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===Legerdemen===
===Legerdemen===
'''Legerdemen''' are slightly more capable Prestidigitators equipped with a red or golden robe instead of plain grey.
'''Legerdemen''' (previously called ''Warlocks'' or ''Druins'') are slightly more capable Prestidigitators equipped with a red or golden robe instead of plain grey.


====''[[Dragon Quest]]''====
====''[[Dragon Quest]]''====
{{Enemy
{{DQEnemy
|float = left
|name=Legerdemen
|name = Legerdemen
|kanji=まどうし
|image = [[image:druinsnes.gif]]
|romanji=matōshi
|game = [[Dragon Quest]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|console = NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile
|nes-hp=30
|hp = 30 (NES)<br />28 (GBC)
|nes-mp=
|mp = 10
|nes-exp=13
|attack = 28 (NES)<br />26 (GBC)
|nes-gold=34
|defense = 22 (NES)<br />24 (GBC)
|nes-attack=28
|agility = 15
|nes-defense=22
|experience = 13 (NES)<br />28 (GBC)
|nes-agility=22
|gold = 35 (NES)<br />50 (GBC)
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|spells = [[snooze]], [[sizz]]
|nes-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:druinsnes.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png]]
|remake-hp=28
|remake-mp=10
|remake-exp=28
|remake-gold=50
|remake-attack=26
|remake-defense=24
|remake-agility=15
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Craggy Cave]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist=
}}
}}


Revision as of 05:56, 23 October 2016

The Prestidigitator name refers to a number of similar monsters from the Dragon Quest series. In all appearances, it is depicted as a humanoid monster with spindly, raised hands and attacks by casting spells.

Characteristics

Dragon Quest

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい mahōtsukai)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png
Gold
12
HP
13
MP
8
Attack
11
Defence
12
Agility
12
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
Fizzle resistance
0⁄16
Snooze resistance
0⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Magiciansnes.gifDQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png
Gold
16
HP
12
MP
8
Attack
8
Defence
12
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
Kol region
Fizzle resistance
Snooze resistance
Fire resistance


Dragon Quest III

Prestidigitator
HP MP Experience Gold
23 10 (NES)
4 (GBC) 		16 (NES)
20 (GBC) 		12 (NES
10 (GBC)
Attack Defense Speed
11 (NES)
15 (GBC) 		15 13
Dropped Item Fairy Water (NES)
Repellent (GBC)
Locations East Aliahan, Romaly Region, Kazave Region, Najimi Tower
Spells Frizz
Game Dragon Quest III
Console NES, GBC

Dragon Quest V

#18 - Prestidigitator
HP MP Experience Gold
30 9 18 20
Attack Defense Speed
21 17 19
Dropped Item Magic water
Locations Faerie Lae
Winter Palace
Coburg area (G1)
Lodestar Harbour area
Scary Lair
Zoomingale area
Spells Crack
Fizzle
Kabuff
Capture Rate 1/2
Bestiary # 18
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS


Etymology

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.

Variants

Abracadabrer

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Hocus-Poker

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Legerdemen

Legerdemen (previously called Warlocks or Druins) are slightly more capable Prestidigitators equipped with a red or golden robe instead of plain grey.

Dragon Quest

Legerdemen (まどうし matōshi)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png
Gold
34
HP
30
MP
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.gif DQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png
Gold
50
HP
28
MP
10
Attack
26
Defence
24
Agility
15
Spell(s)
Sizz, Snooze
Location(s)
Craggy Cave
Fizzle resistance
Snooze resistance
Fire resistance


Dragon Quest V

#52 - Legerdeman
Legerdeman DQV PS2.png
HP MP Experience Gold
48 8 45 47
Attack Defense Speed
54 30 28
Dropped Item Magic water
Locations Coburg castle dungeon
Abovitall Tower area
Spells fizzle, sizz
Bestiary # 52
Game Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest V
Console SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile

Leger-de-man

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Thaumaturge

The Thaumaturge is grey-skinned variant of the Prestidigitator found only in DQV


#76 - Thaumaturge
Thaumaturge.png
HP MP Experience Gold
92 12 85 43
Attack Defense Speed
70 60 56
Dropped Item Holy water
Locations Mostroferrato area
Spells Bounce, Swoosh
Bestiary # 76
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS

Vis mager

Vis magers are Prestidigitators with yellow robes and a staff. They are the most powerful sorcerers in the original game, second only to the Dragonlord himself.


Vis mager
File:Wizard DQ NES.png
HP MP Experience Gold
65 (NES)
70 (GBC) 		16 50 (NES)
120 (GBC) 		165 (NES)
185 (GBC)
Attack Defense Speed
80 (NES)
71 (GBC) 		70 (NES)
60 (GBC) 		49
Spells Sizzle, Fizzle (Remakes only)
Game Dragon Quest
Console NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile

Related monsters

Gallery

  • SNES

  • Legerdeman vintage art

  • Legerdeman official art

  • Thaumaturge

  • Vis mager official art

  • Living Mage and Evil Mage.png

  • A trading card featuring a presdigitator.

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