Editing King kelp

{{Monster Infobox
|title=King kelp
|image=[[File:DQVIII King Kelp.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= わかめ王子<br>わかめおうじ
|romanji={{tt|Wakame ōji|Kelp prince}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|monster1=[[Big Al]] infamous monster)<br>[[Caterwaulin' kelp]]<br>[[Cursed crooner]]<br>[[Dark sea-diva]]<br>[[Wailin' weed]]}}

The '''king kelp''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It is a seaweed monster that performs songs for both friend and foe alike.

==Characteristics==
'''King kelps''' are walking masses of [[Aquatic family|seaweed]] that have taken on a humanoid form and perform songs for their fellow monsters. Their bodies appear to be composed of red coral as shown from their limbs, lips, and the tops of their heads, while their kelp gives them the appearance of wearing long, flowing robes. The singers carry crude microphones that have been carved out of driftwood and wear silver crowns on their heads. More often than not, their audience consists of [[Khalamari kid]]s or [[Squid kid]]s, who they are able to call upon in battle. In various spinoff games, they have been members of the [[Material family|Material]] and [[Undead family|Undead families]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King kelp
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-240.gif|200px]]
|hp=86
|mp=8
|exp=56
|gold=16
|attack=48
|defense=36
|agility=35
|bestiaryNumber=#240
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|description=Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=[[Silly Song]] (stuns target)<br>Calls for backup ([[Khalamari kid]] x6)
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]] (near river and shore)<br>[[Pickham Region]] (near shore)
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=15%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

Slightly stronger versions of king kelps are faced at sea as soon as the ship is acquired. They are able to summon squid kids in battle instead of khalamari kids. This version also appears on land after the fall of the Black Citadel.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=King kelp (seafaring)
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-240.gif|200px]]
|hp=86
|mp=20
|exp=88
|gold=27
|attack=77
|defense=72
|agility=59
|bestiaryNumber=#240
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Like pop-stars of the deep sea, these vile vocalists call other monsters to their aid with their soothing singing voices.
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=[[Silly Song]] (stuns target)<br>Calls for backup ([[squid kid]] x6)
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]<br>[[Pirate's Cove]]<br><small>After the fall of [[Black Citadel]]:</small></br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]<br>[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Waterweed mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Coral hairpin]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=15%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
King kelps began appearing in Version 2.0 of the game. They are still able to perform a [[Silly Song]] and heal themselves and allies by casting [[Midheal]], but this time around, they call upon other king kelps for backup. In Version 5.1 of the game, Vicious king kelps started to appear, as well.

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = King kelp
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|bestiary=#042
|hp=690
|mp=900
|strength=840
|defence=990
|agility=840
|wisdom=990
|image =[[File:DQMJ King kelp icon.png]]  
|family = {{Material}}
|rank = E
|description = ''This musician keeps his mic polished at all times, and is always ready to holler a tune.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = -
|resistances = Healed by Water, Sleepproof
|skill = [[All-Rounder]]
|location = [[Palaish Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Goodybag]] x [[See urchin]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = King kelp 
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|bestiary=#128
|hp=480
|mp=560
|strength=560
|defence=700
|agility=560
|wisdom=700
|image =[[File:DQMJ2 King kelp icon.png|50px]]  
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Rabble Rouser]]
|resistances = Immune to Sleep and [[Magic Frailty|Magical Sabotage]]
|skill = [[All-Rounder]]
|location = [[Unshore]]
|breeding chart = [[Puppeteer]] x [[Bodkin archer]]<br>[[Firn fiend]] x [[Dragon slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=King kelp
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:King kelp DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,260</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>540</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>520</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>640</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#447
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Despite their regal nature, they love nothing more than gathering the gang to belt out bawdy ballads. Always singing from the heart, it's no wonder they're so cherished by their subjects
|talents=[[Aquapothecary]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Low Heal]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Big Bully]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Detox]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Woebergine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Woebergine]] X [[File:Scarfish DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Scarfish]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=50%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQTact}}===
King kelp appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Undead family]] as part of the 1-Year Wrap Party post-anniversary event. He will join the party in Chapter 1, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The king kelp also stars in its own Battle Road and he can be faced as a boss in the King Kelp's Summer Concert.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=King kelp
|kanji=わかめ王子
|romanji=Wakame ōji
|sprite=[[Image:DQT King Kelp.png|275px]]
|family=Undead
|rank=A
|role=Debuff
|lvl=120
|hp=866
|mp=302
|move=2
|attack=415
|defense=333
|agility=443
|wisdom=138
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Kelp Slap]]
|bskill2=[[Combo Kelp Slap]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Kelp Concert]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Rare Dodgy Dance / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Confusion Success Rate +5%
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Confusion Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of undead allies by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk3=Combo Kelp Slap Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Rare Dodgy Dance''': Rarely raises evasion rate for 3 turns at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQX Wakame Oji.jpg|A king kelp in ''X''
DQX Wakame Oji Kyo.jpg|A vicious king kelp in ''X''
Image:Kingkelp DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model
Image:DQR Wakame Oji.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Wakame Oji.jpg|The king kelp in ''Tact''
DQW Dangerous Summer Trip.jpg|King kelp in ''Walk''
Image:DQTCG King Kelp.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>

[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk bosses]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]]
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