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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Leger-de-man
|title=Leger-de-man
| image=[[File:Leger-de-man artwork.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Leger-de-man artwork.png|275px]]
| caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
| kanji=エビルマージ
|kanji=エビルマージ
| romanji=Ebiru maji
|romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji|Evil mage}}
|old=EvilMage
|old=EvilMage
}}
}}


'''Leger-de-men''' are Prestidigitators wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They can be found in [[Baramos' Lair]] and are capable of casting powerful magic.
The '''Leger-de-man''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ3}}.
 
They are evil [[Humanoid family|humans]] who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.
 
==Characteristics==
'''Leger-de-men''' resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitators]] in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in {{XI}} along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid {{MFamilies}}s, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
===={{DQ3}}====
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=  
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=047
|bestiaryNumber=#047
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:Leger de man III nes.png]]
|lvl=30
|lvl=30
|hp=95
|hp=95
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|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=70%
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|sap-resist=70%
|sap-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Leger de man III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Leger de man erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#374
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=261
|mp=38
|attack=146
|defense=216
|agility=116
|exp=1,280
|gold=293
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizz]] (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)<br>[[Baramos' Lair]] ([[3DS]] and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ・強
|romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji・kyō|Evil mage・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#634
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=474
|mp=54
|attack=220
|defense=356
|agility=186
|exp=1,726
|gold=486
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kafuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizzle]] (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders.
 
==Etymology==
*''[[Wiktionary:Legerdemain|Legerdemain]]'', also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A Leger-de-man with a [[Spiked hare]], [[Bubble slime]], and [[Antnibbler]].
Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]].
DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|{{Famicom}} art.
DQXI Leger de man.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious leger de man.jpg|A vicious leger-de-man.
DQR Evil Mage.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0194 Leger de Man.jpg|A leger-de-man in ''[[Keshi Keshi]]''.
</gallery></center>


==Related enemies==
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)]]
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
Image:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
File:DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|Vintage art
</gallery>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Envoûtueur]]

Latest revision as of 05:05, 8 November 2022

The Leger-de-man is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

They are evil humans who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.

Characteristics[edit]

Leger-de-men resemble Prestidigitators in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in XI along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid monsters, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Leger de man III nes.png 30 95 255
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
99 85 58 1,650 85
Bestiary No. #047
Spell(s) Fizzle
Fuddle
Frizzle
Kacrackle
Midheal
Snooze
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Location(s) Baramos' Lair
Item Dropped Yggdrasil leaf1⁄128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0/64 70% 70% 25%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 25% 70% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
25% 100% 70% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
70% 70% 25%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Leger de man XI sprite.png 261 38 146
Defense Agility Experience Gold
216 116 1,280 293
Bestiary no. #374
Family Humanoid
In-game description Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.
Spell(s) Kafrizz
Kacrack
Fizzle
Fuddle
Co-Kafrizz (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Location(s) Fortress of Fear (second act)
Baramos' Lair (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
50% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%



Vicious leger-de-man (エビルマージ・強 Ebiru māji・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Leger de man XI sprite.png 474 54 220
Defense Agility Experience Gold
356 186 1,726 486
Bestiary no. #634
Family Humanoid
In-game description Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) Kafrizz
Kafrizzle
Kacrack
Fizzle
Kafuddle
Co-Kafrizzle (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
Skill(s) Becomes Pepped up
Location(s) The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)
Item(s) dropped Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
75% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for Mage leaders.

Etymology[edit]

  • Legerdemain, also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.

Gallery[edit]

Related monsters[edit]

Similar species[edit]

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