Atlas

Dragon Quest monster
Atlas
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	アトラス
Romaji	Atorasu
First appearance	Dragon Quest II

Atlas is a recurring character in the Dragon Quest series. He is one of the Deities of Destruction in service of Hargon in most of his appearances, alongside Belial and Pazuzu.

Characteristics[edit]

Atlas is an orange cyclops, wearing a blue toga and wielding a massive club, who towers over his lesser brethren. His exact size varies between titles, with some presenting him as "only" being twice as tall as a cyclopes or gigantes, while Dragon Quest Builders 2 shows him being the size of a kaiju. Befitting his design he is fairly simple-minded and values strength above all else, despising anyone he deems to be a weakling.

Appearances[edit]

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

Atlas has no presence within the game's story, being a simple mini-boss confronted in the Hall of Hargon.

Atlas (アトラス Atorasu)

Original (NES)

Sprite
Experience: 1100
Gold: 250
HP: 250
MP: 0
Attack: 195
Defence: 200
Agility: 63
Evasion: ⁷⁄₆₄

Abilities: Acts twice per turn
Location(s): Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped: Sword of ruin (¹⁄₁₂₈)

Fire resistance *: ⁷⁄₇
Dazzle resistance: ²⁄₇
Snooze resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Thwack resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Fizzle resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Kasap resistance: ²⁄₇

Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)

Sprites
Experience: 2500
Gold: 250
HP: 250
MP: 0
Attack: 195
Defence: 160
Agility: 83
Evasion: ¹⁄₆₄

Abilities: Acts twice per turn.
Location(s): Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped: Sword of ruin (¹⁄₁₂₈)

Fire resistance *: ⁷⁄₇
Dazzle resistance: ³⁄₇
Snooze resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Thwack resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Fizzle resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Kasap resistance: ⁰⁄₇

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Atlas's character has been significantly fleshed out in the HD remake, with his personality being taken from how he is depicted in Dragon Quest Builders 2. Like the other Deities of Destruction Atlas was the demonic overlord of a different dimension who was summoned into Alefgard by Hargon when the profane priest sacrificed the lives of wicked humans. Atlas is totally bound to the will of his summoner and cannot ever act against him, yet the big brute seemingly has no real issue with being pressed into Hargon's service so long as it means trampling the weak and helpless.

Though still comparatively simple when set beside Belial and Pazuzu, Atlas is nevertheless trusted with the important mission of gathering intel regarding the 5 sigils|five legendary sigils]]. To this end he dispatches Abra, Cadabra, & the Nekomancer to scout Alefgard for leads, and instructs Togrus Immensus to raid the Shrine of Rain to get information from the source. Atlas himself makes his presence known by ambushing the Scions of Erdrick in the halls of the Shrine of Rubiss, stupefying the quartet with his size. He is then fought for a final time in the Hall of Hargon, and perishes in denial of being finished off by puny humans.

Atlas (first fight) (アトラス Atorasu)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: #263
Family: Demon & Humanoid
Experience: 70,000
Gold: 0
HP: 7,000
MP: 72
Attack: 385
Defence: 303
Agility: 106
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: An underling of Hargon's whose strength is a cut above that of most other monsters. He believes the small and insignificant have no right to exist, and thinks nothing of squishing them beneath his enormous foot
Spell(s): N/A
Skill(s): Acts twice per turn
critical Hit
Muster Strength
Stomp
Location(s): Shrine of Rubiss
Dropped Item: Oaken club (1/8)
Stolen Item: N/A

Fire resistance *: 75%
Explosion resistance *: 75%
Ice resistance *: 75%
Wind resistance *: 75%
Strike resistance *: 0%
Dark resistance *: 75%
Lightning resistance *: 0%
Drain Magic resistance: 100%
Whack resistance: 100%
Kamikazee resistance: 100%
Poof resistance *: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 25%
Fizzle resistance: 100%
Fuddle resistance *: 100%
Paralysis resistance *: 100%
Snooze resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 0%
Deceleratle resistance *: 100%
Sap resistance *: 0%

Atlas (second fight) (アトラス Atorasu)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: #267
Family: Demon & Humanoid
Experience: 127,520
Gold: 0
HP: 9,000
MP: 98
Attack: 440
Defence: 377
Agility: 127
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: One of the Deities of Destruction summoned forth by Hargon. He was finally forced to recognize the power of the seemingly small and insignificant when he faced the young scions of Erdrick for a second time, and was roundly trounced
Spell(s): N/A
Skill(s): Acts 2~3 times per turn
Critical Hit
Muster Strength
Slams club (~200 to one Scion)
Stomp
Location(s): Hall of Hargon
Dropped Item: N/A
Stolen Item: N/A

Fire resistance *: 75%
Explosion resistance *: 75%
Ice resistance *: 75%
Wind resistance *: 75%
Strike resistance *: 0%
Dark resistance *: 75%
Lightning resistance *: 0%
Drain Magic resistance: 100%
Whack resistance: 100%
Kamikazee resistance: 100%
Poof resistance *: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 25%
Fizzle resistance: 100%
Fuddle resistance *: 100%
Paralysis resistance *: 100%
Snooze resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 0%
Deceleratle resistance *: 100%
Sap resistance *: 0%

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

#289 - Atlas

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
6500	Unlimited	50000	1680
Attack	Defense	Speed
462	274	163

Dropped Item

Giant's hammer (common, 5%)
Tropotoga (rare, 2%)
Tough guy tattoo (steal only)

Locations

Grotto

Skills

Crackerwhack

Family

Demon

Bestiary #

289

Game

Dragon Quest IX

Console

DS

Description

A humongous hulk who's as big as a house. Ponds appearing in towns and villages are dully dubbed "Atlas' footprints".
A giant thought to be older than time itself. Some say that he lived in the palace of an almighty realm before being sealed away.

Defeating Atlas using the Zam spell is the objective of Quest #117.

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In this game, his speech before the battle is hinted that he is one of the ten monsters that were created by Zenus remains, rather than a member of the Unholy Trinity (due to Corvus' attack): in fact he says "WHY YOU TURN INTO TREE!?", doubtlessly referring to Celestria's transformation into a tree.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

The real Atlas reappears in the game as the first coin boss, as well as the Strong Nelgel boss fight, being summoned with Pazuzu and Belial. While he once again does Desperate attacks, he can do a Seismic Shock. In addition, his Origin forme can be fought during the Breaking World sidestory.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

An Atlas appears as a boss in Infern Isle near the end of the game.

Atlas

Family	Beast
Rank	S
Description	Once opposed a certain trio of warriors while in the service of Hargon.
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits	Critical Massacre
Resistances	Whackproof
Skill	Diabolist
Location	-
Breeding chart	Gigantes x Moosifer, Boss troll, or Garuda

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Atlas

Family	Beast
Rank	S
Size	M
Weapons	Axes, Hammers, Claws, Staves
Traits	Hopeful Hitter, Big Hitter, Tactical Genius
Resistances	Resists Confusion, Immune to Whack, Poison, Inaction, Paralysis, Sleep, and Sag
Skill	Diabolist
Location	Dark World
Breeding chart	Gigantes x Garuda or Moosifer

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Atlas (アトラス Atorasu)

Icon	Family	Max HP*	Max MP*
		1,440	290
Max Attack*	Max Defence *	Max Agility *	Max Wisdom *
550	640	430	250

Bestiary No.	#415
Rank	A
In-game description	A giant summoned by the High Priest, Hargon. Countless small ponds found in villages and towns are believed to have been formed from Atlas's footprints
Talents	Pest Controller (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits	Intimidating (lv. 1) Critical Triumph (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits	Tactical Commander (lv. 1) Rando-Muster (lv. 1) Critical Moment (lv. 60)
Habitat	This monster has no natural habitat
Items	N/A
Synthesis chart	X
Notable synthesis

Fire Resistance *	Water Resistance *	Wind Resistance *	Earth Resistance *
25%	50%	50%	0%
Explosion Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Electricity Resistance *	Light Resistance *
0%	0%	-25%	0%
Dark Resistance *	Antimagic Resistance *	Bedazzlement Resistance *	Confusion Resistance *
50%	0%	0%	50%
Debilitation Resistance*	MP Absorption Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
0%	50%	-25%	25%
Sleep Resistance *		Stun Resistance *
0%		0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%

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

Atlas serves as the main boss of the Cyclops City map; conquering the challenge awards the player an Elevating Orb.

Atlas

Model	Experience	Gold
	1198	300g

List No.	056
Field Notes	A legendary one-eyed giant famed for flattening fortresses with the ease of a toddler toppling a toy tower. It once served an an evil priest with Belial and Pazuzu. Though undeniably mighty, it's not without its weak points.
Location(s)	Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan)
Item(s) Dropped	n/a

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

Atlas

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	40000	300g	Yes

List No.	148
Field Notes	A legendary one-eyed giant famed for flattening fortresses with the ease of a toddler toppling a toy tower. It once served an evil priest with Belial and Pazuzu. Though undeniably mighty, it's not without its weak points.
Location(s)	Greena Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Finessence Dogged collar

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Atlas is the ultimate antagonist of Chapter 3. He holds dominion of the island of Moonbrooke and is the top authority of the portion of the Children of Hargon on the island. He enjoys toying with the Builder and the people of Moonbrooke by waiting for them to become hopeful-by rebuilding Moonbrooke castle-before attacking. He is defeated by a massive canon built by the Builder with the help of the King of Moonbrooke.

Additionally, a shadow fiend manifestation of Atlas appears in Hargon's Castle, reflecting his appearance in Dragon Quest II in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight. Of Hargon's top three, Atlas is the only one to appear in the story proper, Belial's and Pazuzu's shadow fiend vestiges are their only appearances in Dragon Quest Builders 2.

Trivia[edit]

Atlas is the only Deity of Destruction to not become a species of normal monster in the series, remaining a distinct individual in all of his appearances
In Dragon Quest II HD none of Atlas' subordinates complain about his leadership, implying the brute is good at supervising those who meet his standards

Colossal cyclopean cousins[edit]

Gallery[edit]

. (NES)
II. (SFC)
HD sprites
Joker. (DS)
IX. (DS)
IX. (DS)
Appearance in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
Rivals artwork.
Appearance in Rivals.
Tact official art.
Atlas, as seen in the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.

Atlas

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Characteristics[edit]

Appearances[edit]