Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)

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The Legerdeman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original Dragon Quest. It is a wizard in the service of the Dragonlord.

Characteristics

Legerdeman are humanoid spellcasters that are slightly more capable prestidigitators, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to sleep with a spell to go along with their fire magic. However, they are still vulnerable to having their spells sealed away, making them easier to dispatch.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-LEGERDEMEN.png 30 Unlimited 13 34 28 22 22
Spell(s) Sizz
Snooze
Location(s) Craggy Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
264 116 316 016
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Druinsnes.gifDQ-GBC-LEGERDEMEN.pngLegerdeman DQ iOS.pngLegerdeman Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 28 10 28 50 26 24 15
Spell(s) Sizz
Snooze
Flee
Location(s) Craggy Cave
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
164 07 07 07


Dragon Quest Builders

Legerdeman (まどうし Madōshi)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
100 16 255 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
The Damdara Desert (one only)
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
65 15 4 Coarse cloth (★★☆)
Location(s)
Island of Lava
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
57 30 32 Shot silk
Coarse cloth (★★★)
Location(s)
Tantegel Moor
Sprite DQB Legerdeman.png



Trivia

  • Legerdemain is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians.
  • A warlock is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English wærloga, which means breaker of oaths or deceiver.
  • Druin appears to be a misspelling of druid, a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.

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