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The '''Imp''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
The '''imp''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.


Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, they are small, purple demons armed with pitchforks.
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, they are small, purple demons armed with pitchforks.


==Description==
==Description==
Imps are small demons that more closely resemble mischievous children in purple demon costumes, given the way their faces appear to be showing from the headpiece of such a costume. They are armed with pitchforks, and constantly have their tongues sticking out, which often affects their speech.
Imps are small demons that more closely resemble mischievous children in purple demon costumes, given the way their faces appear to be showing from the headpiece of such a costume. They are armed with pitchforks, and constantly have their tongues sticking out, which often affects their speech.


Despite their unassuming appearance, Imps have access to some of the most potent spells known, such as [[Kaboom]] and [[Kathwack]], and while this may cause a scare, they almost never have the energy necessary to cast these high-end spells but try to all the same, often to humorous results. Due to this, they are one of the more comical, inept {{MFamilies}}s that can be found in the series, but can still prove dangerous in some titles. Because of their magical knowledge, choice of weapon, and lore referring to them being juvenile forms of powerful {{Demon}}, Imps are regularly believed to be the infantile states of [[Archdemon]]s.  
Despite their unassuming appearance, imps have access to some of the most potent spells known, such as [[Kaboom]] and [[Kathwack]], and while this may cause a scare, they almost never have the energy necessary to cast these high-end spells but try to all the same, often to humorous results. Due to this, they are one of the more comical, inept {{MFamilies}}s that can be found in the series, but can still prove dangerous in some titles. Because of their magical knowledge, choice of weapon, and lore referring to them being juvenile forms of a powerful {{Demon}}, Imps are believed to be the infantile states of [[archdemon]]s, even though in the latter's bio in many games stating that the demons' infantile state is the [[minidemon]]s.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Imp
|kanji=ベビーサタン
|romanji=Bebīsatan
|bestiaryNumber=#036
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Miniature maniacs that shoulder the hopes of all monsterkind. They try to cast all kinds of spells they don't know yet, hoping it will make them appear tougher than they actually are
|sprite=[[File:Imp DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=51
|mp=3
|exp=30
|gold=18
|attack=58
|defense=58
|agility=31
|spells=N/A
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/64)
|locations=[[Rimuldar]] region<br>Western Rimuldar
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Imp
|kanji=ベビーサタン
|romanji=Bebīsatan
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family=None
|description=Miniature maniacs that shoulder the hopes of all monsterkind. They try to cast all kinds of spells they don't know yet, hoping it will make them appear tougher than they actually are
|sprite=[[File:Imp DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=68
|mp=3
|exp=138
|gold=11
|attack=86
|defense=110
|agility=44
|spells=N/A
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/8)
|locations=South-Eastern [[Alefgard]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
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|agility=23
|agility=23
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|item=[[Joker's soaker]]{{fraction|1|256}} ({{NES}} only)<br>[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|1024}} (remakes)
|locations=[[Mur]] region<br>[[Jipang]] region<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]
|locations=[[Mur]] region<br>[[Jipang]] region<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|snes-sprites=[[file:Imp3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Imp3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Imp III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Imp III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Ezgif-4-94ff8204b648.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Ezgif-4-94ff8204b648.png|125px]]
}}
}}


An {{NPC}} Imp appears on 2F of a building in [[Asham]] and is attempting to disguise itself when the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} come across it.
An {{NPC}} imp appears on 2F of a building in [[Asham]] and is attempting to disguise itself when the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} come across it.


It attacks them, but goes down.  The Imp despite recognizing the {{Party 3}} when they change their form to a monster with the [[Mod Rod]] or seeing them when they're Invisible, won't attack them.
It attacks them, but goes down.  The imp despite recognizing the {{Party 3}} when they change their form to a {{MFamilies}} with the [[Mod Rod]] or seeing them when they're Invisible, won't attack them.


The Imp will respawn when after the player leaves the town in the {{NES}} version.  The {{SFC}} version and all remakes turn it into a one time encounter.
The imp will respawn when after the player leaves the town in the {{NES}} version.  The {{SFC}} version and all remakes turn it into a one time encounter.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Imp
|kanji=ベビーサタン
|romanji=Bebīsatan
|bestiaryNumber=#073
|family=None
|description=Miniature maniacs that shoulder the hopes of all monsterkind. They try to cast all kinds of spells they don't know yet, hoping it will make them appear tougher than they actually are
|sprite=[[File:Imp DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=112
|mp=3
|exp=212
|gold=14
|attack=101
|defense=156
|agility=70
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Mur]] region<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|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%
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|item=[[Seed of resilience]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Seed of resilience]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Parthenia]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 5}})<br>[[Laissez Fayre]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Mamon]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}) <br> [[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|locations=[[Parthenia]] region<br>[[Laissez Fayre]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Mamon]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}) <br> [[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|frizz-resist=75%
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|kanji= ベビーサタン
|kanji= ベビーサタン
|romanji=Bebīsatan
|romanji=Bebīsatan
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Imp.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-18.gif|300px]]
|hp=28
|hp=28
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|bestiaryNumber=#018
|bestiaryNumber=#018
|family={{Demon}}
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Juvenile forms of elite magical monsters. Imps try to cast spells which are far too powerful for them and fail every time.
|description=Juvenile forms of elite magical {{MFamilies}}s. Imps try to cast spells which are far too powerful for them and fail every time.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kamikazee]]<br>[[Thwack]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]
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|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>{{Cool cheese}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Chimaera wing]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>{{Cool cheese}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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|death-resist=15%
|death-resist=15%
|poison-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist0%=
|paralysis-resist=0%
|shock-resist=0%
|shock-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
Imps are likely to first be encountered whilst climbing the [[Tower of Alexandra]]. While they are prone to miserably failing at casting powerful spells, they may perform a cool breath attack that can be very dangerous at this point of the adventure.
Imps are likely to first be encountered whilst climbing the [[Tower of Alexandra]]. While they are prone to miserably failing at casting powerful spells, they may perform a [[Cool Breath]] attack that can be very dangerous at this point of the adventure.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
First appearing from the start of Version 2 onwards, Imps are first encountered in the False Renshinda. While they still fail at casting [[Kaboom]], they can cast [[Boom]] and spew a [[Freezing Blizzard]] while blocking enemy attacks and spells with their forks. In addition, Imps can also be recruited while learning [[Kaboom]] by investing 25 skill points into their Koaku Magic skill tree.
First appearing from the start of Version 2 onwards, imps are first encountered in the False Renshinda. While they still fail at casting [[Kaboom]], they can cast [[Boom]] and spew a [[Freezing Blizzard]] while blocking enemy attacks and spells with their forks. In addition, imps can also be recruited while learning [[Kaboom]] by investing 25 skill points into their Koaku Magic skill tree.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
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|family= {{Devil}}
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Smart but, lacks the power to cast big spells
|in-game-description=Smart but, lacks the power to cast big spells
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Flame Slash| FireSlash]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Bewilder]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Bewilder]]
|breeding=[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[Bird family]]
|breeding=[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[Bird family]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Imp
|kanji= ベビーサタン
|romanji=Bebi satan
|icon=[[File:Imp DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,300</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>290</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>570</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>520</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>670</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>540</big></big>
|bestiary=#371
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These youngsters carry the future of the underworld upon their shoulders. Desperate to be seen as grown-ip, they're always trying to cast spells they're not yet big or bad enough to perform
|talents=[[Dark Artist]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Trance State]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Echonomist]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Spongy Skin]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Indulgence]] - Middle & Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Antimagic powder]] (Common)<br>[[Glow-in-the-dark earrings]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slime]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMP}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQSwords}}===
==={{DQSwords}}===
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|gold=18<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=18<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
|item= {{Snakeskin 9}}, [[Wing of bat]]
|item= [[Snakeskin]], [[Wing of bat]]
|locations=[[The Battle of the Wildwood]]
|locations=[[The Battle of the Wildwood]]
}}
}}
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
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|charm-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
}}
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
==Similar species==
*[[Flurry fiend]]
*[[Imp knife]]
*[[Impostir]]
*[[Minidemon]]
*[[Morrimp]]
*[[Starrydemon]]
*[[Wimp]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Imp Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
Imp Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} art, circa 1992
Image:DQVII Imp.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQM 25 anniversary celebration artwork.jpg|Celebrating DQM's 25th anniversary
DQX Baby Satan.jpg|An imp in {{X}}.
Imp DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
ISS_Torneko_Imp_King_Slime_and_Fluffy.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
Image:DQVII Imp.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake
DQHRS Imp.png|Rocket Slime.
DQX Baby Satan.jpg|An Imp in {{X}}
ISS_Torneko_Imp_King_Slime_and_Fluffy.png|''Itadaki Street Special''
DQHRS Imp.png|Rocket Slime
Imp with an extra utensil.png|
Imp with an extra utensil.png|
Imp falls over.png|LINE sticker
Imp falls over.png|LINE sticker
DQHII Kiryl ImpFork.jpg|[[Kiryl]] wielding the Imp's Fork in {{Heroes II}}.
DQH Alena.jpg|[[Alena]] fighting Imps in {{Heroes}}
Imp dqm psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
DQHII Kiryl ImpFork.jpg|[[Kiryl]] wielding the Imp's Fork in {{Heroes II}}
Imp caravan heart.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Imp dqm psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite
Imp DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Imp caravan heart.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite
Imp joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Imp DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model
DQMBRV Imp.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Imp joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model
DQMBRV Imp.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
DQMBRV Imp1.png|
DQMBRV Imp1.png|
DQMBRV Imp2.png|
DQMBRV Imp2.png|
DQMBRV Imp3.png|
DQMBRV Imp3.png|
DQR Baby Satan.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Baby Satan.png|{{Rivals}} card
Eraser 0127.jpg|An Imp in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
Eraser 0127.jpg|An Imp in {{Keshi Keshi}}
File:DQM Storybook Imp.jpg|Attempting to cast magic in the 1989 ''Dragon Quest: Monster Storybook''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==See also==
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake enemies]]
*[[Imp knife]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
*[[Impostir]]
*[[Minidemon]]
*[[Morrie devil]]
*[[Starrydemon]]
*[[Wimp]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
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