The Knight Abhorrent is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in the original Dragon Quest. Crusaders covered in crimson, they are one of the most frightening members of the Dragonlord's army, bringing brawn and brains to serve its master.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Knight Abhorrent | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | しにがみのきし 死神の騎士 |
| Romaji | Shinigami no kishi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localization | Armored Knight (NES), AxeKnight (GBC) |
Characteristics
Like their blue-armored brothers, the Knight Abhorrent is a hulking humanoid knight clad from head to toe in heavy armor colored in shades of red, pink, and orange, wielding a sharp battle axe in one hand and a round shield in their offhand. The knights have large gems on their faulds and on the center of their shields. Their helmets have tall yellow plumes and completely obscure the wearer's face underneath. Their description in Heroes II states that the suits of armor have no wearer underneath and have been animated by evil magic. After a long absence from the main series, the knights made their reappearance in X and XI.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
| Knight Abhorrent (しにがみのきし Shinigami no kishi) |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
| Knight abhorrent (しにがみのきし Shinigami no kishi) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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12571 | 590g | Yes |
| List No. | #132 |
| Field Notes | An abandoned suit of blood-red armour infused with evil energies in order to bring it back to life. It's far too big to fit a normal knight, but the mystery of who once wore it is one that has yet to be solved. |
| Location(s) | Blackrock Ravine |
| Item(s) Dropped | Platinum ore, Monarchic mark |
Dragon Quest Builders
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Dragon Quest Tact
Knight Abhorrent appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family on the Dread dragon's banner. It was eventually added to the normal pool and could be scouted from any banner.
| Knight Abhorrent (しにがみのきし Shinigami no kishi) |  |
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Demon |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 110 | 736 | 270 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 393 | 270 | 318 | 286 | 35 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Dazzling Slash | Sizzle | Smouldering Slash | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Sizz-type Physical Potency +10% / Stats Up | Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Sizzle Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zam Res +25 / Stats Up | Sizzle Potency +5% / Stats Up | |
| First | |
| Raises Sizz-type potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +10 | AGL +15 | Sizzle Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Sizz-type Physical Potency +10%: Raises Sizz-type physical potency by 10%. | |
| 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 | |
| Super Weak | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Immune |
Etymology
Abhorrent is a term that describes a person of being deserving of the most intense hatred and revulsion. In Japanese, their name is しにがみのきし shinigami no kishi, which translates to "Death's Knight" (as in, the grim reaper).
Gallery
Erdrick Trilogy, Nintendo Switch sprite.
A knight abhorrent in Dragon Quest X.
XI polygon model.
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Appearance with Medislimes in Stars.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
A dread dragon and Knight Abhorrent in Tact.
