Lesser demon

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The lesser demon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, it is a red, winged, humanoid Demon that often moves on all fours.

Characteristics[edit]

Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walk on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Lesserdemon.gif
Bestiary No.
#074
Recruit Rate
14
Experience *
138
Gold
46
HP *
116
MP
4
Attack
75
Defence
52
Agility
57
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Spooky Aura
Item(s) dropped
Iron claw132
Resistances
Frizz *
25%
Sizz *
25%
Fire Breath *
25%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
60%
Zap *
25%
Drain Magic *
50%
Whack *
100%
Poof *
100%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
15%
Fizzle
50%
Fuddle *
15%
Paralysis *
80%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
50%
Army *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Lesser demonDS.png
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Vulgarian.gif
Bestiary No.
#095
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
59 (PS1)
89 (3DS)
Gold
35 (PS1)
53 (3DS)
HP
110
MP
0
Attack
86
Defense
65
Agility
59
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Dazzleflash
Location(s)
Aeolus Vale
Item(s) Dropped
Boxer shorts1128
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
100%
Whack *
15%
Poof *
0%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
15%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
15%
Paralysis *
80%
Poison *
50%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
15%
Sap *
50%
Army *
0%
3DS version changes

Lesser demon is one of the forms that a Rotten egg can take when it hatches.

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

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Original (PS2)
Sprite
Lesser demon.png
Bestiary no.
#114
Family
Demon
Gold
38
HP
105
MP
0
Attack
101
Defence
77
Agility
64
Evasion
164
In-game description

Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Chants a Curse. (Curses a single party member, except for the Hero.)
Dazzleflash
Location(s)
Northwest Isle
Item(s) dropped
Red mould116
Gold bracer164
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
100%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
50%
Whack *
50%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
15%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
15%
Poison *
15%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
15%
Army *
25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Description Wicked demons created in the very heart of darkness to be a plague upon the world.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Frizzmeister
Resistances Bangproof
Skill Diabolist
Location Celeste Isle (Night and Temple of the Sun)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Weartiger


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Crafty Donker
Resistances Vulnerable to Fizzle, Immune to Bang
Skill Diabolist
Location Cragravation (bad weather)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Crabid
Dessert demon x Shadow


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Lesser demon appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a super rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

Etymology[edit]

A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.

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