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:<small>''For the'' [[Dragon Quest II]] ''monster, see'' '''[[magus]]'''.</small>
{{Monster Infobox
:<small>''For the'' [[Dragon Quest V]] ''monster, see'' '''[[prestidigitator]]'''.</small>
|title=[[Prestidigitator]]
|image=[[File:DQ Prestidigitator.png|230px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
|kanji=まほうつかい
|old=Magician
|romaji={{tt|Mahōtsukai|Magic user, magician}}
}}
 
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the series, first appearing in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]]. It is a former human conjurer who has given into the temptation of darkness and become a monster.
 
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Despite having one of the more varied appearances throughout the series, '''magicians''' are typically mysterious robed figures with no discernable physical characteristics. As expected from their name, they can cast basic magical spells.<br />
Prestidigitators are [[Humanoid family|humanoid monsters]] that can cast simple spells, likely being the first enemy that the {{Hero 1}} encounters that can do so. They wear long grey robes that cover their entire body, showing only their hands and their eyes from underneath their cloaks. According to its Monsterpedia description in {{Monsters 2}}, the prestidigitators always hide themselves in their black robes as they have lost their [[human]] forms in pursuit of magic. In some illustrations and spinoff appearances, prestidigitators carry tall wands topped with red crystal orbs. Although they appeared in the series debut, these cloaked mages have yet to reappear in any of the main series, as their role as basic spellcasters has been taken over by other {{MFamilies}}s.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{Dragon Quest}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQEnemy
|float = left
|name=Prestidigitator
|name = Magician
|kanji=まほうつかい
|image = [[image:magician.gif]][[image:magiciansnes.gif]]
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|game = [[Dragon Quest]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png]]
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|nes-hp=13
|hp = 13 (NES)<br />12 (GBC)
|nes-mp=∞
|mp = 8
|nes-exp=4
|attack = 11 (NES)<br />8 (GBC)
|nes-gold=12
|defense = 12
|nes-attack=11
|agility = 6
|nes-defense=12
|experience = 4 (NES)<br />8 (GBC)
|nes-agility=12
|gold = 12 (NES)<br />16 (GBC)
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|spells = [[Hurt]]([[Fireball]])
|nes-locations=[[Kol]] region<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Quagmire Cave]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:magiciansnes.gif|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png|55px]][[Image:Prestidigitator DQ iOS.png|65px]][[Image:Prestidigitator Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|65px]]
|remake-hp=12
|remake-mp=8
|remake-exp=8
|remake-gold=16
|remake-attack=8
|remake-defense=12
|remake-agility=6
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=[[Kol]] region<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Quagmire Cave]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|float = left
|name=Prestidigitator
|name = Magician
|kanji=まほうつかい
|image = [[image:magician-n.gif]][[image:dq3magician.gif]]
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|game = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|bestiaryNumber=#005
|console = NES, GBC
|family={{Humanoid}}
|hp = 23
|description=Once earnest students of spell-craft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men
|mp = 10 (NES)<br />4 (GBC)
|sprite=
|attack = 11 (NES)<br />15 (GBC)
|hp=28
|defense = 15
|mp=8
|agility = 13
|exp=15
|experience = 16 (NES)<br />20 (GBC)
|gold=16
|gold = 12 (NES<br />10 (GBC)
|attack=23
|droppedItem = [[Fairy Water]] (NES)<br />[[Repellent]] (GBC)
|defense=26
|spells = [[Blaze]]
|agility=6
|locations = East [[Aliahan]], [[Romaly]] Region, [[Kazave]] Region, [[Najimi Tower]]
|spells=[[Frizz]]<br>[[Sizz]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[magic water]] (1/64)
|locations=[[Tantegel]] region<br>[[Erdrick's Hollow]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


==Related Monsters==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=まほうつかい
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|bestiaryNumber=#077
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Once earnest students of spell-craft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men
|sprite=
|hp=17
|mp=8
|exp=8
|gold=11
|attack=24
|defense=31
|agility=22
|spells=[[Sizz]]
|skills=Acts 1~2 times per turn
|item=[[Holy water]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Holy water]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Erdrick's Hollow]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}


===Dragon Quest===
==={{DQM23D}}===
Prestidigitator makes its debut in the {{Monsters S}} series as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]]. Its main skill is [[Diabolist]].


[[Warlock]] (Druin)
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=まほうつかい
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Prestidigitator.png|150px]]
|chapter-1-hp=100
|chapter-1-attack=14
|chapter-1-defense=255
|chapter-1-items=Coarse cloth (★★☆)
|chapter-1-locations=Midboss
|chapter-2-hp=35
|chapter-2-attack=16
|chapter-2-defense=4
|chapter-2-items=Sapphire (★☆☆)
|chapter-2-locations=[[Ancient Palace]]
}}


[[Wizard_(Enemy)|Wizard]] (Druinlord)
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A statue of a prestidigitator is Treasure No. 507 in the Monster Statues category. It can be found on [[the Paternoggin]] and its base value is 80,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A model of a {{MFamilies}} from some faraway world.<ref>[[Nintendo Switch]] and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


===Dragon Quest III===
==={{DQTact}}===
 
Prestidigitator appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] during the first part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest I'' event. It can be recruited from the [[Craggy Cave]] stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The prestidigitator can participate in the [[Death scorpion]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
[[Evil Mage]]
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Prestidigitator
|kanji=まほうつかい
|romanji=Mahōtsukai
|sprite=
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=110
|hp=503
|mp=213
|move=2
|attack=208
|defense=231
|agility=186
|wisdom=291
|weight=15
|bskill1=[[Sizz]]
|bskill2=[[Channel Anger]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1={{WIS}} +5/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sizz]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Sizz]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=[[Sizz]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''{{WIS}} +5''': Raises {{WIS}} by 5.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}


[[Archmage]]
==Trivia==
*Prestidigitation is more popularly known as [[Wikipedia: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.


[[DevilMage]]
==Similar species==
*[[Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)|Legerdeman]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<center><gallery>
Image:Magician.gif|Dragon Quest (NES)
Prestidigitator statue treasures icon.jpg
Image:magiciansnes.gif|Dragon Quest (SNES)
DQotS Prestidigitator.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
Image:Magician-n.gif|Dragon Quest III (NES)
Eraser 0010 Prestidigitator.jpg|A prestidigitator in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
Image:dq3magician.gif|Dragon Warrior III (GBC)
DQTCG Mahotsukai.jpg|{{Treasures}} statue icon.
Image:Magician GBC.png|Dragon Warrior I (GBC)
PRESTIDIGITATOR-TCG.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
Image:DW1NES_Magician.png
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{Wikia}}
<references/>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]

Latest revision as of 04:19, 28 December 2025

The Prestidigitator is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in the original game. It is a former human conjurer who has given into the temptation of darkness and become a monster.

Characteristics[edit]

Prestidigitators are humanoid monsters that can cast simple spells, likely being the first enemy that the Hero encounters that can do so. They wear long grey robes that cover their entire body, showing only their hands and their eyes from underneath their cloaks. According to its Monsterpedia description in Monsters 2, the prestidigitators always hide themselves in their black robes as they have lost their human forms in pursuit of magic. In some illustrations and spinoff appearances, prestidigitators carry tall wands topped with red crystal orbs. Although they appeared in the series debut, these cloaked mages have yet to reappear in any of the main series, as their role as basic spellcasters has been taken over by other monsters.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-PRESTIDIGITATOR.png
Gold
12
HP
13
MP
∞
Attack
11
Defence
12
Agility
12
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
Kol region
Craggy Cave
Quagmire Cave
Fizzle resistance
0⁄16
Snooze resistance
0⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Magiciansnes.gifDQ-GBC-PRESTIDIGITATOR.pngPrestidigitator DQ iOS.pngPrestidigitator Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
16
HP
12
MP
8
Attack
8
Defence
12
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
Kol region
Craggy Cave
Quagmire Cave
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Fire resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#005
Family
Humanoid
Gold
16
HP
28
MP
8
Attack
23
Defence
26
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Once earnest students of spell-craft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men

Spell(s)
Frizz
Sizz
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Tantegel region
Erdrick's Hollow
Item Dropped
magic water (1/64)
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Paralysis resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#077
Family
Humanoid
Gold
11
HP
17
MP
8
Attack
24
Defence
31
Agility
22
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Once earnest students of spell-craft, these weak-willed sorcerers were seduced by the illicit allure of black magic, and are now no longer men

Spell(s)
Sizz
Skill(s)
Acts 1~2 times per turn
Location(s)
Erdrick's Hollow
Dropped Item
Holy water (1/64)
Stolen Item
Holy water (1/8)
Fire resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
Whack resistance
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Prestidigitator makes its debut in the Monsters series as a C-rank monster of the Demon family. Its main skill is Diabolist.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
100 14 255 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
Midboss
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
35 16 4 Sapphire (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Ancient Palace
Sprite DQB Prestidigitator.png


Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

A statue of a prestidigitator is Treasure No. 507 in the Monster Statues category. It can be found on the Paternoggin and its base value is 80,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A model of a monster from some faraway world.[1]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Prestidigitator appears as a D-rank monster of the Demon family during the first part of the limited True Dragon Quest I event. It can be recruited from the Craggy Cave stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The prestidigitator can participate in the Death scorpion's Battle Road as a party member.

Prestidigitator (まほうつかい Mahōtsukai)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
110 503 213 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
208 231 186 291 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sizz Channel Anger* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
WIS +5/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Sizz Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Sizz Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Sizz Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
WIS +5: Raises WIS by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res 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
Normal Super Weak Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune


Trivia[edit]

  • 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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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