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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Dark minister
|title=Dark minister
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Dark_Minister.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Dark_Minister.png|300px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=闇の司祭
|kanji=闇の司祭
|old=''None''
|romanji={{tt|Yami no shisai|Priest of darkness}}
|romanji={{tt|Yami no shisai|Priest of darkness}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''Dark minister''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ8}}.
The '''Dark minister''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. It is a vile demonic priest that serves [[Rhapthorne]], the Lord of Darkness.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Draped in dark garb and donning a fearsome mask that conceals all but their white eyes and teeth, the dark minister is a dastardly practitioner in black magic. Like all monsters hailing from the [[World of Darkness]], their bodies and clothes are colored in various shades of black and dark greys. Having mastered the [[Woosh]] line of spells, they tear through parties with ripping tornados and are not above bestowing a [[Curses|curse]] upon an unlucky soul. They attack using wicked black scythes which they conceal within the folds of their robes.
Draped in dark garb and donning a fearsome mask that conceals all but their white eyes and teeth, the dark minister is a dastardly practitioner in black magic. Like all monsters hailing from the [[World of Darkness]], their bodies and clothes are coloured in various shades of black and dark greys. According to their monster description, these [[Demon family|demon]]s perform dark rituals in an attempt to bring Rhapthorne back after he was sealed away. Having mastered the [[Woosh]] line of spells, they tear through parties with ripping tornados and are not above bestowing a [[Curses|curse]] upon an unlucky soul. They attack using wicked black scythes which they conceal within the folds of their robes.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|romanji=Yami no shisai
|romanji=Yami no shisai
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Dark minister.png|125px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Dark minister.png|125px]]
|hp=193
|hp={{tt|193|223 in World of Light}}
|mp=16
|mp=16
|exp=416
|exp=316
|gold=101
|gold={{tt|101|35 in World of Light}}
|attack=163
|attack=163
|defense=177
|defense=177
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|bestiaryNumber=#185
|bestiaryNumber=#185
|family={{Demon}}
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Loyal creatures that have dedicated their lives to evil.
|description=Loyal creatures that have dedicated their lives to freeing [[Rhapthorne]] through macabre rituals ever since his imprisonment by the [[Seven Sages|seven sage]]s.
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Chants a [[Curses|curse]]
|skills=[[Curse Attack]] (damages and stuns character for one turn)
|locations= Dark [[Godbird's Eyrie]]<br><small>After the fall of [[Black Citadel]]:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Alexandria Region]]
|locations=[[Godbird's Eyrie|Dark Godbird's Eyrie]]<br><small>After the fall of [[Black Citadel]]:</small><br>[[Farebury Region|Western Farebury Region]]<br>Central Farebury Region (night only)<br>[[Alexandria Region|Western Alexandria Region]] (day only)
|items=[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Saint's ashes]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Saint's ashes]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|drain-resist=50%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=Amount of gold dropped increased to 152. Drops to 53 in the World of Light.
}}
}}Like the other monsters from the [[World of Darkness]], dark ministers begin appearing in different parts of the world after the fall of Black Citadel. The dark ministers encountered in the World of Light have more HP, but they drop a significantly lower amount of gold after being defeated.


==Related Monsters==
==Related monsters==
*[[Priestley]]
===Similar species===
*[[Fallen priest]]
*[[Fallen priest]]
*[[Unholy bishop]]
*[[Unholy bishop]]
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[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
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Revision as of 21:58, 3 March 2024

The Dark minister is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a vile demonic priest that serves Rhapthorne, the Lord of Darkness.

Characteristics

Draped in dark garb and donning a fearsome mask that conceals all but their white eyes and teeth, the dark minister is a dastardly practitioner in black magic. Like all monsters hailing from the World of Darkness, their bodies and clothes are coloured in various shades of black and dark greys. According to their monster description, these demons perform dark rituals in an attempt to bring Rhapthorne back after he was sealed away. Having mastered the Woosh line of spells, they tear through parties with ripping tornados and are not above bestowing a curse upon an unlucky soul. They attack using wicked black scythes which they conceal within the folds of their robes.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Dark minister (闇の司祭 Yami no shisai)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
DQVIII PS2 Dark minister.png
Bestiary No. Family
#185 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
316 101 193 16
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
163 177 108 064
In-Game Description Loyal creatures that have dedicated their lives to freeing Rhapthorne through macabre rituals ever since his imprisonment by the seven sages.
Spell(s) Kaswoosh
Skill(s) Curse Attack (damages and stuns character for one turn)
Location(s) Dark Godbird's Eyrie
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Western Farebury Region
Central Farebury Region (night only)
Western Alexandria Region (day only)
Item(s) Dropped Leather cape164
Saint's ashes1256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 50% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 50% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
Amount of gold dropped increased to 152. Drops to 53 in the World of Light.


Like the other monsters from the World of Darkness, dark ministers begin appearing in different parts of the world after the fall of Black Citadel. The dark ministers encountered in the World of Light have more HP, but they drop a significantly lower amount of gold after being defeated.

Related monsters

Similar species

Gallery