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{{quote|style3|quote='''All shall know despair! All shall kneel! All shall gives their lives in sacrifice to my glory! For I am Zoma, bringer of oblivion!''' |source=|console=|bgcolor=FF8C00}}
{{Character
|Name=Zoma
|Game={{DQ3}}
|Image=[[File:DQM Zoma artwork.png|300px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ゾーマ
|Roumaji=Zōma
|Title=Master Archfiend<br>{{tt|Great Demon Lord|大魔王, Daimaō}} (Japanese)<br>{{tt|King of Destruction|滅びの王, Horobi no ō}} (Japanese, ''Super Light''/''Rivals'')
|Class=
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|Family=
|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0793073/ Hidekatsu Shibata] (Japanese, ''[[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]'')<br>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0960033/ Akio Ōtsuka] (Japanese, ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals|Rivals]]'')
}}

{{translation|'''Zoma'''|ゾーマ, ''Zoma''}}, the Master Archfiend of the [[Alefgard|Dark World]], is the final villain and chief antagonist of {{DQ3}}.

==Appearance and personality==
Zoma is a blue demon dressed in the golden robes of an emperor and wearing a purple cape that attaches to his shoulders in large horizontal pads. A red, white, and black banner covers his torso as well as his knees, and wraps around his neck as a large collar. His face is skeletal with tight skin and an open nasal cavity. His skull is disproportional to his body, featuring a massive eye in the center and two large, upwards curving horns on both sides.

Zoma is a demon of unfathomable power, whose sorcery is so great that he was able to imprison the kingdom of [[Alefgard]] in a shroud of eternal night. Due to this, he was able to sustain himself on the despair of the people trapped within, bolstering his physical might so much that he was able to shatter a sword made of [[Orichalcum]], albeit after a prolonged effort of three years. His incredible strength is supported by a mastery of ice magic and freezing breath, and it is said that the very air becomes chilled by his mere presence. Zoma is also the first boss in the series to make use of the infamous [[Disruptive Wave]] technique, stripping his enemies of any support spells.

The Archfiend resides in [[Zoma's Citadel|his Citadel]] in Alefgard, where he feeds on the fear and despair of the kingdom's inhabitants and cloaking himself in an impenetrable shroud of darkness that no spell can pierce. However, Zoma is weakened by the [[Sphere of Light]] and the shroud is destroyed when the ball is used in battle. Upon being defeated by the Hero (as well as [[Terry]] in ''DQM''), Zoma mockingly congratulates his vanquisher but warns that his death will not bring an end to the world's suffering, and that a new evil shall arise to take his place long after the Hero has died. He is proven correct that the [[Dragonlord|darkness yet to come]] will throw Alefgard into despair, but failed to realize that the lineage of heroes will resurface to restore light to the world.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Near the end of the game, Zoma is revealed to be the master of the archfiend Baramos, whom had been previously alluded to as the final boss to the game. Upon the death of his chief servant, Zoma's voice roars throughout the throne room of [[Aliahan]] castle, stating that his intent to plunge the "world of light" into darkness and that the Hero is a fool for assuming that he had won peace. This proclamation sends the king of Aliahan into a deep despair, forbidding the Hero and company from speaking of Zoma.

Zoma is on the basement floor of his castle along with three sub-bosses--the [[King Hydra]] along with the [[Soul of Baramos|ghost]] and the [[Bones of Baramos|skeleton]] of Baramos. He approaches and berates to the {{Hero 3}} prior to allowing his three subordinates to fight the hero's party before him.
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Zoma 
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|bestiaryNumber=#134
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1,023<br>4,700(snes)
|mp=255
|exp=0
|gold=0
|attack=360
|defense=200
|agility=80
|spells=[[Kacrackle]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Freezing Blizzard|C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Recovers 90~110 HP per turn
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|item=None
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=70%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Zoma DQIII SNES.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Zoma III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Zoma Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|75px]]
}}
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Zoma (shrouded)
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|bestiaryNumber=#134
|sprite=[[Image:Zoma2 DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1,023<br>4,500(snes)
|mp=255
|exp=0
|gold=0
|attack=500
|defense=350
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Bounce]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Recovers 90~110 HP per turn
|item=None
|locations=[[Zoma's Castle]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Zoma2 DQIII SNES.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Shroud zoma gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Zoma shroud of shadows erdrick trilogy switch.png|75px]]
}}
Remove his [[Shroud of Shadows]] immediately with the [[Sphere of Light]]; without it, Zoma is immune to '''everything''' you can throw at him. On top of this, he will regenerate 90~110 HP per round, minimizing any damage players can inflict between healing sessions. 

Once the shield is removed, Zoma's defensive capabilities will plummet considerably: [[Sap]], [[Zap]], and all forms of fire will hit 100% of the time, and his regeneration will be nixed. [[Woosh]] spells have a 30% chance to connect, but a priest is better off casting healing spells to inflict damage when they aren't restoring the party.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|float=left
|name=Zoma
|image=[[File:Zoma IX DS.png]]
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|hp=8000<br>16070 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=675<br>1346 (99)
|defense=570<br>855 (99)
|agility=350<br>560 (99)
|experience=63600
|gold=2490
|droppedItem=[[Mini medal]] (common, 100%)<br/>[[Silver Orb]] (rare, 5%-10%)
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=
|description="A truly intimidating opponent who can attack twice and use seriously strong spells. Lay into him with the power of light. 
His unparalleled evil made him very popular with monsters, but he left the lands above to escape his screaming fans." 
|locations = [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Grotto]]
|fire=100
|ice=50
|wind=150
|earth=100 
|light=150
|dark=100
|blast=100
|drnmp=100  
|mrdown=25
|sleep=25
|charm=5
|blunt=5
|sap=15
|decelerate=75
}}

Zoma appears as a [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)#Legacy boss maps|Legacy Boss]], obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #161 - #169|Quest #167]] (or received at special events). He is [[enraged]] anytime a character is revived.

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||Aliahan gloves||15%||[[Silver Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Aliahan gloves||20%||Silver Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Aliahan gloves||25%||Silver Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||Aliahan trousers||15%||Silver Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Aliahan trousers||20%||Silver Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Aliahan trousers||25%||Silver Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Aliahan clothes||25%||Silver Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Aliahan headpiece||15%||Silver Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Aliahan headpiece||20%||Silver Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Aliahan headpiece||25%||Silver Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kacrack]], critical attack, attacks twice per round
|-
|8||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|-
|23||[[Bounce]]
|-
|33||[[Air Pollution]]
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn
|-
|49||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
|57||[[Psyche Up]]
|}
|}


==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQM GBC.png]]
|level=70
|hp=3/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family| ???]]
|in-game-description=The source of all evil
|abilities=[[FrigidAir]], [[Disruptive Wave | DeMagic]], [[Big Banga | BigBang]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Control]]
|breeding=[[DracoLord]] (either form) x [[Sidoh]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Strong
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
In this game, he resides deep inside the Room of Control, threatening Terry the same way he threatened the people in ''[[Dragon Quest III]].''

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=70
|hp=7/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BigBang]], [[DeMagic]], [[FrigidAir]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[DracoLord]], [[DracoLord]] (Dragon) x [[Sidoh]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Strong
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Zoma
|image =  
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|rank = X
|description = ''The vast powers wielded by this dark lord strike fear into even spirits of darkness.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Double Trouble]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to Zap, Whackproof, Fizzleproof
|skill = [[Ice | Ice II]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Malroth]] x [[Wight king]], [[Dullahan]], or [[Bone baron]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Zoma
|image =  
|family = [[??? family | ???]]
|rank = ???
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Bouncer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Tactical Trooper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]] and Inaction, Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Fizzle]]
|skill = [[Zoma (skill) | Zoma]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Malroth]] x [[Captain Crow]], [[Dullahan]], or [[Wight king]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
In this game, Zoma's role is the same as it was supposed in the first ''Monsters''.

==={{DQM2R}}===
Zoma is bred from Dracolord (Either Form) and Sidoh.  It can be bred with Nimzo (Either Form) to make Mortamor or bred with Psycho Psaro to upgrade it to Asura Zoma

==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory]]''===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQH}}===
Beating Zoma will unlock the costumes from ''Dragon Quest III'' for both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]].
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji=ゾーマ
|romanji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=#107
|fieldNotes=A self-appointed doyen among demons, whose enchanted apparel protects him from all attacks.<br/>Legends tell of how he plotted to rob the world of light, and plunge it into everlasting darkness.
|image=[[File:DQ_Heroes_Zoma.png|200px]]
|exp=1999
|gold=777<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=None
|locations=City of Sorrows - Lair of the Lord of Darkness (awarded Erdrick’s orb)
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
Zoma appears once more as the final boss of the ''III'' scenario section.

==={{DQR}}===
Zoma was introduced in the first card pack as a legendary rare card and he appears on the artwork of several cards, as well. As a reference to his original appearance in ''Dragon Quest III'', Zoma has his Dark Robes when he is summoned on the field and a Sphere of Light is placed on top of the opponent's deck. This made him immune to all attacks and card effects until the enemy leader used the Sphere, which would cost 4 MP to use. Zoma appeared on another card in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the name "Great Demon Lord Zoma". He appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure in the Zoma's Castle level and on another card in the 2nd card pack after the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'' as "King of Destruction Zoma".

===''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''===
Zoma first appeared in the game as the boss of Chapter 5 of the ''Dragon Quest III'' event held from March to May 2020, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.

==={{DQTact}}===
Zoma appears as a S-rank monster of the [[??? family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest III'' event, appearing on his own banner alongside [[Boss Troll]]. He can be faced in the event quest Chapter 5, Episode 4: Archfiend Zoma, as well as his own boss battle. Zoma can also participate in [[Skelegon]]'s Battle Road as a party member. He also appeared as a boss during the Fiendish Onslaught at the game's half-year anniversary.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji=ゾーマ
|romanji=Zōma
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Zoma.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=896
|mp=522
|move=2
|attack=335
|defense=316
|agility=441
|wisdom=473
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Frigid Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Psycannon]]{{tt|*|Level 40}}
|bskill3=[[Glacial Doom]]{{tt|*|Level 52}}
|askill1=Spell Tricks / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises [[Crack]]-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +15<br>Max MP +15
|bperk2='''Dark Robes''': Reduces damage by 20% for 3 turns at battle start.
|bperk3=Spell Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Spell Tricks''': Lowers spell ability MP cost, raises potency and effect.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

==Trivia==
*In the original version of ''III'', Zoma's primary color palette is not shown until after his shield of ice is removed due to a glitch. This error was corrected in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom remake]].

==See also==
*[[Asura Zoma]]
*[[Zoma's devil]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
ZomaArt.png|Artwork from ''Dragon Quest III''
Zoma DQM PSX.gif|Sprite in ''Monsters 1&2''.
Zoma DQMJ DS.png|Model in ''Monsters: Joker''. 
Zoma joker 2.png|Model in ''Joker 2''.
DQM2-3D Zoma Icon.jpeg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
DQMBRV Zoma artwork.png|Model in ''Monster Road Victory''.
DQX Zoma.jpg|Zoma in ''X''.
DQ35th Zoma.jpg|35th Anniversary boss challenge.
DQ Stars Android Zoma 1.jpg|Appearance in {{DQStars}}.
DQ Stars Android Zoma 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Zoma 3.jpg|
Kenshin DQ Dragonlord 1st forme.png|Official art for [[Kenshin Dragon Quest]].
DQR Zoma.png|Zoma in ''Rivals''.
DQR Daimaou Zoma.png
DQR King of Destruction Zoma.png
DQT Zoma Event.jpg|Zoma as he appears in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.
Image:DQW Zoma VS Erdrick.jpg|Chapter 5 of ''Walk'''s ''Dragon Quest III'' event.
DQW Zoma.png|Zoma in ''Walk''.
Zoma.jpg|Zoma, from the Sofubi Monster merchandise line by Square Enix
Metalzomasofubi.jpg|Metal figurine
Maou no Densetsu Zoma.jpg|''Densetsu no Maō'' plush toy
</gallery></center>

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