Learn about monster resistances in Dragon Quest! Discover which spells and attacks work best against different enemies to gain the upper hand in battles.
Alright, let's talk about monster resistances in Dragon Quest. Knowing what works and what doesn't against certain enemies can seriously make your life easier. This isn't just about dealing damage; it's about conserving your MP and not wasting turns with attacks that just bounce off. We've got a breakdown here of what each monster is resistant to, so you can plan your attacks like a pro.
The table below shows you resistances against Sizz, Snooze, Fizzle, Sizzle, and F. Blade. 'None' means they have no special resistance, so you're good to go with those types of attacks. 'N/A' means that particular spell type isn't really applicable or tested against that monster. Keep an eye on the 'Other Info' column too, as it gives you little hints like if a monster is 'Resilient,' 'Defensive,' or has a 'High HP' pool, which might influence your strategy beyond just elemental resistances.
| MONSTER | SIZZ | SNOOZE | FIZZLE | SIZZLE | F. BLADE | OTHER INFO |
| Slime | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| She-Slime | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Dracky | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Ghost | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Prestidigitator | none | none | none | none | none | |
| Drackolyte | none | none | none | none | none | |
| Lunatick* | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Fightgeist* | none | none | none | none | none | |
| Scorpion | none | none | N/A | none | none | Resilient |
| Drohl Drone* | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Drackyma* | none | none | none | none | none | Healer |
| Skeleton | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Legerdeman | none | none | none | none | none | |
| Iron Scorpion | none | none | N/A | none | none | Defensive |
| Bewarewolf | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Skeleton Scrapper | none | none | none | none | none | Healer |
| Spitegeist* | none | 60% | none | none | none | |
| Scarewolf | none | none | none | none | none | |
| Raving Lunatick* | none | 100% | none | none | none | Healer |
| Drohl Diabolist* | none | 10% | none | none | none | |
| Gold Golem | none | 70% | N/A | none | none | High HP Defensive |
| Chimaera | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Death Scorpion | none | 50% | N/A | none | none | |
| Skeleton Soldier | 40% | 85% | none | 40% | 40% | Healer |
| Knight Errant | none | 15% | 35% | none | none | |
| Hocus Chimaera | none | 15% | 15% | none | none | Healer |
| Dark Skeleton | 60% | 75% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% Dodge |
| Metal Slime | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | Resilient |
| Tearwolf | none | none | N/A | none | none | |
| Cosmic Chimaera | 100% | 15% | none | 100% | 100% | Healer |
| Vis Mager | 50% | 100% | 40% | 50% | 60% | |
| Green Dragon | 40% | 100% | N/A | 40% | 40% | |
| Knight Aberrant* | 15% | 100% | none | 15% | 15% | |
| Stone Golem* | 100% | 15% | none | 100% | 100% | High HP |
| Blue Dragon* | 75% | 75% | N/A | 65% | 65% | |
| Knight Abhorrent* | none | 100% | 10% | none | none | Healer |
| Red Dragon* | 100% | 85% | none | 100% | 100% | |
| Green Dragon Boss* | 40% | 100% | N/A | 40% | 40% | |
| Golem | 60% | 100% | N/A | 60% | N/A | |
| Dragonlord* | 60% | 100% | 100% | 60% | 60% | |
| Dragonlord (true) | 35% | 100% | N/A | 35% | 35% |
- When you see 'none,' it means that monster has no particular resistance to that element or status effect, so feel free to use your strongest spells of that type.
- High percentages, like 100% or even 60%+, mean you should probably avoid using those specific attack types. You'll be dealing minimal damage, and it's a waste of precious MP.
- Pay attention to monsters with 'Healer' in their info. These guys can buff their allies or themselves, so prioritizing them or using spells that disrupt their healing (like Snooze if they're not resistant) can turn the tide of battle quickly.
- For monsters marked 'Defensive' or 'Resilient,' you might need to rely on physical attacks or spells they *aren't* resistant to. Sometimes it's just a war of attrition, so make sure your own defenses are up!
- The 'N/A' entries are usually for status effects like Snooze or Fizzle against certain types of enemies where they just don't apply.
- Don't forget about the 'Other Info' column! 'High HP' means you need to be prepared for a longer fight, and '50% Dodge' means even your successful hits might miss.
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