Demonrider

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The Demonrider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a ninja-like monster that rides on the back of a skeletal beast.

CharacteristicsEdit

The devilish demonrider loves to slide into battle on their skull beast and slash through foes with flurries of its blades, slicing all party members in on go, sometimes even attacking twice in a single turn. The riders are squad little monsters with pale yellow skin that wear red ninja clothing with indigo hoods and a scabbard for their curved swords strapped to their backs. Their skeletal steeds, along with those of its palette swaps, appear to be made from the bones of Lesser demons, even continuing to walk about in the same fashion as them. In later appearances, the demonriders gained an affinity for ice attacks, being able to perform Kacrackle Slash with their scimitars and spur their steeds to breath out blasts of freezing cold breath from their skulls. Depending on the game, the demonriders are considered part of the Demon family or members of the Undead family due to their skeletal steeds.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)
Original (SFC)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#082
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
156
Gold
51
HP *
160
MP
0
Attack
115
Defence
75
Agility
87
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Multislice
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s)
The Spiegelspire
Castle Swanstone region
Pescado region
Item(s) dropped
Bone stake164
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
60%
Ice Breath *
60%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
100%
Whack *
50%
Poof *
80%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
15%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
15%
Paralysis *
80%
Poison *
15%
Snooze *
15%
Stun *
15%
Sap *
15%
Army *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)
Original (PS2)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#134
Family
Demon
Gold
37
HP
126
MP
0
Attack
11
Defence
98
Agility
81
Evasion
064
In-game description

These vicious monsters are masters of ice attacks. Their undead steeds appear to be made from the bones of lesser demons.

Spell(s)
None
Item(s) dropped
Copper sword132
Cool cheese1128
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
50%
Ice breath *
50%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
50%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
15%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
50%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
15%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#141
Family
Undead
Gold
45
HP
113
MP
21
Attack
92
Defence
97
Agility
61
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

These delinquent devils act more like joyriders than deadly monsters, careering around on their skeletal steeds and causing all kinds of bother.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice)
Kacrackle Slash
Chilly Breath
Location(s)
The Eerie Eyrie (first and third acts)
The Other Side (first act)
Item(s) Dropped
Beast bone116
Magic beast horn132
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
-110%
Earth *
-110%
Light *
-110%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
25%
Whack *
100%
Poof
0%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%

If a demonrider is sparkling, its mount can be ridden after defeating it in battle. The demonrider's mount can gallop to move faster and can climb vertically up walls that are marked with monster footprints.


Vicious demonrider (エビルドライブ・強 Ebirudoraibu・kyō)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#244
Family
Undead
Gold
103
HP
205
MP
27
Attack
149
Defence
160
Agility
86
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Demonriders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice)
Kacrackle Slash
Freezing Blizzard*
C-c-cold Breath*
Location(s)
Dundrasil Region (second act)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act)
The Other Side (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt - Lower Level (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Beast bone116
Magic beast horn132
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
25%
Wind *
-110%
Earth *
-110%
Light *
-110%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
25%
Whack *
100%
Poof
50%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
99%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Demonrider
Family Undead
Rank E
Description Speedy savages whose sport is spiting slothful stragglers.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Counterstriker
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Fizzleproof
Skill Diminisher
Location Xeroph Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Skelegon x Skeleton


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Demonrider
Family Undead
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Crafty Sagger
Resistances -
Skill Diminisher
Location -
Breeding chart Skelegon x Demon family


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 ProfessionalEdit

Dragon Quest RivalsEdit

Demonrider appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolCabalgaesqueletoSpanish for "skeleton rider".
  FrançaisCavale-démonFrench for "demon rider".
  DeutschDämonenreiterGerman for "demon rider".
  ItalianoCavaliere feroceItalian for "fierce rider/cavalryman".

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