Estark

"My name is Estark... That is all I can recall. I do not even remember if I'm good or evil."

Estark
Dragon Quest IV
Sprite(s)
Japanese name	エスターク
Romaji	Estāku
Old localisation	Esturk (DQ IV NES)
Title	Lord of the Underworld Emperor of Monsterkind Emperor of Hell (Japanese)
Race	Demon
Age	Ancient beyond memory
Family	Azabel (Creator) Izmajurah (Sibling) Venjurah (Sibling) Starkers (Son)
Voice actor	Banjō Ginga (Japanese, Rivals)

For the monster class in Dragon Quest VII, see Ersatz Estark (vocation).

Estark is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and the most recurring bonus boss.

Introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, he is referred to as the Lord of the Underworld and the Emperor of Monsterkind, with his revival tied directly to the game's plot. In other titles, he is often one of the most powerful beings alive.

Characteristics

Estark is a large bipedal demon armed with two swords and has a body that looks more like an insect's exoskeleton than flesh. He has a huge pair of horns on his head, three eyes, and a large mouth left open in a battle cry. His generally portrayed as being golden brown in color, though his original appearance he had a cerulean blue color scheme.

Though folklore within the games usually state Estark as having caused catastrophes in the past, he is almost always asleep when encountered and must be awakened in order to fight. In some cases Estark has been asleep for so long that he can only remember his name and nothing else, not even if he is a good or evil being. This is not to say that his strength has waned during his slumber, however: Estark is a horrifyingly powerful demon that appears as a superboss in nearly all of his subsequent appearances.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Estark (エスターク, Estāku ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #208

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 2,700 255 15,000 0 210 140 63 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 25% 100% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 100% 100% 75% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Acts twice per turn Chilly Breath Disruptive Wave Eerie Light (45~65 damage) Muster Strength Estark's Crypt None Notable changes in the remakes None

He is the current Lord of the Underworld. A thousand years before the game begins, he used the Secret of Evolution to become the ultimate life-form, but was sealed into slumber and entombed under the Mines of Mamon by the Zenith Dragon.

Roughly three-quarters of the way through the game, the miners in Mamon Mine accidentally uncover the tomb and awaken him, driving all demons wild with the return of their lord. However, the Hero of Dragon Quest IV acts quickly and leads his or her party into the catacombs to fight him. Estark is not fully awake yet and is thus much weaker than he would be otherwise - with his only resistances being 25% Crack and an immunity to Woosh. He has a 75% resistance to Sap and Snooze, but due to the way the game is programmed, Meena's Kasnooze will put him to sleep 75% of the time.

Later, a nun in Azimuth states that Estark is gathering power for a future comeback, which foreshadows his appearances in other Dragon Quest games. If the player loses to Aamon in Chapter 6 and speaks to him again for a rematch, he will mention Estark while mocking Psaro, stating that "Estark awaits him (Psaro) in hell."

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Estark Big Book of Beasts No. : Unnumbered boss

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 9,000 255 5,000 510 450 260 85 1⁄64 N/A

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 20% 67% 100% 100% 100% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap ? 100% 67% 100% 100% 67% 67% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Kafrizzle Attacks twice per round. C-c-cold Breath Disruptive Wave Scorch Estark's Labyrinth Mini medal 1⁄8 Notable changes in the remakes None

Estark is a superboss that can be encountered in the post-completion dungeon players can find in Nadiria. As a superboss he is extremely powerful, much more than the main antagonist of the game Grandmaster Nimzo.

Estark favors all out offensive attacks, pausing only to use Disruptive Wave. Having Multiheal or Omniheal is necessary to withstand the fierce barrage of attacks. He doesn't just possess offense however, as Estark starts the battle with the Bounce spell already applied, allowing him to reflect any spells the party uses against him right back at them. If one wishes to use magic spells against Estark, first one must disable his Bounce status by using the Zenithian Sword as an item to cast Disruptive Wave, which will remove the Bounce status. Despite starting the battle with the Bounce status applied, Estark can't actually cast the Bounce spell itself, so this only needs to be done once.

Once Bounce has been removed, Estark has no resistance to Bang, Frizz, or Sizz, but has a 20% resistance to Crack, 67% for Woosh, and complete immunity to Zap. Tempting as it is to go all out with offensive magic, it's better to cut into him with Blizzard Blades for extra damage. Furthermore, Estark also has a 33% chance to get hit with Snooze, Fizzle, and any stun technique. Kasnooze's unique programming will raise this probability, but be warned that Estark will awaken very quickly.

Upon first defeating him, Estark will allow the party to use his personal T'n'T board: "Stark Raving Mad." He is revealed to have a son called Starkers, who will join the party if they manage complete the board. If the player can defeat Estark in 15 turns or less, they will receive the Catas Trophy Knick-knack. Note all of this information only applies to the remakes, in the original there is no reward for beating Estark aside from the 5000 points of experience and 510 gold coins he drops.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Estark (エスターク, Estāku ) Defeated Monster List No.: #331

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ??? 25600 255 55555 0 999 256 333 1⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz * Sizz * Fire Breath * Bang * Crack * Cool Breath * Woosh * Strike * Zap * Whack * 0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 50% 100% Army * Poison * Stun * Paralysis Dazzle Sleep * Fizzle Confusion Sap * Drain Magic Ban Dance 25% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizzle(400~500) Kaboom(350~400) Attacks twice per turn. Disruptive Wave Hellfire Hurricane (260~396) Death Blow (1000~1200). Scorch(300~400) Thrusts sword hard into the ground. (320~393) Memories Lane Lord's bracer (only once) Description The final challenge that awaits at the very end of a long trip down Memories Lane. He knows that his name is Estark but beyond that, nothing...

Estark makes his appearance in the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VIII, in a new area called the Memories Lane. This ancient maze allows for players to re-battle bosses from earlier in the game, with much higher difficulty, gaining rewards with each victory. Once they reach the end, the player will find Estark taking his usual nap. Once the battle begins, it becomes apparent that this is the strongest he has ever been.

He possesses a resistance to all offensive spells and skill elements, and complete immunity to all status afflictions save for slumber. Needless to say, Omniheal is going to see a lot of use during the battle.

Upon his first defeat, he gives out the Lord's bracer, with further rewards being 10 of a particular stat boosting seed.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Estark Defeated Monster List No. : 300

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility ??? 8000 16070 (99) 255 65600 2490 710 1507 (99) ? 320 512 (99)

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% -50% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 90% 25% 75% 75% 95%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items Kafrizzle Kaboom (Lv. 1~40) Kaboomle (Lv. 41~) Attacks twice per round (Lv. 1~40) Attacks thrice per round (Lv. 41~) Critical hit Disruptive Wave Scorch (Lv. 1~15) Hellfire (Lv.16~) C-c-cold Breath (Lv. 8~) Psyche Up (Lv. 28~) Gigagash (Lv. 57~) Grotto Zenithian gauntlets* Zenithian leggings* Zenithian helm* Zenithian leotard* Green orb* Mini medal Description "Not only can he pound opponents with Kafrizzle and Kaboom, but he packs a powerful punch as well. Good luck! This emperor of the underworld evolved into his horrific form after hibernating for many millennia."

Estark appears as a Legacy Boss, obtained after completing Quest #152 (or received at special events). He is similar to his superboss incarnation from V, and becomes enraged by anyone that inflicts a Critical Hit on him.

Treasure

Level Range	Secondary Drop		Orb
1-3	Zenithian gauntlets	15%	Green Orb	10%
4-8	Zenithian gauntlets	20%	Green Orb	10%
9-15	Zenithian gauntlets	25%	Green Orb	11%
16-25	Zenithian leggings	15%	Green Orb	11%
26-40	Zenithian leggings	20%	Green Orb	12%
41-56	Zenithian leggings	25%	Green Orb	12%
57-68	Zenithian helm	25%	Green Orb	13%
69-80	Zenithian leotard	15%	Green Orb	13%
81-90	Zenithian leotard	20%	Green Orb	14%
91-99	Zenithian leotard	25%	Green Orb	15%

• Will always drop a Mini medal.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Esterk (エスターク, Estāku )

Icon Attributes Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ??? 80 5/5 5/5 5/5 3/5 5/5 5/5 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Weak Strong Strong Strong Weak Weak Strong Weak None Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Weak Weak Immune Immune Immune Immune Strong Immune Immune Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Strong Strong Immune Additional information Description Exists beyond the boundries of time and space. Skills RainSlash, BiAttack, GigaSlash Location Gate of Sleep Breeding Chart Pizzaro x KingLeo

Estark appears as the boss of the Gate of Sleep, the gate of zombies. Although the dungeon theme is that of IV, the surrounding area and his dialogue are based off of his V appearance.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Esterk (エスターク, Estāku )

Icon Attributes Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ??? 80 8/10 9/10 8/10 7/10 7/10 7/10 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Weak Strong Strong Strong Weak Weak Strong Weak Weak Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* None Weak Weak Immune Immune Immune Immune Strong Immune Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Immune Strong Strong Immune Additional information Description Dedicated to chaos and domination. Skills BiAttack, GigaSlash, RainSlash Location Breeding Chart Pizzaro x Gorago, KingLeo

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Estark is present as a rank X member of the Material family and the last member listed in that group. He is also the only rank X monster the player can obtain in the game outside of the Wildcard World Cup, though not until beating the game and the subsequent post-game challenge. Players can find him at rest within the sewers of Domus Isle once they obtain the key to get to him, a battle in order before he joins you. Amusingly, although awake when spoken to, Estark is sleeping at the start of the fight.

Estark (エスターク, Estāku )

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Material X ? ? ? ? ? ? Traits Skills Resistances Double Trouble Estark Whackproof, Fizzleproof, Vulnerable to Sleep

Additional information Description A lord of the underworld from before recorded history. Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves Location Defeat the Estark after getting the brass key. Breeding chart Psaro x Beetlebully

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Estark can be found as a recruitable superboss under the condition that he be defeated in ten turns or less. Estark is located in a cave near the Zip portal, once again under deep slumber.

Estark (エスターク, Estāku ) Bestiary number: #295

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Material X L 2220 530 590 980 680 560 Traits Skills Resistances Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Tactical Genius, Disruptive Waver Estark Immune to Blade Blunter, Whack, Poison, Fizzle, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep

Additional information Weapons Swords, Staves Location - Breeding chart Psaro x Marquis de Léon

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

In the alternate storyline within The Dark Prince, Estark is revealed to be be but one member of the Unholy Trinity, a trio of monsters created by Azabel, the mad Zenithian who sought to destroy the world so that her idealized utopia could be created from the ashes. The monster's name is in fact Estark Dumah, a shortened version of the name Azabel gave it, Dumajurah.

Upon being brought to life through the Secret of Creation, Estark Dumah and its siblings Estark Izmah and Estark Venjah begain their assault on the world at large, turning half of it to cinders in mere days. As in the original story, Dumah would be slain by the Zenith Dragon and his body sealed underground, with the extra measure of separating its soul from its body and binding it to the Cradle of Corruption. Memories of the days of calamity would be distorted through the aeons, with the Unholy Trinity being conflated into a single "lord of the underworld" known simply as Estark.

Estark Dumah is slain by the Chosen Ones in its crypt, and is the only member of the infernal "family" to not be fought by Psaro. It can be synthesized as per the Monsters tradition, however:

Estark (エスターク, Estāku) Monsterpedia No.: #519

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom X 1,400 290 520 480 470 550 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Estark (lv. 1) Rando-Disrupt (lv. 1) Late Bloomer (lv. 20) Sleep Twitch (lv. 40) Tactical Commander (lv. 1) Adrenaline Rush (lv. 1) Metal Medley (lv. 60) N/A

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * 25% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% -25% 25% 75%

Additional information Description The being known as the Lord of the Underworld. it was transformed by the Secret of Evolution into an incomparably advanced life-form and waited patiently for its chance for tens of thousands of years Location This monster has no natural habitat

Synthesis Breeding chart X X X Notable fusions N/A

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Dragon Quest Heroes II

Estark (エスターク Estāku)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	?	gg	Yes

List No.	#173
Field Notes	As Lord of the Underworld, he discovered the Secret of Evolution, and used it to become the ultimate life form. Fearing his new-found power, the forces of good sealed him away in an endless slumber, sabres still in hand.
Location(s)	dimensional dungeon
Item(s) Dropped	,

Dragon Quest of the Stars

Estark appears as a superboss under the name of Demonic Emperor. His likeness is also featured in a matching suit of armor and axe:

• Demonic Emperor's Armour
• Demonic Emperor's Axe
• Demonic Emperor's Helm
• Demonic Emperor's Shield

Dragon Quest Rivals

Estark made his debut in the standard card pack and eventually returned again in his blue-skinned form in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" under the name, "Estark, the Emperor of Hell". Both were legendary rare cards, but the latter was exclusive for Demon Swordsman leaders. Estark also appeared as a boss in the one-person mode "Trial Room" of Rivals Ace.

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Dragon Quest Tact

Estark appears as a S-rank monster of the ??? family as part of the half-anniversary event, appearing on his own banner alongside Black dragon. He's also featured in the limited True Dragon Quest V event where he can be challenged as a Mega Boss Battle and he, along with the other Demon Lords, can be challenged as part of the Fiendish Onslaught, as well.

Estark (エスターク Estāku)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 130 1,228 395 3 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 561 411 442 218 65 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Normal Very Weak Normal Normal Very Weak Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Half Res Half Res Super Weak Normal Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Half Res Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Normal Normal Half Res Immune Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Dark Flames Underworld Slash* Imperial Strike* Talent Blossoming: Hellstorm Imperial Authority / Stats Up Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Imperial Strike Potency +5% / Stats Up Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Imperial Strike Potency +5% / Stats Up Perks Basic perks ATK +15 Max HP +30 Lord of the Underworld: Raises ATK for 3 turns when hit by an enemy attack. Imperial Strike Potency +2% Leader perk Raises physical potency of allies, including himself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around him. Awakening perk Imperial Authority: Heals a major amount of HP for the user when HP drops under 50%, 1 time per battle.

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Estark appeared as a rare summon as part of a collaboration event with Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light.

Trivia

• Estark's blue coloration in his first appearance is an indicator that he is not fighting at the full power seen in V and later games, supported by Meena's Party Chat after the battle.
• Estark does not have a unique battle theme in any of his appearances; he shares his theme with Psaro the Manslayer for his first six phases in IV and IX, Nimzo in V, Dhoulmagus/Rhapthorne in the 3DS version of VIII, and his appearance in Monsters 2, Joker and Joker 2 uses the regular boss theme.
• Despite Starkers claiming to be his son, Estark cannot recall ever siring an heir at the time of V.
• In the Dragon Quest Monsters series, Estark’s bestiary descriptions state that he is a being from the ancient past. However, in the games that portray Terry as either the protagonist or a supporting character (namely Monsters, Monsters 2 and their remakes), this would be inaccurate as Terry lived before Estark’s time.
• Estark is the only boss encountered in Memories Lane that speaks before and after he fights the party.

Related Monsters

• Ersatz Estark
• Metal heavy
• Psaro the Manslayer
• Slaughtomaton

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  Famicom era artwork.
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  DQM1·2 sprite.
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  Joker.
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  The Dark Prince.
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  Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory.
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  Appearance in Stars.
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  "Emperor of Hell" card.
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  Black dragon and Estark in Tact.
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  Estark in the 40th anniversary banner.
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  DQ Trading Card Game card.
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  Stars portrait.
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  Sleeping portrait.
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  Defeated portrait.
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  The Demonic Emperor set from Stars.
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  Final Fantasy Brave Exvius event.
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  Estark from the 'Sofubi Monsters line
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  Dragon Quest Metallic Monsters Gallery series.
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  Blue metallic version.