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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
| title=Prestidigitator | | title=Prestidigitator | ||
| image= | | image=[[File:Prestidigitator III artwork.png|200px]] | ||
| caption= | | caption= | ||
| firstappear= | | 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 ''' | 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== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQ3Enemy | ||
| | |name=Prestidigitator | ||
| | |kanji= まほうつかい | ||
| | |romanji=Mahōtsukai | ||
| | |bestiaryNumber=#008 | ||
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]] | |||
|hp = 23 | |lvl=4 | ||
|mp = 10 ( | |hp=23 | ||
|attack = 11 | |mp=10<br>(4 {{SFC}}) | ||
|defense = 15 | |exp=16<br>(20 {{SFC}}) | ||
|agility = 13 | |gold=12<br>(10 {{SFC}}) | ||
| | |attack=11<br>(15 {{SFC}}) | ||
| | |defense=15 | ||
| | |agility=13 | ||
| | |spells=[[Frizz]] | ||
|locations = East [[Aliahan]] | |skills=Flee | ||
|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |||
|locations=East [[Aliahan]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Dreamer's Tower]] | |||
|evasion=0/64 | |||
|fire-resist=0% | |||
|crack-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=0% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|whack-resist=0% | |||
|kamikazee-resist=0% | |||
|poof-resist=100% | |||
|dazzle-resist=0% | |||
|snooze-resist=0% | |||
|drain-magic-resist=0% | |||
|fizzle-resist=25% | |||
|fuddle-resist=0% | |||
|sap-resist=0% | |||
|deceleratle-resist=0% | |||
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]] | |||
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III GBC.png]] | |||
|switch-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy | |||
|name=Prestidigitator | |||
== | |kanji= まほうつかい | ||
|romanji=Mahōtsukai | |||
| | |bestiaryNumber=#008 | ||
| | |family=None | ||
| | |description=These one-time humans were transmogrified into monsters when their magnanimous motivations for mastering magic mutated into malevolent machinations | ||
| | |sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator DQ III HD sprite.png]] | ||
| | |hp=27 | ||
| | |mp=8 | ||
|exp=24 | |||
|gold=5 | |||
|attack=23 | |||
|defense=40 | |||
|agility=18 | |||
|spells=[[Frizz]] | |||
|skills=None | |||
|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|16}} | |||
|locations=[[Dreamer’s Tower]]<br>[[Path of Promise]] | |||
|evasion=0/64 | |||
|fire-resist=25% | |||
|explosion-resist=25% | |||
|ice-resist=25% | |||
|wind-resist=25% | |||
|strike-resist=0% | |||
|lightning-resist=0% | |||
|drain-magic-resist=0% | |||
|whack-resist=0% | |||
|kamikazee-resist=0% | |||
|poof-resist=0% | |||
|dazzle-resist=0% | |||
|fizzle-resist=0% | |||
|fuddle-resist=0% | |||
|paralysis-resist=0% | |||
|snooze-resist=0% | |||
|stumble-resist=0% | |||
|stun-resist=0% | |||
|deceleratle-resist=0% | |||
|sap-resist=0% | |||
}} | }} | ||
=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQ11Enemy | ||
| | |name=Prestidigitator | ||
| | |kanji=まほうつかい | ||
| | |romanji=Mahōtsukai | ||
|bestiaryNumber=#052 | |||
|family={{Humanoid}} | |||
|hp = | |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. | ||
|mp = | |sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]] | ||
|attack = | |hp=51 | ||
|defense = | |mp=10 | ||
|agility = | |attack=32 | ||
| | |defense=56 | ||
|gold = | |agility=31 | ||
| | |exp=70 | ||
|gold=35 | |||
|locations = [[ | |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% | |||
}} | }} | ||
=== | {{DQ11Enemy | ||
|name=Malicious prestidigitator | |||
| | |kanji=まほうつかい・邪 | ||
| | |romanji={{tt|Mahōtsukai・ja|Wizard・evil}} | ||
| | |bestiaryNumber=#589 | ||
| | |family={{Humanoid}} | ||
| | |description=Prestidigitators who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil. | ||
| | |sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]] | ||
|hp=367 | |||
|mp=42 | |||
|attack=198 | |||
|defense=286 | |||
|agility=169 | |||
|exp=1,684 | |||
|gold=467 | |||
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizz]] (Pep power, with Malicious prestidigitator) | |||
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up | |||
|items=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Sage's elixir]]{{fraction|1|128}} | |||
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third 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=50% | |||
|snooze-resist=50% | |||
|dazzle-resist=25% | |||
|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% | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==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 monster given its magical talents and emphasized, upraised hands. | |||
== | ==Similar species== | ||
*[[Abracadabrer]] | |||
*[[Hocus-poker]] | |||
*[[Leger-de-Man]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Prestidigitator DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites | |||
DQXI Prestidigitator.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model. | |||
DQXI Malicious prestidigitator.jpg|A malicious prestidigitator. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]] | |||
[[fr:Prestidigitatueur]] |
Latest revision as of 20:19, 13 January 2025
Dragon Quest monster | |
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Prestidigitator | |
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Japanese | 魔法使い まほうつかい |
Romaji | Mahōtsukai |
First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
Old localization | Magician |
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]
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 | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | ||
100% | 0% | 25% | 0% | ||
Snooze Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | |||
0% | 0% | 0% |
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Bestiary No. | #008 |
Family | None |
In-game description | These one-time humans were transmogrified into monsters when their magnanimous motivations for mastering magic mutated into malevolent machinations |
Spell(s) | Frizz |
Skill(s) | None |
Location(s) | Dreamer’s Tower Path of Promise |
Item Dropped | Holy water1⁄16 |
Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | |
0/64 | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
Wind Resistance * | Strike Resistance * | Lightning Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | Poof Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Stumble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
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% | |
Earth Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
0% | 25% | -110% | 0% | |
Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | |
0% | 50% | 100% | 25% | |
Fizzle Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | |
0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | |
Snooze Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | |
50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
Stumble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
0% | 0% | 99% | 100% | |
Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
25% | 0% | 0% |
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% | |
Earth Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
0% | 25% | -110% | 0% | |
Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | |
0% | 50% | 100% | 25% | |
Fizzle Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | |
50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | |
Snooze Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | |
50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
Stumble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
0% | 0% | 99% | 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.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
XI polygon model.