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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Hocus-pokers are evil [[Humanoid family|sorcerers]] that resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)| | Hocus-pokers are evil [[Humanoid family|sorcerers]] that resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|prestidigitator]]s wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in ''XI'', the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]] | |gbc-sprites=[[File:Hocus poker III gbc.png]] | ||
|switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|125px]] | |switch-sprites=[[Image:DQIII Hocus Poker.png|125px]] | ||
}} | |||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy | |||
|name=Hocus-poker | |||
|kanji=アークマージ | |||
|romanji=Ākumāji | |||
|bestiaryNumber=#110 | |||
|family=None | |||
|description=One-time sorcerers that succumbed to the dark side. Drunk on their new-found power, they annihilate anyone daft enough to defy them | |||
|sprite=[[File:Hocus-poker DQ III HD sprite.png]] | |||
|hp=208 | |||
|mp=300 | |||
|exp=2,368 | |||
|gold=43 | |||
|attack=197 | |||
|defense=311 | |||
|agility=175 | |||
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]] | |||
|skills=[[Cool Breath]] | |||
|item=[[Staff of strife]]{{fraction|1|32}} | |||
|locations=[[Talontear Tunnel]]<br>[[Zoma's Citadel]] | |||
|evasion=1/16 | |||
|fire-resist=75% | |||
|explosion-resist=75% | |||
|ice-resist=75% | |||
|wind-resist=0% | |||
|strike-resist=0% | |||
|lightning-resist=0% | |||
|drain-magic-resist=0% | |||
|whack-resist=0% | |||
|kamikazee-resist=0% | |||
|poof-resist=25% | |||
|dazzle-resist=0% | |||
|fizzle-resist=0% | |||
|fuddle-resist=0% | |||
|paralysis-resist=0% | |||
|snooze-resist=25% | |||
|stumble-resist=0% | |||
|stun-resist=0% | |||
|deceleratle-resist=25% | |||
|sap-resist=25% | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|bestiary=#406 | |bestiary=#406 | ||
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big> | |rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big> | ||
|in-game-description=These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in Nadiria, they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number | |in-game-description=These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in [[Nadiria]], they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number | ||
|talents=[[Strong Speller]] (lv. 1) | |talents=[[Strong Speller]] (lv. 1) | ||
|traits=[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40) | |traits=[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Rando-Ping]] (lv. 40) | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Hocus-poker DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites | |||
DQXI Hocus poker.jpg|''XI'' polygon model | DQXI Hocus poker.jpg|''XI'' polygon model | ||
DQXI Malicious hocus poker.jpg|A malicious hocus-poker | DQXI Malicious hocus poker.jpg|A malicious hocus-poker | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:59, 25 January 2025
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Hocus-Poker | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アークマージ |
| Romaji | Ākumāji |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localization | Archmage |
The hocus-poker is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.
Characteristics[edit]
Hocus-pokers are evil sorcerers that resemble prestidigitators wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in XI, the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Hocus-poker (アークマージ Ākumāji)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
Hocus-poker (アークマージ Ākumāji)
Malicious hocus-poker (アークマージ・邪 Ākumāji・ja)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
Hocus-poker (アークマージ Ākumāji)
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
 |
 |
1,350 | 420 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 470 | 450 | 510 | 670 |
| Bestiary No. | #406 |
| Rank | B |
| In-game description | These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in Nadiria, they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number |
| Talents | Strong Speller (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Crackmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20) Rando-Ping (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Magical Moment (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (    ) |
| Items | Elfin elixir (Common) Sock-it locket (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | -25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for Mage leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]
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Etymology[edit]
- Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "hocus pocus", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
Similar sorcerer[edit]
Gallery[edit]
HD sprites
XI polygon model
A malicious hocus-poker
Rivals card
A hocus-poker in Keshi Keshi.
