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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[Image:DQII_Archdemon.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:DQII_Archdemon.png|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|old=Bullywong, ArcDemon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
}}
The '''Archdemon''', formerly known as ''Bullwong'', ''Winged Demon'' and ''ArcDemon''; is a recurrent monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Archdemon'''is a recurrent monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Equipped with almost everything you can think of on a stereotypical demon bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents.
Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name = Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQII SNES.png]]
|kanji=アークデーモン
|game = Dragon Quest II
|romanji=ākudēmon
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|hp = 210 (NES)<br/>230 (remix)
|nes-hp=210
|mp = 50
|nes-mp=
|attack = 140
|nes-exp=712
|defense = 80 (NES)<br/>135 (remix)
|nes-gold=110
|agility = 150 (NES)<br/>105 (remix)
|nes-attack=140
|experience = 872 (NES)<br/>1475 (remix)
|nes-defense=80
|gold = 110 (NES)<br/>235 (remix)
|nes-agility=150
|droppedItem = [[Prayer Ring]] (1/32)
|nes-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire<br/>Can strike twice
|skills = May attack twice<br/>Breathes fire
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|spells = [[Kaboom]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|locations = [[Rendarak]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|6|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|remake-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-exp=1475
|remake-gold=235
|remake-attack=140
|remake-defense=135
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|6|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}
{{Clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name = Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQV DS.png]]
|kanji=
|game = Dragon Quest V
|romanji=
|console = DS
|bestiaryNumber=161
|hp = 305
|sprite=
|mp = 34
|hp=305
|attack = 234
|mp=45
|defense = 160
|attack=234
|agility = 70
|defense=160
|experience = 927
|agility=70
|gold = 85
|exp=927
|droppedItem=[[Rockbomb shard]] (1/32)
|gold=85
|bestiaryNumber = 161
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|1/64]]
|captureRate = [[Archdemon (Recruit)|1/64]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Mantleplace]]
|locations=[[Mantleplace]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=67%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=67%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Archdemon DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
''Note: This monster is only in the DS version of the game and can be [[Archdemon (Recruit)|recruited]].''
 
''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Versions of the game.''
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=348
|mp=45
|exp=378
|gold=93
|attack=252
|defense=165
|agility=114
|tameRate=1/64
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #32
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|locations=
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=60%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name = Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|image =  
|kanji=  
|game = Dragon Quest VIII
|romanji=
|console = PS2
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII Archdemon.png|150px]]
|hp = 248
|hp=248
|mp = 45
|mp=45
|attack = 252
|exp=418
|defense = 165
|gold=62
|agility = 114
|attack=252
|experience = 418
|defense=165
|gold = 62
|agility=114
|droppedItem = [[Rockbomb shard]] (1/32)<br/>[[Battle Fork]] (1/256)
|bestiaryNumber=200
|bestiaryNumber = 200
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|locations = [[Black Citadel]]
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|skills=
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|family=Demon
|skills=None
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
{{Clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}


==Other appearances==
==={{DQM}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
{{DQMEnemy
{{Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name = ArcDemon
|kanji=
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|romanji=
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|console = GBC
|level=45
|hp = 14
|hp=2/5
|mp = 13
|mp=2/5
|attack = 17
|attack=3/5
|defense = 12
|defense=3/5
|agility = 7
|wisdom=4/5
|experience = Slow
|agility=2/5
|spells = [[Bang]], [[BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|family= [[Demon family | Devil family]]
|family = [[Demon family]]
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Library Gate]], [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Extinction]]
|breeding=[[Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[GateGuard]] x [[Zombie family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}
{{Clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name = ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|kanji=
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
|romanji=
|console = GBC
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|hp = 5/10
|level=45
|mp = 4/10
|hp=5/10
|attack = 6/10
|mp=4/10
|defense = 7/10
|attack=6/10
|agility = 4/10
|defense=7/10
|experience = 5/10 (Average leveling speed)
|wisdom=6/10
|spells = [[Bang]], [[BoltSlash]], [[VacuSlash]]
|agility=4/10
|family = [[Demon family]]
|family= [[Demon family | Devil]]
|locations =
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[AgDevil]] x [[Andreal]]<br>[[Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}
{{Clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}} and {{DQMJ2P}}===


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic. It can be found in the Necropolis.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
==={{DQM2R}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory]]''===
==={{DQMJ3}}===


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors]]''===
The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
==={{DQMBRV}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Stub}}


==Related Monsters==
==={{DQH}}===
===Belial===
{{DQHEnemy
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Archdemon
|title=Belial
|kanji=
|image=[[Image:DQII_Belial.png|325px]]
|romanji={{tt||}}
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|listNumber=032
|kanji=ベリアル
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|romanji=
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|exp=78
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br/>[[Magic beast horn]]
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}
}}
'''Belial''' (formerly ''Zarlox'') is a miniboss from ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' and a recurring common monster in the later games. It is a more powerful version of an archdemon and the last in a trio of bosses players must face as they climb [[Hargon's Castle|Hargon's tower]].
{{Enemy
|name = Belial
|image = [[Image:Belial_DQII_NES.gif]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest II]]
|console = NES
|hp = 250
|mp = 240
|attack = 200
|defense = 220
|agility = 120
|experience = 2200
|gold = 255
|droppedItem = [[Lightning staff]] (1/16)
|skills = Can attack twice<br/>Breathes fire
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kabuff]]
|description =
|locations = [[Hargon's Castle]]}}


{{Enemy
==={{DQH2}}===
|name = Belial
{{DQH2Enemy
|image = [[Image:Belial DQII SNES.png]]
|name=Archdemon
|game = [[Dragon Quest II]]
|kanji=
|console = SNES
|romaji={{tt||}}
|hp = 320
|listNumber=092
|mp = 240
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|attack = 176
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|defense = 180
|exp=5384
|agility = 120
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|experience = 4750
|markedVersion=Yes
|gold = 255
|item=[[Magic beast horn]]<br/>[[Magic beast hide]]
|droppedItem = [[Lightning staff]] (1/16)
|locations=[[The Battle of Accordia]]
|skills = Can attack twice<br/>Breathes fire
|spells = [[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]
|description =
|locations = [[Hargon's Castle]]
}}
{{Enemy
|name = Belial
|image = [[Image:DQVIII PS2 Belial.png]]
|game = Dragon Quest VIII
|console = PS2
|hp = 720
|mp = 60
|attack = 389
|defense = 168
|agility = 124
|experience=523
|gold=156
|droppedItem = [[Tough guy tattoo]] (1/32)<br/>[[Battle fork]] (1/128)
|bestiaryNumber = 230
|locations = [[Dragovian Path]]
|description=A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike.
|skills=[[Psyche Up]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|family=Demon
}}
}}
* [[Dessert demon]]


==Etymology==
==={{Torneko 2}}===
*Belial is the name for the Christian and Jewish devil in the original Hebrew bible.
{{Stub}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of ''Dragon Ball'', which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the ''Dragon Quest'' series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.  
*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of ''Dragon Ball'', which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Archdemon DQII NES.gif|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (NES)
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Image:Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (SNES)
Archdemon DQII NES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' ({{NES}})
Image:Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' ({{SNES}})
Image:ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V'' ({{DS}})
Image:Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters'' (GBC)
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
Image:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2'' (GBC)
DQVIII PS2 Archdemon.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' ({{PS2}})
Image:Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''
Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters'' (GBC)
File:DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2'' (GBC)
Image:Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (DS)
Image:DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''
File:DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
File:Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo (left)
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series
image:DQII_Belial.png|Belial official art
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
Image:Belial DQMJ DS.png|''DQMJ'' (DS)
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
File:DQHRS Daemolition_Man.png|Daemolition_Man tank in ''Rocket Slime''
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo (left)
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related Monsters==
===Similar Species===
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Minidemon]]
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Revision as of 18:17, 31 May 2020

The Archdemonis a recurrent monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

Characteristics

Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical demon, the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Archdemon (アークデーモン ākudēmon)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png 210 ? 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
80 150 712 110
Abilities Kaboom
Breathes Fire
Can strike twice
Location(s) North Rendarak
Item Dropped Prayer ring (1/32)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
764 47 27 47
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
67 77 27
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.pngDQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png 230 50 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
135 105 1475 235
Abilities Kaboom
Breathes Fire
Location(s) Northern Rendarak
Item Dropped Prayer ring (1/32)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 27 27 27
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
67 27 07



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Archdemon DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
305 45 234 160
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
70 927 85 1/64
Bestiary No. 161
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Mantleplace
Item dropped Rockbomb shard132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 100% 100% 67%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 100% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
67% 100% 67% 100%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Archdemon DQV DS.png



Note: This monster is only in the Nintendo DS and Cell phone Versions of the game.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

In the Nintendo 3DS Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC Tablet.

Archdemon
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
348 45 252 165
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
114 378 93 1/64
Bestiary No. DLC #32
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
Location(s)
Item(s) Dropped Prayer ring1128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 0% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
60% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 80% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Archdemon DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII Archdemon.png 248 45 252
Defense Agility Experience Gold
165 114 418 62
Bestiary no. 200
Family Demon
In-game description Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Black Citadel
Item(s) dropped Rockbomb shard132
Battle fork1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 100% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest Monsters

ArcDemon DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Archdemon DQM GBC.png 45 2/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5
Family Devil family
In-game description Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Habitat Library Gate, Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x ??? family
GateGuard x Zombie family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArcDemon DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png 45 5/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 7/10 6/10 4/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart AgDevil x Andreal
Devil family x ??? family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic. It can be found in the Necropolis.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Archdemon DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png 78 78g
List No. 032
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit)
Sylvea (Hero)
The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Kaleidoskin
Magic beast horn



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Archdemon DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png 5384 338g Yes
List No. 092
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) The Battle of Accordia
Item(s) Dropped Magic beast horn
Magic beast hide



Torneko: The Last Hope

Trivia

  • The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of Dragon Ball, which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

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