Demonrider

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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]

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Demonrider SNES.png 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 stake164
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
Demonrider DQVI DS.png None



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Demonrider.png 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 sword132
Cool cheese1128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 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[edit]

Demonrider (エビルドライブ Ebirudoraibu)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Demonrider XI sprite.png 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 bone116
Magic beast horn132
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)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Demonrider XI sprite.png 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 bone116
Magic beast horn132
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[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]

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
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolCabalgaesqueletoSpanish for "skeleton rider".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisCavale-démonFrench for "demon rider".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschDämonenreiterGerman for "demon rider".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoCavaliere feroceItalian for "fierce rider/cavalryman".

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