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{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Balzack
|Name=Balzack
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|Game={{DQ4}}
|Image=[[File:BalzackArt.png|200px]]
|Image=[[Image:BalzackArt.png|center|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Sprite=
|Japanese name={{tt|バルザック|Balzac}}
|Japanese name={{tt|バルザック|Balzac}}
|Roumaji=baruzakku
|Roumaji=Baruzakku
|Title=
|Title={{tt|Marquis Régent|Chapter 4}}
{{tt|Marquis|Chapter 5}}
|Class=
|Class=
|Race=Human (originally)
|Race=[[Human]] (originally)
Monster (currently)
{{Monster}} (currently)
|Age=Unknown
|Age=Unknown
|Family=
|Family=
}}
}}


'''Balzack''' is a character in {{DQ4}}. A student of [[Maya]] and [[Meena|Meena's]] father, the alchemist [[Mahabala]], Balzack killed his teacher for the [[Secret of Evolution]] he had discovered, being an underling of [[Psaro]].  
'''Balzack''' is a character in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
 
A student of {{Maya}} and [[Meena Mahabala]]'s father, the alchemist [[Mahabala]], Balzack killed his teacher for the [[Secret of Evolution]] he had discovered, being an underling of [[Psaro the Manslayer]].  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Balzack possesses several qualities of a typical villain: arrogant, dishonest, immoral, and murderous. These traits are shown by his ruthless betrayal and murder of Mahabala. It becomes evident throughout the game that Balzack is loyal to no one but himself. After supposedly achieving the pinnacle of the Secret of Evolution, Balzack indicates that he plans on usurping Psaro the Manslayer, just as he did to his previous master. Even his fellow demons dislike him. Marquis de Léon took the chance to separate himself from Balzack when the opportunity presented itself. Balzack's minions expressed no sadness upon his death. Even Psaro, who normally does not display cruelness towards his allies and underlings, does so for Balzack. He impresses punishment of death upon him for failures (according to Marquis de Léon's dialogue after his initial defeat), something he normally does not do, and uses him as a test subject for an experiment expected to fail.
Balzack possesses several qualities of a typical villain: arrogant, dishonest, immoral, and murderous. These traits are shown by his ruthless betrayal and murder of Mahabala. It becomes evident throughout the game that Balzack is loyal to no one but himself. After supposedly achieving the pinnacle of the Secret of Evolution, Balzack indicates that he plans on usurping Psaro, just as he did to his previous master. Even his fellow demons dislike him. [[Marquis de Léon]] took the chance to separate himself from Balzack when the opportunity presented itself. Balzack's minions expressed no sadness upon his death. Even Psaro, who normally does not display cruelness towards his allies and underlings, does so for Balzack. He impresses punishment of death upon him for failures (according to [[Marquis de Léon]]'s dialogue after his initial defeat), something he normally does not do, and uses him as a test subject for an experiment expected to fail.


While he appears to be a pallet-swap of [[Night clubber|the Night clubbers]] and [[Pruslas]] in his "Baalzack" form, the ''Monsters'' games show that he is larger than the former while smaller than the latter, taking up two spaces.
While he appears to be a pallet-swap of the [[night clubber]]s and [[Pruslas]] in his "Baalzack" form, select games in the {{Monsters S}} series show that he is larger than the former while smaller than the latter, taking up two spaces.
 
==Selected quotes==
'''[[Zamoksva]]'''
* If Meena and/or Maya are in the party:
:''"'Uman imbéciles! Zis is my castle now. ...Oh? I 'ave a sense of déjà vu. Ze daughter of Mahabala, non? What a plaisir to see you again! You do not recognise me, per'aps? It is I, Balzack. But I am stronger zan before. Now zey call me Baalzack! Regard ze result of my [[Secret of Evolution|évolution]] extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! Listen well, ma fille. I know 'ow you must miss your father... But soon you will join 'im!"''
 
* If [[Alena]], [[Kiryl]] and/or [[Borya]] are in the party while Meena and Maya are not:
:''"''Uman imbéciles! What business do you 'ave in zis castle? ...Ah, it is you... Ze original in'abitants, non? Ah ha ha! Welcom 'ome! But zis is my castle now. Ze castle of Baalzack! If you desire to 'ave your castle back, you will 'ave to defeat me! Regard ze result of my évolution extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! Bien! You will grovel in ze presence of such might!"''
 
*If only the {{Hero 4}}, {{Ragnar}} and/or [[Torneko]] are in the {{Party 4}}:
:''"''Uman imbéciles! What business do you 'ave in zis castle? But zis is my castle now. Ze castle of Baalzack! Regard ze result of my évolution extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! I am more mighty zan 'umans. I am more mighty zan ze {{MFamilies}}s! You will grovel in ze presence of such might! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! So attack me at your peril, pathétique worms!"''


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The entirety of Chapter 4 is centered on the sisters' quest to confront Balzack, their father's murderer, whom they finally encounter at [[Palais de Léon]]. However due to the intervention of the [[Marquis de Léon]], the sisters are defeated, thrown in jail, and ultimately forced to flee to [[Endor]].
The entirety of {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} is centered on the sisters' quest to track down their father's murderer, whom they finally encounter at [[Palais de Léon]]. However due to the intervention of the [[Marquis de Léon]], the sisters are defeated, thrown in jail, and ultimately forced to flee to [[Endor]].
 
Balzack uses powerful magical and breath attacks, and if he is injured he will recover himself fully with [[Fullheal]]. Fortunately he is vulnerable to the effects of the [[Sphere of Silence]]. He also has a passive healing he gets per round, though not as much as he has later in {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}.


Balzack uses powerful magical and breath attacks, and if he is injured he will heal himself fully with [[Heal|Fullheal]], however, he is vulnerable to the effects of the [[Sphere of Silence]].
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Balzack (first phase)
|name=Balzack (first phase)
|kanji=
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=
|romanji=Baruzakku
|bestiaryNumber=198
|bestiaryNumber=#198
|sprite=[[File:Balzack DQIV NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Balzack DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=300
|hp=300
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|exp=500
|exp=500
|gold=0
|gold=0
|spells=[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizz]]
|spells=[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Sizz]]<br>Recovers 20ish {{HP}} per turn.
|skills=Fireball (6~10)
|skills=[[Flame Ball|Fireball]] (6~10)
|item=None
|item=None
|locations=[[Palais de Léon]]
|locations=[[Palais de Léon]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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|crack-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=75%
|woosh-resist=75%
|zap-resist=255
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Balzack1dq4r.gif]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:Balzack1dq4r.gif]]
|remake-changes=*In the NES Version, the Ball of Silence in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the pallet swapping effect.
|remake-changes=*In the {{NES}} version, the [[Sphere of Silence]] in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the pallet swapping effect.
*In the NES Version, Balzack's NPC sprite through both encounters is the one used for [[Psaro's Pawn]] and [[Master Kung]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions, he takes the form of a king until the battle begins and then changes to a sprite resembling his battle form.
*In the {{NES}} version, Balzack's {{NPC}} sprite through both encounters is the one used for [[Psaro's Pawn]] and [[Master Kung]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions, he takes the form of a king until the battle begins and then changes to a sprite resembling his battle form.
}}
}}


In the fifth chapter, the Secret of Evolution has transformed him into a more powerful being: Baalzack (or "Balzack+"). He has been evicted from Palais de Léon, likely due to his failure back in the fourth chapter, and now occupies the empty Castle [[Zamoksva]]. He has become astoundingly arrogant, and is disliked even by his subordinate [[demon]]s. His intention, he says, is to enhance his body to be even more godlike than [[Psaro the Manslayer]], but he lacks the [[Armlet of Transmutation]] which allows him to use the full power of the Secret of Evolution. With the help of the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]], Maya and Meena are able to finally defeat him.
In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, the [[Secret of Evolution]] has transformed him into a more powerful being: Baalzack. He has been evicted from Palais de Léon, likely due to his failure back in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}, and now occupies the empty Castle [[Zamoksva]]. He has become astoundingly arrogant, and is disliked even by his subordinate minions. His intention, he says, is to enhance his body to be even more godlike than Psaro the Manslayer, but he lacks the [[Armlet of Transmutation]] which allows him to use the full power of the [[Secret of Evolution]]. With the help of the Hero 4, Maya and Meena are able to finally defeat him.
[[Image:DQIVDS Baalzack.png|thumb|right|340px|After the transformation]]
[[File:DQIVDS Baalzack.png|thumb|right|340px|Baalzack, after his transformation]]
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Baalzack
|name=Baalzack
|kanji=
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=
|romanji=Baruzakku
|bestiaryNumber=202
|bestiaryNumber=#202
|sprite=[[File:Baalzack DQIV NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Balzack DQIV NES.png]]
|hp=500
|hp=500
|mp=255
|mp=255
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|gold=0
|gold=0
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|spells=[[Crackle]]
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>Recovers 50 HP per turn
|skills=[[Cool Breath]]<br>Recovers 50 {{HP}} per turn.
|item=
|item=
|locations=[[Zamoksva]]
|locations=[[Zamoksva]]
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|fuddle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Baalzack DQIV PSX.gif]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:Balzack DQIV PSX.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Balzak
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=Baruzakku
|sprite=[[File:Baalzack DQM GBC.png]]
|level=35
|hp=2/5
|mp=3/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=3/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Material}}
|in-game-description=A creature created to be the strongest {{MFamilies}}
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning|Bolt]], [[Pearly Gates|MultiCut]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Goopi's Gate #2]]
|breeding=[[Firn fiend|IceMan]], [[Magmalice|LavaMan]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Strong
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=None
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Weak
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=None
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Balzak
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=Baruzakku
|sprite=
|level=35
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Material}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning|Bolt]], [[Pearly Gates|MultiCut]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Firn fiend|IceMan]], [[Magmalice|LavaMan]] x [[Demon family|Devil family]]<br>[[Material family]] x [[??? family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Strong
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=None
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Weak
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=None
}}
 
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
 
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
 
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Balzack
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=Baruzakku
|icon=[[File:Balzack DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,370</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>360</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>660</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>390</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>410</big></big>
|bestiary=#423
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=A cautionary tale to others, this miserable individual's conscience was clouded by the Secret of Evolution, which he took to its very limits, leaving him a monstrous freak of nature
|talents=[[Warmonger]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Little Menace]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Insta-Oomph]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Attacking Impulse]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Abominable showman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Abominable showman]] X [[File:Night clubber DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Night clubber]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
Though it uses his original name, the monster appears in Baalzack form.
Though it uses his original name, the {{MFamilies}} appears in his Baalzack form.
{{DQH2Enemy
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Balzack
|name=Balzack
|kanji=
|kanji=バルザック
|romaji={{tt||}}
|romaji={{tt|Baruzakku|Balzac}}
|listNumber=094
|listNumber=#094
|fieldNotes=An avaricious alchemist who stole the [[Secret of Evolution]] and transformed himself into a monster. He murdered his master to steal his ultimate invention—little did he know that it was incomplete...
|fieldNotes=An avaricious alchemist who stole the [[Secret of Evolution]] and transformed himself into a {{MFamilies}}. He murdered his master to steal his ultimate invention—little did he know that it was incomplete...
|image=[[File:Balzack DQHII.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Balzack DQHII.png|100px]]
|exp=10240
|exp=10240
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|locations=[[Battle of the Great Divide]] (S)
|locations=[[Battle of the Great Divide]] (S)
}}
}}
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Both of Balzack's forms appear as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event, where they can be recruited during the event's story. Balzack is an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] and he will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 4: Fateful Faceoff of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by clearing the quest on any difficulty. Balzack can also participate in his Baalzack form's Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Balzack
|kanji=バルザックビースト
|romanji={{tt|Baruzakkubīsuto|Balzack Beast}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Balzack.png|325px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|40px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=120
|hp=773
|mp=365
|attack=228
|defense=282
|agility=220
|wisdom=287
|move=2
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Daunting Stab]]
|bskill2=[[Hypno Fireball]]{{tt|*|Level 26}}
|bskill3=[[Fire Wall]]{{tt|*|Level 44}}
|askill1='''Evolving Beast'''/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3='''Demonic Obsession:''' Grants x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn when {{HP}} drops to 50% or less, 1 time per battle/[[Fire Wall]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5='''Desperation [[Fullheal]]:''' Heals the user to full {{HP}} when {{HP}} drops to 20% or less, 1 time per battle/[[Fire Wall]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises the spell potency of beast allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +10
|bperk2={{WIS}} +10
|bperk3=[[Fire Wall]] Potency +2%
|aperk1= '''Evolving Beast''': Action start until turn 3: Raises {{WIS}} and {{AGL}} for 3 turns
|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
}}
Baalzack is an S-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] and he will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4: One More Mortal Foe of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by clearing the Baalzack stages in Battle Baalzack on any difficulty. Baalzack also stars in his own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Baalzack
|kanji=バルザック
|romanji=Baruzakku
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Balzack1.png|325px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DefenceType.png|48px]]<Br>{{Defence}}
|lvl=130
|hp=1,022
|mp=396
|attack=346
|defense=396
|agility=301
|wisdom=151
|move=2
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Rock Chuck]]
|bskill2=[[Bulk Up]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Shockwave]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1='''Approaching Beast'''/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3='''Ultra Recovery:''' When attacking: Heals 10% of user's max {{HP}}/[[Shockwave]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5='''Auto {{HP}} Regen (L):''' Action start: Heals 15% of max {{HP}}/Shockwave Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises the martial potency of beast allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +30<br>Max {{MP}} +15
|bperk2='''Incomplete Evolution:''' When attacked by enemy: Heals 10% of the user's max {{HP}} and raises {{DEF}} for 3 turns
|bperk3=[[Shockwave]] Potency +2%
|aperk1= '''Approaching Beast''': Battle start: Raises {{DEF}} and Move for 3 turns.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist= Half Res
|poison-resist= Normal
|physical-seal-resist= Normal
|spell-seal-resist= Normal
|martial-seal-resist= Half Res
|breath-seal-resist= Normal
|hobble-resist= Normal
|stun-resist= Immune
|blind-resist= Normal
|curse-resist= Super Weak
|paralysis-resist= Super Weak
|confusion-resist= Normal
|charm-resist= Normal
}}
==Trivia==
*The name "Baalzack" is derived from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal Baal], the Levant honorific title equivalent to the English "lord". The title has been misappropriated into "Bael" and "Beelzebub" over the centuries, two of the most infamous demons in the Lesser Key of Solomon. This works as a double pun, befitting Balzack's arrogance upon obtaining his transformed state and his demonic actions through out the game's story.
*Balzack is briefly mentioned by [[Dr. Helix Helix]] in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]'', as having been the one who gave him the Secret of Evolution after stealing it from Mahabala.
==Similar species==
*[[Humbaba]]
*[[Night clubber]]
*[[Pruslas]]
*[[Wild beast]]
*[[Wilder beast]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Balzack1dq4r.gif|Sprite of Balzack in ''Dragon Quest IV''. (PSX)
Balzack1dq4r.gif|Sprite of Balzack in {{IV}}. ({{PSX}})
Image:BaalzackArt.png|Original artwork of Baalzack from ''Dragon Quest IV''.
BaalzackArt.png|Original artwork of Baalzack from {{IV}}.
Image:Baalzack DQM GBC.png|Sprite of Baalzack in ''Dragon Quest Monsters''. (GBC)
DQ IV Android Palais De Léon 3.jpg|First encounter with Balzack from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Image:Balzacksofubi.jpg|Baalzack, from the ''Dragon Quest [[Sofubi Monster]]'' merchandise series.
DQ IV Android Palais De Léon 4.jpg|
Image:DQM2-3D Balzack Icon.jpg|Icon of Balzack in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQ IV Android Palais De Léon 5.jpg|
Image:DQM2-3D Baalzack Icon.jpg|Icon of Baalzack in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQ IV Android Palais De Léon 6.jpg|
Image:DQHII Baalzack.png|Model of Baalzack in ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.
DQ IV Android Zamoksva 11.jpg|Final encounter with Balzack from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Zamoksva 12.jpg|
DQ IV Android Zamoksva 13.jpg|
DQ IV Android Zamoksva 14.jpg|
Balzacksofubi.jpg|Baalzack, from the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series.
DQM2-3D Balzack Icon.jpg|Icon of Balzack in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
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Balzack
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
BalzackArt.png
Japanese name バルザック
Romaji Baruzakku
Title Marquis Régent

Marquis

Race Human (originally)

Monster (currently)

Age Unknown

Balzack is a character in Dragon Quest IV.

A student of Maya and Meena Mahabala's father, the alchemist Mahabala, Balzack killed his teacher for the Secret of Evolution he had discovered, being an underling of Psaro the Manslayer.

Characteristics[edit]

Balzack possesses several qualities of a typical villain: arrogant, dishonest, immoral, and murderous. These traits are shown by his ruthless betrayal and murder of Mahabala. It becomes evident throughout the game that Balzack is loyal to no one but himself. After supposedly achieving the pinnacle of the Secret of Evolution, Balzack indicates that he plans on usurping Psaro, just as he did to his previous master. Even his fellow demons dislike him. Marquis de Léon took the chance to separate himself from Balzack when the opportunity presented itself. Balzack's minions expressed no sadness upon his death. Even Psaro, who normally does not display cruelness towards his allies and underlings, does so for Balzack. He impresses punishment of death upon him for failures (according to Marquis de Léon's dialogue after his initial defeat), something he normally does not do, and uses him as a test subject for an experiment expected to fail.

While he appears to be a pallet-swap of the night clubbers and Pruslas in his "Baalzack" form, select games in the Monsters series show that he is larger than the former while smaller than the latter, taking up two spaces.

Selected quotes[edit]

Zamoksva

  • If Meena and/or Maya are in the party:
"'Uman imbéciles! Zis is my castle now. ...Oh? I 'ave a sense of déjà vu. Ze daughter of Mahabala, non? What a plaisir to see you again! You do not recognise me, per'aps? It is I, Balzack. But I am stronger zan before. Now zey call me Baalzack! Regard ze result of my évolution extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! Listen well, ma fille. I know 'ow you must miss your father... But soon you will join 'im!"
  • If Alena, Kiryl and/or Borya are in the party while Meena and Maya are not:
"Uman imbéciles! What business do you 'ave in zis castle? ...Ah, it is you... Ze original in'abitants, non? Ah ha ha! Welcom 'ome! But zis is my castle now. Ze castle of Baalzack! If you desire to 'ave your castle back, you will 'ave to defeat me! Regard ze result of my évolution extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! Bien! You will grovel in ze presence of such might!"
"Uman imbéciles! What business do you 'ave in zis castle? But zis is my castle now. Ze castle of Baalzack! Regard ze result of my évolution extraordinaire! Zis is ze closest you will ever come to seeing ze form of a god! I am more mighty zan 'umans. I am more mighty zan ze monsters! You will grovel in ze presence of such might! Zere is only one— Non! In zis form I am stronger even zan Psaro ze Manslayer 'imself! So attack me at your peril, pathétique worms!"

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The entirety of Chapter 4 is centered on the sisters' quest to track down their father's murderer, whom they finally encounter at Palais de Léon. However due to the intervention of the Marquis de Léon, the sisters are defeated, thrown in jail, and ultimately forced to flee to Endor.

Balzack uses powerful magical and breath attacks, and if he is injured he will recover himself fully with Fullheal. Fortunately he is vulnerable to the effects of the Sphere of Silence. He also has a passive healing he gets per round, though not as much as he has later in Chapter 5.


Balzack (first phase) (バルザック Baruzakku)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Balzack DQIV NES.gif 300 255 72
Defense Agility Experience Gold
36 22 500 0
Bestiary No. #198
Spell(s) Fullheal
Sizz
Recovers 20ish HP per turn.
Skill(s) Fireball (6~10)
Location(s) Palais de Léon (Chapter 4)
Item Dropped None
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 25% 25%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 75% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 75% 25% 0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Balzack1dq4r.gif
  • In the NES version, the Sphere of Silence in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the pallet swapping effect.
  • In the NES version, Balzack's NPC sprite through both encounters is the one used for Psaro's Pawn and Master Kung. In the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo DS versions, he takes the form of a king until the battle begins and then changes to a sprite resembling his battle form.


In Chapter 5, the Secret of Evolution has transformed him into a more powerful being: Baalzack. He has been evicted from Palais de Léon, likely due to his failure back in Chapter 4, and now occupies the empty Castle Zamoksva. He has become astoundingly arrogant, and is disliked even by his subordinate minions. His intention, he says, is to enhance his body to be even more godlike than Psaro the Manslayer, but he lacks the Armlet of Transmutation which allows him to use the full power of the Secret of Evolution. With the help of the Hero 4, Maya and Meena are able to finally defeat him.

Baalzack, after his transformation


Baalzack (バルザック Baruzakku)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Balzack DQIV NES.png 500 255 150
Defense Agility Experience Gold
100 28 6,500 0
Bestiary No. #202
Spell(s) Crackle
Skill(s) Cool Breath
Recovers 50 HP per turn.
Location(s) Zamoksva
Item Dropped
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
100% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Balzack DQIV PSX.png None


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Balzak (バルザック Baruzakku) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Baalzack DQM GBC.png 35 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 3/5 5/5
Family Material
In-game description A creature created to be the strongest monster
Abilities Bang, Bolt, MultiCut
Habitat Goopi's Gate #2
Breeding chart IceMan, LavaMan x Devil family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong None Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Strong Strong None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Balzak (バルザック Baruzakku) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
35 6/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 6/10 4/10 7/10
Family Material
In-game description
Abilities Bang, Bolt, MultiCut
Habitat
Breeding chart IceMan, LavaMan x Devil family
Material family x ??? family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong None Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None Weak Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Balzack (バルザック Baruzakku) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Balzack DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 demon family icon.png 1,370 360
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
660 530 410 390
Bestiary No. #423
Rank A
In-game description A cautionary tale to others, this miserable individual's conscience was clouded by the Secret of Evolution, which he took to its very limits, leaving him a monstrous freak of nature
Talents Warmonger (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Little Menace (lv. 1)
Intimidating (lv. 20)
Insta-Oomph (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Attacking Impulse (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Abominable showman DQM3 portrait.png X Night clubber DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 0% -25% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 50% 0% -25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Though it uses his original name, the monster appears in his Baalzack form.

Balzack (バルザック Baruzakku)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Balzack DQHII.png 10240 267g Yes
List No. #094
Field Notes An avaricious alchemist who stole the Secret of Evolution and transformed himself into a monster. He murdered his master to steal his ultimate invention—little did he know that it was incomplete...
Location(s) Battle of the Great Divide (S)
Item(s) Dropped Thinkincense, Gold bracer



Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Both of Balzack's forms appear as part of the limited True Dragon Quest IV event, where they can be recruited during the event's story. Balzack is an A-rank monster of the Beast family and he will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 4: Fateful Faceoff of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by clearing the quest on any difficulty. Balzack can also participate in his Baalzack form's Battle Road as a party member.

Balzack (バルザックビースト Baruzakkubīsuto)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Balzack.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
120 773 365 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
228 282 220 287 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Daunting Stab Hypno Fireball* Fire Wall*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Evolving Beast/Stats Up Zam Res +25/Stats Up Demonic Obsession: Grants x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn when HP drops to 50% or less, 1 time per battle/Fire Wall Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Desperation Fullheal: Heals the user to full HP when HP drops to 20% or less, 1 time per battle/Fire Wall Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises the spell potency of beast allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +10 WIS +10 Fire Wall Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Evolving Beast: Action start until turn 3: Raises WIS and AGL for 3 turns
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



Baalzack is an S-rank monster of the Beast family and he will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4: One More Mortal Foe of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by clearing the Baalzack stages in Battle Baalzack on any difficulty. Baalzack also stars in his own Battle Road.

Baalzack (バルザック Baruzakku)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Balzack1.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact DefenceType.png
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,022 396 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
346 396 301 151 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Rock Chuck Bulk Up* Shockwave*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Approaching Beast/Stats Up Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Ultra Recovery: When attacking: Heals 10% of user's max HP/Shockwave Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25/Stats Up Auto HP Regen (L): Action start: Heals 15% of max HP/Shockwave Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises the martial potency of beast allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
Max MP +15		 Incomplete Evolution: When attacked by enemy: Heals 10% of the user's max HP and raises DEF for 3 turns Shockwave Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Approaching Beast: Battle start: Raises DEF and Move for 3 turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Super Weak Normal Normal



Trivia[edit]

  • The name "Baalzack" is derived from Baal, the Levant honorific title equivalent to the English "lord". The title has been misappropriated into "Bael" and "Beelzebub" over the centuries, two of the most infamous demons in the Lesser Key of Solomon. This works as a double pun, befitting Balzack's arrogance upon obtaining his transformed state and his demonic actions through out the game's story.
  • Balzack is briefly mentioned by Dr. Helix Helix in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, as having been the one who gave him the Secret of Evolution after stealing it from Mahabala.

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