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The '''Legerdeman''' is a recurring | The '''[[Legerdeman]]''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original {{Dragon Quest}}. It is a wizard in the service of the [[Dragonlord]]. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Legerdeman are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] spellcasters that are slightly more capable [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|prestidigitator]]s, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to | [[Legerdeman]] are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] spellcasters that are slightly more capable [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|prestidigitator]]s, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to {{Sleep}} with a spell to go along with their fire magic. However, they are still vulnerable to having their spells sealed away, making them easier to dispatch. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}} | |bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}} | ||
|bskill3=[[Flash of Fire]]{{tt|*|Level 42}} | |bskill3=[[Flash of Fire]]{{tt|*|Level 42}} | ||
|askill1=Epiphany / Stats Up | |askill1=Epiphany/Stats Up | ||
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up | |askill2=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill3=Flash of Fire Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Sleep Success Rate +5% | |askill3=Flash of Fire Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Sleep Success Rate +5% | ||
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up | |askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill5=Flash of Fire Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely grants [[Channel Anger|x1.5 spell potency/recovery]] for 1 turn at action start. | |askill5=Flash of Fire Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely grants [[Channel Anger|x1.5 spell potency/recovery]] for 1 turn at action start. | ||
|lperk1=Raises Sizz-type potency of demon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | |lperk1=Raises Sizz-type potency of demon allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | ||
|bperk1=Max MP +10 | |bperk1=Max MP +10 | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Wiktionary:legerdemain|Legerdemain]] is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians. | *[[Wiktionary:legerdemain|Legerdemain]] is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians. | ||
* A [[Wikipedia:Warlock|warlock]] is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English ''wærloga'', which means breaker of oaths or deceiver. | *A [[Wikipedia:Warlock|warlock]] is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English ''wærloga'', which means breaker of oaths or deceiver. | ||
* Druin appears to be a misspelling of [[Wikipedia:Druid|druid]], a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers. | *Druin appears to be a misspelling of [[Wikipedia:Druid|druid]], a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers. | ||
==Related | ==Related {{MFamilies}}s== | ||
===Similar species=== | ===Similar species=== | ||
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|Prestidigitator]] | *[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest)|Prestidigitator]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
WarlockArt.png|Famicom art | WarlockArt.png|{{Famicom}} art | ||
DQotS Legerdeman.jpg| | DQotS Legerdeman.jpg|{{Stars}} model. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQR Madoshi.png| | DQR Madoshi.png|{{Rivals}} card. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQT Madoshi art.jpg|Legerdeman in | DQT Madoshi art.jpg|Legerdeman in {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||