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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Prestidigitator
| title=Prestidigitator
| image=[[File:DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|275px]]
| image=[[File:Prestidigitator III artwork.png|200px]]
| caption=The leger-de-man, a higher rank of the prestidigitator. Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=まほうつかい
| kanji=まほうつかい
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
| romanji=Mahōtsukai
|old=Magician
}}
}}


The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''', previously known as '''Magician''', is a monster that originally appeared in ''Dragon Quest III''. It is a [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|enemy of the same name]] from the original ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'', being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design. After many years, they made a reappearance in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.
The '''[[Prestidigitator]]''' is a monster that originally appeared in ''Dragon Quest III''. It is a [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|enemy of the same name]] from the original ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'', being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design. After many years, they made a reappearance in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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|sprite=[[File:Prestidigitator NES.png]]
|lvl=4
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|hp=23
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==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
{{Monster Infobox
*[[Leger-de-Man]]
| title=Leger-de-man
*[[Hocus-poker]]
| image=
*[[Abracadabrer]]
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=エビルマージ
| romanji=Ebiru maji
}}
===Leger-de-man===
'''Leger-de-men''' are Prestidigitators wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They can be found in [[Baramos' Lair]] and are capable of casting powerful magic.
 
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=047
|sprite=
|lvl=30
|hp=95
|mp=255
|exp=1,650
|gold=85
|attack=99
|defense=85
|agility=58
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=70%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}
 
===Hocus-Poker===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Hocus-Poker
| image=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=アークマージ
| romanji=Arc merge
}}
'''Hocus-Pokers''' are Prestidigitators wearing purple robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. Hocus-Pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of paralyzing enemies with their regular attacks.
 
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Hocus-Poker
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=119
|sprite=
|lvl=43
|hp=130
|mp=100
|exp=2850
|gold=140
|attack=90
|defense=150
|agility=75
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kazing]]
|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|item=[[Staff of strife]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]]<br>[[Nail Mark]]<br>[[Zoma's Castle]]
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=70%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=70%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII Archmage.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}
 
===Etymology===
Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "[[Hocus Pocus|hocus pocus]]", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
 
===Abracadabrer===
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Abracadabrer
| image=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=デビルウィザード
| romanji=Debiruwizādō
}}
'''Abracadabrers''' are Prestidigitators wearing red robes with purple belts around their waists. They have grey hands and yellow eyes glowing from their hoods. The abracadabrers are the highest ranking spellcasters of their order, and as such they are capable of casting magic of immense power. They only appear in remake versions of the game.
 
====''[[Dragon Quest III]]''====
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Abracadabrer
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=138
|sprite=[[File:DQIII devil mage.png]]
|lvl=63
|hp=350
|mp=255
|exp=4300
|gold=210
|attack=180
|defense=170
|agility=150
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Oomph]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Zenith]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=25%
|poof-resist=70%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQIII devil mage.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}
 
===Etymology===
Abracadabrer's name is derived from the term "abracadabra", an incantation used as a magic word in various tricks and stage magic. Historically, it was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. The word may have its origins in the Aramaic language.


==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
Image:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]

Revision as of 11:28, 22 December 2019

The Prestidigitator is a monster that originally appeared in Dragon Quest III. It is a humanoid monster cloaked from head to toe in a grey robes. They fulfill the same role as the enemy of the same name from the original Dragon Quest, being the first enemy to be encountered that can cast spells, but they have a different design. After many years, they made a reappearance in Dragon Quest XI.

Characteristics

Prestidigiators have the appearance of men wearing dark grey robes with rope belts cinched around their waists. Their eyes seem to be glowing from within their robes and they have their hands outstretched, ready to cast a spell on any unfortunate adventurer. According to the Japanese Official Guide Book for the Famicom version, these magicians sold their souls and swore allegiance to Baramos, turning them into monsters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Prestidigitator DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Prestidigitator NES.png 4 23 10
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
11 15 13 16 12
Bestiary No. 008
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) East Aliahan
Romaria Region
Khoryv Region
Dreamer's Tower
Item Dropped Holy water1⁄64
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
25% 0% 0%
Remakes sprites



Dragon Quest XI

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Etymology

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.

Related monsters

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