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Orochi

2021-08-15T06:33:27Z

2601:2C7:4300:FB60:BC3D:99C0:FC48:27F0: /* {{DQTact}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Orochi
|image=[[File:DQMSL Orochi.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|old=Orochi
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''Orochi''' is a many headed monster found in {{DQ3}} and a servant of [[Baramos]]. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further its own ends.

==Characteristics==
The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous dragon that is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey, purplish colored crests that stem from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes with no pupils.

==Appearences==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Orochi masquerades as [[Pimiko]]–the queen of [[Jipang]], and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.

When the {{Hero 3}} defeated the Orochi in her [[Orochi's Lair|lair]], she dropped the [[Orochi sword]] from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.

Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=102
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=300
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=200
|attack=120
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (33%) [[Flame Breath]] Regenerates 100 HP per turn
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=Orochi cave
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=HP is 1800, attack is 130, agility is 40, no longer recovers HP per turn.
}}

{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=147
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1800
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=1000
|attack=140
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (100%) [[Fire Breath]] [[Flame Breath]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Jipang]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=
}}
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply kabuff liberally and sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Orochi
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi.png]]
|level=60
|hp=3/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Dragon family]]
|in-game-description=Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
|abilities=[[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters#Library Gate|Library Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in ''Dragon Quest III''. Once [[Terry]] defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi 1.png]]
|level=60
|hp=7/10
|mp=4/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Orochi
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Tactical Genius]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fire Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Orochi (skill) | Orochi]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Wormonger]] x [[Missing lynx]] x [[Bjorn]] x [[Empyrea]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.

==={{DQTact}}===
Orochi appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]] and can be unlocked through collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She can learn Tail Hammer, Rolling Attack, and [[Scorch]] naturally. Her Leader Skill raises the [[Frizz]] breath potency of herself and her allies by 10%.
She reprises her role in the Dragon Quest III event, mistaking [[Mindini]] for a sacrifice and is fought by
Majellan and the monsters. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into [[Manoza]]. She is also fought in [[Armful]]'s Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female [[Walking corpse]] as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps Armful get back into Baramos (And indirectly) [[Zoma]]'s army after she is defeated the first time.

==Trivia==
*Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by {{NPC}} dialogue.
*If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the palyer to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
*The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the [[wikipedia:Yamata no Orochi|Yamata no Orochi]]. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god [[Wikipedia:Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Susanō no Mikoto]]. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], a sword found within the body of Orochi.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Orochi small.jpg|Artwork of ''Dragon Quest III''.
DQIII Orochi and Merchant.png|''DQIII'' [[Merchant|merchant]] running from the Orochi.
Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]] Nintendo Switch art.
DQR Orochi.png|''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' art.
DQM Orochi PSX.png|''DQM 1&2'' sprite
Orochi 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
DQMJ2 Hydra.jpg|Sprite of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMJ2 Hydra Icon.jpg|Monster icon of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMTW3D Hydra encounter.jpg|Encounter with Orochi in ''Terry's Wonderland 3D''.
DQM2-3D Orochi Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQ Stars Android Pimiko?.jpg|Orochi's Pimiko disguise in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 1.jpg|True form in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Orochi 3.jpg|
DQT III Bosses.jpg|Orochi alongside the Boss Troll and Baramos in ''Tact''.
Orochi sofubi.jpg|The Orochi figurine, from the [[Sofubi Monster]] mechandise series.
</gallery></center>

==Related enemies==
*[[Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]

{{DQIII}}
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Orochi

2021-08-15T06:32:28Z

2601:2C7:4300:FB60:BC3D:99C0:FC48:27F0: /* {{DQTact}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Orochi
|image=[[File:DQMSL Orochi.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|old=Orochi
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''Orochi''' is a many headed monster found in {{DQ3}} and a servant of [[Baramos]]. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further its own ends.

==Characteristics==
The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous dragon that is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey, purplish colored crests that stem from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes with no pupils.

==Appearences==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Orochi masquerades as [[Pimiko]]–the queen of [[Jipang]], and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.

When the {{Hero 3}} defeated the Orochi in her [[Orochi's Lair|lair]], she dropped the [[Orochi sword]] from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.

Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=102
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=300
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=200
|attack=120
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (33%) [[Flame Breath]] Regenerates 100 HP per turn
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=Orochi cave
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=HP is 1800, attack is 130, agility is 40, no longer recovers HP per turn.
}}

{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=147
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1800
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=1000
|attack=140
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (100%) [[Fire Breath]] [[Flame Breath]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Jipang]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=
}}
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply kabuff liberally and sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Orochi
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi.png]]
|level=60
|hp=3/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Dragon family]]
|in-game-description=Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
|abilities=[[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters#Library Gate|Library Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in ''Dragon Quest III''. Once [[Terry]] defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi 1.png]]
|level=60
|hp=7/10
|mp=4/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Orochi
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Tactical Genius]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fire Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Orochi (skill) | Orochi]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Wormonger]] x [[Missing lynx]] x [[Bjorn]] x [[Empyrea]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.

==={{DQTact}}===
Orochi appears as an A-rank unit of the [[Dragon family]] and can be unlocked through collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She can learn Tail Hammer, Rolling Attack, and [[Scorch]] naturally. Her Leader Skill raises the [[Frizz]] breath potency of herself and her allies by 10%.
She reprises her role in the Dragon Quest III event, mistaking [[Mindini]] for a sacrifice and is fought by
Majellan and the monsters. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into [[Manoza]]. She is also fought in [[Armful]]'s Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female [[Walking corpse]] as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps Armful get back into Baramos (And indirectly) [[Zoma]]'s army after she is defeated the first time.

==Trivia==
*Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by {{NPC}} dialogue.
*If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the palyer to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
*The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the [[wikipedia:Yamata no Orochi|Yamata no Orochi]]. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god [[Wikipedia:Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Susanō no Mikoto]]. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], a sword found within the body of Orochi.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Orochi small.jpg|Artwork of ''Dragon Quest III''.
DQIII Orochi and Merchant.png|''DQIII'' [[Merchant|merchant]] running from the Orochi.
Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]] Nintendo Switch art.
DQR Orochi.png|''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' art.
DQM Orochi PSX.png|''DQM 1&2'' sprite
Orochi 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
DQMJ2 Hydra.jpg|Sprite of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMJ2 Hydra Icon.jpg|Monster icon of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMTW3D Hydra encounter.jpg|Encounter with Orochi in ''Terry's Wonderland 3D''.
DQM2-3D Orochi Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQ Stars Android Pimiko?.jpg|Orochi's Pimiko disguise in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 1.jpg|True form in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Orochi 3.jpg|
DQT III Bosses.jpg|Orochi alongside the Boss Troll and Baramos in ''Tact''.
Orochi sofubi.jpg|The Orochi figurine, from the [[Sofubi Monster]] mechandise series.
</gallery></center>

==Related enemies==
*[[Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]

{{DQIII}}
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Orochi

2021-08-15T06:32:04Z

2601:2C7:4300:FB60:BC3D:99C0:FC48:27F0: /* {{DQT}} */

{{Monster Infobox
|name=Orochi
|image=[[File:DQMSL Orochi.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=やまたのおろち
|romanji=Yamata no Orochi
|old=Orochi
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}

The '''Orochi''' is a many headed monster found in {{DQ3}} and a servant of [[Baramos]]. In contrast to her bestial appearance, she is a cruely cunning snake capable of manipulating people to further its own ends.

==Characteristics==
The design of Orochi is the one of an enormous dragon that is covered in green scales and has five heads instead of one. At the top of each head there are grey, purplish colored crests that stem from the front of the head to the base of the neck. In each limb there are four fingers that end up in white, sharp claws. It has red eyes with no pupils.

==Appearences==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Orochi masquerades as [[Pimiko]]–the queen of [[Jipang]], and uses the disguise to create a despicable ruse: Pimiko has reached a compromise with "Orochi", agreeing that if the monster is given sacrifices of young girls at regular intervals then she will not attack the village directly.

When the {{Hero 3}} defeated the Orochi in her [[Orochi's Lair|lair]], she dropped the [[Orochi sword]] from her tail and retreats through a portal to Pimiko's Palace in Jipang. Stepping through the portal, the player sees Pimiko severely wounded and being tended to by a panicking handmaiden. When it became clear that the Orochi was pretending to be Pimiko, the monster telepathically spoke to the Hero and struck a bargain: keep quiet about her secret and allow her to continue gorging herself on maidens, and she will spare the lives of the party.

Orochi is hemorrhaging considerably after the first battle and is in no position to threaten anyone: Hero and company battle the beast once more, slaying her and freeing the people of Jipang.
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi (first fight)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=102
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=300
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=200
|attack=120
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (33%) [[Flame Breath]] Regenerates 100 HP per turn
|item=[[Orochi sword]]
|locations=Orochi cave
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=HP is 1800, attack is 130, agility is 40, no longer recovers HP per turn.
}}

{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Orochi II (remakes only, second battle has the same stats in original)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=147
|sprite=[[File:Orochi DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1800
|mp=12
|exp=8040
|gold=1000
|attack=140
|defense=68
|agility=50
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn (100%) [[Fire Breath]] [[Flame Breath]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Jipang]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Orochi3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=
}}
Orochi is on her last legs in the second battle, only able to occasionally spew the intense flames that made her first battle difficult. Players need only apply kabuff liberally and sap her once to manhandle the monster with impunity.

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Orochi
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi.png]]
|level=60
|hp=3/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Dragon family]]
|in-game-description=Its 5 heads can do different things at the same time
|abilities=[[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters#Library Gate|Library Gate]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}
Orochi appears as the boss of the 100 Pals Room Gate, its speech and surroundings an allusion to its appearance in ''Dragon Quest III''. Once [[Terry]] defeats it in battle, it will go on a rampage due to its being upset about losing. Its massive build and weight causes the bit of land Terry is standing on to start to give way, putting him in danger. Just in time, a mysterious cloaked swordsman (who is actually Terry's future self) arrives on the scene and finishes Orochi off, saving Terry's life. This entire scene will only occur if Terry defeats Orochi before clearing the Gate of Reflection.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Orochi 1.png]]
|level=60
|hp=7/10
|mp=4/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[??? family]] [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]] x [[Madusa|MedusaEye]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Orochi
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Tactical Genius]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fire Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Crack]], Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Orochi (skill) | Orochi]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Wormonger]] x [[Missing lynx]] x [[Bjorn]] x [[Empyrea]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
Orochi returns as a boss battle in the Jipang scenario.

==={{DQTact}}===
Orochi appears as an A-rank unit of the [[Dragon Family]] and can be unlocked through collecting Orochi Marks from the Cave of Trials. She can learn Tail Hammer, Rolling Attack, and [[Scorch]] naturally. Her Leader Skill raises the [[Frizz]] breath potency of herself and her allies by 10%.
She reprises her role in the Dragon Quest III event, mistaking [[Mindini]] for a sacrifice and is fought by
Majellan and the monsters. After her defeat, she spits Mindini farther into [[Manoza]]. She is also fought in [[Armful]]'s Battle Road in Chapters 6 and 7, the former of which she attacks Armful for using a female [[Walking corpse]] as a human maiden and the latter for workout training after getting chubby from eating maidens. She helps Armful get back into Baramos (And indirectly) [[Zoma]]'s army after she is defeated the first time.

==Trivia==
*Orochi's sex is confirmed in Dragon Quest III as female by {{NPC}} dialogue.
*If the Hero does not chase Orochi through the portal upon her initial defeat (instead leaving the cave), she will be standing in the same spot later, forcing the palyer to battle her again. She does not drop the Orochi sword more than once, though.
*The dreadful beast and the events surrounding Jipang and the arrival of the Hero are based on the Japanese legend of the [[wikipedia:Yamata no Orochi|Yamata no Orochi]]. Yamato no Orochi is an eight-headed and eight-tailed dragon who demands human sacrifices, and who is slain by the thunder god [[Wikipedia:Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Susanō no Mikoto]]. The Orochi sword is likewise a reference to the [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], a sword found within the body of Orochi.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Orochi small.jpg|Artwork of ''Dragon Quest III''.
DQIII Orochi and Merchant.png|''DQIII'' [[Merchant|merchant]] running from the Orochi.
Orochi erdrick trilogy switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]] Nintendo Switch art.
DQR Orochi.png|''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' art.
DQM Orochi PSX.png|''DQM 1&2'' sprite
Orochi 2.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
DQMJ2 Hydra.jpg|Sprite of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMJ2 Hydra Icon.jpg|Monster icon of ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''.
DQMTW3D Hydra encounter.jpg|Encounter with Orochi in ''Terry's Wonderland 3D''.
DQM2-3D Orochi Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQ Stars Android Pimiko?.jpg|Orochi's Pimiko disguise in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 1.jpg|True form in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Orochi 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Orochi 3.jpg|
DQT III Bosses.jpg|Orochi alongside the Boss Troll and Baramos in ''Tact''.
Orochi sofubi.jpg|The Orochi figurine, from the [[Sofubi Monster]] mechandise series.
</gallery></center>

==Related enemies==
*[[Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]

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