Lord of the Dragovians
| Dragon Quest series character | |
| Lord of the Dragovians | |
| Dragon Quest VIII | |
| |
| Japanese Name | 竜神王 |
| Title | Lord |
| Race | Dragovian |
| Age | Unknown |
The Lord of the Dragovians is the most powerful member of the Dragovians in Dragon Quest VIII. After the tragic events of the recent past, he started to believe that humans and Dragovians could never coexist and thus he cast a spell in himself in order to remain forever in his dragon form. This made him lose control over his mind and begin draining the life energy from the rest of the Dragovian population.
Story[edit]
Just when the remaining Dragovians were about to lose hope, because none of them could be able to stop their Lord, the party arrived in the Dragovian Sanctuary, and Chen Mui asks them for help.
After the party's first victory against him, the Lord of the Dragovians returns to his senses. Amazed and ashamed by the fact the same boy he and his people had estranged had saved his tribe from certain doom, he gives them the right to perform the Dragovian Trials: a series of battles against him in dragon form, where each victory allows access to one of the Dragovian treasures. Each time the Lord of the Dragovians is defeated, he morphs into an even stronger dragon for the following battle.
His six forms are the Vermillion Dragon, the Emerald Dragon, the Silver Dragon, the Gold Dragon, the Darksteel Dragon, and the Divine Dragon. In the final Dragovian Trial, the Hero must beat all six dragon forms in a row, and then he must confront the final form, the Ultimate Dragon. Even in his weakest form, the Vermillion Dragon, the Lord of the Dragovians reveals himself as an opponent more challenging than any other in the game, including Rhapthorne himself.
As an homage to the original game, the Lord of the Dragovians bears a striking resemblance to the Dragonlord of the first Dragon Quest game, as noted when the dragon stands upon his hind legs.
Abilities[edit]
| Lord of the Dragovians |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
| 3000 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 418 | 211 | 152 |
| Bestiary No. | 288 |
| Family | ??? |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Attacks twice per round Disruptive Wave Dragovian Seal Lightning Storm Meditation Thin Air |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped | None |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 1⁄16 | 0% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 15% | 100% | 100% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
The Dragovian Trials[edit]
All forms will drop a Seed of skill at a 1/8 rate (12.5%), meaning Yangus's Stainless Steel Sickle has a 1/16 (6.25%) chance to nab it. On the bright side, the incredible bulk of the dragons means players can forgo the usual Skull helm strategy and slash away with abandon.
| Vermillion Dragon (深紅の巨竜 Crimson Dragon) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
5100 | 0 | 13500 | 0 | 525 | 237 | 126 |
| Bestiary No. | 289 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Attacks twice per round Desperate attack Gigaflash Scorch War Cry |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 100% | 100% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| Emerald Dragon | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
8690 | 0 | 14800 | 0 | 567 | 75 | 143 |
| Bestiary No. | 290 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Attacks twice per turn Burning Breath Desperate Attack Ferocious Roar Sweet Breath Venom Mist |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| SIlver Dragon | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
5030 | 255 | 15900 | 0 | 597 | 418 | 153 |
| Bestiary No. | 291 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | Fizzle |
| Skill(s) | Attacks twice per turn C-c-cold Breath Desperate attack Disruptive Wave Lullab-Eye Meditation |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| Golden Dragon | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
5560 | 255 | 16350 | 0 | 647 | 480 | 171 |
| Bestiary No. | 292 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | Kaboom Kasizzle |
| Skill(s) | Attacks twice per round Desperate attack Gigaflash Psych Up Spooky Aura |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| Darksteel Dragon | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
1910 | 23 | 18010 | 0 | 693 | 653 | 201 |
| Bestiary No. | 293 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | Kasizzle |
| Skill(s) | Attacks three times per round Gigaflash Starfall Lullab-Eye |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| Divine Dragon | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
9470 | 0 | 19040 | 0 | 699 | 262 | 194 |
| Bestiary No. | 294 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Attacks three times per turn C-c-cold Breath Desperate attack Disruptive Wave Psyche Up |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
| Ultimate Dragon (永遠の巨竜) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Experience | Gold | Attack | Defense | Agility |
 |
7320 | 255 | 77777 | 0 | 912 | 307 | 199 |
| Bestiary No. | 295 |
| Family | Dragon |
| In-Game Description | |
| Spell(s) | Magic Burst |
| Skill(s) | Attacks three times per turn C-c-cold Breath Disruptive Wave Psyche Up Scorch War Cry |
| Location(s) | Heavenly Dais |
| Item(s) Dropped | Super Seed of Skill |
| Evasion | Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
Bang Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Crack Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Ice breath Resistance * |
Stone/Strike Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Troop Resistance * | Death Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Shock Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sleep * | Confusion * | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Dance Sealing Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | |
| 10% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| Sprite | Notable Changes |
| None |
The Ultimate Dragon will only be fought once the boss marathon is complete; if their party is wiped out, they will have to start from the beginning.
Rewards[edit]
- Dragovian Equipment (four pieces)
- Enhanced Alchemy Pot
- A special recruitable monster near castle Trodain
Remakes[edit]
- The following changes were implemented in the Nintendo 3DS Version of the game:
- One Seed of skill will always drop the first time that each form of the Lord of the Dragovians is defeated, with his final form dropping a Super seed of skill.
- As the Alchemy Pot mixes items instantly from when it's introduced, the wish to enhance it is replaced with the request for a new dungeon, Memories Lane.
- Though the Cell phone Version is closer to the original game, it also includes the Alchemy Pot's ability to mix items instantly from the beginning, thus the wish implemented in it's place is to receive 10 Super seeds of skill, and the only way to receive that particular item.
Trivia[edit]
The Lord's staff bears a striking resemblance to the Lightning staff's original design.
