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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
|title=Prestidigitator
| image=[[File:DQ Prestidigitator.png|230px]]
|image=[[File:DQ Prestidigitator.png|230px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
| kanji=まほうつかい
|kanji=まほうつかい
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
|old=Magician
|romaji={{tt|Mahōtsukai|Magic user, magician}}
}}
}}


The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' (formerly known as '''Magician''') is a monster introduced in the original ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''. It is a [[Humanoid family|humanoid monster]] capable of casting spells, likely being the first enemy that the [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] encounters that can do so. 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.
The '''Prestidigitator''' is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]]. It is a cloaked monster spellcaster.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Prestidigitators are cloaked figures whose bodies are completely obscured. 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.
Prestidigitators are [[Humanoid family|humanoid monsters]] that can cast simple 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. According to its Monsterpedia description in ''Monsters 2'', the prestidigitators always hide themselves in their black robes as they have lost their human forms in pursuit of magic. In some illustrations and spinoff appearances, prestidigitators carry tall wands topped with red crystal orbs. 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 (game)|Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{Dragon Quest}}===
{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=まほうつかい
|kanji=まほうつかい
|romanji=mahōtsukai
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]]
|nes-hp=13
|nes-hp=13
|nes-mp=8
|nes-mp=∞
|nes-exp=4
|nes-exp=4
|nes-gold=12
|nes-gold=12
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|nes-agility=12
|nes-agility=12
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-locations=
|nes-locations=[[Kol]] region<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Quagmire Cave]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:magiciansnes.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[image:magiciansnes.gif|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png|55px]][[Image:Prestidigitator DQ iOS.png|100px]][[Image:Prestidigitator Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|100px]]
|remake-hp=12
|remake-hp=12
|remake-mp=8
|remake-mp=8
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|remake-agility=6
|remake-agility=6
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=[[Kol]] region  
|remake-locations=[[Kol]] region<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Quagmire Cave]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


{{clear}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
Prestidigitator makes its debut in the ''Monsters'' series as a C-rank monster of the [[Demon family]]. Its main skill is [[Diabolist]].


==Etymology==
==={{DQB}}===
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.
{{DQBEnemy
 
|name=Prestidigitator
==Variants==
|kanji=まほうつかい
{{Monster Infobox
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
| title=Legerdeman
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Prestidigitator.png|150px]]
| image=[[File:DQ Legerdeman.png|230px]]
|chapter-1-hp=100
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|chapter-1-attack=14
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''
|chapter-1-defense=255
| kanji=まどうし
|chapter-1-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
| romanji=Matōshi
|chapter-1-locations=Midboss
|chapter-2-hp=35
|chapter-2-attack=16
|chapter-2-defense=4
|chapter-2-items=Sapphire (★☆☆)
|chapter-2-locations=[[Ancient Palace]]
}}
}}
===Legerdeman===
'''Legerdeman''' (previously known as '''Warlocks''' or '''Druins''') are slightly more capable Prestidigitators wearing a red-orange robe instead of plain grey. They are also carrying bronze staves topped with red orbs.


===''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{DQEnemy
A statue of a prestidigitator is Treasure No. 507 in the Monster Statues category. It can be found on [[the Paternoggin]] and its base value is 80,000 gold.
|name=Legerdemen
{{Descriptions
|kanji=まどうし
|DQTR=A model of a monster from some faraway world.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
|romanji=matōshi
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|nes-hp=30
|nes-mp=
|nes-exp=13
|nes-gold=34
|nes-attack=28
|nes-defense=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|nes-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:druinsnes.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|remake-hp=28
|remake-mp=10
|remake-exp=28
|remake-gold=50
|remake-attack=26
|remake-defense=24
|remake-agility=15
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist=
}}
}}


===Etymology===
==={{DQTact}}===
Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand. Druin appears to be a misspelling of druid, a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.  
Prestidigitator appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Demon family]] during the first part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest I'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Craggy Cave]] stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The prestidigitator can participate in the [[Death scorpion]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
 
{{DQTactEnemy
==Vis mager==
|name=Prestidigitator
{{Monster Infobox
|kanji=まほうつかい
| title=Vis mager
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
| image=[[File:DQ_Vis_Mager.png|230px]]
|sprite=
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
| kanji=だいまどう
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
| romanji=Daimadō
|lvl=110
|hp=503
|mp=213
|move=2
|attack=208
|defense=231
|agility=186
|wisdom=291
|weight=15
|bskill1=[[Sizz]]
|bskill2=[[Channel Anger]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=WIS +5 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Sizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Sizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Sizz Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''WIS +5''': Raises WIS by 5.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
}}


'''[[Vis mager]]s''', previously known as '''Warlock''' and '''DruinLord''', are Prestidigitators with yellow robes and a golden staff topped with a red orb. They are the most powerful sorcerers in the original game, second only to the [[Dragonlord]] himself.
==Trivia==
* Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [[Wikipedia: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.


===''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''===
==Similar species==
{{DQEnemy
*[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)|Legerdeman]]
|name=
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]
|kanji=だいまどう
|romanji=daimadō
|nes-sprite=[[File:Wizard DQ NES.gif]]
|nes-hp=65
|nes-mp=
|nes-exp=50
|nes-gold=164
|nes-attack=80
|nes-defense=70
|nes-agility=70
|nes-spells=[[Sizzle]]
|nes-locations=Near [[Cantlin]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-SNES-VIS-MAGER.png]] [[File:DQ-GBC-VIS-MAGER.png]]
|remake-hp=70
|remake-mp=16
|remake-exp=120
|remake-gold=185
|remake-attack=71
|remake-defense=60
|remake-agility=49
|remake-spells=[[Sizzle]], [[Fizzle]]
|remake-locations=Near [[Cantlin]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist=
}}
 
===Etymology===
Vis mager is a combination of ''vis major'', a Latin term which means an overwhelming, unexpected, and unpreventable event usually caused by a natural disaster and mage, a term for a spellcaster.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQB Prestidigitator.png|Prestidigitator in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
Prestidigitator statue treasures icon.jpg
Image:PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|A trading card featuring a prestidigitator.
DQotS Prestidigitator.jpg|''Stars'' model
Image:WizardArt.png|Legerdeman vintage art
Eraser 0010 Prestidigitator.jpg|A prestidigitator in ''Keshi Keshi''.
Image:DQB Legerdeman.png|Legerdeman in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
DQTCG Mahotsukai.jpg|{{Treasures}} statue icon.
Image:DQB Vis Mager.png|Vis mager in ''Dragon Quest Builders''
Image:PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
Image:DQMBRV Vis mager.png|Vis mager in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Battle Road Victory''
Image:DW1NES Magician.png|
Image:DW1NES Warlock.png|
Image:DW1NES Wizard.png|
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
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The Prestidigitator is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in the original game. It is a cloaked monster spellcaster.

Characteristics[edit]

Prestidigitators are humanoid monsters that can cast simple 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. According to its Monsterpedia description in Monsters 2, the prestidigitators always hide themselves in their black robes as they have lost their human forms in pursuit of magic. In some illustrations and spinoff appearances, prestidigitators carry tall wands topped with red crystal orbs. 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[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png 13 ∞ 4 12 11 12 12
Spell(s) Sizz
Location(s) Kol region
Craggy Cave
Quagmire Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄64 0⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Magiciansnes.gifDQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.pngPrestidigitator DQ iOS.pngPrestidigitator Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 12 8 8 16 8 12 6
Spell(s) Sizz
Location(s) Kol region
Craggy Cave
Quagmire Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
0⁄64 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7


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

Prestidigitator makes its debut in the Monsters series as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. Its main skill is Diabolist.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
100 14 255 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
Midboss
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
35 16 4 Sapphire (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Ancient Palace
Sprite DQB Prestidigitator.png



Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

A statue of a prestidigitator is Treasure No. 507 in the Monster Statues category. It can be found on the Paternoggin and its base value is 80,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A model of a monster from some faraway world.[1]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Prestidigitator appears as a D-rank monster of the Demon family during the first part of the limited True Dragon Quest I event. It can be recruited from the Craggy Cave stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The prestidigitator can participate in the Death scorpion's Battle Road as a party member.

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)Tactlogo.png
Stats


Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
110 503 213 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
208 231 186 291 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sizz Channel Anger* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
WIS +5 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Sizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Sizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Sizz Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
WIS +5: Raises WIS by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res 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
Normal Super Weak Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune



Trivia[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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Prestidigitator statue treasures icon.jpg

  • Stars model

  • A prestidigitator in Keshi Keshi.

  • Treasures statue icon.

  • DQ Trading Card

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.

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