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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[Image:DQII_Archdemon.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Archdemon.png|300px|center]]
|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}}
|old=Bullywong, ArcDemon
|old=Bullwong<br>ArcDemon
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
}}
The '''Archdemon'''is a recurrent monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series and was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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.
Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon|Minidemons]] are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of ''DQV'', their colors do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in ''DQV''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-exp=712
|nes-exp=712
|nes-gold=110
|nes-gold=110
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|nes-defense=80
|nes-defense=80
|nes-agility=150
|nes-agility=150
|nes-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire<br/>Can strike twice
|nes-spells=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer Ring]] (1/32)
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png|50px]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]][[Image:DQII Archdemon iOS.png|50px]][[Image:DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|100px]]
|remake-hp=230
|remake-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-mp=50
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|remake-defense=135
|remake-defense=135
|remake-agility=105
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer Ring]] (1/32)
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
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|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
 
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiaryNumber=161
|bestiaryNumber=#161
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=305
|hp=305
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|exp=927
|exp=927
|gold=85
|gold=85
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|1/64]]
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Rockbomb Shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Mantleplace]]
|locations=[[Mantleplace]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion=0/64
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}}
}}


''Note: This monster is only in the DS and Cell Phone versions of the game.''
''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Versions of the game.''
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
In the 3DS version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC tablet.
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=
|hp=348
|mp=45
|exp=378
|gold=93
|attack=252
|defense=165
|agility=114
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #032
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|locations=Demon's Den
|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}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII Archdemon.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQVIII PS2.png|150px]]
|hp=248
|hp=248
|mp=45
|mp=45
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|defense=165
|defense=165
|agility=114
|agility=114
|bestiaryNumber=200
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Ascantha Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>[[Holy Isle of Neos]]
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle Fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Archdemon first appears in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers.
 
==={{DQCTD2}}===
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==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|level=45
|hp=2/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=3/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=2/5
|family= [[Demon family|Devil 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=[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Grim keeper|GateGuard]] x [[Undead family|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
}}
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=45
|hp=5/10
|mp=4/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Demon family|Devil]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|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
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Enemy
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.
|name = ArcDemon
{{DQMJmonster
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|name = Archdemon
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters
|image = 
|console = GBC
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|hp = 14
|rank = B
|mp = 13
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|attack = 17
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|defense = 12
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|agility = 7
|resistances = Bangproof, Whackproof
|experience = Slow
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|spells = [[Bang]], [[BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|location = -
|family = [[Demon family]]
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Megalodon]], [[Notso macho]], or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Headhunter]] x [[Dark slime knight]]
}}
}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = ArcDemon
|name = Archdemon
|image = [[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|image = 
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|console = GBC
|rank = B
|hp = 5/10
|size = S
|mp = 4/10
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|attack = 6/10
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Banger]]
|defense = 7/10
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|agility = 4/10
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|experience = 5/10 (Average leveling speed)
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|spells = [[Bang]], [[BoltSlash]], [[VacuSlash]]
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters) | Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
|family = [[Demon family]]
|locations =
}}
}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
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.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|icon=[[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>570</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>400</big></big>
|bestiary=#405
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire
|talents=[[Storm Chaser]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusing Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Wind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Elfin elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Blast-proof armand]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nardragon]] X [[File:Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hocus-poker]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
 
==={{DQMBRV}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=#032
|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.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=78
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br>[[Magic beast horn]]<br>Classic [[mirror ring]] recipe<br>Luxury mirror ring recipe
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romaji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=#092
|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.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=5384
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Magic beast horn]]<br/>[[Magic beast hide]]
|locations=[[The Battle of Accordia]]
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory]]''===
 
==={{DQStars}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors]]''===
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
 
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==={{DQWalk}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
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===''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''===
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==Related Monsters==
*[[Belial]]
* [[Dessert demon]]


==={{DQTact}}===
Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=1,080
|mp=593
|move=2
|attack=336
|defense=406
|agility=383
|wisdom=451
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max MP +15
|bperk2=AGL +20
|bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}


==={{DQKK}}===
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==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 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.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art, {{Famicom}} Version.
Image:Archdemon DQII NES.gif|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (NES)
DQMJ Archdemon.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' official art.
Image:Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II'' (SNES)
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
Image:Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
DQVII Archdemon.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
Image:ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V'' (DS)
DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in ''X''.
Image:DQVIII PS2 Archdemon.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' (PS2)
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in ''Builders 2''.
Image:Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters'' (GBC)
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''. (DS)
Image:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2'' (GBC)
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
Image:Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (DS)
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
Image:Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Image:DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png|
Image:Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
DQMBRV Archdemon2.png
Image:DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''
DQMBRV Archdemon3.png
Image:DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Image:Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo (left)
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left)
Image:DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
DQS Archdemon.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
DQR Archdemon.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQSB Derao.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Archdemon Plush.jpg|Plush toy.
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 20 January 2024

The Archdemon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics[edit]

Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell Kaboom. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the Minidemons are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of DQV, their colors do not match up. The Imp, however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in DQV.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

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 Unlimited 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
80 150 712 110
Abilities Can act twice per turn
Kaboom
Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)
Location(s) North Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Prayer ring1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
7⁄64 4⁄7 2⁄7 4⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
6⁄7 7⁄7 2⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.pngDQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.pngDQII Archdemon iOS.pngDQII ArchdemonSwitch.png 230 50 140
Defense Agility Experience Gold
135 105 1475 235
Abilities Kaboom
Flame Breath
Location(s) Northern Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Prayer ring1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
6⁄7 2⁄7 0⁄7



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)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 shard1⁄32
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[edit]

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
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 #032
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
Location(s) Demon's Den
Item(s) Dropped Prayer ring1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 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[edit]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Archdemon DQVIII PS2.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
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region
Ascantha Region
West Argonia
Holy Isle of Neos
Item(s) dropped Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Battle fork1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 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[edit]

Archdemon first appears in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against Nelgel. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a Belial to fight against the adventurers.

Torneko: The Last Hope[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Description High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister
Resistances Bangproof, Whackproof
Skill Frizz & Bang II
Location -
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Megalodon, Notso macho, or Moosifer
Headhunter x Dark slime knight


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister, Crafty Banger
Resistances Immune to Bang and Whack
Skill Frizz & Bang
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Notso macho or Moosifer
Lesser demon x Dark slime
Lethal armour x Dancing flame


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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: The Dark Prince[edit]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 demon family icon.png 1,360 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 530 400 570
Bestiary No. #405
Rank B Rank
In-game description These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire
Talents Storm Chaser (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Elfin elixir (Common)
Blast-proof armand (Rare)
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Hocus-poker DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
25% -25% -25% 25%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 50% 0% -25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit]

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

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)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
Classic mirror ring recipe
Luxury mirror ring recipe



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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)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



Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Archdemon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,080 593 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
336 406 383 451 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Boom Glacier* Kaboom*
Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15 AGL +20 Kaboom Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune



Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

  • The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan 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.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Dragon Quest II official art, Famicom Version.

  • Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker official art.

  • Party icon Dragon Quest V. (DS)

  • Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.

  • An Archdemon in X.

  • Boss encounter in Builders 2.

  • Sprite from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker. (DS)

  • Sprite from Caravan Heart.

  • Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.

  • DQMBRV Archdemon1.png
  • DQMBRV Archdemon2.png
  • DQMBRV Archdemon3.png

  • Enforker tank in Rocket Slime.

  • Dragon Ball cameo. (left)

  • Maya Mahabala wielding the Archdemon Arcs.

  • Stars model.

  • DQ Trading Card Game card.

  • Rivals card.

  • Scan Battlers card.

  • Archdemon from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.

  • Plush toy.

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