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{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[File:DQII_Archdemon.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|old=Bullwong<br>ArcDemon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.

==Characteristics==
Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''Kaboom'''.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-exp=712
|nes-gold=110
|nes-attack=140
|nes-defense=80
|nes-agility=150
|nes-spells=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|6|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png|50px]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]][[Image:DQII Archdemon iOS.png|50px]][[Image:DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|100px]]
|remake-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-exp=1475
|remake-gold=235
|remake-attack=140
|remake-defense=135
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|6|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiaryNumber=#161
|sprite=
|hp=305
|mp=45
|attack=234
|defense=160
|agility=70
|exp=927
|gold=85
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Mantleplace]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=67%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=67%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Archdemon DQV DS.png]]
}}

''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Versions of the game.''
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==={{DQ7}}===
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=
|hp=348
|mp=45
|exp=378
|gold=93
|attack=252
|defense=165
|agility=114
|tameRate=1/64
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #032
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|locations=
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=60%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII Archdemon.png|150px]]
|hp=248
|mp=45
|exp=418
|gold=62
|attack=252
|defense=165
|agility=114
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
Archdemon first appears in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers.

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji= 
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|level=45
|hp=2/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=3/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=2/5
|family= [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Library Gate]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Extinction]]
|breeding=[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Grim keeper|GateGuard]] x [[Undead family|Zombie family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji= 
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=45
|hp=5/10
|mp=4/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Demon family|Devil]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Weak
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Archdemon
|image =  
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|rank = B
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|resistances = Bangproof, Whackproof
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Megalodon]], [[Notso macho]], or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Headhunter]] x [[Dark slime knight]]
}}
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Archdemon
|image =  
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|rank = B
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Banger]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters) | Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
}}
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==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM2R}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.

==={{DQMSL}}===
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==={{DQMBRV}}===
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==={{DQSwords}}===
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==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=#032
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=78
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br/>[[Magic beast horn]]
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romaji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=#092
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=5384
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Magic beast horn]]<br/>[[Magic beast hide]]
|locations=[[The Battle of Accordia]]
}}

==={{DQCTD2}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=120
|hp=830
|mp=518
|move=2
|attack=295
|defense=348
|agility=341
|wisdom=367
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max MP +15
|bperk2=AGL +20
|bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}

==Trivia==
*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of ''Dragon Ball'', which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries. 

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art, {{Famicom}} Version.
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in ''X''.
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in ''Builders 2''.
DQMJ Archdemon.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' official art.
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''. (DS)
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png|
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo. (left)
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
DQS Archdemon.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
DQR Archdemon.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQSB Derao.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemon Plush.jpg|Plush toy.
</gallery></center>

==Related Monsters==
===Similar Species===
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Minidemon]]
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