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The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring | The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their | Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colours do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in ''V''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]] | |nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]] | ||
|nes-hp=210 | |nes-hp=210 | ||
|nes-mp= | |nes-mp=∞ | ||
|nes-exp=712 | |nes-exp=712 | ||
|nes-gold=110 | |nes-gold=110 | ||
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|nes-defense=80 | |nes-defense=80 | ||
|nes-agility=150 | |nes-agility=150 | ||
|nes-spells= | |nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)<br/> | ||
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]] | |nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]] | ||
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}} | |nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}} | ||
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|spells=[[Kaboom]] | |spells=[[Kaboom]] | ||
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage) | |skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage) | ||
|locations=Demon's Den | |locations=[[DLC Tablet|Demon's Den]] | ||
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}} | |items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
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|spells=[[Kaboom]] | |spells=[[Kaboom]] | ||
|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha] ]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]] | |locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]] | ||
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br | |items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
|attack-resist=0% | |attack-resist=0% | ||
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|remake-changes= | |remake-changes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
An Archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready. | |||
==={{DQ10}}=== | |||
Archdemons first appear in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers. They are able to deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast [[Kaboom]], which has a high chance of going [[Critical_Hit#Spells|haywire]] when they are [[enraged]]. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a [[Rarefied monster|rarefied]] version in the form of the [[Dessert demon]]. | |||
==={{ | ==={{DQDai}}=== | ||
Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander [[Hadlar]]. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts. | |||
==={{DQCTD2}}=== | ==={{DQCTD2}}=== | ||
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{{DQMEnemy | {{DQMEnemy | ||
|name=ArcDemon | |name=ArcDemon | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=アークデーモン | ||
|romanji=Ākudēmon | |romanji=Ākudēmon | ||
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]] | |sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]] | ||
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{{DQM2Enemy | {{DQM2Enemy | ||
|name=ArcDemon | |name=ArcDemon | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=アークデーモン | ||
|romanji=Ākudēmon | |romanji=Ākudēmon | ||
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]] | |sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]] | ||
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|rank = B | |rank = B | ||
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.'' | |description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.'' | ||
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, | |weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]] | ||
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]] | |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]] | ||
|resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof | |resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof | ||
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|rank = B | |rank = B | ||
|size = S | |size = S | ||
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, | |weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]] | ||
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]] | |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]] | ||
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]] | |resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]] | ||
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==={{DQMJ3}}=== | ==={{DQMJ3}}=== | ||
The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in | The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths. | ||
==={{DQM3}}=== | ==={{DQM3}}=== | ||
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|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities. | |fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities. | ||
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]] | |image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]] | ||
|exp= | |exp=5,384 | ||
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span> | |gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span> | ||
|markedVersion=Yes | |markedVersion=Yes | ||
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|kanji=アークデーモン | |kanji=アークデーモン | ||
|romanji=Ākudēmon | |romanji=Ākudēmon | ||
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png| | |sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|325px]] | ||
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}} | |family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}} | ||
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]] | |rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]] | ||
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic | |role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic | ||
|lvl= | |lvl=140 | ||
|hp= | |hp=955 | ||
|mp=593 | |mp=593 | ||
|move=2 | |move=2 | ||
|attack= | |attack=340 | ||
|defense= | |defense=401 | ||
|agility= | |agility=388 | ||
|wisdom= | |wisdom=422 | ||
|weight=50 | |weight=50 | ||
|bskill1=[[Boom]] | |bskill1=[[Boom]] | ||
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}} | |bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}} | ||
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]] | |bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]] | ||
|askill1=Sporadic | |askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up | ||
|askill2= | |askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill3= | |askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5% | ||
|askill4= | |askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill5= | |askill5=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5% | ||
|lperk1=Lowers | |lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | ||
|bperk1=Max | |bperk1=Max MP +15 | ||
|bperk2= | |bperk2=AGL +20 | ||
|bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2% | |bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2% | ||
|aperk1='''Sporadic | |aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start. | ||
|frizz-resist=Normal | |frizz-resist=Normal | ||
|sizz-resist=Half Res | |sizz-resist=Half Res | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries. | *The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}. | DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}. | ||
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}. | DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}. | ||
Dai1991 Archdemons.jpg|A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''. | |||
Dai2020 IronBallDemon Archdemon.jpg|A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''. | |||
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from {{Joker}}. ({{DS}}) | Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from {{Joker}}. ({{DS}}) | ||
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from {{Caravan Heart}}. | Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from {{Caravan Heart}}. | ||
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DQMBRV Archdemon2.png| | DQMBRV Archdemon2.png| | ||
DQMBRV Archdemon3.png| | DQMBRV Archdemon3.png| | ||
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime | |||
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime}}. | |||
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left) | Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left) | ||
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs. | DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs. | ||
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</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Similar species== | |||
*[[Belial]] | |||
*[[Dessert demon]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 15 July 2024
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Archdemon | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アークデーモン |
| Romaji | Ākudēmon |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest II |
| Old localization | Bullwong ArcDemon |
The Archdemon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic.
Characteristics[edit]
Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical demon, the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell Kaboom. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the Minidemons are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of V, their colours do not match up. The Imp, however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in V.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
Original (NES)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
210 | ∞ | 140 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 80 | 150 | 712 | 110 |
| Abilities | Attacks twice in a row Kaboom Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage) |
| Location(s) | North Rendarak Hall of Hargon |
| Item Dropped | Prayer ring1⁄32 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Snooze Resistance |
| 7⁄64 | 4⁄7 | 2⁄7 | 4⁄7 |
| Thwack Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Kasap Resistance | |
| 6⁄7 | 7⁄7 | 2⁄7 | |
| Sprites | HP | MP | Attack |
    |
230 | 50 | 140 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 135 | 105 | 1475 | 235 |
| Abilities | Kaboom Flame Breath |
| Location(s) | Northern Rendarak Hall of Hargon |
| Item Dropped | Prayer ring1⁄32 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Snooze Resistance |
| 1⁄64 | 2⁄7 | 2⁄7 | 2⁄7 |
| Thwack Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Kasap Resistance | |
| 6⁄7 | 2⁄7 | 0⁄7 | |
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
| 305 | 45 | 234 | 160 | |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 70 | 927 | 85 | 1⁄64 | |
| Bestiary No. | #161 |
| Spell(s) | Kaboom |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Mantleplace |
| Item dropped | Rockbomb shard1⁄32 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 0/64 | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 67% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 67% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 67% | 100% | 67% | 100% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
 |
Note: This monster is only in the Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions of the game.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
In the Nintendo 3DS version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC Tablet.
Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) 
Remake exclusive (3DS)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
| 348 | 45 | 252 | 165 | |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 114 | 378 | 93 | 1⁄64 | |
| Bestiary No. | DLC #032 |
| Spell(s) | Kaboom |
| Skill(s) | Muster Strength Stab with pitchfork (250% damage) |
| Location(s) | Demon's Den |
| Item(s) Dropped | Prayer ring1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 60% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 15% | 80% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 50% | 50% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 100% | 15% | 0% | |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
Original (PS2)
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
248 | 45 | 252 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 165 | 114 | 418 | 62 |
| Bestiary no. | #200 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons. |
| Spell(s) | Kaboom |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Black Citadel After the fall of Black Citadel: Farebury Region Kingdom of Ascantha West Argonia Holy Isle of Neos |
| Item(s) dropped | Rockbomb shard1⁄32 Battle fork1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 25% | 25% | |
| Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | |
| 25% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Snooze resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 100% | |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 100% | 0% | ||
An Archdemon residing in Tryan Gully tells the Hero and party that David was only to be told of his connection to the Seven Sages when ready.
Dragon Quest X[edit]
Archdemons first appear in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against Nelgel. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a Belial to fight against the adventurers. They are able to deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast Kaboom, which has a high chance of going haywire when they are enraged. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a rarefied version in the form of the Dessert demon.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]
Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander Hadlar. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.
Torneko: The Last Hope[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]
| ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
45 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Family | Devil |
| In-game description | Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible |
| Abilities | Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow |
| Habitat | Library Gate, Gate of Extinction |
| Breeding chart | Devil family x ??? family GateGuard x Zombie family Ogre x Dragon family |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Immune | Weak | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Strong | None | Strong | None |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| Strong | Weak | None | None |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| Immune | Immune | None | Strong |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| None | Weak | ||
Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]
| ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
45 | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 6/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Family | Devil |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | AgDevil x Andreal Devil family x ??? family Ogre x Dragon family |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| Strong | Immune | Weak | Strong |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Strong | None | Strong | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Weak | Strong | Weak | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| None | Immune | Immune | None |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| Strong | None | None | None |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| Weak | None | None | None |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| None | None | Weak | |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.
| Archdemon | |
|---|---|
| Family | Demon |
| Rank | B |
| Description | High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all. |
| Weapons | Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Bangmeister |
| Resistances | Bangproof, Whackproof |
| Skill | Frizz & Bang II |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Dessert demon x Megalodon, Notso macho, or Moosifer Headhunter x Dark slime knight |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]
| Archdemon | |
|---|---|
| Family | Demon |
| Rank | B |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Bangmeister, Crafty Banger |
| Resistances | Immune to Bang and Whack |
| Skill | Frizz & Bang |
| Location | Necropolis (night) |
| Breeding chart | Dessert demon x Notso macho or Moosifer Lesser demon x Dark slime Lethal armour x Dancing flame |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]
The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,360 | 400 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 580 | 530 | 400 | 570 |
| Bestiary No. | #405 |
| Rank | B |
| In-game description | These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire |
| Talents | Storm Chaser (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Bangmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20) Confusing Touch (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Wizardly Wind (lv. 1) Collective Punishment (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (    ) |
| Items | Elfin elixir (Common) Blast-proof armand (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 * |
| 50% | 0% | -25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 25% | -25% | -25% | 25% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | -25% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 50% | 0% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 50% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit]
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold |
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78 | 78g |
| List No. | #032 |
| Field Notes | Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities. |
| Location(s) | Dawnsholm (Recruit) Sylvea (Hero) The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Kaleidoskin Magic beast horn Classic mirror ring recipe Luxury mirror ring recipe |
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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5,384 | 338g | Yes |
| List No. | #092 |
| Field Notes | Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities. |
| Location(s) | The Battle of Accordia |
| Item(s) Dropped | Magic beast horn Magic beast hide |
Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]
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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]
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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.
| Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) |  |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 140 | 955 | 593 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 340 | 401 | 388 | 422 | 50 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Boom | Glacier* | Kaboom* Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom |
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Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up | Bang Res +25/Stats Up | Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up Arc Kaboom Potency +5% |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Sizz Res +25/Stats Up | Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up Arc Kaboom Potency +5% |
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Leader Perks
| First | |
| Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
Basic Perks
| First | Second | Third |
| Max MP +15 | AGL +20 | Kaboom Potency +2% |
Perk Details
| First | |
| Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Half Res | Normal | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Half Res | Very Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Immune |
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]
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Trivia[edit]
- The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of Dragon Ball, which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.
Gallery[edit]
Dragon Quest II official art, Famicom version.
Joker official art.
Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake. (3DS)
Residential Archdemon in Tryan Gully from VIII. (Cell phone)
An Archdemon in X.
Boss encounter in Builders 2.
A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of The Adventure of Dai.
Sprite from Caravan Heart.
Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Enforker tank in Rocket Slime.
Dragon Ball cameo. (left)
Maya Mahabala wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
Stars model.
DQ Trading Card Game card.
Rivals card.
Scan Battlers card.
Archdemon from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
Plush toy.
