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


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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand 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.
Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleight_of_hand 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.

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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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい mahōtsukai)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png 13 8 4 12 11 12 12
Spell(s) Sizz
Location(s)
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄64 0⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Magiciansnes.gifDQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png 12 8 8 16 8 12 6
Spell(s) Sizz
Location(s) Kol region
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle 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 HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png 30 ? 13 34 28 22 22
Spell(s) Sizz, Snooze
Location(s) Craggy Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
2⁄64 1⁄16 3⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Druinsnes.gifDQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.png 28 10 28 50 26 24 15
Spell(s) Sizz, Snooze
Location(s) Craggy Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle 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.

(だいまどう daimadō)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Wizard DQ NES.gif 65 ? 50 164 80 70 70
Spell(s) Sizzle
Location(s) Near Cantlin
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄32 7⁄16 15⁄16 15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-SNES-VIS-MAGER.png DQ-GBC-VIS-MAGER.png 70 16 120 185 71 60 49
Spell(s) Sizzle, Fizzle
Location(s) Near Cantlin
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
? ? ? ?


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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