Dragon
Formidable enemy living in the swamp cave
A green, wingless, quadrupedal dragon that appears in the Dragon Quest series. It lives in a swamp cave and guards the captured Princess Laura as a formidable enemy.
Trivia
- A classic dragon monster appearing since the first game in the Dragon Quest series.
- In the first Dragon Quest, it is set to be guarding Princess Laura.
- One of the strongest monsters in the Torneko's Great Adventure series.
- A staple enemy that takes increased damage from Dragon Killer.
Alternate names
Dragon
Profile
- Species
- Dragon-type Monster
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A green, wingless, quadrupedal dragon resembling a lizard.
- Distinguishing features
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- No wings
- Green scales
- Quadrupedal
- Iconic items
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- Dragon Killer (weapon)
- Intense Flames (skill)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Formidable Enemy
- Detailed personality
- Assigned to guard Princess Laura, fulfilling its role as a protector, it is aggressive and powerful.
- Keywords
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- Powerful
- Guardian
- Hostile
- Loyal (from its role protecting the princess)
- Talents
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- Flame Breath
- Tough Body
- Fierce Tail Attack
- Skills
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- Intense Flames
- Powerful Tail Strike
- Motivation
- Mission to guard Princess Laura as assigned by the Dragonlord
History
- Backstory
- A classic dragon appearing since the first Dragon Quest game, tasked by the Dragonlord to serve as Princess Laura's guard. In versions other than the Famicom version, its abilities are set slightly higher.
- Debut date
- May 27, 1986
- Work title
- Dragon Quest
- Media type
- Game
Appointment as guard by the Dragonlord
- Significant event
- Appointment as guard by the Dragonlord
- Description
- During the protagonist's adventure, it guarded Princess Laura who was captured by the Dragonlord and stood in the way as a powerful enemy.
Appearance in Torneko's Great Adventure
- Significant event
- Appearance in Torneko's Great Adventure
- Description
- Appears as a top-class strongest monster in Torneko's Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon.
Appearance in Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road
- Significant event
- Appearance in Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road
- Description
- With evolved techniques and attack methods, it is portrayed as a formidable enemy fiercely battling with intense Intense Flames and tail attacks.
Relationships
Subordinate of the Dragonlord
Subordinate of the Dragonlord: unknown
Media appearances
Dragon Quest
Game / Supporting
1986 Famicom version
Torneko's Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon
Game / Rival
1993
Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road
Game / Supporting
2007
Voice cast and creators
Yuji Horii
- Creator name
- Yuji Horii
- Role
- Original author
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Character designer
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Publisher