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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Meddling pests! How much more of my time will you waste?! You will rot in hell for breaking my shield of darkness! But first you will taste the true might of my flesh and blood! You shall taste the terror eternal. Even death shall offer you no respite.'''''|source=Rhapthorne, prior to the final battle|console=|bgcolor=9370DB}}
{{Character
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|Name=Rhapthorne
|Name=Rhapthorne
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|Game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|Image=[[File:Rhapthorne Second Forme.png|center|250px]]
|Image=[[File:Rhapthorne Second Forme.png|center|250px]]
|Sprite=
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|Japanese name=ラプソーン
|Japanese name=暗黒神ラプソーン
|Roumaji=Rapusōn
|Roumaji={{tt|Ankoku-shin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|Title=Lord of Darkness
|Title=Lord of Darkness
|Class=
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|Family=
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|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263635/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Jonathan Keeble] (English)<br>[[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese, first form)<br>[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Japanese, second form)
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'''Lord Rhapthorne''' is the central antagonist of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. A demon of untold legend, Rhapthorne is the party's final opponent in their quest to rid the world of an evil curse.
 
'''Lord Rhapthorne''' is the central antagonist of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
 
A demon of untold power and ambition to dominate the [[World of Darkness|Worlds of Darkness]] and [[World of Light|Light]], Rhapthorne is the {{Party 8}}'s final opponent in their quest to rid their world of an evil curse.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Rhapthorne had power over the World of Darkness and planned to take control of the World of Light, but was stopped by the [[Seven Sages]] with the help of [[Empyrea]], the Godbird. He returned centuries later to kill the heirs of Seven Sages and take over the World of Light.
Rhapthorne is among the most proactive demon lords in the series, taking direct action to further his agenda and confronting his foes head-on whenever possible instead of lurking withing an isolated lair. This remains true even when he is rendered a disembodied soul trapped within the [[Godbird sceptre]], manipulating the negative emotions and thoughts of those who touch the staff until they become a blinded puppet able to serve his needs and leading to outright possession in two instances. In a break from the series' tradition of the Archfiend being a distant figure removed from much of the narrative, Rhapthorne is actually present from the very beginning of the game thanks to [[Dhoulmagus]]' theft of the sceptre. He is aware of the {{Party 8}}'s actions against him from the start, and as such his loathing for them is significantly more personal than that of final foes past.
 
Rhapthorne's original appearance is never seen within the game itself, only alluded to in a mural found within the {{Dark Ruins}} where he is depicted as a monsterous robed figure with an unkempt beard. When his body is freed, he takes the form of a diminutive purple demon with large goat horns, a carapace covered torso, an insect's wing casing, and glowing bulb of energy in lieu of legs. After merging with the magical engine that powers his flying castle, the [[Black Citadel]], Rhapthorne has the upper half of an obese exaggeration of his previous form due to becoming over-saturated with magical energy. His horns are greatly enlarged, he sports a thick black beard, his wings have become larger and bat-like, his lower body has solidified into a fleshy bulb with eight spikes arranged in a circular pattern, and his body is adorned with tattoos in a flame-like pattern that are a darker shade of purple than his skin.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
Rhapthorne was born in the [[World of Darkness]], subjugating it with an onslaught of loyal followers and overwhelming magical force. Rhapthorne's ambition drove him to attempt to invade the [[World of Light]] as well, bringing him into conflict with the [[Seven Sages]] and [[Empyrea]] the Godbird. The battle between the two forces nearly rent the world of darkness asunder, but the forces of light proved victorious and the demon was slain. Fearing that Rhapthorne would be revived in the future and menace the world once again long after their deaths, the [[Seven Sages]] split his soul from his body and sealed them away to prevent his resurrection. His lifeless body was sealed within a massive rock on a craggy atoll that would one day become the Holy Isle of [[Neos]], where it was chiseled by the [[Seven Sages|Sage]] Alexander into a statue of the [[Goddess]] to avoid being tampered with by [[human]]s. [[Empyrea]] and the [[Seven Sages|Sages]] created a prison for Rhapthorne's soul in the form of the [[Godbird sceptre]], a tall staff that would be entrusted to the royal family of Castle [[Trodain]] and remain guarded for centuries.
 
Rumors of the staff began to circulate the world in the intervening years, developing into a legend that it possesses incredible magical might that could turn the most humble dabbler into a powerful sorcerer. This is what drew the attention of Dhoulmagus, the failed student of Master Rylus of [[Farebury]]. Posing as a wandering jester, [[Dhoulmagus]] infiltrates the castle and steals the staff. Rhapthorne seizes this importunity and takes full advantage of the overwrought bitterness within the man, testing him by transforming King [[Trode]] and Princess [[Medea]] into mockeries of themselves when they attempt to stop him as a test before placing a curse on Castle [[Trodain]] that turns the inhabitants into plants and wraps the structure in a wall of immense thorns to prevent anyone within with knowledge of the sceptre's menace from following him. Unaware that a certain [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|guardsman]] remained unaffected by the curse and that the [[Trode|King]] and [[Medea|Princess]] of the castle were spared by, Rhapthorne influences [[Dhoulmagus]] into murdering the descendants of the [[Seven Sages]] to break the seal on the {{Sceptre}} and begins with Rylus.
 
Rhapthorne's killings earned him several powerful foes in the forms of [[Jessica Albert]] and [[Angelo]], whose brother and foster father were assassinated by [[Dhoulmagus]] respectively. The mage and priest would join the cursed King and his {{Party 8}} as the pursued [[Dhoulmagus]] across several continents. The jester's rampage would be put to an end inside the depths of the {{Dark Ruins}} in the northwestern island of the world, but {{Jessica}} would place her hands on the sceptre after the battle and become Rhapthorne's new vessel. Though still carrying strong negative feelings over the murder of her brother, {{Jessica}} is unable to be fully controlled by Rhapthorne and avoids killing a descendant herself. When confronted by the {{Party 8}} in the city of [[Arcadia]] {{Jessica}} loses her grip on the staff, which is retrieved by a dog named [[Sir Leopold]]. Being an animal, Rhapthorne is able to fully possess the hound and continues his rampage until [[Leopold]] is killed in battle against the {{Party 8}} in [[Savella Cathedral]].
 
It is here when [[Angelo]]'s scheming half-brother [[Marcello]] takes hold of the staff and uses it to kill the Lord High Priest of the [[Savella Cathedral|Cathedral]] after having the {{Party 8}} arrested on accusation of the murder. [[Marcello]] is strong willed enough to resist being manipulated by Rhapthorne, but when defeated in battle he becomes too mentally exhausted to continue and becomes fully possessed. With the final descendant killed, Rhapthorne unseals his body on [[Neos]] and summons the [[Black Citadel]] to the [[World of Light]]. The {{Party 8}} invades the citadel with the aid of [[Empyrea]], and defeats Rhapthorne in the heart of the fortress. Refusing to die so soon after his resurrection, Rhapthorne absorbs the magic contained within the citadel and becomes a colossus protected by in impenetrable barrier. He then summons all of his forces from the world of darkness and commands them to besiege all around them, replacing the normal encounters for the remainder of the game.


In a break from the series' tradition of the Archfiend being a distant figure removed from much of the narrative, Rhapthorne is actually present from the very beginning of the game thanks to his possession of [[Dhoulmagus]]. He is aware of the party's actions against him from the start, and as such his loathing for them is significantly more personal than that of final foes past.  
When the party gathers [[Six Orbs|seven legendary orbs]] to allow the [[Seven Sages]] to weaken Rhapthorne's barrier, they ride upon Empyrea's back and channel their power into replicas of the [[Godbird sceptre]] to shatter the shield. The climactic battle in the high skies ends with the heroes victorious and Rhapthorne's soul completely eradicated, with the curse he laid upon Castle [[Trodain]] and its people fading shortly after.
==Abilities==
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|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
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The little twerp has a nasty resistance to all three types of flame on top of [[sap]], but he doesn't have any other strengths besides that. Dazzleflash and Lullab-eye can get annoying, but the glorified anemone doesn't bring too much to the table that can give players a hard time.
{{DQ8Enemy
|Second&nbsp;battle|
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|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Magic Burst]] (250~290)
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Magic Burst]] (250~290)
|family=???
|skills=Attacks twice per turn.<br>Anger of the Gods. (84~96)<br>Burst out in defiant laughter.<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]<br>[[Meditation]]<br>Sceptre Ball (attack/2 + 67)<br>[[Starfall|Summons Meteors]] (80~96)<br>Arm slams on the {{Party 8}}.<br>[[Evil Prayer]]
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|description=The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive [[Black Citadel]] into his new body.
|description=The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive Black Citadel into his new body.
|locations=The Vast Skies
|locations=The Vast Skies
|}}
|items=None
 
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
Once his shield is broken, Rhapthorne can be attacked in earnest. He has no resistance to elemental damage, a 25% resistance to [[sap]], and immunity to all other debilitation. He'll put his girth to use when swiping with his arm, dealing 100~120 defense piercing damage, and can knock out a character after it connects. The ball on his scepter will deal 281 points of pierce damage to two random targets, and can confuse a character. Anger of the Gods will deal 84~96 points of [[bang]] damage to four random targets. Because his physical skills ignore defence, [[Kabuff]] is useless; cast [[Acceleratle]] to boost evasion and [[Insulatle]] to take the sting out of his breath attacks. Anger of the Gods can devastate the party if the player isn't careful while praying, so don't be afraid to take a turn to heal. Rhapthorne's random targeting can be tricky to counter, but as long as the party is above 50% health throughout the battle, victory is assured.
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===3DS Abilities===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
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|name=Rhapthorne
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|console=3DS
|romanji=
|hp=6500
|mp=255
|attack=448
|defense=191
|agility=125
|experience=0
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|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Magic Burst]] (250~290)
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=287
|description=The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive Black Citadel into his new body.
|locations=The Vast Skies
|}}
*Party members '''cannot''' be switched out during the final battle as the wagon is left behind.
 
==Other Appearances==
Outside his main role in ''Dragon Quest VIII'', Rhapthorne also makes appearances in these titles.
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{DQ9Enemy
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=
|image=[[File:Rhapthorne IX DS.png]]
|name=Rhapthorne
|name=Rhapthorne
|game=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=
|romanji=Rapusōn
|hp=8500<br>17074 (99)
|hp=8500<br>17074 (99)
|mp=255
|mp=255
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|family=???
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=307
|bestiaryNumber=307
|description="Evil incantations and Kafrizz form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.  
|description="Evil incantations and [[Kafrizz]] form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.  
Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself."
Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself."
|locations=
|locations=
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}}
}}


Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in [[Dragon Quest IX]], obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #171 - #179|Quest #179]] (or received at special events). He will become [[enraged]] once his health drops to orange range.
Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in {{Dragon Quest IX}}, obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #171 - #179|Quest #179]] (or received at special events). He will become [[enraged]] once his health drops to orange range.


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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|-
|1-3||[[Alefgard gloves]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||5%
|1-3||[[Alefgard gloves]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||10%
|-
|-
|4-8||Alefgard gloves||25%||Purple Orb||5%
|4-8||Alefgard gloves||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||10%
|-
|-
|9-15||[[Trodain trousers]]||15%||Purple Orb||6%
|9-15||[[Trodain trousers]]||15%||[[Purple Orb]]||11%
|-
|-
|16-25||Trodain trousers||20%||Purple Orb||6%
|16-25||Trodain trousers||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||11%
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|-
|26-40||Trodain trousers||25%||Purple Orb||7%
|26-40||Trodain trousers||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||12%
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|41-56||[[Trodain bandana]]||20%||Purple Orb||7%
|41-56||[[Trodain bandana]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||12%
|-
|-
|57-68||Trodain bandana||25%||Purple Orb||8%
|57-68||Trodain bandana||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||13%
|-
|-
|69-80||[[Trodain togs]]||15%||Purple Orb||8%
|69-80||[[Trodain togs]]||15%||[[Purple Orb]]||13%
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|-
|81-90||Trodain togs||20%||Purple Orb||9%
|81-90||Trodain togs||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||14%
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|-
|91-99||Trodain togs||25%||Purple Orb||10%
|91-99||Trodain togs||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||15%
|}
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[Mini medal]].''
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|34||[[Kafrizzle]]
|-
|-
|41||[[Kaboomle]], stops using Kafrizz & Kaboom
|41||[[Kaboomle]], stops using [[Kafrizz]] & [[Kaboom]]
|-
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|57||Restore all MP, [[Magic Burst]]
|57||[[Evil Prayer]], [[Magic Burst]]
|}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
*Rhapthorne (first forme) is a one-slot Rank X monster. He can be synthesized by combining [[Dhoulmagus]] and [[Nimzo]].
*Rhapthorne (second forme) is a great two-slot Rank X monster. He can be synthesized by combining his first forme with [[Zoma]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Both formes appear as separate monsters in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional''.
Rhapthorne is available in both his forms.
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Rhapthorne
|image = 
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = X
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very small package.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zammeister]]
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]], [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dhoulmagus]] x [[Nimzo]]
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Rhapthorne (2nd Form)
|image = 
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = X
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very large package.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne II]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Rhapthorne]] x [[Zoma]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Rhapthorne appears in both his forms once again.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Rhapthorne
|image = 
|family = {{Q family}}
|rank = X
|size = S
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Wave]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Ban Dance]], Immune to [[Whack]], Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dhoulmagus]] x [[Nimzo]] or [[Mortamor]]
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Rhapthorne II
|image = 
|family = {{Q family}}
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zammer]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Decelerate]], Immune to [[Donk]], [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}, Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne II]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Rhapthorne]] x [[Zoma]] or [[Orgodemir]]
}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Rhapthorne
|kanji= ラプソーン
|romanji=Rapusōn
|icon=[[File:Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>370</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>420</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>520</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>790</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>370</big></big>
|bestiary=#500
|rank=<big><big>'''S'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The true form of Rhapthorne, the malicious megalomaniac seemingly fit to burst with a power that's capable of warping space and time itself
|talents=[[Rhapthorne (Talent)|Rhapthorne]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Waft]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Zammeister]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dhoulmagus]] X [[File:Evil sir leopold DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Sir leopold]]
|fusions=[[File:Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png|64px]] X [[File:Psaro the manslayer DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Psaro the Manslayer]] X [[File:Nimzo DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nimzo]] X [[File:Nelgel the netherfiend DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nelgel]] = [[File:Estark DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Estark]]<br>(Two generation synthesis)
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|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=100%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
Rhapthorne resumes his role as the chief villain of the {{VIII}} scenario, and as a boss in several events.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Rhapthorne's first form was added to the game in the sixth booster pack update, "A Symphony of Small Hope". When the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'', he appeared on another card in the third True Set expansion pack by the name of "Demon Lord Rhapthorne". Due to the game's end of service in 2021, Rhapthorne's second form never made an appearance.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Both of Rhapthorne's forms appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the {{Dragon Quest VIII}} event. His first form can also be battled in the [[Black Citadel]] in Journey of the Cursed King and his true form is also faced as a Mega Boss Battle. His first form can be unlocked after defeating him in All-Out Battle! Rhapthorne Edition on Very Hard Mode. His true form appears on his own banner alongside [[Geyzer]].
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Rhapthorne
|kanji=ラプソーン
|romanji={{tt|Rapusōn|Rhapthorne}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthorne.png|325px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=744
|mp=424
|move=2
|attack=238
|defense=228
|agility=365
|wisdom=368
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Lullab-Eye]]
|bskill2=[[Roaring Tempest]]{{tt|*|Level 33}}
|bskill3=[[Pitch Dark]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1='''Barrier of Darkness'''/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3='''Auto {{MP}} Regen (S)''': Restores {{MP}} at action start/Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Pitch Dark]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely [[Channel Anger|grants]] x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Zam]] resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1={{WIS}} +15<br>Max {{MP}} +15
|bperk2='''[[Resurrection Portent]]''': Raises {{WIS}} and {{AGL}} for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 10.
|bperk3=[[Pitch Dark]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''[[Barrier of Darkness]]''': Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Rhapthorne's True Form
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|romanji={{tt|Ankoku Shin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthornes True Form.png|400px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=1,307
|mp=492
|move=2
|attack=317
|defense=377
|agility=317
|wisdom=462
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Black Ball]]
|bskill2=[[Black Meteors]]{{tt|*|Level 38}}
|bskill3=[[Starfall]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1=[[Barrier of Darkness]]/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''[[True Form Healing]]''': Heals a major amount of {{HP}} for the user when {{HP}} drops to 70% or less, 1 time per battle
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Auto {{MP}} Regen (S)''': Restores {{MP}} at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Zam]] resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +30<br>Max {{MP}} +15
|bperk2='''True Form Rage''': Grants +30% damage dealt if user's {{HP}} is 70% or over at action start.
|bperk3=[[Starfall]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''[[Barrier of Darkness]]''': Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Rhapthorne's diminutive first form bears a slight resemblance to real world [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_angel| Sea Angels]. Both feature prominent bio-luminescence in their abdomens, stubby appendages, and the Angel's antennae approximate with Rhapthorne's horns.  
*Rhapthorne's diminutive first form bears a slight resemblance to real world [[wikipedia:Sea angel|sea angels]]. Both feature prominent bio-luminescence in their abdomens, stubby appendages, and the Angel's antennae approximate with Rhapthorne's horns.  
*When possessing both [[Dhoulmagus]] and [[Leopold]], both hosts developed large, black-feathered wings reminiscent of a bird of prey. Neither of Rhapthorne's actually bodies have these traits, with his petit form bearing no wings at all, and his larger form having smaller bat-like wings.
*When possessing both [[Dhoulmagus]] and [[Leopold]], both hosts developed large, black-feathered wings reminiscent of a bird of prey. Neither of Rhapthorne's actually bodies have these traits, with his petite form bearing no wings at all, and his larger form having smaller bat-like wings.
*In ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'', the evil scepter is called [[Malevolence]].
*In {{Joker 2}}, the evil scepter Rhapthorne wields is called [[Malevolence]].


==Gallery==
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Image:Rhapthorne_first_forme_concept.png|''DQ VIII'' 1st Forme concept art
Rhapthorne DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} 1st form.
Image:Rhapthorne DQVIII PS2.png|''DQ VIII'' 1st Forme (PS2)
Rhapthorne2_DQMJ_DS.png|{{Joker}} 2nd form.
Image:Rhapthorne2 DQVIII PS2.png|''DQ VIII'' 2nd Forme (PS2)
Rhapthorne 1 Joker2.png|{{Joker 2}} 1st form.
File:Rhapthorne.png|
Rhapthorne 2dqmj2.png|{{Joker 2}} 2nd form.
File:510533-rhapthorne1 large.jpg|
DQR Rhapthorne.png|{{Rivals}} 1st form.
Image:Rhapthorne DQMJ DS.png|''DQMJ'' 1st Forme (DS)
DQRA Demon Lord Rhapthorne.png|Demon Lord Rhapthorne in {{Rivals Ace}}.
Image:Rhapthorne2_DQMJ_DS.png|''DQMJ'' 2nd Forme (DS)
DQT Rhapthorne.png|{{Tact}} 1st form.
Image:Rhapthornesofubi.jpg
DQT Dark God Rhapthorne.jpg|{{Tact}} True Form.
DQT Geyzer Rhapthorne.jpg|[[Geyzer]] and Rhapthorne's True Form in {{Tact}}.
DQT Rhapthorne Boss Battle.jpg|Both of Rhapthorne's forms.
Rhapthornesofubi.jpg|{{Sofubi Monster}} toy
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DQMJ2 Rhapthorne first forme.png|{{VIII}} 1st Form concept art.
Rhapthorne_first_forme_concept.png|1st Form art.
Rhapthorne.png|
510533-rhapthorne1 large.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|The {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} VS Rhapthorne. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 6.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 7.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|Rhapthorne's defeat. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 1.jpg|Rhapthorne re-emerges after his [[Black Citadel|Base]] is destroyed. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 7.jpg|[[Empyrea]] to the rescue. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 10.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 11.jpg|Rhapthorne powering up while [[Empyrea]] and the {{Party 8}} [[Isolated Plateau|retreat]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|Final battle begins. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|Golding of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Yellow Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 9.jpg|Kupas of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Green Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 10.jpg|Alexander of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Blue Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 11.jpg|Gozo of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Purple Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 12.jpg|Kadan of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Red Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 13.jpg|Regnar of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Silver Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 14.jpg|Eagus of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Gold Orb]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 15.jpg|[[Seven Sages]] surrounding Rhapthorne's force field. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 17.jpg|[[Seven Sages]] weakening Rhapthorne's force field. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 18.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 22.jpg|[[Rhapthorne]] enraged. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 23.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 24.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 25.jpg|Rhapthorne defeated for good. ([[Cell phone]])
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[[fr:Rhapthorne]]

Latest revision as of 21:53, 14 August 2024

"Meddling pests! How much more of my time will you waste?! You will rot in hell for breaking my shield of darkness! But first you will taste the true might of my flesh and blood! You shall taste the terror eternal. Even death shall offer you no respite."

—Rhapthorne, prior to the final battle

Rhapthorne
Dragon Quest VIII
Rhapthorne Second Forme.png
Japanese name 暗黒神ラプソーン
Romaji Ankoku-shin Rapusōn
Title Lord of Darkness
Voice actor Jonathan Keeble (English)
Wataru Takagi (Japanese, first form)
Ryūzaburō Ōtomo (Japanese, second form)

Lord Rhapthorne is the central antagonist of Dragon Quest VIII.

A demon of untold power and ambition to dominate the Worlds of Darkness and Light, Rhapthorne is the party's final opponent in their quest to rid their world of an evil curse.

Characteristics[edit]

Rhapthorne is among the most proactive demon lords in the series, taking direct action to further his agenda and confronting his foes head-on whenever possible instead of lurking withing an isolated lair. This remains true even when he is rendered a disembodied soul trapped within the Godbird sceptre, manipulating the negative emotions and thoughts of those who touch the staff until they become a blinded puppet able to serve his needs and leading to outright possession in two instances. In a break from the series' tradition of the Archfiend being a distant figure removed from much of the narrative, Rhapthorne is actually present from the very beginning of the game thanks to Dhoulmagus' theft of the sceptre. He is aware of the party's actions against him from the start, and as such his loathing for them is significantly more personal than that of final foes past.

Rhapthorne's original appearance is never seen within the game itself, only alluded to in a mural found within the Dark Ruins where he is depicted as a monsterous robed figure with an unkempt beard. When his body is freed, he takes the form of a diminutive purple demon with large goat horns, a carapace covered torso, an insect's wing casing, and glowing bulb of energy in lieu of legs. After merging with the magical engine that powers his flying castle, the Black Citadel, Rhapthorne has the upper half of an obese exaggeration of his previous form due to becoming over-saturated with magical energy. His horns are greatly enlarged, he sports a thick black beard, his wings have become larger and bat-like, his lower body has solidified into a fleshy bulb with eight spikes arranged in a circular pattern, and his body is adorned with tattoos in a flame-like pattern that are a darker shade of purple than his skin.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Rhapthorne was born in the World of Darkness, subjugating it with an onslaught of loyal followers and overwhelming magical force. Rhapthorne's ambition drove him to attempt to invade the World of Light as well, bringing him into conflict with the Seven Sages and Empyrea the Godbird. The battle between the two forces nearly rent the world of darkness asunder, but the forces of light proved victorious and the demon was slain. Fearing that Rhapthorne would be revived in the future and menace the world once again long after their deaths, the Seven Sages split his soul from his body and sealed them away to prevent his resurrection. His lifeless body was sealed within a massive rock on a craggy atoll that would one day become the Holy Isle of Neos, where it was chiseled by the Sage Alexander into a statue of the Goddess to avoid being tampered with by humans. Empyrea and the Sages created a prison for Rhapthorne's soul in the form of the Godbird sceptre, a tall staff that would be entrusted to the royal family of Castle Trodain and remain guarded for centuries.

Rumors of the staff began to circulate the world in the intervening years, developing into a legend that it possesses incredible magical might that could turn the most humble dabbler into a powerful sorcerer. This is what drew the attention of Dhoulmagus, the failed student of Master Rylus of Farebury. Posing as a wandering jester, Dhoulmagus infiltrates the castle and steals the staff. Rhapthorne seizes this importunity and takes full advantage of the overwrought bitterness within the man, testing him by transforming King Trode and Princess Medea into mockeries of themselves when they attempt to stop him as a test before placing a curse on Castle Trodain that turns the inhabitants into plants and wraps the structure in a wall of immense thorns to prevent anyone within with knowledge of the sceptre's menace from following him. Unaware that a certain guardsman remained unaffected by the curse and that the King and Princess of the castle were spared by, Rhapthorne influences Dhoulmagus into murdering the descendants of the Seven Sages to break the seal on the Sceptre and begins with Rylus.

Rhapthorne's killings earned him several powerful foes in the forms of Jessica Albert and Angelo, whose brother and foster father were assassinated by Dhoulmagus respectively. The mage and priest would join the cursed King and his party as the pursued Dhoulmagus across several continents. The jester's rampage would be put to an end inside the depths of the Dark Ruins in the northwestern island of the world, but Jessica would place her hands on the sceptre after the battle and become Rhapthorne's new vessel. Though still carrying strong negative feelings over the murder of her brother, Jessica is unable to be fully controlled by Rhapthorne and avoids killing a descendant herself. When confronted by the party in the city of Arcadia Jessica loses her grip on the staff, which is retrieved by a dog named Sir Leopold. Being an animal, Rhapthorne is able to fully possess the hound and continues his rampage until Leopold is killed in battle against the party in Savella Cathedral.

It is here when Angelo's scheming half-brother Marcello takes hold of the staff and uses it to kill the Lord High Priest of the Cathedral after having the party arrested on accusation of the murder. Marcello is strong willed enough to resist being manipulated by Rhapthorne, but when defeated in battle he becomes too mentally exhausted to continue and becomes fully possessed. With the final descendant killed, Rhapthorne unseals his body on Neos and summons the Black Citadel to the World of Light. The party invades the citadel with the aid of Empyrea, and defeats Rhapthorne in the heart of the fortress. Refusing to die so soon after his resurrection, Rhapthorne absorbs the magic contained within the citadel and becomes a colossus protected by in impenetrable barrier. He then summons all of his forces from the world of darkness and commands them to besiege all around them, replacing the normal encounters for the remainder of the game.

When the party gathers seven legendary orbs to allow the Seven Sages to weaken Rhapthorne's barrier, they ride upon Empyrea's back and channel their power into replicas of the Godbird sceptre to shatter the shield. The climactic battle in the high skies ends with the heroes victorious and Rhapthorne's soul completely eradicated, with the curse he laid upon Castle Trodain and its people fading shortly after.

Rhapthorne I (ラプソーン Rapusōn)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Rhapthorne 1.png 4850 255 346
Defense Agility Experience Gold
186 115 0 0
Bestiary no. #286
Family ???
In-game description The Lord of Darkness. His soul is imprisoned in the magical scepter of Trodain Castle, while his physical form is entombed within the Goddess Statue on the Holy Isle of Neos. He dreams of ruling the World of Light.
Spell(s) Kafrizzle
Kaboom
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn.
Desperate attack
Disruptive Wave
Freezing Blizzard
Dazzleflash
Lullab-Eye
Location(s) Black Citadel
Item(s) dropped None
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 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
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
HP 5350
Defence 196
Agility 125




Rhapthorne (ラプソーン Rapusōn)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Rhapthorne II ps2.png 5640 255 428
Defense Agility Experience Gold
161 115 0 0
Bestiary no. #287
Family ???
In-game description The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive Black Citadel into his new body.
Spell(s) Kafrizzle
Kaboom
Magic Burst (250~290)
Skill(s) Attacks twice per turn.
Anger of the Gods. (84~96)
Burst out in defiant laughter.
Disruptive Wave
Freezing Blizzard
Inferno
Lullab-Eye
Meditation
Sceptre Ball (attack/2 + 67)
Summons Meteors (80~96)
Arm slams on the party.
Evil Prayer
Location(s) The Vast Skies
Item(s) dropped None
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 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
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 100%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
HP 6500
Attack 448
Defence 191
Agility 125
No longer wastes turn laughing.
Anger of the Gods. (160~192)
Sceptre Ball (attack/2 +87)



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

#307 - Rhapthorne
Rhapthorne IX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
8500
17074 (99) 		255 69600 2490
Attack Defense Speed
670
1406 (99) 		550
825 (99) 		230
336 (99)
Family ???
Bestiary # 307
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Romanized Jap. Rapusōn
Description "Evil incantations and Kafrizz form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.

Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself."

Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 100 100 100 150 100
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
50 0 0 0 100 0
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 0 0 5 50
Blunt Sap Decelerate
5 25 75

Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX, obtained after completing Quest #179 (or received at special events). He will become enraged once his health drops to orange range.

Treasure[edit]

Level Range Secondary Drop Orb
1-3 Alefgard gloves 20% Purple Orb 10%
4-8 Alefgard gloves 25% Purple Orb 10%
9-15 Trodain trousers 15% Purple Orb 11%
16-25 Trodain trousers 20% Purple Orb 11%
26-40 Trodain trousers 25% Purple Orb 12%
41-56 Trodain bandana 20% Purple Orb 12%
57-68 Trodain bandana 25% Purple Orb 13%
69-80 Trodain togs 15% Purple Orb 13%
81-90 Trodain togs 20% Purple Orb 14%
91-99 Trodain togs 25% Purple Orb 15%

Skills[edit]

Level New abilities
Initial Kafrizz, Kaboom, Disruptive Wave, Defiant Laughter, Slap on the Chops, Scepter Ball, attacks twice per turn
5 Lullab-Eye
10 Wrath of the Gods (attack/2 +37, hits 1~4 times)
16 C-c-cold Breath
22 Meditation
28 Starfall
34 Kafrizzle
41 Kaboomle, stops using Kafrizz & Kaboom
57 Evil Prayer, Magic Burst

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Rhapthorne is available in both his forms.

Rhapthorne
Family Beast
Rank X
Description A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very small package.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Zammeister
Resistances Healed by Zam, Whackproof
Skill Rhapthorne
Location -
Breeding chart Dhoulmagus x Nimzo


Rhapthorne (2nd Form)
Family Beast
Rank X
Description A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very large package.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Psycho
Resistances Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne II
Location -
Breeding chart Rhapthorne x Zoma


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Rhapthorne appears in both his forms once again.

Rhapthorne
Family ???
Rank X
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Disruptive Wave
Resistances Vulnerable to Ban Dance, Immune to Whack, Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne
Location -
Breeding chart Dhoulmagus x Nimzo or Mortamor


Rhapthorne II
Family ???
Rank X
Size L
Weapons Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Tactical Trooper, Crafty Zammer
Resistances Vulnerable to Decelerate, Immune to Donk, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep, Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne II
Location -
Breeding chart Rhapthorne x Zoma or Orgodemir


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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Rhapthorne (ラプソーン Rapusōn) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 ??? family icon.png 1,410 370
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
420 520 370 790
Bestiary No. #500
Rank S
In-game description The true form of Rhapthorne, the malicious megalomaniac seemingly fit to burst with a power that's capable of warping space and time itself
Talents Rhapthorne (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Rando-Disrupt (lv. 1)
Wizardly Waft (lv. 20)
Zammeister (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png X Evil sir leopold DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png X Psaro the manslayer DQM3 portrait.png X Nimzo DQM3 portrait.png X Nelgel the netherfiend DQM3 portrait.png = Estark DQM3 portrait.png
(Two generation synthesis)
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 25% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Rhapthorne resumes his role as the chief villain of the VIII scenario, and as a boss in several events.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Rhapthorne's first form was added to the game in the sixth booster pack update, "A Symphony of Small Hope". When the game's name changed to Rivals Ace, he appeared on another card in the third True Set expansion pack by the name of "Demon Lord Rhapthorne". Due to the game's end of service in 2021, Rhapthorne's second form never made an appearance.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Both of Rhapthorne's forms appear as S-rank members of the ??? family during the Dragon Quest VIII event. His first form can also be battled in the Black Citadel in Journey of the Cursed King and his true form is also faced as a Mega Boss Battle. His first form can be unlocked after defeating him in All-Out Battle! Rhapthorne Edition on Very Hard Mode. His true form appears on his own banner alongside Geyzer.

Rhapthorne (ラプソーン Rapusōn)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Rhapthorne.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png
???		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 744 424 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
238 228 365 368 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Lullab-Eye Roaring Tempest* Pitch Dark*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Barrier of Darkness/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Auto MP Regen (S): Restores MP at action start/Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
Rare Channel Anger: Rarely grants x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +15
Max MP +15		 Resurrection Portent: Raises WIS and AGL for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 10. Pitch Dark Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Barrier of Darkness: Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal



Rhapthorne's True Form (暗黒神ラプソーン Ankoku Shin Rapusōn)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Rhapthornes True Form.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png
???		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,307 492 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
317 377 317 462 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Black Ball Black Meteors* Starfall*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Barrier of Darkness/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
True Form Healing: Heals a major amount of HP for the user when HP drops to 70% or less, 1 time per battle
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Auto MP Regen (S): Restores MP at action start.
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
Max MP +15		 True Form Rage: Grants +30% damage dealt if user's HP is 70% or over at action start. Starfall Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Barrier of Darkness: Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
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 Super Weak Immune Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal



Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • Rhapthorne's diminutive first form bears a slight resemblance to real world sea angels. Both feature prominent bio-luminescence in their abdomens, stubby appendages, and the Angel's antennae approximate with Rhapthorne's horns.
  • When possessing both Dhoulmagus and Leopold, both hosts developed large, black-feathered wings reminiscent of a bird of prey. Neither of Rhapthorne's actually bodies have these traits, with his petite form bearing no wings at all, and his larger form having smaller bat-like wings.
  • In Joker 2, the evil scepter Rhapthorne wields is called Malevolence.

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