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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Legerdeman
| title=[[Legerdeman]]
| image=[[File:DQ Legerdeman.png|230px]]
| image=[[File:DQ Legerdeman.png|275px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear={{DQ}}
| firstappear={{DQ}}
| kanji=まどうし
| kanji=魔道士<br>まどうし
| romanji=Matōshi
| romanji={{tt|Madōshi|Sorcerer, wizard}}
|old=Warlock, Druin
|old=Warlock<br>Druin
}}
}}
The '''[[Legerdeman]]''' is a monster that was introduced in {{DQ}}.
The '''[[Legerdeman]]''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original {{Dragon Quest}}. It is a wizard in the service of the [[Dragonlord]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Legerdeman are slightly more capable [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|prestidigitator]]s wearing a red-orange robe instead of plain grey. They are also carrying bronze staves topped with red orbs.
[[Legerdeman]] are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] spellcasters that are slightly more capable [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|prestidigitator]]s, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to {{Sleep}} with a spell to go along with their fire magic. However, they are still vulnerable to having their spells sealed away, making them easier to dispatch.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
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|name=Legerdeman
|name=Legerdeman
|kanji=まどうし
|kanji=まどうし
|romanji=Matōshi
|romanji=Madōshi
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|nes-hp=30
|nes-hp=30
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-exp=13
|nes-exp=13
|nes-gold=34
|nes-gold=34
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|nes-defense=22
|nes-defense=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|nes-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|nes-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
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|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:druinsnes.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[image:druinsnes.gif|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png|50px]][[Image:Legerdeman DQ iOS.png|65px]][[Image:Legerdeman Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|65px]]
|remake-hp=28
|remake-hp=28
|remake-mp=10
|remake-mp=10
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|remake-defense=24
|remake-defense=24
|remake-agility=15
|remake-agility=15
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Snooze]]<br>Flee
|remake-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|remake-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
 
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Legerdeman
|kanji=まどうし
|romanji=Madōshi
|bestiaryNumber=#026
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Skilled spell-casters with a truly terrifying repertoire of tricks up their sleeves. Some say said sleeves are stained red with the blood of those they've bested
|sprite=
|hp=57
|mp=14
|exp=52
|gold=46
|attack=55
|defense=50
|agility=18
|spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Magic water]] (1/64)
|locations=[[Craggy Cave]] region<br>[[Grave of Galen]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Legerdeman
|kanji=まどうし
|romanji=Madōshi
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Skilled spell-casters with a truly terrifying repertoire of tricks up their sleeves. Some say said sleeves are stained red with the blood of those they've bested
|sprite=
|hp=48
|mp=14
|exp=26
|gold=12
|attack=45
|defense=71
|agility=16
|spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Wizard's staff]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Magic water]] (1/8)
|locations=Northern [[Moonahan]]<br>Southern Moonahan
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Legerdeman
|name=Legerdeman
|kanji=
|kanji=まどうし
|romanji=
|romanji=Madōshi
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Legerdeman.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Legerdeman.png|150px]]
|chapter-1-hp=100
|chapter-1-hp=100
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|chapter-1-defense=255
|chapter-1-defense=255
|chapter-1-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
|chapter-1-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
|chapter-1-locations=
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Damdara Desert]] (one only)
|chapter-3-hp=65
|chapter-3-hp=65
|chapter-3-attack=15
|chapter-3-attack=15
|chapter-3-defense=4
|chapter-3-defense=4
|chapter-3-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
|chapter-3-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
|chapter-3-locations=
|chapter-3-locations=[[Island of Lava]]
|final-chapter-hp=57
|final-chapter-hp=57
|final-chapter-attack=30
|final-chapter-attack=30
|final-chapter-defense=32
|final-chapter-defense=32
|final-chapter-items=Shot silk Coarse cloth (★★★)
|final-chapter-items=Shot silk<br>Coarse cloth (★★★)
|final-chapter-locations=
|final-chapter-locations=[[Tantegel Moor]]
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==={{DQTact}}===
Legerdemain is another word for sleight-of-hand. Druin appears to be a misspelling of druid, a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.
Legerdeman appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] during the second part of the limited ''Dragon Quest I'' event. It will join the party in the [[Rimuldar]] stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: [[Mindini]] and it can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The legerdeman also stars in its own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Legerdeman
|kanji=まどうし
|romanji=Madōshi
|sprite=
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=947
|mp=465
|move=2
|attack=263
|defense=368
|agility=353
|wisdom=411
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Snooze]]
|bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Flash of Fire]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Epiphany/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Flash of Fire]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Sleep Success Rate +5%
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Flash of Fire]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely grants [[Channel Anger|x1.5 spell potency/recovery]] for 1 turn at action start.
|lperk1=Raises [[Sizz]]-type potency of demon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +10
|bperk2={{WIS}} +10
|bperk3=[[Flash of Fire]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Epiphany''': Raises {{WIS}} and spell potency/recovery for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 6.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}


==Related Monsters==
==Trivia==
*[[Wiktionary:legerdemain|Legerdemain]] is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians.
*A [[Wikipedia:Warlock|warlock]] is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English ''wærloga'', which means breaker of oaths or deceiver.
*Druin appears to be a misspelling of [[Wikipedia:Druid|druid]], a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|Prestidigitator]]
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|Prestidigitator]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Legerdeman.png|
WarlockArt.png|{{Famicom}} art
DQotS Legerdeman.jpg|{{Stars}} model. ([[Cell phone]])
DQR Madoshi.png|{{Rivals}} card. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Madoshi art.jpg|Legerdeman in {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Pyromancien]]

Latest revision as of 04:43, 27 December 2025

The Legerdeman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original Dragon Quest. It is a wizard in the service of the Dragonlord.

Characteristics[edit]

Legerdeman are humanoid spellcasters that are slightly more capable prestidigitators, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to Sleep with a spell to go along with their fire magic. However, they are still vulnerable to having their spells sealed away, making them easier to dispatch.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png
Gold
34
HP
30
MP
Unlimited
Attack
28
Defence
22
Agility
22
Evasion
2⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Snooze
Location(s)
Craggy Cave
Fizzle resistance
1⁄16
Snooze resistance
3⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Druinsnes.gifDQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.pngLegerdeman DQ iOS.pngLegerdeman Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
50
HP
28
MP
10
Attack
26
Defence
24
Agility
15
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Snooze
Flee
Location(s)
Craggy Cave
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Fire resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#026
Family
Humanoid
Gold
46
HP
57
MP
14
Attack
55
Defence
50
Agility
18
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Skilled spell-casters with a truly terrifying repertoire of tricks up their sleeves. Some say said sleeves are stained red with the blood of those they've bested

Spell(s)
Sizz
Snooze
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Craggy Cave region
Grave of Galen
Item Dropped
Magic water (1/64)
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Paralysis resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#028
Family
Humanoid
Gold
12
HP
48
MP
14
Attack
45
Defence
71
Agility
16
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Skilled spell-casters with a truly terrifying repertoire of tricks up their sleeves. Some say said sleeves are stained red with the blood of those they've bested

Spell(s)
Sizz
Snooze
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Northern Moonahan
Southern Moonahan
Dropped Item
Wizard's staff (1/64)
Stolen Item
Magic water (1/8)
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
100 16 255 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
The Damdara Desert (one only)
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
65 15 4 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
Island of Lava
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
57 30 32 Shot silk
Coarse cloth (★★★)
Location(s)
Tantegel Moor
Sprite DQB Legerdeman.png


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Legerdeman appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family during the second part of the limited Dragon Quest I event. It will join the party in the Rimuldar stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Mindini and it can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The legerdeman also stars in its own Battle Road.

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 947 465 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
263 368 353 411 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Snooze Exorcism Sizzle* Flash of Fire*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Epiphany/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Flash of Fire Potency +5%/Stats Up
Sleep Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Flash of Fire Potency +5%/Stats Up
Rare Channel Anger: Rarely grants x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
Leader Perks
First
Raises Sizz-type potency of demon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +10 WIS +10 Flash of Fire Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Epiphany: Raises WIS and spell potency/recovery for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 6.
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 Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal


Trivia[edit]

  • Legerdemain is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians.
  • A warlock is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English wærloga, which means breaker of oaths or deceiver.
  • Druin appears to be a misspelling of druid, a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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