Lesser demon
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Lesser demon | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | レッサーデーモン |
| Romaji | Ressā dēmon |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
| Old localization | Vulgarian |
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]
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
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]
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]
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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.
Related monsters[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Super Famicom art.
Joker model.
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
DQ Trading Card Game.
