MONSTER DATABASE

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The Monster Database is a list of monster archetypes. When you are in a quest and know you will be pursuing one of these types, please state what the archetype is, the general description of the monster, and the overall c-level of the monsters. NOTE: If your thread goes on for longer than you imagined and you have an opportunity to add more monsters, you may do so. Your other task will be to state whether it is a unique mob (unique to your quest alone), or whether your monster can be used by others to use in their own quests.

Most of the monster archetypes below can be found on all floors but gradually receive differences along the way. Some may even drop different materials. As we release more floors, sub-categories of archetypes will be released that will pertain to specific floors. As an example, we will eventually include dragons. You’ll notice Floor 4 has its own list of sub-archetypes, given the unique and custom monsters pertaining to the floor theme. From time to time, special floors may have unique monsters only that pertain only to that floor.

This is the database of archetypes for floors one to four.

>> floor one to four archetypes

AQUATICS

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Aquatics cover the creatures that stay confined to the water and the creatures that live on both land and in water. This can be anything from fish, to frogs, and anything that would belong in temperate environments. NOTE: This does not mean that mythical creatures; no mermaids or kraken! This might come on a later floor!

Aquatics can be found in the following zones:

ALL FLOORS

Aquatics drop the following items:

Common: Anchovy, Eel, Catfish
Uncommon: Vial of Weak Blood, Blueberry, Green Wood Sticks
Rare: Copper Ingot, Bronze Ingot, Tin Ingot, Silk Thread
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Aquatics have this special ability:

Murky Waters: The creature spits water out of its mouth or gills, poisoning the target that it hits. The amount of damage taken depends upon the c-Level of the aquatic monster. If the Aquatic is tamed by a Beast Tamer, the Aquatic uses the Beast Tamer's Beast Taming level versus the c-Level of the target. This ability also hits depending upon the c-Level or Beast Tamer level.

ARACHNIDS

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Arachnids, or 'spiders' are generally very large creatures in SAO. Some are bigger then others, and some are more deadly then others. Arachnid types prefer the dark, damp areas of this floor, including caves and deep forests.

Arachnids can be found in the following zones:

ALL FLOORS

Arachnids drop the following items:

Common: Silk Scraps, Silk Cloth, Silk Thread, Tiny Venom Sack
Uncommon: Raw Wolf Meat, Slab of Pork, Vanilla Bean, Thyme
Rare: Parsley, Green Wood Planks, Garlic, Rawhide Leather Scraps
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Arachnids have this special ability:

Web Trail: Upon activation of this ability, the creature starts to excrete web behind itself. Any CREATURES (ally, neutral or enemy) who walk on this excretion have a very high chance of taking the TUMBLE effect. If the Arachnid is neutral, the Arachnid's c-Level is used against the target's c-Level to determine if the target tumbles. If the Arachnid is a beast tamed by a Beast Tamer, the Arachnid uses the Beast Tamer's Beast Taming Level versus the c-Level of the target.

BOVID

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Bovid cover the cattle family and other creatures reminiscent of hollow-horned, hoofed, and ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, and ox-type creatures. Their size can vary but they are typically the average size of the creatures in the real world. Bovid are key creatures to the second floor and can be seen in almost any terrain.

Bovid can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 2 ONWARD

Special monsters of this archetype can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 2: On Floor 2, there is a special type of Bovid monster known as the Minotaur. These creatures have the head of a bull and the furred body of a man. Although they are not common in appearance, many appear to be the soldiers of this floor’s boss, Baran the General Taurus.

Bovid drop the following items:

Common: Apple, Raw Beef, Rawhide Leather Pieces, Rawhide Leather Scraps
Uncommon: Rawhide Leather Squares, Lettuce, Rice, Copper Ingot, Tin Ingot
Rare: Milk, Corn, Ginger, Carrot, Bronze Ingot
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Bovid have this special ability:

Taurus Charge: Like their equine relatives, the equine monsters have an attack which involves a forward charge as their bodies glow red. However, rather than attempting to stomp the enemy, these monsters will try to gouge with their horns upon contact.

CANINES

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Canines belong to the family of Canidae, and cover dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes and generally anything else with a bushy tail and a long muzzle. These creatures can vary in size but generally they aren't any different of a size then the creatures in the real world. Canines can be found in many different places and are a key feature of this floor of SAO.

Canines can be found in the following zones:

TORUBANA ROAD: Torubana Road, Training Grounds, Fairy Circle
TORUBANA LAKE: East Road
HORUNKA PEAK: Horunka Pass

Canines on Floor 1 drop the following items:

Common: Raw Wolf Meat, Rawhide Leather Scraps, Rawhide Leather Pieces, Rawhide Leather Squares
Uncommon: Green Wood Logs, Carrot, Vanilla Bean, Black Peppercorn
Rare: Lettuce, Vial of Weak Blood, Onion, Green Wood Planks
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Canines have this special ability:

Stunning Bite: Upon activation, the next time that the creature bites a a target, that target will be susceptable to the STUN effect. If the Canine is neutral, the Canine's c-Level is used against the target's c-Level to determine if the target is stunned. If the Canine is a beast tamed by a Beast Tamer, the Canine uses the Beast Tamer's Beast Taming Level versus the c-Level of the target.

ELVES

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Denizens of the Forest Elf race, a clan of bright-colored warriors who set up camp in the misty forest, headed by their charismatic young prince. In contrast, you may also encounter the clan of Dark Elves, a group of elves who have split off from the main branch in an attempt to seize power. They are headed by a beautiful and mystifying queen. Will you take a side or will you try to settle their dispute with your own third option?

Elves can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 3 ONLY

Elves drop the following items:

Common: Mushroom, Wheat, Blueberry, Silk Thread, Salt, Thyme
Uncommon: Vial of Dark Blood, Vial of Weak Blood, Silk Cloth, Acorn, Silk Scraps
Rare: Green Wood Logs, Green Wood Sticks, Green Wood Planks, Sake
Exotic:Equipment, Weapon, Red Zinfandel

All Elves have this special ability:

Combat Mastery: An ability mostly found among humanoid monsters who display fighting ability on the level of a normal player. This allows the monster to be able to wield a variety of weapons and Sword Arts, much like a normal player.

EQUINE

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Equine cover the common family of horses, which also include donkeys, zebras and other similar creatures. They are capable of carrying heavy loads on their back. Their size can vary but they are typically the average size of the creatures in the real world. Equine are key creatures to the second floor. Equine prefer the forests and open hills and plains of SAO. They are rarely seen at night time.

Equine can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 2 ONWARD

Equine drop the following items:

Common: Apple, Carrot, Lettuce, Rawhide Leather Pieces, Rawhide Leather Scraps
Uncommon: Onion, Rice, Raw Beef, Wheat, Salt
Rare: Rawhide Leather Squares, Milk, Vanilla Bean, Thyme
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Equine have this special ability:

Stampede: Once agitated, these monsters' fury cannot be easily quelled. Upon the activation of this ability, the monster's body will glow a faint red color as they charge forward in a straight line. Any targets that the monster runs into will be knocked back and receive extensive damage. This ability is difficult to block, but predictable and easy to dodge.

INSECTOIDS

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Insectoids not only cover the flying insects of SAO, they also cover the crawlers inside of the ground. These creatures range from the size of your hand to the size of your torso around level one, and they prefer all aspects of the floor, from the dark and damp zones to the woodlands.

Insectoids can be found in the following zones:

TORUBANA ROAD: Wild Hollow, Fairy Circle
TORUBANA: Torubana Docks
TORUBANA LAKE: East Road, West Road
HORUNKA: Horunka Mine

Insectoids on Floor 1 drop the following items:

Common: Silk Scraps, Thyme, Vial of Weak Blood, Rawhide Leather Scraps
Uncommon: Rawhide Leather Pieces, Carrot, Silk Cloth, Silk Thread
Rare: Green Wood Sticks, Green Wood Planks, Vanilla Bean, Green Wood Logs
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Insectoids have this special ability:

Limb Paralysis: The creature sprays a toxin out of its mouth that latches onto a limb of the target and causes that limb to be under the PARALYSIS effect. If theInsectoid is neutral, the Insectoid's c-Level is used against the target's c-Level to determine if the target is stunned. If the Insectoid is a beast tamed by a Beast Tamer, the Insectoid uses the Beast Tamer's Beast Taming Level versus the c-Level of the target.

KOBOLDS

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Kobolds are the only humanoid creature of SAO. They are human-sized, furry creatures that slightly resemble bipedal canines in their appearance, with long ears, bowed legs, thick tails and claws on their feet. Their hands resemble human hands. Kobolds are the main feature of the floor and can be found in many places.

Kobolds can be found in the following zones:

TORUBANA ROAD: Torubana Road, Wild Hollow, Fairy Circle
TORUBANA LAKE: East Road, Isle of Mystery
HORUNKA: Horunka Mine
HORUNKA PEAK: Horunka Pass, Cavern System

Kobolds on Floor 1 drop the following items:

Common: Copper Ingot, Bronze Ingot, Tin Ingot, Black Peppercorn
Uncommon: Green Wood Sticks, Green Wood Planks, Green Wood Logs, Rawhide Leather Squares
Rare: Silk Thread, Silk Cloth, Onion, Vial of Weak Blood
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Kobolds have this special ability:

Turbo Jump: Turbo Jump lets the kobold jump great distances in the air, both horizontally and vertically. This also gives the kobold the ability to jump behind enemies for a sneak attack. This does not have any c-Level comparison in order to make the jump. Kobolds are humanoids, and therefore cannot be tamed by Beast Tamers.

PLANTS

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Plants are mostly self-explanatory, comprising of plant-like creatures that are generally life-like in some form. This category also covers treants, or sentient trees with human characteristics. These creatures vary widely in size, being as tiny as the palm of the hand or obviously as large as a tree itself. They are found in practically all environments. NOTE: At this time, plants may not be tamed by beast tamers.

Plants can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 3 ONWARD

Plants drop the following items:

Common: Acorn, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Garlic, Parsley, Vial of Weak Blood
Uncommon: Bamboo, Tiny Venom Sack, Ginger, Lettuce, Thyme
Rare: Mushroom, Rice, Apples, Black Peppercorn, Vanilla Bean
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Plants have this special ability:

Root Glaive: To make up for the slow mobility of most plant monsters, they will typically have this ability. By digging its roots into the ground, the monster's body will flash for a moment and sharp roots will start to protrude out of the ground toward the enemy. These roots can be used to block targets' way or to skewer them.

SWINE

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Swine are the hog, pigs, boars and sows of SAO. These creatures are often preyed upon for their succulent meat and their willingness to serve as a mount, once tamed.
Swine can be found in the following zones:

TORUBANA ROAD: Torubana Road, Training Grounds, Fairy Circle
TORUBANA LAKE: East Road
HORUNKA PEAK: Horunka Pass

Swine on Floor 1 drop the following items:

Common: Slab of Pork, Garlic, Carrot, Lettuce
Uncommon: Parsley, Thyme, Black Peppercorn, Rawhide Leather Scraps
Rare: Rawhide Leather Pieces, Rawhide Leather Squares, Raw Wolf Meat, Onion
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Swine have this special ability:

Mount Up: Swine have the ability to carry heavy loads as well as humanoids on their back. This is a passive special ability that depends on the swine's willingness to have the rider on their back. The swine will reject any who haven't tamed it.

YOKAI

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Yokai are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. They range from malevolent to mischievous, and some even bring good fortune. They often possess animal features but there are a multitude of forms and appearances. Refer to the list of sub-archetypes below to see the types of yokai available to currently fight. NOTE: At the present time, Yokai may not be tamed by beast tamers.

Yokai can be found in the following zones:

FLOOR 4

Yokai on Floor 4 drop the following items:

Common: Green Wood Sticks, Ginger, Rice, Mushrooms, Tiny Venom Sack
Uncommon: Salt, Soybeans, Bamboo, Vial of Dark Blood, Eel
Rare: Macai Flour, Sake, Vial of Weak Blood, Wheat
Exotic: Equipment, Weapon

All Yokai have this special ability:

Misdirection: Due to the variety of monsters within the Yokai classification itself, they all possess a myriad of specialties. However, they are tricksters by hearts and this ability embodies that trait. The yokai will create visual hallucinations, visible only to a single enemy, in an attempt to throw them off. Because of this, it is best to face these crafty creatures in a group.

Yokai sub-archetypes:

ZOMBIE

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This is the first floor where technically “real” zombies appear as an archetype. On this floor, however, zombies more commonly come in the form of traditional Japanese warriors and samurai. They move quickly but their actions are easily predictable and they hold hardly a lick of common sense. However, be wary of these zombie samurai. These samurai possess the same special ability as elves, combat mastery.

ANIMAL

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Many indigenous Japanese animals are thought to have magical qualities. Most of these are shape shifters that often take on an animalistic form. Some of the better known animal yokai are raccoon dogs, foxes, snakes, badgers, wolves, cats, spiders, and dogs. Although all of these yokai appear similar to their animal counterparts, they all have a physical characteristic or mark that easily gives them away as supernatural (i.e., nine-tailed fox, a rat with two tails, a snake with two heads, a jeweled necklace hanging around an animal's neck, a wolf with a distinctly colored mark on its fur, an almost translucent animal, and so on)

ONI

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Oni are one of the more well-known supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. These creatures are commonly depicted as demons, trolls, or ogres. Although they are humanoid for the most part, they usually have unnatural features such as additional eyes, fingers, or toes and wild hair with two horns and large fangs. Their skin is usually red, blue, green, or black in color. They are also renowned for carrying large swords and wear little clothing at all.

TSUKUMOGAMI

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Tsukumogami are simply old household items that have come to life and received souls of their own. The list is practically unlimited but is popularly associated with: straw sandals, lutes, paper lanterns, old umbrellas, old alcohol jars, and tea kettles. Although these creatures are mostly harmless, they are adept at playing pranks and when angered, they have the capacity to band together and take vengeance against their enemies.

HUMAN

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A large number of Yokai were once human beings that were transformed into something horrific and grotesque, usually during a traumatic or intense emotional state. One common example is a woman that turns, only to reveal a face with a blackened mouth. Another example is the risen corpse of a farmer who haunts his abused land, and even humans with elongated necks during the night. These human transformations can be very broad but there are very few in number that are seen.