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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[File:DQII_Archdemon.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Archdemon.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
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|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
}}
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic.


==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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''Kaboom'''.
Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by 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]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colours do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in ''V''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-mp=∞
|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=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
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|remake-agility=105
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Versions of the game.''
''Note: This {{MFamilies}} is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions of the game.''
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
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|defense=165
|defense=165
|agility=114
|agility=114
|tameRate=1/64
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #032
|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)
|locations=
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Demon's Den]]
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII Archdemon.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQVIII PS2.png|150px]]
|hp=248
|hp=248
|mp=45
|mp=45
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|agility=114
|agility=114
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|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 {{MFamilies}}s are the adult form of [[minidemon]]s.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]]
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
An Archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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.
Archdemons first appear 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. They are able to deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast [[Kaboom]], which has a high chance of going [[Critical_Hit#Spells|haywire]] when they are [[enraged]]. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a [[Rarefied monster|rarefied]] version in the form of the [[Dessert demon]].
 
==={{DQDai}}===
Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander [[Hadlar]]. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.
 
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==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
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|wisdom=4/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=2/5
|agility=2/5
|family= [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
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|wisdom=6/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Demon family | Devil]]
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|sizz-resist=Immune
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|name = Archdemon
|name = Archdemon
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|resistances = Bangproof, Whackproof
|resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|location = -
|location = -
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|name = Archdemon
|name = Archdemon
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Banger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters) | Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters)|Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
}}
}}
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==={{DQM2R}}===
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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.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|icon=[[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>570</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>400</big></big>
|bestiary=#405
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These demonic {{MFamilies}}s are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire
|talents=[[Storm Chaser]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusing Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Wind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Elfin elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Blast-proof armand]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nardragon]] X [[File:Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hocus-poker]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
==={{DQMSL}}===
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|exp=78
|exp=78
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br/>[[Magic beast horn]]
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br>[[Magic beast horn]]<br>Classic [[mirror ring]] recipe<br>Luxury mirror ring recipe
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}
}}
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|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]]
|exp=5384
|exp=5,384
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
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}}
}}


==={{DQCTD2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
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==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
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 appears as a S-rank {{MFamilies}} 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
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|325px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=120
|lvl=140
|hp=830
|hp=955
|mp=518
|mp=593
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=295
|attack=340
|defense=348
|defense=401
|agility=341
|agility=388
|wisdom=367
|wisdom=422
|weight=50
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max MP +15
|bperk1=Max MP +15
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|charm-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
}}
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==Trivia==
==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 {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.  
*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art, Famicom version.
Archdemon_Famicom.png|{{Dragon Quest II}} official art, {{Famicom}} version.
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
DQMJ Archdemon.png|{{Joker}} official art.
DQX Archdemon.jpg|An archdemon in ''X''.
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon from {{V}}. ({{DS}})
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in ''Builders 2''.
DQVII Archdemon.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake. ({{3DS}})
DQMJ Archdemon.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' official art.
DQ VIII Android Tryan Gully 26.jpg|Residential Archdemon in [[Tryan Gully]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''. (DS)
DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}.
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
Dai1991 Archdemons.jpg|A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Dai2020 IronBallDemon Archdemon.jpg|A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from {{Joker}}. ({{DS}})
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from {{Caravan Heart}}.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png|
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
DQMBRV Archdemon2.png|
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo. (left)
DQMBRV Archdemon3.png|
 
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
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|''Stars'' model.
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.
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.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related Monsters==
==Similar species==
===Similar Species===
*[[Belial]]
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Minidemon]]
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 15 July 2024

The Archdemon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic.

Characteristics[edit]

Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by 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. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the Minidemons are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of V, their colours do not match up. The Imp, however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in V.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

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 ∞ 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
80 150 712 110
Abilities Attacks twice in a row
Kaboom
Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)
Location(s) North Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Prayer ring1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
7⁄64 4⁄7 2⁄7 4⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
6⁄7 7⁄7 2⁄7
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
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Prayer ring1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
6⁄7 2⁄7 0⁄7



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

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 1⁄64
Bestiary No. #161
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Mantleplace
Item dropped Rockbomb shard1⁄32
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[edit]

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) Demon's Den
Item(s) Dropped Prayer ring1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 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[edit]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Archdemon DQVIII PS2.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
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region
Kingdom of Ascantha
West Argonia
Holy Isle of Neos
Item(s) dropped Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Battle fork1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 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



An Archdemon residing in Tryan Gully tells the Hero and party that David was only to be told of his connection to the Seven Sages when ready.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Archdemons first appear 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. They are able to deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast Kaboom, which has a high chance of going haywire when they are enraged. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a rarefied version in the form of the Dessert demon.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]

Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander Hadlar. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.

Torneko: The Last Hope[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) 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
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[edit]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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: The Dark Prince[edit]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 demon family icon.png 1,360 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 530 400 570
Bestiary No. #405
Rank B
In-game description These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire
Talents Storm Chaser (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Elfin elixir (Common)
Blast-proof armand (Rare)
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% -25% -25% 25%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 50% 0% -25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit]

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

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

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
Classic mirror ring recipe
Luxury mirror ring recipe



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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png 5,384 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



Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

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
140 955 593 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
340 401 388 422 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Boom Glacier* Kaboom*
Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
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



Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan 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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