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| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | | caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
| firstappear=''[[ | | firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]'' | ||
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The ''' | The '''Prestidigitator''' is a monster that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Prestidigitators are | Prestidigitators are [[Humanoid family|humanoid monsters]] capable of casting spells, likely being the first enemy that [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|the Hero]] encounters that can do so. They wear long grey robes that cover their entire body, showing only their hands and their eyes from underneath their cloaks. Some of them are seen carrying wands. Although they appeared in the series debut, these cloaked mages have yet to reappear in any of the main series, as their role as basic spellcasters has been taken over by other monsters. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[ | ===''[[Dragon Quest]]''=== | ||
{{DQEnemy | {{DQEnemy | ||
|name=Prestidigitator | |name=Prestidigitator | ||
|kanji=まほうつかい | |kanji=まほうつかい | ||
|romanji= | |romanji=Mahōtsukai | ||
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]] | |nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]] | ||
|nes-hp=13 | |nes-hp=13 | ||
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|nes-agility=12 | |nes-agility=12 | ||
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]] | |nes-spells=[[Sizz]] | ||
|nes-locations= | |nes-locations=[[Kol]] region | ||
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|16}} | |nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|16}} | ||
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|name=Prestidigitator | |name=Prestidigitator | ||
|kanji= | |kanji= まほうつかい | ||
|romanji= | |romanji=Mahōtsukai | ||
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Prestidigitator.png|150px]] | |sprite=[[Image:DQB Prestidigitator.png|150px]] | ||
|chapter-1-hp=100 | |chapter-1-hp=100 | ||
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|chapter-2-attack=16 | |chapter-2-attack=16 | ||
|chapter-2-defense=4 | |chapter-2-defense=4 | ||
|chapter-2-items=Sapphire ( | |chapter-2-items=Sapphire (★☆☆) | ||
|chapter-2-locations= | |chapter-2-locations= | ||
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Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand 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. | Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand 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== | ||
*[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)]] | *[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)|Legerdeman]] | ||
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)]] | *[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Image:PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|A trading card featuring a prestidigitator. | Image:PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|A trading card featuring a prestidigitator. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 11 January 2020
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Prestidigitator | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | まほうつかい |
| Romaji | Mahōtsukai |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localization | Magician |
The Prestidigitator is a monster that was introduced in Dragon Quest.
Characteristics
Prestidigitators are humanoid monsters capable of casting spells, likely being the first enemy that the Hero encounters that can do so. They wear long grey robes that cover their entire body, showing only their hands and their eyes from underneath their cloaks. Some of them are seen carrying wands. Although they appeared in the series debut, these cloaked mages have yet to reappear in any of the main series, as their role as basic spellcasters has been taken over by other monsters.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest Builders
Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
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
Gallery
A trading card featuring a prestidigitator.
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