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|kanji=デビルプリンス
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|romanji={{tt|Debiru purinsu|Devil prince}}
|romanji={{tt|Debiru purinsu|Devil prince}}
|old=Duke Malisto
|old=Duke Malisto ({{IV}} {{NES}})
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
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The '''Prince of darkness''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a scythe-wielding demon hailing from the underworld with the ability to cast powerful fire magic.
The '''Prince of darkness''' is a recurring {{DQSeries}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
 
It is a scythe-wielding demon hailing from the underworld with the ability to cast powerful fire magic.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Princes of darkness are [[Demon family|demon]]s with vermilion-colored skin, orange wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of grey horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies, faces with simian features, and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. In their hands, they carry a wicked sharp scythe almost as large as them. The princes are much more powerful than their lesser cousins, having the strongest fire spells at their disposal, as well as the ability to seal away the spells of enemy spellcasters or send them to the hereafter with an incantation.
Princes of darkness are {{Demon}}s with vermilion-colored skin, orange wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of grey horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies, faces with simian features, and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. In their hands, they carry a wicked sharp scythe almost as large as them. The Princes are much more powerful than their lesser cousins, having the strongest fire spells at their disposal, as well as the ability to seal away the spells of enemy spellcasters or send them to the hereafter with an incantation.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Artful amethyst]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Artful amethyst]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Castle Trodain]] (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|locations=[[Castle Trodain]] (2D mode of {{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|fire-resist=50%
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
The prince of darkness appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Demon family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event alongside [[Meena]] on her banner. He can participate in [[Baalzack]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
The Prince of darkness appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event alongside {{Meena}} on her banner. He can participate in [[Baalzack]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Prince of Darkness
|name=Prince of Darkness
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|romanji=Debiru purinsu
|romanji=Debiru purinsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Prince of Darkness icon.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Prince of Darkness icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<Br>Demon
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<Br>{{Demon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<Br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<Br>Magic
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|bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Dark World Prince / Stats Up
|askill1=Dark World Prince/Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Demonlock Kafrizz Follow-Up''': Attacks with Demonlock Kafrizz when any other ally attacks within a 3-space range, up to 3 times per battle
|askill3=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''[[Demonlock Kafrizz]] Follow-Up''': Attacks with [[Demonlock Kafrizz]] when any other ally attacks within a 3-space range, up to 3 times per battle
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Spell Lock Success Rate +5%
|askill5=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Spell Lock Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises spell potency of demon allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|lperk1=Raises spell potency of demon allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +10
|bperk1={{WIS}} +10
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk2={{AGL}} +15
|bperk3=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +2%
|bperk3=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Dark World Prince''': Greatly raises Spell Potency/Recovery and Spell Res for 3 turns at battle start
|aperk1='''Dark World Prince''': Greatly raises Spell Potency/Recovery and Spell Res for 3 turns at battle start
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQX Devil Prince.jpg|A prince of darkness in ''X''
DQ IV Android Vis Mager And Princes Of Darkness.jpg|Two Princes of darkness assisting a [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest IV)|Vis mager]] in [[Castle Nadiria]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQotS Prince of darkness.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQX Devil Prince.jpg|A Prince of darkness in {{X}}
DQR Devil Prince.png|''Rivals'' card
DQotS Prince of darkness.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQT DevilPrince Minea.jpg|Prince of darkness and Meena in ''Tact''
DQR Devil Prince.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT DevilPrince Minea.jpg|Prince of darkness and {{Meena}} in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]


[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Demons]]

Latest revision as of 02:48, 14 March 2025

The Prince of darkness is a recurring Dragon Quest series in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a scythe-wielding demon hailing from the underworld with the ability to cast powerful fire magic.

Characteristics[edit]

Princes of darkness are Demons with vermilion-colored skin, orange wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of grey horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies, faces with simian features, and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. In their hands, they carry a wicked sharp scythe almost as large as them. The Princes are much more powerful than their lesser cousins, having the strongest fire spells at their disposal, as well as the ability to seal away the spells of enemy spellcasters or send them to the hereafter with an incantation.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Prince of darkness (デビルプリンス Debiru purinsu)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Princeofdarkness DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#145
Gold
226
HP
200
MP
38
Attack
172
Defence
95
Agility
70
Evasion
0⁄64
Skill(s)
None
Item Dropped
Staff of antimagic(1⁄128)
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Bang resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
75%
Woosh resistance *
75%
Zap resistance *
75%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
75%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
75%
Fuddle resistance
75%
Snooze resistance
75%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Prince of darkness ds.png
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Princes of darkness appeared from the very beginning of the game and are powerful spellcasters much like their original appearance. They have the ability to cast Kazammle, Fizzle, and Thwack, and will even cast Kafrizzle when they become enraged.

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

Prince of darkness (デビルプリンス Debiru purinsu)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Prince of darkness XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#721
Family
Demon
Experience
2,058
Gold
493
HP
850
MP
201
Attack
339
Defence
282
Agility
126
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Heirs to the throne of the underworld, born from the abyss without a bit of pity in them, and a princely set of spells to pelt foes with.

Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Castle Trodain (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Artful amethyst1⁄32
Staff of antimagic1⁄64
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
-125%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
50%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Prince of darkness appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the True Dragon Quest IV event alongside Meena on her banner. He can participate in Baalzack's Battle Road as a party member.

Prince of Darkness (デビルプリンス Debiru purinsu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Prince of Darkness icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
120 975 368 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
227 281 483 396 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Magic Barrier Exorcism Sizzle* Demonlock Kafrizz*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Dark World Prince/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5%/Stats Up
Demonlock Kafrizz Follow-Up: Attacks with Demonlock Kafrizz when any other ally attacks within a 3-space range, up to 3 times per battle
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5%/Stats Up
Spell Lock Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises spell potency of demon allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +10 AGL +15 Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Dark World Prince: Greatly raises Spell Potency/Recovery and Spell Res for 3 turns at battle start
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res 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
Normal Super Weak Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Half Res Normal


Related monsters[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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