Tap devil

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The Tap devil is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a sprightly demon that has mastered many different forms of dance.

Characteristics[edit]

Tap devils are humanoid demons with orange-brown skin that hop back and forth constantly in battle. They have sunken blue eyes with small black sclera, a tiny pair of horns on top of their heads, a long tail, and a large pair of pointed ears. The devils wear pointy leather shoes, short magenta capelets, and green trousers. Compared to their fellow dancing cousins, they have the most dances in their repertoire, using them to hinder their enemies in many ways, as well as being able to sacrifice themselves for their fellow monsters. The devils have a chance to drop both the capes they wear and their tails after battle.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII[edit]

Tap devil (タップデビル Tappudebiru)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Tap devil.png 85 0 74
Defense Agility Experience Gold
75 60 78 21
Bestiary no. #106
Family Demon
In-game description Famed for their fancy footwork, these monsters use a variety of dance attacks during battle. See if you can spot them all!
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Jump attack (125% damage)
Sultry Dance
Underpants Dance
Death Dance
Kerplunk Dance
Fuddle Dance
Location(s) The Holy Isle of Neos
Princess Minnie's Castle
West Argonia
Small isle west of Maella Abbey
Item(s) dropped Leather cape132
Devil's tail1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 0% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 15% 15% 15%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
15% 15% 100% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]


Dragon Quest XI[edit]

Tap devil (タップデビル Tappudebiru)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Tap devil XI sprite.png 61 8 70
Defense Agility Experience Gold
67 60 81 30
Bestiary no. #86
Family Demon
In-game description These dapper demons live to dance, and often shimmy up to humans looking show off their fantastic footwork.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Dance of Damnation
Fuddle Dance
Kerplunk Dance
Location(s) Zwaardsrust Region (first act, night only)
Item(s) dropped Leather cape164
Devil's tail1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -125%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 0% -125% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%



Vicious tap devil (タップデビル・強 Tappudebiru・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Tap devil XI sprite.png 135 16 124
Defense Agility Experience Gold
133 116 1,246 321
Bestiary no. #261
Family Demon
In-game description Tap devils driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Dance of Damnation
Fuddle Dance
Kerplunk Dance
Location(s) Zwaardsrust Region (second act, night only)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act, day only)
Item(s) dropped Leather cape164
Devil's tail1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -125%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 25% -125% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


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