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The '''Archdemon''' is a recurrent monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.


==Characteristics==
==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.
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==
==Appearances==
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|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-exp=712
|nes-exp=712
|nes-gold=110
|nes-gold=110
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|nes-defense=80
|nes-defense=80
|nes-agility=150
|nes-agility=150
|nes-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire<br/>Can strike twice
|nes-spells=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|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-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-mp=50
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|remake-defense=135
|remake-defense=135
|remake-agility=105
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
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{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiaryNumber=161
|bestiaryNumber=#161
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=305
|hp=305
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|exp=927
|exp=927
|gold=85
|gold=85
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|1/64]]
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
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{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=348
|hp=348
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|agility=114
|agility=114
|tameRate=1/64
|tameRate=1/64
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #32
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #032
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
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|defense=165
|defense=165
|agility=114
|agility=114
|bestiaryNumber=200
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|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.
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
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}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=  
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=  
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
==={{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.
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.


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{{DQHEnemy
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt||}}
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=032
|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.
|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]]
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
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{{DQH2Enemy
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romaji={{tt||}}
|romaji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=092
|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.
|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]]
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
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===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
Archdemon appears as an S-rank monster of the Demon family. It can learn [[Boom]], Glacier, and [[Kaboom]] naturally and its Leader Perk lowers spell MP cost by 10% for allies.
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==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art, Famicom version.
DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]] artwork, Nintendo Switch.
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
DQX Archdemon.jpg|Model from ''Dragon Quest X''.
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 DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''. (DS)
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|Cut-in from ''Monster Battle Road Victory''.
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo. (left)
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo. (left)
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
DQS Archdemon.jpg|Model from ''Stars''.
DQS Archdemon.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
DQR Archdemon.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQR Archdemon.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQSB Derao.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemon Plush.jpg|Plush toy.
Archdemon Plush.jpg|Plush toy.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]

Revision as of 13:25, 5 November 2021

The Archdemon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

Characteristics

Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical 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

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png 210 Unlimited 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
80 150 712 110
Abilities Can act twice per turn
Kaboom
Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)
Location(s) North Rendarak
Item Dropped Prayer ring132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
764 47 27 47
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
67 77 27
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.pngDQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.pngDQII Archdemon iOS.pngDQII ArchdemonSwitch.png 230 50 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
135 105 1475 235
Abilities Kaboom
Flame Breath
Location(s) Northern Rendarak
Item Dropped Prayer ring132
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 27 27 27
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
67 27 07



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
305 45 234 160
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
70 927 85 164
Bestiary No. #161
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Mantleplace
Item dropped Rockbomb shard132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 100% 100% 67%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 100% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
67% 100% 67% 100%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Archdemon DQV DS.png



Note: This monster is only in the Nintendo DS and Cell phone Versions of the game.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

In the Nintendo 3DS Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC Tablet.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
348 45 252 165
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
114 378 93 1/64
Bestiary No. DLC #032
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
Location(s)
Item(s) Dropped Prayer ring1128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 0% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
60% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 80% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Archdemon DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII Archdemon.png 248 45 252
Defense Agility Experience Gold
165 114 418 62
Bestiary no. #200
Family Demon
In-game description Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Black Citadel
Item(s) dropped Rockbomb shard132
Battle fork1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 100% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X

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.

Dragon Quest Monsters

ArcDemon DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Archdemon DQM GBC.png 45 2/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5
Family Devil family
In-game description Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Habitat Library Gate, Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x ??? family
GateGuard x Zombie family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArcDemon DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png 45 5/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 7/10 6/10 4/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart AgDevil x Andreal
Devil family x ??? family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Description High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister
Resistances Bangproof, Whackproof
Skill Frizz & Bang II
Location -
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Megalodon, Notso macho, or Moosifer
Headhunter x Dark slime knight


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister, Crafty Banger
Resistances Immune to Bang and Whack
Skill Frizz & Bang
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Notso macho or Moosifer
Lesser demon x Dark slime
Lethal armour x Dancing flame


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png 78 78g
List No. #032
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit)
Sylvea (Hero)
The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Kaleidoskin
Magic beast horn



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png 5384 338g Yes
List No. #092
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) The Battle of Accordia
Item(s) Dropped Magic beast horn
Magic beast hide



Torneko: The Last Hope

Dragon Quest Tact

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.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Archdemon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
120 830 518 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
295 348 341 367 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Boom Glacier Kaboom
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15 AGL +20 Kaboom Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal 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 Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

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