper Poison Attack Venom Mist The Open Sea - South (third act, near Lonalulu) Snakeskin1⁄8 Artful amethyst1⁄64 Description Diethons who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Sierpe alada	Spanish for "winged serpent".
Français	Toxicrotale	French for "toxic pit viper".
Deutsch	Satansschleiche	German for "Satan's slither".
Italiano	Demonvipera	Italian for "demon viper".

Gallery

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  XI polygon model.

Similar species

• Flython
• Sail serpent