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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
| title=Prestidigitator
| image=[[File:DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|275px]]
| image=[[File:Prestidigitator III artwork.png|200px]]
| caption=The leger-de-man, a higher rank of the prestidigitator. Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
| kanji=まほうつかい
| kanji=魔法使い<br>まほうつかい
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
| romanji={{tt|Mahōtsukai|Wizard}}
|old=Magician
}}
}}


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]]''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that originally appeared in {{DQ3}}. 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 {{DQ}}, being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design. After many years, they made a reappearance in {{DQ11}}.


==Characteristics==
==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.
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 of {{III}}, these magicians sold their souls and swore allegiance to [[Baramos]], turning them into monsters. Their description in {{XI}} also makes reference to the fact that they were formerly men.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=  
|kanji= まほうつかい
|romanji=
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|bestiaryNumber=008
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]]
|lvl=4
|lvl=4
|hp=23
|hp=23
|mp=10
|mp=10<br>(4 {{SFC}})
|exp=16
|exp=16<br>(20 {{SFC}})
|gold=12
|gold=12<br>(10 {{SFC}})
|attack=11
|attack=11<br>(15 {{SFC}})
|defense=15
|defense=15
|agility=13
|agility=13
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|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=East [[Aliahan]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Dreamer's Tower]]
|locations=East [[Aliahan]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Dreamer's Tower]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]]
|remake-changes=Gold is now 10, exp is 20, MP is 4, attack is 15
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==={{DQ11}}===
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.
{{DQ11Enemy
 
|name=Prestidigitator
==Variants==
|kanji=まほうつかい
{{Monster Infobox
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
| title=Leger-de-man
|bestiaryNumber=#052
| image=
|family={{Humanoid}}
| caption=
|description=Once earnest students of spellcraft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men.
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]]
| kanji=エビルマージ
|hp=51
| romanji=Ebiru maji
|mp=10
|attack=32
|defense=56
|agility=31
|exp=70
|gold=35
|spells=[[Frizz]]<br>[[Bang]]<br>[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Co-Frizz]] (Pep power, with Prestidigitator)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Single phial]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (first act)<br>[[The Cryptic Crypt]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
===Leger-de-man===
'''Leger-de-men''', formerly known as '''Evil Mages''', 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]]''===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Malicious prestidigitator
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=まほうつかい・邪
|kanji=  
|romanji={{tt|Mahōtsukai・ja|Wizard・evil}}
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#589
|bestiaryNumber=047
|family={{Humanoid}}
|sprite=
|description=Prestidigitators who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|lvl=30
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]]
|hp=95
|hp=367
|mp=255
|mp=42
|exp=1,650
|attack=198
|gold=85
|defense=286
|attack=99
|agility=169
|defense=85
|exp=1,684
|agility=58
|gold=467
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizz]] (Pep power, with Malicious prestidigitator)
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Sage's elixir]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|ice-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=25%
|rock-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|light-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-110%
|poof-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|whack-resist=50%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=70%
|poison-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|sap-resist=70%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|dazzle-resist=25%
|remake-changes=None
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}


===Hocus-Poker===
==Etymology==
{{Monster Infobox
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.
| title=Hocus-Poker
| image=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=アークマージ
| romanji=Arc merge
}}
'''Hocus-Pokers''', formerly known as '''Archmages''', 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]]''===
{{Enemy
|float = left
|name = Hocus-Poker
|image = [[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|console = NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile
|hp = 130
|mp = 100
|attack = 90
|defense = 150
|agility = 75
|experience = 2,850
|gold = 140
|droppedItem = [[Staff of strife]]
|skills = [[Paralysis Attack]]
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|locations = [[Alefgard]]<br>[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Castle]]
}}
 
===Etymology===
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|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===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Abracadabrer
| image=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=デビルウィザード
| romanji=Debiruwizādō
}}
'''Abracadabrers''', also known as '''Devil Mages''', 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 games.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
{{Enemy
|float = left
|name = Abracadabrer
|image = [[File:DQIII devil mage.png]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|console = SNES, GBC, Mobile
|hp = 350
|mp = 255
|attack = 180
|defense = 170
|agility = 150
|experience = 4,300
|gold = 210
|droppedItem = [[Prayer ring]]
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Oomph]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|locations = [[Zenith]]
}}
 
===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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
DQXI Prestidigitator.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
File:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
DQXI Malicious prestidigitator.jpg|A malicious prestidigitator.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Similar species==
*[[Abracadabrer]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Leger-de-Man]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[fr:Prestidigitatueur]]

Latest revision as of 15:08, 13 July 2022

The Prestidigitator is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that originally appeared in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. 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. After many years, they made a reappearance in Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.

Characteristics[edit]

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 of III, these magicians sold their souls and swore allegiance to Baramos, turning them into monsters. Their description in XI also makes reference to the fact that they were formerly men.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Prestidigitator NES.png 4 23 10
(4 SFC)
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
11
(15 SFC)		 15 13 16
(20 SFC)		 12
(10 SFC)
Bestiary No. #008
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) East Aliahan
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Dreamer's Tower
Item Dropped Holy water1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0/64 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



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png 51 10 32
Defense Agility Experience Gold
56 31 70 35
Bestiary no. #052
Family Humanoid
In-game description Once earnest students of spellcraft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men.
Spell(s) Frizz
Bang
Dazzle
Co-Frizz (Pep power, with Prestidigitator)
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Location(s) Gallopolis Region (first act)
The Cryptic Crypt (second act)
Item(s) dropped Single phial1⁄32
Magic water1⁄128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 0% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 25% -110% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
0% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%



Malicious prestidigitator (まほうつかい・邪 Mahōtsukai・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png 367 42 198
Defense Agility Experience Gold
286 169 1,684 467
Bestiary no. #589
Family Humanoid
In-game description Prestidigitators who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) Kafrizz
Kaboom
Dazzle
Co-Kafrizz (Pep power, with Malicious prestidigitator)
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Location(s) Gallopolis Region (third act)
Item(s) dropped Magic water1⁄32
Sage's elixir1⁄128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 0% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 25% -110% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
50% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Etymology[edit]

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.

Gallery[edit]

  • XI polygon model.

  • A malicious prestidigitator.

Similar species[edit]

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