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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Lesser demon
| title=Lesser demon
| image=[[Image:DQVI_Lesser_Demon.png|300px]]
| image=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser Demon.png|300px|center]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
| kanji=レッサーデーモン
| kanji=レッサーデーモン
| romanji=Vulgarian
| romanji={{tt|Ressā dēmon|Lesser demon}}
|old=Vulgarian
}}
}}


The '''lesser demon''' (originally '''Vulgarian''') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'', it is a red, winged, humanoid demon that often moves on all fours.
The '''lesser demon''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{DQ6}}, it is a red, winged, humanoid {{Demon}} that often moves on all fours.
 
==Characteristics==
Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walk on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name = Lesser demon
|name=Lesser demon
|image =  
|kanji=レッサーデーモン
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|console = DS
|sprite=[[Image:Lesserdemon.gif]]
|hp = 116
|hp=116
|mp = 4
|mp=4
|attack = 75
|exp=138
|defense = 52
|gold=46
|agility = 57
|attack=75
|experience = 138
|defense=52
|gold = 46
|agility=57
|droppedItem = [[Iron claw]]
|tameRate=[[Lesser demon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|4}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=74
|bestiaryNumber=#074
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Spooky Aura]]
|skills=[[Spooky Aura]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|locations=[[Isle of Murdaw]]<br>[[Clearvale]] Region<br>[[The Spiegelspire]] Region<br>[[Hallowed Hollow]] Region
|locations=}}
|items=[[Iron claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=60%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=25%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Lesser demonDS.png]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|name=Lesser demon
|image=[[Image:Vulgarian.gif]]
|kanji=レッサーデーモン
|name=Vulgarian
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|sprite=[[Image:Vulgarian.gif]]
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=110
|hp=110
|mp=
|mp=0
|exp=59 ({{PS1}})<br>89 ({{3DS}})
|gold=35 ({{PS1}})<br>53 ({{3DS}})
|attack=86
|attack=86
|defense=65
|defense=65
|agility=59
|agility=59
|experience=59
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|gold=39
|bestiaryNumber=#095
|droppedItem=Boxer Shorts
|spells=None
|skills=Flash
|skills=[[Dazzleflash]]
|spells=
|locations=[[Aeolus Vale]]
|family=Demon
|items=[[Boxer shorts]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber=95
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|captureRate=Moderate
|frizz-resist=0%
|description=
|sizz-resist=0%
|locations=
|bang-resist=0%
|}}
|crack-resist=0%
 
|woosh-resist=0%
Lesser demons (then '''Vulgarians''') can be found in the [[Gorges]] area and is one of the forms that the [[WonderEgg]] can take if it hatches.
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=15%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}*[[Zombie family|Zombie-type]]
Lesser demon is one of the forms that a [[rotten egg]] can take when it hatches.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:lesser_demon.png]]
|name=Lesser demon
|name=Lesser demon
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji= レッサーデーモン
|console=PS2
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-114.gif|300px]]
|hp=105
|hp=105
|mp=0
|mp=0
|attack=
|exp=107
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=107
|gold=38
|gold=38
|droppedItem=[[Red mould]] (common)<br>[[Gold bracer]] (rare)
|attack=101
|skills=[[Dazzleflash]]
|defense=77
|spells=
|agility=64
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=#114
|bestiaryNumber=114
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
|description=Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
|spells=None
|skills=Chants a {{Curse}}. ([[Curses]] a single {{Party 8}} member, except for the {{Hero 8}}.)<br>[[Dazzleflash]]
|locations=[[Northwest Isle]]
|locations=[[Northwest Isle]]
|}}
|items=[[Red mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Gold bracer]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=50%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=25%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=15%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Lesser demon
|image = 
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = D
|description = ''Wicked demons created in the very heart of darkness to be a plague upon the world.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|resistances = Bangproof
|skill = [[Diabolist]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]] (Night and Temple of the Sun)
|breeding chart = [[Dancing devil]] x [[Weartiger]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Lesser demon
|image = 
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = D
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Donker]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fizzle]], Immune to [[Bang]]
|skill = [[Diabolist]]
|location = [[Cragravation]] (bad weather)
|breeding chart = [[Dancing devil]] x [[Crabid]]<br>[[Dessert demon]] x [[Shadow]]
}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
Lesser demon appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a super rare card exclusive for [[Fortune Teller]] leaders.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==Etymology==
A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.


==Related Enemies==
==Similar species==
*[[Bloodcreeper]]
*[[Darkcrawler]]
*[[Demon thunderer]]
*[[Demon thunderer]]
*[[Hellstalker]]
*[[Hellstalker]]
*[[Darkcrawler]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Vulgarian.gif|
LesserDemon.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} art.
Image:Lesserdemon.gif|
Lesserdemon DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Image:Lesser_demon.png|
MBRV Lesser Demon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Lesser Demon.png|
DQS Lesser demon.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Lesser Demon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
TCG LesserDemon.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 1 June 2025

The lesser demon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, it is a red, winged, humanoid Demon that often moves on all fours.

Characteristics[edit]

Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walk on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Lesserdemon.gif
Bestiary No.
#074
Recruit Rate
14
Experience *
138
Gold
46
HP *
116
MP
4
Attack
75
Defence
52
Agility
57
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Spooky Aura
Item(s) dropped
Iron claw132
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
60%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance
50%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Lesser demonDS.png
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Bestiary No.
#095
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
59 (PS1)
89 (3DS)
Gold
35 (PS1)
53 (3DS)
HP
110
MP
0
Attack
86
Defense
65
Agility
59
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Dazzleflash
Location(s)
Aeolus Vale
Item(s) Dropped
Boxer shorts1128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
0%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

Lesser demon is one of the forms that a rotten egg can take when it hatches.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#114 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
107 38 105 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
101 77 64 164
In-Game Description Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Chants a Curse. (Curses a single party member, except for the Hero.)
Dazzleflash
Location(s) Northwest Isle
Item(s) Dropped Red mould116
Gold bracer164
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 15% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Description Wicked demons created in the very heart of darkness to be a plague upon the world.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Frizzmeister
Resistances Bangproof
Skill Diabolist
Location Celeste Isle (Night and Temple of the Sun)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Weartiger


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Crafty Donker
Resistances Vulnerable to Fizzle, Immune to Bang
Skill Diabolist
Location Cragravation (bad weather)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Crabid
Dessert demon x Shadow


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Lesser demon appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a super rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

Etymology[edit]

A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]