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The '''Prestidigitator''', previously known as '''Magician''', is a monster that appears exclusively in ''Dragon Quest III''. It is a [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|enemy of the same name]] from the original ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'', being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design.
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''', previously known as '''Magician''', is a monster that appears exclusively in ''Dragon Quest III''. It is a [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|enemy of the same name]] from the original ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'', being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design.


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File:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
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Image:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
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Revision as of 20:26, 29 September 2018

The Prestidigitator, previously known as Magician, is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest III. It is a humanoid monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the enemy of the same name from the original Dragon Quest, being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design.

Characteristics

Prestidigiators have the appearance of men wearing dark grey robes with rope belts cinched around their waists. Their eyes seem to be glowing from within their robes and they have their hands outstretched, ready to cast a spell on any unfortunate adventurer. According to the Japanese Official Guide Book for the Famicom version, these magicians sold their souls and swore allegiance to Baramos, turning them into monsters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Prestidigitator DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
4 23 10
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
11 15 13 16 12
Bestiary No. 008
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) East Aliahan
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Dreamer's Tower
Item Dropped Holy water164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
25% 0% 0%
Remakes sprites



Etymology

Prestidigitation is more popularly known as sleight of hand, techniques involving quick-hand movement to perform magic tricks with objects such as cards and coins. A prestidigitator is a practitioner of these techniques, the name suiting the monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands.

Related monsters

Leger-de-man

Leger-de-men are Prestidigitators wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They can be found in Baramos' Lair and are capable of casting powerful magic.

Dragon Quest III

Leger-de-man DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
30 95 255
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
99 85 58 1,650 85
Bestiary No. 047
Spell(s) Fizzle
Fuddle
Frizzle
Kacrackle
Midheal
Snooze
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Location(s) Baramos' Lair
Item Dropped Yggdrasil leaf1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
064 70% 70% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 25% 70% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
25% 100% 70% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
70% 70% 25%
Remakes sprites



Hocus-Poker

Hocus-Pokers are Prestidigitators wearing purple robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. Hocus-Pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of paralyzing enemies with their regular attacks.

Dragon Quest III

Hocus-Poker DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
43 130 100
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
90 150 75 2850 140
Bestiary No. 119
Spell(s) Kaboom
Kazing
Skill(s) Chilly Breath
Paralysis Attack
Location(s) Alefgard
Nail Mark
Zoma's Castle
Item Dropped Staff of strife1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
132 70% 70% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 25% 70% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
70% 25% 100% 25%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
70% 25% 70%
Remakes sprites



Etymology

Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "hocus pocus", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.

Abracadabrer

Abracadabrers are Prestidigitators wearing red robes with purple belts around their waists. They have grey hands and yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. The abracadabrers are the highest ranking spellcasters of their order, and as such they are capable of casting magic of immense power. They only appear in remake versions of the game.

Dragon Quest III

Abracadabrer DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
DQIII devil mage.png 63 350 255
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
180 170 150 4300 210
Bestiary No. 138
Spell(s) Kaboom
Fullheal
Kazing
Oomph
Fizzle
Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Zenith
Item Dropped Prayer ring132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
064 25% 25% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 100% 25%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
70% 100% 70% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 0% 0%
Remakes sprites



Etymology

Abracadabrer's name is derived from the term "abracadabra", an incantation used as a magic word in various tricks and stage magic. Historically, it was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. The word may have its origins in the Aramaic language.

Gallery