A riptide is a monster who appears in the Dragon Quest series.
Characteristics[]
The riptide is an aquatic humanoid monster with green scales, wears a black loincloth and is armed with claw-like gauntlets for combat.
Appearances[]
Main games[]
Dragon Quest VIII[]
#258 - Riptide Aquatic Family | |||||
HP | MP | Attack | Defence | Agility | |
235 | 13 | 186 | 136 | 78 | |
Exp | Gold | Drop | Dagger (PS2)(Common) Iron claws (3DS) (Common) Scale armour (Rare) | ||
331 | 113 G | ||||
Note: A fearsome fighter of the seas with razor-sharp claws. Capable of spinning its body like a propeller to cut the enemy to ribbons. | |||||
Abilities | |||||
Normal attack Roundaclout Thunder Slash | |||||
Spells | |||||
Midheal Whack | |||||
Haunts at: | |||||
Pirate's Cove |
Dragon Quest IX[]
#88 - Riptide Aquatic Family | |||||
HP | MP | Attack | Defence | Agility | |
102 | 18 | 102 | 105 | 105 | |
Exp | Gold | Drop | Dragon scale (Common) Razor claws (Rare) | ||
540 | 156 G | ||||
Description: They hit back with Whack at survivors of Thunder Slash or Roundaclout. Be canny and keep them from casting Midheal.
Rumour has it that they're salamarauders who trained so intensely that they turned into tough guys. | |||||
Abilities | |||||
Normal attack Slashes with its claws Roundaclout Thunder Slash | |||||
Spells | |||||
Midheal Whack | |||||
Haunts at: | |||||
The Bad Cave Ocean Grottoes |
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Battle Road series[]
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[]
Etymology[]
A riptide is a dangerous current that can carry unwary swimmers out into deep water; the choice of name is probably a hint at this monster's propensity for ripping people up with its claws.
Other languages[]
Other languages | |
French | Rase-marée |
German | Schlitzer |
Spanish | Garrero marino |
Italian | Assalitore marino |
Dutch | Unknown |
Norwegian | Unknown |
Greek | Unknown |
Portuguese | Unknown |
Russian | Unknown |
Chinese | 海洋鉤爪 |
Korean | Unknown |
Related monsters[]
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