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'''Balzack''' is a character in | '''Balzack''' is a character in {{DQ4}}. A student of [[Maya]] and [[Meena|Meena's]] father, the alchemist [[Mahabala]], Balzack killed his teacher for the [[Secret of Evolution]] he had discovered, being an underling of [[Psaro]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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====Balzack==== | ====Balzack==== | ||
The entirety of Chapter 4 is centered on the sisters' quest to confront Balzack, their father's murderer, whom they finally encounter at [[Palais de Léon]]. However due to the intervention of the [[Marquis de Léon]], the sisters are defeated, thrown in jail, and ultimately forced to flee to [[Endor]]. | |||
Balzack uses powerful magical and breath attacks, and if he is injured he will heal himself fully with [[Heal|Fullheal]], however, he is vulnerable to the effects of the [[Sphere of Silence]]. | |||
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In the fifth chapter, the Secret of Evolution has transformed him into a more powerful being: Baalzack (or "Balzack+"). He is occupying the empty Castle [[Zamoksva]]. He has become astoundingly arrogant, and is disliked even by his subordinate [[demon]]s. His intention, he says, is to enhance his body to be even more godlike than [[Psaro the Manslayer]], but he lacks the [[Armlet of Transmutation]] which allows him to use the full power of the Secret of Evolution. With the help of the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]], Maya and Meena are able to finally defeat him. | |||
[[Image:DQIVDS Baalzack.png|thumb|right|340px|After the transformation]] | [[Image:DQIVDS Baalzack.png|thumb|right|340px|After the transformation]] | ||
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*In the NES Version, the Ball of Silence in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the | *In the NES Version, the Ball of Silence in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the pallet swapping effect. | ||
*In the NES Version, Balzack's sprite through both encounters is the one used for [[Psaro's Pawn]] and [[Master Kung]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] | *In the NES Version, Balzack's sprite through both encounters is the one used for [[Psaro's Pawn]] and [[Master Kung]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions, he takes the form of a king until the battle begins and then changes to a sprite resembling his battle form. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 16 May 2017
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| Japanese name | バルザック |
| Romaji | baruzakku |
| Title | Marquis |
| Race | Human (originally)
Monster (actually) |
| Age | Unknown |
Balzack is a character in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. A student of Maya and Meena's father, the alchemist Mahabala, Balzack killed his teacher for the Secret of Evolution he had discovered, being an underling of Psaro.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Balzack
The entirety of Chapter 4 is centered on the sisters' quest to confront Balzack, their father's murderer, whom they finally encounter at Palais de Léon. However due to the intervention of the Marquis de Léon, the sisters are defeated, thrown in jail, and ultimately forced to flee to Endor.
Balzack uses powerful magical and breath attacks, and if he is injured he will heal himself fully with Fullheal, however, he is vulnerable to the effects of the Sphere of Silence.
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| Locations | Palais de Léon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Spits out fireball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spells | Fullheal Sizz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | NES, DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baalzack
In the fifth chapter, the Secret of Evolution has transformed him into a more powerful being: Baalzack (or "Balzack+"). He is occupying the empty Castle Zamoksva. He has become astoundingly arrogant, and is disliked even by his subordinate demons. His intention, he says, is to enhance his body to be even more godlike than Psaro the Manslayer, but he lacks the Armlet of Transmutation which allows him to use the full power of the Secret of Evolution. With the help of the hero, Maya and Meena are able to finally defeat him.
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| Locations | Zamoksva | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Attacks twice per round Cold Breath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spells | Kacrack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 202 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | NES, DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Remake Changes
- In the NES Version, the Ball of Silence in addition to disabling Balzack's magic also changes his coloring. The remakes remove the pallet swapping effect.
- In the NES Version, Balzack's sprite through both encounters is the one used for Psaro's Pawn and Master Kung. In the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo DS versions, he takes the form of a king until the battle begins and then changes to a sprite resembling his battle form.
Dragon Quest X
Other Appearances
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light
Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Gallery
Sprite of Balzack in Dragon Quest IV (PSX)
Original artwork of Baalzack from Dragon Quest IV
- Baalzack DQIV NES.gif
Sprite of Baalzack in Dragon Quest IV (NES)
Sprite of Baalzack in Dragon Quest Monsters (GBC)
- Baalzack DQIV PSX.gif
Sprite of Baalzack in Dragon Quest IV (PSX)
Baalzack, from the Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
Icon of Balzack in Monsters 2: 3D
Icon of Baalzack in Monsters 2: 3D
Model of Baalzack in Dragon Quest Heroes II
