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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
| title=Prestidigitator
| image=
| image=[[File:Prestidigitator III artwork.png|200px]]
| caption=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| 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 '''Prestidigitator''', previously known as '''Magician''', is a monster that appears exclusively in ''Dragon Quest III''. 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 ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'', being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design.
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==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|float = left
|name=Prestidigitator
|name = Prestidigitator
|kanji= まほうつかい
|image = [[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]]
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|console = NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]]
|hp = 23
|lvl=4
|mp = 10 (NES)<br />4 (GBC)
|hp=23
|attack = 11 (NES)<br />15 (GBC)
|mp=10<br>(4 {{SFC}})
|defense = 15
|exp=16<br>(20 {{SFC}})
|agility = 13
|gold=12<br>(10 {{SFC}})
|experience = 16 (NES)<br />20 (GBC)
|attack=11<br>(15 {{SFC}})
|gold = 12 (NES<br />10 (GBC)
|defense=15
|droppedItem = [[Holy water]]
|agility=13
|spells = [[Frizz]]
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|locations = East [[Aliahan]], [[Romaria]] Region, [[Khoryv]] Region, [[Tower of Najima]]
|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]]
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==={{DQ3HD}}===
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.
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
 
|name=Prestidigitator
==Variants==
|kanji= まほうつかい
{{Monster Infobox
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
| title=Leger-de-man
|bestiaryNumber=#008
| image=[[File:DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|230px]]
|family=None
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|description=These one-time humans were transmogrified into monsters when their magnanimous motivations for mastering magic mutated into malevolent machinations
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator DQ III HD sprite.png]]
| kanji=エビルマージ
|hp=27
| romanji=Ebiru maji
|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%
}}
}}
===Leger-de-man===
'''Leger-de-men''', formerly known as '''Evil Mages''', are Prestidigitators wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They can be found in [[Baramos' Lair]] and are capable of casting powerful magic.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|float = left
|name=Prestidigitator
|name = Leger-de-man
|kanji=まほうつかい
|image = [[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|bestiaryNumber=#052
|console = NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile
|family={{Humanoid}}
|hp = 95
|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 = 255
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]]
|attack = 99
|hp=51
|defense = 85
|mp=10
|agility = 58
|attack=32
|experience = 1,650
|defense=56
|gold = 85
|agility=31
|droppedItem = [[Yggdrasil leaf]]
|exp=70
|spells = [[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|gold=35
|locations = [[Baramos' Lair]]
|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%
}}
}}


===Hocus-Poker===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Malicious prestidigitator
| title=Hocus-Poker
|kanji=まほうつかい・邪
| image=
|romanji={{tt|Mahōtsukai・ja|Wizard・evil}}
| caption=
|bestiaryNumber=#589
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|family={{Humanoid}}
| kanji=アークマージ
|description=Prestidigitators who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
| romanji=Arc merge
|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%
}}
}}
'''Hocus-Pokers''', formerly known as '''Archmages''', are Prestidigitators wearing purple robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. Hocus-Pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of paralyzing enemies with their regular attacks.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==Etymology==
{{Enemy
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.
|float = left
|name = Hocus-Poker
|image = [[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|console = NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile
|hp = 130
|mp = 100
|attack = 90
|defense = 150
|agility = 75
|experience = 2,850
|gold = 140
|droppedItem = [[Staff of strife]]
|skills = [[Paralysis Attack]]
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|locations = [[Alefgard]]<br>[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Castle]]
}}


===Etymology===
==Similar species==
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
*[[Abracadabrer]]
 
*[[Hocus-poker]]
===Abracadabrer===
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Abracadabrer
| image=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=デビルウィザード
| romanji=Debiruwizādō
}}
'''Abracadabrers''', also known as '''Devil Mages''', are Prestidigitators wearing red robes with purple belts around their waists. They have grey hands and yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. The abracadabrers are the highest ranking spellcasters of their order, and as such, they are capable of casting magic of immense power. They only appear in remake versions of the games.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
{{Enemy
|float = left
|name = Abracadabrer
|image = [[File:DQIII devil mage.png]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|console = SNES, GBC, Mobile
|hp = 350
|mp = 255
|attack = 180
|defense = 170
|agility = 150
|experience = 4,300
|gold = 210
|droppedItem = [[Prayer ring]]
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Oomph]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|locations = [[Zenith]]
}}
 
===Etymology===
Abracadabrer's name is derived from the term "abracadabra", an incantation used as a magic word in various tricks and stage magic. Historically, it was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. The word may have its origins in the Aramaic language.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
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 01:19, 14 January 2025

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]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Prestidigitator NES.png
Bestiary No.
#008
Level
4
Experience
16
(20 SFC)
Gold
12
(10 SFC)
HP
23
MP
10
(4 SFC)
Attack
11
(15 SFC)
Defense
15
Agility
13
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Frizz
Skill(s)
Flee
Location(s)
East Aliahan
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Dreamer's Tower
Item Dropped
Holy water1⁄64
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png
GBC
Prestidigitator III GBC.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Prestidigitator DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#008
Family
None
Gold
5
HP
27
MP
8
Attack
23
Defence*
40
Agility
18
Evasion
0/64
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
Item Dropped
Holy water1⁄16
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#052
Family
Humanoid
Gold
35
HP
51
MP
10
Attack
32
Defence
56
Agility
31
Evasion
N/a
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
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
-110%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%



Malicious prestidigitator (まほうつかい・邪 Mahōtsukai・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#589
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,684
Gold
467
HP
367
MP
42
Attack
198
Defence
286
Agility
169
Evasion
N/a
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
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
-110%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
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]

  • HD sprites

  • XI polygon model.

  • A malicious prestidigitator.

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