Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)

Dragon Quest monster Prestidigitator
The leger-de-man, a higher rank of the prestidigitator. Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese まほうつかい Romaji Mahōtsukai First appearance Dragon Quest III

The Prestidigitator, previously known as Magician, is a monster that appears exclusively 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.

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
HP MP Experience Gold 23 10 (NES) 4 (GBC) 16 (NES) 20 (GBC) 12 (NES 10 (GBC) Attack Defense Speed 11 (NES) 15 (GBC) 15 13
Dropped Item	Holy water
Locations	East Aliahan, Romaria Region, Khoryv Region, Tower of Najima
Spells	Frizz
Game	Dragon Quest III
Console	NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile

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.

Variants

Dragon Quest monster Leger-de-man Japanese エビルマージ Romaji Ebiru maji First appearance Dragon Quest III

Leger-de-man

Leger-de-men, formerly known as Evil Mages, 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

Leger-de-man
HP MP Experience Gold 95 255 1,650 85 Attack Defense Speed 99 85 58
Dropped Item	Yggdrasil leaf
Locations	Baramos' Lair
Spells	Kacrackle Midheal Snooze Fuddle Fizzle
Game	Dragon Quest III
Console	NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile

Hocus-Poker

Dragon Quest monster Hocus-Poker Japanese アークマージ Romaji Arc merge First appearance Dragon Quest III

Hocus-Pokers, formerly known as Archmages, 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

Hocus-Poker
HP MP Experience Gold 130 100 2,850 140 Attack Defense Speed 90 150 75
Dropped Item	Staff of strife
Locations	Alefgard Nail Mark Zoma's Castle
Skills	Paralysis Attack
Spells	Kaboom Kazing
Game	Dragon Quest III
Console	NES, SNES, GBC, Mobile

Etymology

Hocus-Poker's name is derived from the term, "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

Dragon Quest monster Abracadabrer Japanese デビルウィザード Romaji Debiruwizādō First appearance Dragon Quest III

Abracadabrers, also known as Devil Mages, 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 games.

Dragon Quest III

Abracadabrer
HP MP Experience Gold 350 255 4,300 210 Attack Defense Speed 180 170 150
Dropped Item	Prayer ring
Locations	Zenith
Spells	Kaboom Fullheal Kazing Oomph Fizzle Kasap
Game	Dragon Quest III
Console	SNES, GBC, Mobile

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

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  A leger-de-man with a spiked hare, bubble slime, and antnibbler

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  A leger-de-man with a living statue