Strangler fish (Dragon Quest IV)

Dragon Quest monster Strangler fish
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ピラニアン Romaji ' First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localisation Piranian, Angleron

The strangler fish is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IV, it is a monstrous angler fish.

Characteristics

Deep sea dwelling scary eyed fish that dive and dash at and threaten any adventurers that intrude on their territory. Their dark brown metallic scales and sharp teeth shine even in the dark depths of the ocean, giving enemies and idea of when they're about the charge full force into them with their terrible teeth. Along side their physical strength they can also blast enemies with Bang, hitting an entire party in a single spell.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Strangler fish

Original (NES)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

177

Experience

80

Gold

43

HP

55

MP

3

Attack

58

Defence

30

Agility

50

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Kasap (fails)
Sap

Skill(s)

None

Location(s)

Item Dropped

Chain sickle(¹⁄₆₄)

Frizz resistance *

25%

Sizz resistance *

25%

Bang resistance *

25%

Crack resistance *

25%

Woosh resistance *

25%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance

75%

Whack resistance *

75%

Kamikazee Bracer resistance

0%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance

25%

Fizzle resistance

25%

Fuddle resistance

25%

Snooze resistance

75%

Sap resistance *

0%

Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

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Related monsters

• Strangler fish (Dragon Quest VII)
• Dangler fish
• Mangler fish