Top 10 Most Memorable Enemies in the Dragon Quest Franchise

This RPG series has quite a way with its enemies. Which ones are the most famous?

1. Slime

   The iconic slime that looks like a teardrop has been a staple of the series ever since. The Dragon Quest slime is fairly obvious to spot, but it has multiple forms. The most famous of these is the Metal Slime, known for its low HP, being hard to actually damage, and running away often.

2. Dragon

   Naturally, in a game series called Dragon Quest, a common enemy type will be the dragon. These are almost always tough monsters that are capable of strong attacks and fire breaths. The most famous of these is probably the dragon that guards the princess's cell in the first game.

3. Healslime

   A version of the slime that looks like a jellyfish, the Healslime is quite obviously a healing monster, keeping its allies aloft during battle. One recurring Healslime is Healie, who can be recruited in some games.

4. Mimic

   The group of enemies known as Mimics are popular in many RPG franchises for being treasure chest traps. Mimics in these games are quite nefarious, even knowing insta-kill attacks at times.

5. Great Sabrecat

   These feline foes are fast and agile, but there's more to them. In Dragon Quest 5, one is a recruitable ally, and in Dragon Quest 8, you can summon one with Baumren's Bell for faster travel on the world map.

6. King Slime

   Another member of the slime group, the King Slime class tends to be a combination of a whole bunch of slimes that group together and make a big one. There is, of course, a metal variant, which usually yields a very high amount of experience in Dragon Quest games.

7. Dracky

   A cartoonish-looking bat creature from as far back as the first game, the good-old Dracky is usually a nighttime critter. Some variants tend to use magic.

8. Merman

   A common enemy class usually encountered at sea, Mermen are tough in many of their incarnations. One of them is the first boss of Dragon Quest VIII, and a hilarious character to boot.

9. Rockbomb

   Also known as "Bomb Boulder," these things usually have high health and wait a lot, but when their health is low, they use Kamikazee/Sacrifice to completely ruin your run.

10. Slime Knight

    Miniature knights on slimes that basically ride them. Very cute. One can be a good ally if you get it in Dragon Quest 5 or 6, by the way.

The Contenders

11. Batmandrill

    Arguable, but those who played DQ2 and made it to the end game definitely remember these beasts and their sacrificial attack that can wipe out the entire party. DQ2 is a brutal game, and they prove that.