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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
}}
}}
==See also==
* [[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:ArchdemonArt.jpg|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Image:Archdemon DQII NES.gif|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (NES)
Archdemon DQII NES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' ({{NES}})
Image:Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (SNES)
Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' ({{SNES}})
Image:Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V'' ({{DS}})
Image:ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
Image:Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters'' (GBC)
DQVIII PS2 Archdemon.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' ({{PS2}})
Image:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2'' (GBC)
Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters'' (GBC)
Image:Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''
Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2'' (GBC)
File:DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (DS)
Image:Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''
Image:DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
File:DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series
File:Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo (left)
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
image:DQII_Belial.png|Belial official art
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
Image:Belial DQMJ DS.png|''DQMJ'' (DS)
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo (left)
File:DQHRS Daemolition_Man.png|Daemolition_Man tank in ''Rocket Slime''
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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