Serial quiller
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Serial quiller | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | サンダーラット |
| Romaji | Sandā ratto |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localization | BoltRat |
The Serial Quiller is a recurring enemy in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest VII. It is a small, yellow electric beast.
Characteristics[edit]
Serial quillers are small yellow rodents whose bodies are covered in jagged, jutting quills that look like forking lightning bolts. Their bodies constantly give off electricity, and a stream of sparks stringing behind them as they dart across the battlefield. Serial quillers also have black eyes, large eyebrows that look like lightning bolts, and black toes on each of their digging paws. The quillers are capable of blinding their enemies with lightning flashes before attacking by leaping at foes and biting with their large fanged front teeth. Their names are a pun based on the term "serial killer".
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VII[edit]
| Serial quiller (サンダーラット Sandā ratto) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
73 | 0 | 61 | 50 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 88 | 31 (PSX) 47 (3DS) |
20 (PSX) 30 (3DS) |
1⁄64 | |
| Bestiary No. | 054 |
| Spell(s) | |
| Skill(s) | Dazzleflash |
| Location(s) | Allblades Arena (boss version) Roots of Ygg El Ciclo Inside the Time Frame El Monumento de Pomposo Wetlock |
| Item(s) Dropped | Pointy hat1⁄64 Serial quiller heart1⁄16 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 15% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 0% | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Three serial quillers are faced alongside Bronson in the second battle at the Allblades Arena tournament. It is recommended to take them out quickly to prevent their Dazzleflash ability from becoming a nuisance.
Trivia[edit]
The serial quiller appears to be superficially based on Pikachu, the electric mouse mascot of the Pokémon series. They are both small, yellow rodents associated with electricity.
Related Monsters[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Boss battle in the 3DS version
Dragon Quest Rivals
