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|name = Dryad |
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+ | |caption = Dryad as it appears in Super Castlevania IV |
|jname = ドライアド ''Doraiado''<br />Tree Spirit, Wood |
|jname = ドライアド ''Doraiado''<br />Tree Spirit, Wood |
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+ | *[[Drain Seed]] |
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− | |game = ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow|Aria of Sorrow]]''<br />''[[Castlevania Chronicles|Chronicles]]''<br />''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon]]''<br />''[[Haunted Castle]]''<br />''[[Super Castlevania IV]]'' |
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+ | ''[[Castlevania Chronicles|Chronicles]]''<br /> |
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+ | ''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon]]''<br /> |
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+ | ''[[Haunted Castle]]''<br /> |
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+ | ''[[Super Castlevania IV]]'' |
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− | '''Dryad |
+ | The '''Dryad''' is an [[:category:Enemies|enemy]] in the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series. They are evil [[Trees|tree]] spirits. |
==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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− | [[File:Dryad - 01.jpg|thumb|left| |
+ | [[File:Dryad - 01.jpg|thumb|left|100px|<p style="text-align: center;">''The Dryad'' by Evelyn De Morgan.</p>]] |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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− | Dryads are evil [[Trees|tree]] |
+ | Dryads are evil [[Trees|tree]] [[:category:Spirits|spirits]]. According to legend, they are tree nymphs (female deities), although they have indistinctly appeared both in male and female forms throughout the series. They made their first appearance in the arcade game ''[[Haunted Castle]]'', where they unexpectedly protrude from the trunks of trees in the form of human-shaped branch torsos with their hands reaching out for the player. This has been its most consistent form in most games, although there are a few different variants that have appeared in others. |
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+ | The Dryad in ''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]]'' is a moving 'dead' tree that features what appears to be a face on its trunk; it attacks by emitting spores that slowly move toward the player. |
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+ | In ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'', the Dryad is instead a complete tree with its upper part in the form of a woman's torso. It attacks by growing and then throwing its own fruits at the player, which will stick and drain health from them if they connect. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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===''[[Haunted Castle]]''=== |
===''[[Haunted Castle]]''=== |
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− | First appearance of Dryads in the series. Only |
+ | First appearance of Dryads in the series. Only three are found in the entire game, all in the [[Haunted Castle Stage 1|Graveyard]] after exiting the burning section. Due to their unconventional way of making their presence and attack, they may take the player by surprise. Even then, however, they are easily avoidable and will be put down with just a few whip strikes. |
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+ | {{Enemy Stats/Haunted Castle |
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+ | |Image = [[File:Hc-wallwid.gif|120px]] |
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+ | |Name = Dryad |
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+ | |JPN = - |
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+ | |HP = 6 |
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+ | |EXP = 200 |
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+ | |ATK = 1 |
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+ | |Location = [[Haunted Castle Stage 1|Stage 1: The Graveyard]] |
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+ | }} |
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===''[[Super Castlevania IV]]''=== |
===''[[Super Castlevania IV]]''=== |
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After a long absence, Dryads return once more in ''Super Castlevania IV''. Once again, only two appear in the entire game, at the beginning of the [[Super Castlevania IV Stage 4|Sorcery Tower]], and they protrude from solid walls instead of trees. Their shapes are more akin to that of a feminine body this time around. |
After a long absence, Dryads return once more in ''Super Castlevania IV''. Once again, only two appear in the entire game, at the beginning of the [[Super Castlevania IV Stage 4|Sorcery Tower]], and they protrude from solid walls instead of trees. Their shapes are more akin to that of a feminine body this time around. |
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+ | {{Enemy Stats/Super Castlevania IV |
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+ | |Image = [[File:Wallgrab.gif|120px]] |
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+ | |Name = Dryad |
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+ | |JPN = - |
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+ | |HP = 0 |
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+ | |EXP = 100 |
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+ | |ATK = 2 |
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+ | |Location = [[Super Castlevania IV Stage 4|Stage 4: Outer Keep]] |
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+ | }} |
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===''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]''=== |
===''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]''=== |
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Dryads are the very first enemies encountered in the [[Chronicles Block 3|Courtyard]] and appear all throughout the first section of the level. They retain their usual means of attack by protruding from dead trees in an attempt to surprise the player. |
Dryads are the very first enemies encountered in the [[Chronicles Block 3|Courtyard]] and appear all throughout the first section of the level. They retain their usual means of attack by protruding from dead trees in an attempt to surprise the player. |
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+ | {{Enemy Stats/Chronicles |
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+ | |Image = [[File:X68-wwidow.gif|100px]] |
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+ | |Name = Dryad |
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+ | |HP = 12 |
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+ | |EXP = 300 |
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+ | |Location = [[Chronicles Block 3|Block 3: Courtyard]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ===''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]]''=== |
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Dryads in ''Circle of the Moon'' deviate from their usual portrayal and instead appear as monstrous tree trunks which, along with their branches, give them a humanoid appearance that boasts a face contorting in pain. |
Dryads in ''Circle of the Moon'' deviate from their usual portrayal and instead appear as monstrous tree trunks which, along with their branches, give them a humanoid appearance that boasts a face contorting in pain. |
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− | They are only encountered in a long tunnel of the [[Underground Warehouse]] which leads back to the [[Catacomb (Circle of the Moon)|Catacomb]]. They are mobile this time around, although they move very slowly and resort in spewing giant spores that travel across the ground to inflict [[Plant]] damage. While not particularly difficult to avoid, they can become a nuisance should the player let |
+ | They are only encountered in a long tunnel of the [[Underground Warehouse]] which leads back to the [[Catacomb (Circle of the Moon)|Catacomb]]. They are mobile this time around, although they move very slowly and resort in spewing giant spores that travel across the ground to inflict [[Plant]] damage. While not particularly difficult to avoid, they can become a nuisance should the player let their spores populate the screen. |
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+ | {{Enemy Stats/Circle of the Moon |
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+ | |Image = [[File:Dryad.gif|150px]] |
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+ | |Name = Dryad |
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+ | |JPN = ドライアド ''Doraiado'' |
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+ | |HP = 120 |
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+ | |EXP = 300 |
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+ | |ATK = 300 |
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+ | |DEF = 360 |
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+ | |Location = [[Underground Warehouse]] |
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+ | |Common Drop = [[Heart High]] |
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+ | |Rare Drop = [[Heart Mega]] |
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+ | |Resistance = [[Plants]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ===''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]''=== |
A most faithful depiction of the mythological nymph, the Dryad in ''Aria of Sorrow'' appears as a female torso protruding from a dead tree trunk, with its long branches making the role of hands. They are found in the [[Underground Reservoir]] guarding the secret path to the [[Forbidden Area]]. |
A most faithful depiction of the mythological nymph, the Dryad in ''Aria of Sorrow'' appears as a female torso protruding from a dead tree trunk, with its long branches making the role of hands. They are found in the [[Underground Reservoir]] guarding the secret path to the [[Forbidden Area]]. |
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Unlike their ''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon]]'' counterparts, they remain stationary this time around and only resort on hurling three [[persimmon]]s which they grow themselves at [[Soma Cruz|Soma]]. If one of these manages to connect, it will stick to him for a short time and deal small but constant damage until it disappears. This attack is the only one in the entire game which does not cancel Soma's [[Bat Form|bat transformation]]. |
Unlike their ''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon]]'' counterparts, they remain stationary this time around and only resort on hurling three [[persimmon]]s which they grow themselves at [[Soma Cruz|Soma]]. If one of these manages to connect, it will stick to him for a short time and deal small but constant damage until it disappears. This attack is the only one in the entire game which does not cancel Soma's [[Bat Form|bat transformation]]. |
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− | Gaining [[Power of Dominance|dominance]] over |
+ | Gaining [[Power of Dominance|dominance]] over its [[Bullet Soul|soul]] grants [[Soma Cruz|Soma]] the [[Drain Seed]] ability, which allows him to hurl the same kind of fruits at enemies to deal damage and transfer their [[Hit Points|HP]] to himself. |
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+ | |Image = [[File:AOS-Dryad.gif|105px]] |
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− | {{Enemy Table Begin|Dryad}} |
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+ | |No. = 71 |
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− | {{Haunted Castle Enemy Data|Dryad}} |
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− | + | |Name = Dryad |
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− | {{Chronicles Enemy Data|Dryad}} |
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+ | |HP = 350 |
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+ | |MP = 212 |
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− | {{Aria of Sorrow Enemy Data|Dryad}} |
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+ | |EXP = 200 |
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− | {{Enemy Table End}} |
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+ | |Attack = 45 |
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+ | |Defense = 38 |
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+ | |Tolerance = - |
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+ | |Weakness = [[Fire|Flame]] |
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+ | |Timestop = |
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+ | |Location = [[Underground Reservoir]], [[Forbidden Area]] |
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+ | |Common Drop = [[Mystletain]] |
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+ | |Rare Drop = [[Persimmon]] |
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+ | |Soul = [[Drain Seed]] |
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+ | |Description = An evil tree spirit. |
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+ | }} |
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==Item Data== |
==Item Data== |
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{{Item Table Begin|Dryad}} |
{{Item Table Begin|Dryad}} |
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+ | {{Circle of the Moon Item Data/Recovery|Heart Mega}} |
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{{Aria of Sorrow Item Data/Weapons|Mystletain}} |
{{Aria of Sorrow Item Data/Weapons|Mystletain}} |
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{{Aria of Sorrow Item Data/Items|Persimmon}} |
{{Aria of Sorrow Item Data/Items|Persimmon}} |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Super Castlevania IV - Dryad - 01.png|'''Wood''' from the ''[[All About Akumajō Dracula]]'' guide for ''[[Super Castlevania IV]]'' |
Super Castlevania IV - Dryad - 01.png|'''Wood''' from the ''[[All About Akumajō Dracula]]'' guide for ''[[Super Castlevania IV]]'' |
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+ | AoS 071.png|'''Dryad''''s enemy list entry from ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow|Aria of Sorrow]]'' |
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</gallery> |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | *In the French version of ''[[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow]]'', another plant-based enemy known as the [[Treant]] was renamed "Dryade" instead, probably because of an error by the localization team due to the similarity between both monsters. |
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[[Category:Female Monsters]] |
[[Category:Female Monsters]] |
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[[Category:Greek Monsters]] |
[[Category:Greek Monsters]] |
Revision as of 12:22, 7 September 2019
The Dryad is an enemy in the Castlevania series. They are evil tree spirits.
Origins
A dryad is a tree nymph, or tree spirit, in Greek mythology. In Greek, drys signifies "oak"; thus, dryads are specifically the nymphs of oak trees, although the term has come to be used for all tree nymphs in general.
They were normally considered to be very shy creatures, except around the goddess Artemis, who was known to be a friend to most nymphs.
Description
Dryads are evil tree spirits. According to legend, they are tree nymphs (female deities), although they have indistinctly appeared both in male and female forms throughout the series. They made their first appearance in the arcade game Haunted Castle, where they unexpectedly protrude from the trunks of trees in the form of human-shaped branch torsos with their hands reaching out for the player. This has been its most consistent form in most games, although there are a few different variants that have appeared in others.
The Dryad in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is a moving 'dead' tree that features what appears to be a face on its trunk; it attacks by emitting spores that slowly move toward the player.
In Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, the Dryad is instead a complete tree with its upper part in the form of a woman's torso. It attacks by growing and then throwing its own fruits at the player, which will stick and drain health from them if they connect.
Appearances
Haunted Castle
First appearance of Dryads in the series. Only three are found in the entire game, all in the Graveyard after exiting the burning section. Due to their unconventional way of making their presence and attack, they may take the player by surprise. Even then, however, they are easily avoidable and will be put down with just a few whip strikes.
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Super Castlevania IV
After a long absence, Dryads return once more in Super Castlevania IV. Once again, only two appear in the entire game, at the beginning of the Sorcery Tower, and they protrude from solid walls instead of trees. Their shapes are more akin to that of a feminine body this time around.
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Castlevania Chronicles
Dryads are the very first enemies encountered in the Courtyard and appear all throughout the first section of the level. They retain their usual means of attack by protruding from dead trees in an attempt to surprise the player.
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Dryads in Circle of the Moon deviate from their usual portrayal and instead appear as monstrous tree trunks which, along with their branches, give them a humanoid appearance that boasts a face contorting in pain.
They are only encountered in a long tunnel of the Underground Warehouse which leads back to the Catacomb. They are mobile this time around, although they move very slowly and resort in spewing giant spores that travel across the ground to inflict Plant damage. While not particularly difficult to avoid, they can become a nuisance should the player let their spores populate the screen.
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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
A most faithful depiction of the mythological nymph, the Dryad in Aria of Sorrow appears as a female torso protruding from a dead tree trunk, with its long branches making the role of hands. They are found in the Underground Reservoir guarding the secret path to the Forbidden Area.
Unlike their Circle of the Moon counterparts, they remain stationary this time around and only resort on hurling three persimmons which they grow themselves at Soma. If one of these manages to connect, it will stick to him for a short time and deal small but constant damage until it disappears. This attack is the only one in the entire game which does not cancel Soma's bat transformation.
Gaining dominance over its soul grants Soma the Drain Seed ability, which allows him to hurl the same kind of fruits at enemies to deal damage and transfer their HP to himself.
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Item Data
Item Data: Dryad | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
Recover 25 Hearts. | Heart +25 |
Drop: Arachne, Gargoyle, Catoblepas, Ghoul, Dryad, Bone Tower |
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Recover 100 Hearts. | Heart +100 |
Drop: Arachne, Dryad, Trick Candle |
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Sword carved from a sacred tree | Attrib: Sword, Holy |
ATK +36 Sell: $4,000 |
Find: Clock Tower (hidden) Common Drop: Dryad |
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A bitter fruit. | HP +80 Sell: $500 |
Rare Drop: Dryad |
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Grows stronger by stealing HP from its enemies. | Consume: 33 MP |
59 ATK |
Rarity: 50 Drop: Dryad |
Gallery
Trivia
- In the French version of Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, another plant-based enemy known as the Treant was renamed "Dryade" instead, probably because of an error by the localization team due to the similarity between both monsters.