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

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

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)

Original (SFC)

Sprite	HP *	MP	Attack	Defense
	160	0	115	75
Agility	Experience *	Gold	Tame Rate
87	156	51	N/A

Bestiary No.	#082
Spell(s)	None
Skill(s)	Multislice Occasionally acts twice per turn
Location(s)	The Spiegelspire Castle Swanstone region Pescado region
Item(s) Dropped	Bone stake1⁄64

Evasion	Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *
0%	0%	0%	0%
Bang Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
0%	60%	60%	0%
Strike/Rock Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Drain Magic Resistance *	Whack Resistance *
0%	0%	100%	50%
Poof Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Burning Breath Resistance	Fuddle Resistance *
80%	15%	80%	15%
Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *	Fizzle Resistance	Ban Dance Resistance
15%	15%	100%	100%
Stun Resistance *	Sap Resistance *	Army Resistance *
15%	15%	0%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites	Notable Changes
	None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)

Original (PS2)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	126	0	11
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
98	81	131	37

Bestiary no.	#134
Family	Demon
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

Evasion	Attack Resistance	Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64	0%	0%	0%
Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Crack Resistance *
0%	0%	0%	50%
Ice breath Resistance *	Strike/Rock Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Drain Magic Resistance
50%	0%	0%	100%
Whack Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *
50%	50%	50%	50%
Snooze resistance *	Dazzle Resistance	Fizzle Resistance	Ban Dance Resistance
50%	15%	100%	100%
Stun Resistance *	Sap Resistance *	Army Resistance *
50%	15%	0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	113	21	92
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
97	61	158	45

Bestiary no.	#141
Family	Undead
In-game description	These delinquent devils act more like joyriders than deadly monsters, careering around on their skeletal steeds and causing all kinds of bother.
Spell(s)	None
Skill(s)	Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice) Kacrackle Slash Chilly Breath
Location(s)	The Eerie Eyrie (first and third acts) The Other Side (first act)
Item(s) dropped	Beast bone1⁄16 Magic beast horn1⁄32

Evasion	Fire Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Wind Resistance *
N/A	25%	25%	-110%
Rock Resistance *	Light Resistance *	Dark Resistance *	Zap Resistance *
-110%	-110%	0%	25%
Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *	Poof Resistance	Poison Resistance *
0%	100%	0%	0%
Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *
25%	25%	25%	25%
Sap Resistance *	Blunt Resistance	Deceleratle Resistance	Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance
0%	0%	0%	0%
Fizzle Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Stumble Resistance *	Charm Resistance *
100%	99%	0%	0%
Beguile Resistance *	Double Down Resistance *	Elemental Resistance *
25%	0%	0%

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.

Vicious demonrider (エビルドライブ・強 Ebirudoraibu・kyō)

Sprite	HP	MP	Attack
	205	27	149
Defense	Agility	Experience	Gold
160	86	726	103

Bestiary no.	#244
Family	Undead
In-game description	Demonriders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s)	None
Skill(s)	Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice) Kacrackle Slash Freezing Blizzard* C-c-cold Breath*
Location(s)	Dundrasil Region (second act) The Eerie Eyrie (second act) The Other Side (second act) The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt - Lower Level (third act)
Item(s) dropped	Beast bone1⁄16 Magic beast horn1⁄32

Evasion	Fire Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Wind Resistance *
N/A	25%	25%	-110%
Rock Resistance *	Light Resistance *	Dark Resistance *	Zap Resistance *
-110%	-110%	0%	25%
Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *	Poof Resistance	Poison Resistance *
0%	100%	50%	0%
Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *
25%	25%	25%	25%
Sap Resistance *	Blunt Resistance	Deceleratle Resistance	Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance
0%	0%	0%	0%
Fizzle Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Stumble Resistance *	Charm Resistance *
100%	99%	0%	0%
Beguile Resistance *	Double Down Resistance *	Elemental Resistance *
25%	0%	0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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

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

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Dragon Quest Rivals

Demonrider appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

In Other Languages

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

• The rider's outfit bears a resemblance to that of Shu from Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga.

Gallery

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  Ashlynn using Stone's Throw against a Demonrider.

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  XI polygon model

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  A vicious demonrider

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  Monsters: Joker model

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  Rivals card

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  DQ Trading Card

Related monsters

Similar species

• Skullrider
• Hellrider