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| 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}}
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The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a monster that originally appeared 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. After many years, they made a reappearance in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.
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}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=  
|kanji= まほうつかい
|romanji=
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|bestiaryNumber=008
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]]
|lvl=4
|lvl=4
|hp=23
|hp=23
|mp=10
|mp=10<br>(4 {{SFC}})
|exp=16
|exp=16<br>(20 {{SFC}})
|gold=12
|gold=12<br>(10 {{SFC}})
|attack=11
|attack=11<br>(15 {{SFC}})
|defense=15
|defense=15
|agility=13
|agility=13
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|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=East [[Aliahan]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Dreamer's Tower]]
|locations=East [[Aliahan]]<br>[[Romaria]] Region<br>[[Khoryv]] Region<br>[[Dreamer's Tower]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
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|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII SNES Prestidigitator.png]]
|remake-changes=Gold is now 10, exp is 20, MP is 4, attack is 15
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Prestidigitator III erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{stub}}
{{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}}
|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.
|sprite=[[Image:Prestidigitator XI sprite.png]]
|hp=51
|mp=10
|attack=32
|defense=56
|agility=31
|exp=70
|gold=35
|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==
==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.
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.


==Related monsters==
==Similar species==
*[[Abracadabrer]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]


==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>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[fr:Prestidigitatueur]]

Latest revision as of 20:19, 13 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)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Prestidigitator NES.png 4 23 10
(4 SFC)
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
11
(15 SFC)
15 13 16
(20 SFC)
12
(10 SFC)
Bestiary No. #008
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) East Aliahan
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Dreamer's Tower
Item Dropped Holy water164
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%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Prestidigitator DQ III HD sprite.png 27 8 23
Defense Agility Experience Gold
40 18 24 5
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 water116
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]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png 51 10 32
Defense Agility Experience Gold
56 31 70 35
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 phial132
Magic water1128
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%



Malicious prestidigitator (まほうつかい・邪 Mahōtsukai・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Prestidigitator XI sprite.png 367 42 198
Defense Agility Experience Gold
286 169 1,684 467
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 water132
Sage's elixir1128
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]