Demonrider
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Demonrider | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | エビルドライブ |
| Romaji | Ebirudoraibu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
The demonrider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a ninja-like monster that rides on the back of a skeletal beast.
Characteristics[edit]
The devilish demonrider loves to slide into battle on their skull beast and slash through foes with flurries of its blades, slicing all party members in on go, sometimes even attacking twice in a single turn. The riders are squad little monsters with pale yellow skin that wear red ninja clothing with indigo hoods and a scabbard for their curved swords strapped to their backs. Their skeletal steeds, along with those of its palette swaps, appear to be made from the bones of Lesser demons, even continuing to walk about in the same fashion as them. In later appearances, the demonriders gained an affinity for ice attacks, being able to perform Kacrackle Slash with their scimitars and spur their steeds to breath out blasts of freezing cold breath from their skulls. Depending on the game, the demonriders are considered part of the Demon family or members of the Undead family due to their skeletal steeds.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
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| Bestiary No. | Family | |||||
| #134 | Demon | |||||
| Experience | Gold | HP | MP | |||
| 131 | 37 | 126 | 0 | |||
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Evasion | |||
| 11 | 98 | 81 | 0⁄64 | |||
| In-Game Description | These vicious monsters are masters of ice attacks. Their undead steeds appear to be made from the bones of lesser demons. |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Kacrackle Slash Chilly Breath |
| Location(s) | East Argonia Desert Savella Region |
| Item(s) Dropped | Copper sword1⁄32 Cool cheese1⁄128 |
| Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice breath Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 15% | 100% | 50% |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Sap Resistance * | |||
| 15% | |||
| Army Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
If a demonrider is sparkling, its mount can be ridden after defeating it in battle. The demonrider's mount can gallop to move faster and can climb vertically up walls that are marked with monster footprints.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]
| Demonrider | |
|---|---|
| Family | Undead |
| Rank | E |
| Description | Speedy savages whose sport is spiting slothful stragglers. |
| Weapons | Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves |
| Traits | Counterstriker |
| Resistances | Vulnerable to Zap, Fizzleproof |
| Skill | Diminisher |
| Location | Xeroph Isle (Night) |
| Breeding chart | Skelegon x Skeleton |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]
| Demonrider | |
|---|---|
| Family | Undead |
| Rank | E |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves |
| Traits | Counterstriker, Crafty Sagger |
| Resistances | - |
| Skill | Diminisher |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | Skelegon x Demon family |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Demonrider appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.
In Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Cabalgaesqueleto | Spanish for "skeleton rider". |
 Français | Cavale-démon | French for "demon rider". |
 Deutsch | Dämonenreiter | German for "demon rider". |
 Italiano | Cavaliere feroce | Italian for "fierce rider/cavalryman". |
Trivia[edit]
- The rider's outfit bears a resemblance to that of Shu from Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Ashlynn using Stone's Throw against a Demonrider.
XI polygon model
A vicious demonrider
Monsters: Joker model
Rivals card
DQ Trading Card
- Stubs
- Dragon Quest VI enemies
- Dragon Quest VIII enemies
- Dragon Quest XI enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies
- Dragon Quest Rivals enemies