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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
| title=Prestidigitator | | title=Prestidigitator | ||
| image=[[Image: | | image=[[Image:DQV DS Prestidigitator.png|230px|center]] | ||
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | | caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
| firstappear= | | firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}} | ||
| kanji=まほうつかい | | kanji=まほうつかい | ||
|old=None | |old=None | ||
| romanji=Mahōtsukai | | romanji=Mahōtsukai | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a | The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a {{MFamilies}} that appears exclusively in {{DQ5}}. | ||
They share the same name as two [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|other]] [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|monsters]] in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design. | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Prestidigitators are | Prestidigitators are {{Humanoid}} {{MFamilies}}s with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
{{DQ5Enemy | {{DQ5Enemy | ||
|name=Prestidigitator | |name=Prestidigitator | ||
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|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|item=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}} | |item=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}} | ||
|locations=[[Faerie | |locations=[[Faerie Lea]]<br>[[Winter Palace]]<br>[[Coburg]] area (G1)<br>[[Lodestar Harbour]] area<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] area | ||
|evasion=1/64 | |evasion=1/64 | ||
|frizz-resist=20% | |frizz-resist=20% | ||
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}} | }} | ||
In addition to the ones that can be [[encounter]]ed, a Prestidigitator ,along with a [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] attacks [[Pankraz]] in the [[Ancient Ruins]]. | |||
Three of them show up to stop [[Pankraz]] while the {{Hero 5}} and [[Saber]] attempt to get Prince [[Harry]] to safety. | |||
==Related monsters== | ==Related monsters== | ||
*[[ | *[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest V)]] | ||
*[[Thaumaturge]] | *[[Thaumaturge]] | ||
*[[Haunted Housekeeper]] | *[[Haunted Housekeeper]] | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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 | 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 {{MFamilies}} given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 2.jpg|Attacking [[Pankraz]] along with [[Slime knight]] and [[Dracky]] in {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 3.jpg| | |||
DQ V Android Ancient Ruins 4.jpg| | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, 27 August 2022
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Prestidigitator | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | まほうつかい |
| Romaji | Mahōtsukai |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | None |
The Prestidigitator is a monster that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.
They share the same name as two other monsters in the series and fulfill the same role as basic spellcasters, but they have a different design.
Characteristics[edit]
Prestidigitators are Humanoid monsters with sickly green skin and spindly, raised hands ready to cast spells. They wear dark green hooded cloaks which cover them from head to toe. Unlike their similarly named cousins, these magicians' faces are visible, having a wizened appearance and their mouths agape which are missing many teeth.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
| Prestidigitator |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
30 | 9 | 21 | 17 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 19 | 18 | 20 | 1/2 | |
| Bestiary No. | 018 |
| Spell(s) | Crack Fizzle Kabuff |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Faerie Lea Winter Palace Coburg area (G1) Lodestar Harbour area Scary Lair Zoomingale area |
| Item dropped | Magic water1⁄32 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 1/64 | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 20% | 67% | 67% | 0% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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In addition to the ones that can be encountered, a Prestidigitator ,along with a Slime knight and Dracky attacks Pankraz in the Ancient Ruins.
Three of them show up to stop Pankraz while the Hero and Saber attempt to get Prince Harry to safety.
Related monsters[edit]
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. Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand.
Gallery[edit]
Attacking Pankraz along with Slime knight and Dracky in V. (Cell phone)
