Dhoulmagus

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"Such a pity."

Dhoulmagus
Dragon Quest VIII
Dhoulmagus art.png
Japanese name ドルマゲス
Romaji Dorumagesu
Title Evil Jester
Race Human
Age Unknown
Voice actor Keith Wickham (English)
Takehito Koyasu (Japanese)

Dhoulmagus is a jester who came to Trodain Castle. His deep desire to be the greatest magician of all time and resentment towards those who laughed at him fueled his breaking into the castle's secret chamber to obtain the legendary Sceptre of Rhapthorne. Almost immediately, he was overwhelmed by Rhapthorne's power and made to do such dastardly things as his pawn. Possessed by Rhapthorne, he killed his first four victims: his former master Rylus, the swordsman Alistair (Jessica's brother), Abbot Francisco, and Mr. Golding, the casino owner. The Hero and party eventually defeated him after a long chase, where the Sceptre's dark influence transformed him into a monstrous creature. Upon his defeat, King Trode discovered that the curse on him and his daughter, Medea, had not been broken. Shortly after, Jessica Albert would retrieve the Sceptre, and become enthralled by its malicious power.

In the 3DS version of the game, extra flashback scenes have been added that detail Dhoulmagus's backstory and the circumstances that led to becoming the unwitting pawn of a greater power.

Appearance and Personality[edit]

Dhoulmagus is a tall, physically imposing man whose appearance has become twisted due to the influence of Rhapthorne's scepter. His skin has taken on a deathly, grey pallor and his long hair is white. He has a long, gaunt face with a prominent brow, a widow's peak on his forehead, and he wears black eyeliner, lipstick, and nail polish on his long fingernails. He also has red makeup in the shape of diamonds on each eye. On his left ear, he wears a dangling gold earring.

His costume is a highly exaggerated version of a court jester's. He wears a doublet with alternating red and purple fabric with slashes ending in a puffy ball of the other color (purple on red fabric and vice versa) that reached down to his ankles. The doublet has large leg-of-mutton shoulder pads and solid red sleeves. The back of the tunic has a long purple cape with black lining that ends in two tails with puffy red balls at the end like his doublet. He wears orange trousers and black leather knee-length boots. Prior to his transformation, Dhoulmagus had light skin and his long hair was black. He still wore black makeup.

As a normal human, Dhoulmagus was a nervous and shy wreck of a man, having endured years of mistreatment from his master, Rylus. He was a weak magician whose magic could barely be considered parlour tricks, but he strongly desired to become powerful by any means necessary. Rylus forbade his young apprentice from reading any of his grimoires on magic, as he felt that Dhoulmagus still had yet to grasp the most basic principles of magic. This led to him breaking into Castle Trodain and stealing Rhapthorne's Sceptre, as Dhoulmagus knew it would grant him the power he so desired. Despite his timid personality, Dhoulmagus displayed a cunning wit and resourcefulness, as he was able to disguise himself as a jester and charm King Trode with his sleight-of-hand.

Much like how Jessica had completely changed once she was in possession of the scepter, Dhoulmagus's personality had taken a complete 180, becoming devious and strong-willed. No longer was he the weak and cowardly sage's apprentice from Farebury. He showed some remaining glimmers of his former personality before his death at the hands of the Hero and his party.

His human form is quite formidable, but his demonic form is truly powerful and not to be underestimated by the player's party. After his first defeat in the Dark Ruins, Dhoulmagus undergoes a demonic transformation, leaving almost none of his physical features intact. His skin turns blue, his eyes become yellow, and purple fur covers his shoulders, upper arms, and thighs. Dhoulmagus's body becomes noticeably more muscular and his feet turn into large talons like that of a bird. Most notably, a large pair of red wings sprouts from his back, giving him the power of flight and an extra weapon as he can shoot out feathers like sharp arrows. He also grows a long tail, large pointed ears, and a pair of horns on his forehead.

Appearances[edit]

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

Dhoulmagus served as the long-suffering apprentice to the sage Rylus in Farebury, where he was forced to perform menial tasks such as cleaning, rather than being taught magic. One day when his master was away, Dhoulmagus began reading one of Rylus's grimoires, where he learned about the existence of Rhapthorne's scepter and the amazing power it possessed. Rylus discovered this and became furious at his apprentice, as he felt that Dhoulmagus was barely a novice when it came to magic. He snuck away to Castle Trodain, disguised as a court jester and gained an audience with King Trode and Princess Medea. The king and the princess were charmed by Dhoulmagus's magic tricks and Trode invited the magician to stay at the castle.

That night, he used the same magic trick to knock out a castle guard and sneak into the chamber where Rhapthorne's Sceptre was sealed. It was then that Dhoulmagus unleashed its power, encasing the castle and its inhabitants in thorny vines and turned Trode and Medea into a troll and a horse respectively. With his newfound power, Dhoulmagus returned to visit his master Rylus in Farebury. Rylus was just about to complete an elixir which would unlock Dhoulmagus's latent magical abilities. Rylus was aghast at what his apprentice had done, but it was too late for him as Dhoulmagus decided to take revenge and kill him with the scepter. Afterwards, Dhoulmagus set Rylus's house ablaze and set off to find the other sages.

His next victim is Alistair, who he murders by leaving the door to the Tower of Alexandra open, causing the swordsman to investigate and confronts him, though Dhoulmagus freezes him in place and kills him, though not before assuring that his death would not be vain. He laughs while another seal on Rhapthorne is broken, though this earns him and the Lord of Darkness another enemy in Jessica. Next, he goes to Maella Abbey to murder Abbot Francisco, cursing Khalamari to slow down his pursuers, though they manage to triumph over the giant squid terrorizing the waters from Port Alexandria to Maella. He is about to murder the Abbot when the Hero and the party manage to catch him in the act, causing him to disappear and Marcello to frame the party for attempted murder. Later, Dhoulmagus overpowers the Templars and tries again to murder Abbot Fransisco, stunning Marcello in the process. When Trode confronts him, he smugly mocks the king as "King Toad" and slows down time to finish the job of killing the Abbot, who assures Marcello and those present that faith and the Goddess are on his side. When Abbot Fransisco is murdered, however, Dhoulmagus retorts that faith and the Goddess are on his side now, with the 3rd seal on the specter broken while Rhapthorne's voice is heard with Dhoulmagus's. Dhoulmagus takes his leave, where he murders Golding, the owner of the casino in Baccarat, though the 4th descendant of the Seven Sages putting up a good fight before his death causes him to retreat to the Dark Ruins, where he places a barrier that can only be broken with the Magic Mirror. After the party obtains the Magic Mirror and dispels the barrier, they find Dhoulmagus in a gel-like cocoon where his body is healing until it can be ready to use Rhapthorne's power properly. He praises the Hero and his party for coming this far and their admirable loyalty to Trode, before saying that they can't break the curse on him but should fulfill their own destiny to die at his hand. He is defeated and once again praises the party for their strength, saying he could've beat them in a heartbeat had he not been healing, but decides to bring it to an end, conjuring some thorns to entrap the party, though the Hero's immunity to curses protects against them. Undettered, Dhoulmagus enlarges the thorns causing the party to be buried in them, though they wither away due to the Hero's immunity. Having no choice, Dhoulmagus uses the Sceptre to transform himself into a demonic harpy like creature with wings and vows to crush them so he could not be pestered again. Despite his formidable power, he is defeated and turns to stone before turning to dust, leaving only the Sceptre behind. However, Dhoulmagus's death does not lift the curse on Trode and Medea, forcing the party to rest up at Argonia and then continue their quest where Jessica, having picked up the Sceptre, is possessed by Rhapthorne to finish what Dhoulmagus started.


Dhoulmagus (ドルマゲス Dorumagesu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dhoulmagus 1.png 1880 255 202
Defense Agility Experience Gold
128 78 4300 0
Bestiary no. #269
Family Demon
In-game description Once an ordinary jester, his theft of the sceptre from Trodain Castle gave him magical powers beyond imagination.
Spell(s) Multiheal
Skill(s) Disruptive Wave
Lullab-Eye
Thin Air
Thousands of Whips (30~50 damage, ignores Defence.)
Throw debris (110% damage, hits twice.)
Wind Sickles
Location(s) Dark Ruins
Item(s) dropped None
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 20%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
20% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% ? 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100%% 20%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None




Clone (ドルマゲス Dorumagesu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dhoulmagus 1.png 570 255 176
Defense Agility Experience Gold
128 86 0 0
Bestiary no. #269
Family None
In-game description
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Lullab-Eye
Wind Sickles
Laughs loudly (Wastes a turn.)
Location(s) Dark Ruins
Item(s) dropped None
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 20%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 20%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None




Dhoulmagus (ドルマゲス Dorumagesu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dhoulmagus 2.png 2640 255 210
Defense Agility Experience Gold
135 74 12,000 0
Bestiary no. #270
Family Demon
In-game description Dhoulmagus, transformed by the awesome power of the sceptre. In spite of his new-found might, his lethal curses proved to have no effect on the Hero.
Spell(s) Kacrackle
Kasizzle
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn.
Combo Attack(hits four times, 33% damage per hit.)
Disruptive Wave
Break Down (50~90 damage to party)
Inferno
War Cry
Location(s) Dark Ruins
Item(s) dropped None
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 20% 20%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
20% 0% 20% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 20%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

##306 - Dhoulmagus
DQIX Dhoulmagus.png
HP MP Experience Gold
7,000
14,061 (99)
255 61600 2490
Attack Defense Speed
545
1095 (99)
430
645 (99)
300
480 (99)
Family ???
Bestiary # #306
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name ドルマゲス
Description "Superfast attacker who likes to rush his foes off their feet, and whose Kacrack packs a kick. Not a fan of earth attacks.

Try not to be too annoyed by this self-satisfied clown laughing down his nose at you. Smack the smile off his smug old face!"
Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 100 50 150 100 100
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
100 0 0 0 100 0
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 0 0 10 25
Blunt Sap Decelerate
5 25 50

Dhoulmagus appears as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX. His map can be dropped from Murdaw at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

Treasure[edit]

Level Range Secondary Drop Orb
1-3 Trodainers 20% Purple Orb 5%
4-8 Trodainers 25% Purple Orb 5%
9-15 Trodain bandana 15% Purple Orb 6%
16-25 Zenithian trousers 15% Purple Orb 6%
26-40 Zenithian trousers 20% Purple Orb 7%
41-56 Zenithian trousers 25% Purple Orb 7%
57-68 Zenithian helm 15% Purple Orb 8%
69-80 Zenithian clothes 15% Purple Orb 8%
81-90 Zenithian clothes 20% Purple Orb 9%
91-99 Zenithian clothes 25% Purple Orb 10%

Skills[edit]

Level New abilities
Initial Scorch, Kacrack, Kazam, Combo Attack, War Cry, attacks twice per round
4 Disruptive Wave
8 Raging Roar
12 Break Down
16 Hellfire, stops using War Cry and Scorch
28 Kacrackle
41 Begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using Kacrack & Kazam
57 Kazammle

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Dhoulmagus
Family Beast
Rank S
Description The final form of a jester who yearned for the forbidden power of a scepter.
Weapons Spears, Hammers, Whips, Staves
Traits Psycho
Resistances Whackproof, Wooshproof
Skill Dhoulmagus
Location -
Breeding chart Alabast dragon x Psaro
Dragovian lord x Psaro


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Dhoulmagus appears in his second form.

Dhoulmagus
Family Beast
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Whips, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Psycho, Hit Squad, Counterstriker, Zammeister
Resistances Vulnerable to Bang, Immune to Woosh and Whack
Skill Dhoulmagus
Location -
Breeding chart Alabast dragon x Psaro or Estark


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Dhoulmagus (ドルマゲス Dorumagesu) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 ??? family icon.png 1,300 450
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
550 530 470 680
Bestiary No. #510
Rank S Rank
In-game description Once a common or garden jester until a fateful incident imbued him with limitless magic, turning him into a most malevolent monster indeed
Talents Dhoulmagus (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Sizzmeister (lv. 1)
Crackmeister (lv. 20)
Zammeister (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Sizzer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Bishop Ladja DQM3 portrait.png X Jugular joker DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png X Evil sir leopold DQM3 portrait.png = X Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
75% -25% -25% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 50% 0% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Dhoulmagus' likeness appears as treasure No. 493, which is a statue possessing a base value of 1,110,000.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Both of Dhoulmagus' forms appear as S-rank members of the Demon family during the limited Dragon Quest VIII event. His first form is faced in Chapter 3, Episode 3: Dhoulmagus Part 1, while his second form is known as Evil Jester Dhoulmagus and is faced in Chapter 3, Episode 4: Dhoulmagus Part 2. Both forms can also be faced as bosses in the Dark Ruins in Chase the Evil Jester, Dhoulmagus!. His first form appears on his own banner alongside Bulldozer and he can participate in the Trap box's Battle Road as a party member.

Dhoulmagus (ドルマゲス Dorumagesu)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Dhoulmagus.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
130 882 517 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
361 386 500 260 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Creeping Shadow Evil Glint* Jester's Jest*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Clone / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Martial Potency +5% / Stats Up
Bind Martial: Very rarely binds when making a martial attack.
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Martial Potency +5% / Bind Success Rate +10% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises martial potency of all allies, including himself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15
AGL +20
Jester's Evil: Allows phasing through obstacles in battle. Jester's Jest Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Clone: Battle start:
Raises evasion rate by 100% for 3 turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal



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