Pazuzu
Pazuzu is a satanic simian that first appeared as one of the Deities of Destruction summoned by Hargon in Dragon Quest II.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Pazuzu | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | バズズ |
| Romaji | Bazuzu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest II |
| Old localization | Bazuzu |
Since then, he has shifted from a single character to a species of monsters, much like his fellow demon Belial.
CharacteristicsEdit
Pazuzu resembles a silvapithecus with purple fur and carmine pink skin in his classic appearance, and aztec purple fur in his appearance in Dragon Quest X. In all appearances he has dull orange eyes.
Pazuzu has some stereotypical simian traits, such as favoring bananas and hooting loudly when upset. He is also more laid-back than his fellow deities Atlas and Belial, relying on his minions to carry out his orders from Hargon while he lurks in his lair in the Volcanic Grotto. This lazy disposition is so strong that, when confronted by his master's sworn enemies, he simply tells the Scions of Erdrick to leave and only fights back when threatened. Pazuzu also has little respect for his master, casually revealing key secrets of the Children of Hargon's operations when confronted by the Scions and referring to Hargon as a madman. All of this marks him as the least-committed of Hargon's four Champions.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit
Pazuzu had no personality or impact on the story in the original version of the game and only appeared as a mid-boss in the Hall of Hargon.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D RemakeEdit
Pazuzu's role in the HD-2D Remake of his debut is more involved than before, with him being the Champion to supervise the Children of Hargon's pilgrimages to spread the cult's message of hedonism and wickedness. This is shown through the actions of the Twisted Sister and Mummy Deerest attempting to sway the people of Rippleport. Pazuzu is first mentioned in the Tower of the Moon, where his subordinate the Lunagriff turned the minds of the people of Slewse into those of children to make them easier to manipulate. Pazuzu first appears in person in the Volcanic Grotto alongside his two Whackolyte subordinates protecting the False Idol while he eats bananas from a pile. When the Scions of Erdrick confront him and the pair of Whackolytes, they assail him with magic, killing 1 Whackolyte while the other was wounded by the Prince of Cannock's Kazap, which also destroyed Pazuzu's pile of bananas, causing the monstrous monkey to fight the Scions of Erdrick in anger.
Pazuzu blames his defeat on his banana snacks not being flavorful enough to his liking, and then teleports behind the surviving Whackolyte to throw it to the Scions as a distraction to make his escape. The quartet spares the monster's life after making it swear to mend it's wicked ways and claim the False Idol as their own.
The flying monkey is next seen in the Hall of Hargon, where he ambushes the Scions of Erdrick. This fails, and the frustrated ape appears before them to snack on another banana while he complains about the group ruining his attempts to turn the people of Alefgard evil. When confronted on this by the Prince of Cannock, Pazuzu explains that this is the task Hargon assigned to him―foster evil in the hearts of men by any means so that the madman can have enough living material to summon nothing less than a God to reshape the world. When Pazuzu resumes whining that the quartet of heroes have given him no end of grief, the Princess of Cannock counters by saying he's failed to recognize how incorruptible the human heart can be and that he'd need one of his own to grasp this. Incredibly, Pazuzu actually reconsiders his stance for a moment and admits the girl is probably right before snapping out of it and resuming his attack. Upon being critically wounded, Pazuzu conjures one last banana before passing into the beyond but lacks the strength to lift it to his mouth. In a moment of human compassion totally alien to the ape, the Princess of Cannock brings the fruit to him. Pazuzu marvels at the flavor and thanks the little girl before fading away.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit
Denizens of the underworld, all too eager to "welcome" visitors to Nadiria. If their razor sharp claws don't set the mood of the realm, icy blasts of Kacrackle will.
Dragon Quest XEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan HeartEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit
| Pazuzu | |
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| Family | Beast |
| Rank | A |
| Description | This fiendish creature has dyed its fur a terrifying shade of pink! |
| Weapons | Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | - |
| Resistances | Crackproof, Whackproof |
| Skill | Bombardier |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Silvapithecus x Jamirus, King squid, Gigantes, or Golem |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit
| Pazuzu | |
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| Family | Demon |
| Rank | A |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Swords, Hammers, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Wooshmeister, Crafty Woosher |
| Resistances | Immune to Crack and Whack |
| Skill | Bombardier |
| Location | Dark World |
| Breeding chart | Silvapithecus x King squid, Gigantes, or Jamirus |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious KeyEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,340 | 350 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 510 | 560 | 490 | 630 |
| Bestiary No. | #422 |
| Rank | A |
| In-game description | This ancient mythic monster has appeared in many a fable. It is possessed of a godlike might that has been likened to a turbulent tempest |
| Talents | Heretic (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Wooshmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Woosher (lv. 20) Insta-Bounce (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Beastsbane (lv. 1) Late Bloomer (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | This monster has no natural habitat |
| Items | N/A |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
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| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 25% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | -25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super LightEdit
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit
| Model | Experience | Gold |
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1,458 | 90g |
| List No. | #100 |
| Field Notes | A legend from ages past who drives foes to distraction with his searing speed and spectacular spells. He once guarded the home of an evil priest, and fought to thwart the luminaries of the legendary line. |
| Location(s) | Arba Town (Hero), Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan), Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland), The Fault (Hero), The Lion's Den (Grudge Match: Feral Feline) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Chronocrystal, Thunderball, Classic ace of spoils recipe, Luxury ace of spoils recipe |
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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21870 | 678g | Yes |
| List No. | #146 |
| Field Notes | A legend from ages past who drives foes to distraction with his searing speed and spectacular spells. He once guarded the home of an evil priest, and fought to thwart the luminaries of the legendary line. |
| Location(s) | The Frosty Foothills |
| Item(s) Dropped | Thunderball, Sorcerer's ring |
Dragon Quest Builders 2Edit
A shadow fiend manifestation of Pazuzu appears in Hargon's Castle, reflecting his appearance in Dragon Quest II in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.
Dragon Quest RivalsEdit
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Dragon Quest WalkEdit
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Dragon Quest TactEdit
Pazuzu appears as a boss of the Demon family during the limited Dragon Quest II event. He can be faced in Chapter 4, Episode 3 of the event quests entitled The Dark Pantheon: Pazuzu, as well as in the Hall of Hargon before facing Hargon and Malroth. Some of Pazuzu's abilities include Cutter-Upper, Snooze, Kasizz, and Kaboom.
Dragon Quest Keshi KeshiEdit
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EtymologyEdit
In ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu is the name of a demon who was the personification of the western wind and held kingdom over wind demons. He was known for bringing famine during dry seasons and locusts during rainy seasons. Although he is considered an evil spirit, Pazuzu could also be called upon to ward off other malicious spirits, as well.
TriviaEdit
- In the HD version of Dragon Quest II, the banana horde in the background of the Pazuzu fight in the Volcanic Grotto will slowly shrink each time Pazuzu conjures a banana
- Pazuzu is never shown peeling any banana he eats, seemingly enjoying the skin
- Pazuzu's stash of bananas is consistently referred to as a horde, which is a subtle nod to Nintendo's Donkey Kong series
Similar speciesEdit
GalleryEdit
X artwork.
HD sprites
Joker model.
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Appearance in Stars. (Cell phone)
Rivals artwork.
Rivals card artwork.
Alternate card art.
Tact official art. (Cell phone)
Pazuzu and other bosses that appear in the Hall of Hargon in Tact. (Cell phone)
Scan Battlers card.
