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Dragonlord

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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!'''''|source=Dragonlord|console=}}
{{Character
|Game={{Dragon Quest}}
|Image=[[File:DQ Dragonlord.png|300px|The Dragonlord in his first form.]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq1dragonlord-sprite-NES.gif|class=pixels]]
|Jap=竜王 りゅうおう
|Romaji=Ryūō
|Old=Dracolord ({{GBC}} era)
|Race=Unknown
|Family=[[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]] (Descendant) [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|The Dragon Queen]] (Ancestor)
|Voice Actor = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%8Dch%C5%AB_%C5%8Ctsuka/ Hōchū Ōtsuka] ({{DQR}} and [[DQX]])
|}}
The '''Dragonlord''' is the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. Before the game starts, he steals the [[Sphere of Light]] from [[Tantegel|Tantegel Castle]] to unleash his forces of darkness upon [[Alefgard]]; he then kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] to hold her hostage and prevent her father from challenging his new tyranny.

At the end of ''Dragon Quest'', the {{Hero 1}} defeated the Dragonlord and restored peace to [[Alefgard]].

==Characteristics==
The Dragonlord resides in a [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]] (Formerly referred to in past localizations as [[Charlock Castle]]), which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in {{DQ2}}.

===Personality===
Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping an [[Damdara|opposing town]] off the map just to make a point.

Though brutal and mindlessly savage at first glace, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in Alefgard. As mentioned above the kidnapping of the princess is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest commerce center meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully.

When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the Hero, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, ''Builders'' expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for monsters and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate humanity, but rather wishes for monsters to rule over them the way (in his view) humans have ruled over monsters.

In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord [[Puff|transforms]] into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.

===Select quotes===
*''"So, thou art come before me at last, Hero! And bearing tribute unto my glory in the form of [[Princess Gwaelin|a fair princess]] no less! Hm hm hm! I am honoured in deed!"''
*''"I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"''
*''"What say'st thou? Wilt thou rule beside me?"''
*''"Thou art a fool!"''
*''" Very well. Then half of the world shall be thine. And if ever thou should fall in battle, I shall revive thee at no cost! Now, fall into a deep, dark sleep! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"''

===Descendants===
In {{Dragon Quest II}}, a more friendly [[Dragonlord's grandson|descendant of the Dragonlord]] resides in the ruins of his [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]]. The child is very proud of his grandfather's attempt at world domination, and is very annoyed at Hargon's own attempts, seeing the effort as an upstaging of his family's legacy. He aid's the party by giving vital information regarding the [[5 Sigils]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.
The original {{NES}} sprite is on the left, while the remake {{SFC}} sprite is on the right.

When spoken to, the Dragonlord will present the Hero with an opportunity to rule half of Alefgard with him. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord. Answering 'yes' varies between the different versions. In the originals, the Dragonlord will give control of the World of Darkness to the Hero, the screen fades to black, and the menus become red, as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. He will also state he will revive the hero if he falls in battle, even giving him a password in the Japanese Version. Gameplay will stop at this point. In the remakes, accepting the offer simply causes the hero to faint, and reappear outside Tantegel Castle.

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_NES.png|class=pixels]]
|nes-hp=100
|nes-mp=40
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=90
|nes-defense=75
|nes-agility=55
|nes-spells= [[Fizzle]], [[Sizzle]]
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD.png]]
|remake-hp=240
|remake-mp=40
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=107
|remake-defense=110
|remake-agility=55
|remake-spells=[[Sizzle]], [[Midheal]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
}}

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord (Second Form)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_NES.png]]
|nes-hp=130
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=140
|nes-defense=200
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=Breathes fire (16~23) Breathes intense fire (65~72)
|nes-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD-SECOND-FORM.png]]
|remake-hp=361
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=130
|remake-defense=150
|remake-agility=90
|remake-spells= Breathes fire (16~23) Spits fiery torrent of flame (12~17) Belch blistering flames (65~72)
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
}}

==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]] resides in the same location in ''Dragon Quest II''. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.

==={{DQ3}}===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits [[Zoma's Citadel]] sometime after [[Zoma]] was defeated by the hero at the end of ''Dragon Quest III''. Also, according to the ''[[The Emblem of Roto|Emblem of Roto]]'' manga, the [[Dragon Queen]]'s egg is most likely Dragonlord.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|float = left
|name = Dragonlord
|image = [[File:King Dragon.png|center|60px]]
|game = {{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console = {{DS}}
|hp = 1600 15066 (99)
|mp = 255
|attack = 900 1286 (99)
|defense = 450 675 (99)
|agility = 190 304 (99)
|experience = 63600
|gold = 2490
|droppedItem = [[Mini medal]] (common, 100%) [[Red Orb]] (rare, 5%~10%)
|family = ???
|bestiaryNumber = 295
|description = "Lizard lord who ravages all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.
"This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand."
|locations = {{Grotto}}
| fire = 75
| ice = 100
| wind = 100
| earth = 100
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 150
| charm = 5
| drnmp = 100
| dazzle = 25
| atdown = 10
| defdown = 25
| agidown = 75
| mrdown = 50
|blunt = 10
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}

The Dragonlord appears as a [[Legacy Boss]] in ''Dragon Quest IX''. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|grottoes]]. Unlike most other legacy bosses, he does not use magic, relying on breath attacks and physical strikes, and is [[Enraged]] by anyone that inflicts a critical hit or haywire spell on him. Note that the Dragonlord is classified under the ??? family, which means [[Dragon Slash]] and related effects do not apply to him.

====Strategy====
You should have one or two healers and two main damage dealers. A character with 100 skill points in fource
and another with the minstrel's manual is important. Double up is also viable. At the start of the battle apply gale
fource and your damage buff. Have your main healer cast multiheal after every breath attack and a Sage with kazing is
to revive any party member who gets hit with a critical attack. Your main damage dealer should use a multi hit attack such as multifists or falcon slash with a falcon blade. If the boss casts disruptive wave apply your buffs again and keep hitting him until he goes down.

{{Clear}}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard boots]]||15%||[[Red Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard helm]]||15%||Red Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard armour]]||15%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro's]] Map||10%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Psaro's Map||15%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Psaro's Map||20%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Psaro's Map||25%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Psaro's Map||30%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Psaro's Map||35%||Red Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Psaro's Map||40%||Red Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Scorch]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
|-
|16||Always attacks twice per round
|-
|24||[[Party Pooper]]
|-
|33||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using Scorch
|-
|48||[[Dark Breath]]
|-
|57||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=2/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family]]
|in-game-description=Tried to unite the monsters to rule the world
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]]
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=4/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of DracoLord
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|Surge]]
|habitat=Only available through breeding
|breeding=DracoLord x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original ''Dragon Quest''. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=5/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family=
|in-game-description= Dracolord's first,unassuming form
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Jade dragon|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[DracoLord]] x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = X
|description = ''This monarch spoken of in ancient lore was once bested by the legendary dragon warrior.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Cold Breathproof, Whackproof
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable monsters.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dracolord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Scare Stare]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fizzler]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], [[Dim]], and [[Magic Frailty]]
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Great dragon]] x [[Demon-at-arms]]
}}
{{clear}}
-----
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Cold Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill) | Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonlord | Dracolord]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2P}}===
[[File:Dragonlordvinyl.png|260px|thumb|The Dragonlord in his second form. This Dragonlord is from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.]]
Both forms, humanoid and dragon, appear in the game as usable monsters.

==={{DQB}}===
The nature of ''Builders'' is a what-if story in which the Hero fell for the Dragonlord's ruse and took his offer for half the world. Warping the hero's mind into that of a bumbling barbarian, none stood in the Dragonlord's way as he cast the entire archipelago of Alefguard into darkness. Furthermore, the scaled sovereign placed a curse upon the population that blocked all memory of building from their minds--while a person may recognize the individual materials used to construct something, the moment they move to craft the curse activates and seals the person's memory of ''how'' the materials are used, effectively sending the population to the stone age and forcing them into an arduous existence living off the bare expanse of the despoiled land.

From his perverse perspective, the Dragonlord considered this to be an act of mercy--he states that through building humans rebel against their fates and in turn only bring upon more miserable ones to their lives. He explains that he had no choice but to muddle minds, for if he did not the world would be thrown out of balance and fall into ruin. As the Builder is the last remaining vestige of the spark of creativity, they must be snuffed out under his heel.

The Dragonlord is unimpressed with the [[Builder]], stating they are nothing more than but a mere puppet of [[Rubiss]]. Privy to the Goddess' forsaking of the Builder near the end of Chapter four, he attempts to use this schism and uncertainty to cloud the child's mind when he is bested in his humanoid form. Offering half the world, the Dragonlord states that the Builder's role in Rubiss's scheme has ended and they should now allow themselves to be a slave to one that has already abandoned them. Whispering with a forked-tongue, he sweetens the deal by ''promising'' the land the Builder will inherit will not be one of ashen darkness that Alefguard has become, but one of light where they may build their own kingdom as they see fit. If the Builder refuses the offer, the Dragonlord points out that if they fail to defeat him then all the towns, villages, and friends they have made will be rent asunder.

==={{DQB2}}===
The Dragonlord is mentioned in passing by a crew member of Captain Whitebones' ship but otherwise he does not make any appearance. However, the player can unlock his throne if they have a save of Dragon Quest Builders on the same system, allowing them to temporary take his appearance whenever they sit on the throne.

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romaji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=
|fieldNotes=The terrifying true form of the doyen of dragons, whose blistering breathe obliterates all who oppose him. He often offers heroes half the world in return for their allegiance—but anyone who accepts is never seen again...
|image=
|exp=150000
|gold=5000g
|markedVersion=N
|item=n/a
|locations=[[Dimensional Dungeon|Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Dread Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Devastating Dragonlord's Den]]
}}

===''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''===
The Dragonlord, in his human form, is a playable character in ''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''.

==={{SSB5}}===
While the Dragonlord himself doesn't appear in the game, he is referenced in the Hero's Classic Mode path on the seventh and final stage. He is initially represented by Robin (from ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'') in his blue outfit fought on Dracula's Castle (from ''Castlevania'') in its Ω form. After Robin is defeated, a giant purple Charizard takes his place for the remainder of the fight. This two phase battle references the Dragonlord's two forms as a sorcerer and a dragon in the original ''Dragon Quest''.

==In animation==
The Dragonlord appeared as an antagonist to The N Team in {{Captain N}}, and worked with Mother Brain in his first appearance. In the show, he is a giant red dragon and lacks a human form.

Dragonlord appears in three episodes:
*Episode 7: "Three Men & A Dragon"
*Episode 23: "Trojan Dragon"
*Episode 24: "I Wish I Was a Wombatman" (Robotic replica)

The Dragonlord is the only character from a ''Dragon Quest'' game to appear in both episodes, with a [[Blue dragon]] appearing in Episode 7, and [[Slime]]s, as well [[Knight Errant#Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]] appearing in Episode 23.

==Trivia==
*The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent of Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, and possessing the ability to transform into large, purple dragons. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's own horned headpiece.
*The Japanese only Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book states Dragonlord is related to the Dragon Queen, though due to the language used it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the line.

==Related monsters==
*[[Neo Dragonlord]]
*[[Ultimate Dragon]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery class="pixels">
Dracolord.png|First form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord.png|First form, Famicom art.
King_Dragon.png|True form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord_DQ_GBC.png|First form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQ_GBC.png|True form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQMCH_GBA.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''.
DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. (GBC)
Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form.
Dragonlord2_DQMJ_DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Dragonlord_and_Lady_Lora.png|With Princess Gwaelin.
ISS Terry Slime and Dragonlord.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
Fortune Street Dragonlord.png|''Fortune Street''.
DQB Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''.
DQB Dragonlord True Form.png|
DQHII Dragonlord First Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' first form.
DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' true form.
DQHII Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.
Dragonlord animated.gif|
Captain N Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord on ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's human and monster form.
DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
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Malroth

2021-02-05T01:06:26Z

2601:2C7:4380:28F0:94EE:8667:3618:1E0C: /* Appearances */

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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''...Malroth! Lord and Master of Destruction! Receive of me my flesh in willing sacrifice...! Nnngh!|source=Hargon's last words|console=|align=center|bgcolor=}}

'''Malroth''', also known as the '''Master of Destruction''', is the final boss of the video game ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. Malroth is not mentioned in his debut game until the finale, except for a false idol bearing his likeness which is found in a cave and is needed to uncover the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. Malroth can use the spell of [[Fullheal]] in his original appearance, leading to infamy amongst fans and adding to the already considerable challenge of ''DQII''.

Malroth reappears in ''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]'' as a central figure, but as an amnesiac young man instead of a hideous demon. The circumstances to his sudden change of appearance, as well as his forgotten past, are crucial to the game's story.

==Appearance and personality==
Malroth is a large, chimeric abomination covered mostly in blue scales (green in the original NES sprite) and wearing only a necklace with a skull on it. He has six limbs, four of which appear to be arms, a massive pair of demonic wings and a serpent for a tail. His mouth is always shown as being a wide-opened grin, fangs clearly visible.

Being a god of destruction, Malroth is immensely powerful and more than capable of living up to his title. In all of his appearances Malroth has almost never spoken beyond primitive roars, preferring annihilation over conversation. At the start of ''Dragon Quest II'', Malroth is only alluded to and rarely by his name. All that is first hinted to is his penchant for destruction and the fact that the [[Children of Hargon]] threatens all of [[Alefgard]] by trying to summon him. In the original NES version the [[False Idol]] is known as the Eye of Malroth; this marks the only time he is slightly referenced but there still exist statues in several dungeons that depict his likeness. In contemporary remakes such as the Android/iOS versions, summoning a deity of destruction is mentioned to be Hargon's ultimate goal but never referred to with its name until the end.

Being the cult's object of worship, Malroth is highly esteemed by his devotees--not that this matters to him, as his description in ''IX'' states that he doesn't mind where his sacrifices come from. It is revealed in ''Dragon Quest Builders 2'' that his name is known only in the highest ranks among the Children of Hargon, this was presumably thought up by Hargon himself so that only he could address the deity and, by this tactic, it could only be directed personally by his nihilist pleas.

===Human Malroth===
{{quote|style=1|quote=Malroth is a fine warrior, I warrant, but I fear his recklessness could get us all killed. I trust you will do all in your power to restrain his... darker impulses|source=[[Anessa]] on Malroth to the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder]]}}
[[File:DQB2 Malroth.png|right|thumb|Malroth's human form as seen in ''Dragon Quest Builders 2'']]
As aforementioned, the vast majority of his appearances Malroth has little discernible personality outside of being a god of destruction who demands sacrifices. The major exception to this is his appearance in ''Builders 2'', where he is one of the game's main characters.

Malroth appears as a mostly human young lad who wears an open purple shirt, saffron pants that tuck into his red and black boots, matching red gloves, and a fang necklace. Hints to his demonic nature include wild hair that parts along his temples into horn-esque spikes, pointed ears, and bright red eyes. Illustrations alternate between depicting him with a spiked club or a large hammer.

In his humanoid form he initially has no inkling of his true nature as the Master of Destruction. His amnesia and severely weakened state appear to be what allow him to begin to form attachments to others. Regardless, Malroth retains a violent disposition and defaults to casually threatening those that annoy him; though he refrains from actually harming helpless nuisances. He has a particular habit of threatening to kill [[Lulu]] as a sacrifice to himself, though he does so jokingly (probably). His tastes stray from what could be considered normal: he expresses his approval of the architecture used by the [[Children of Hargon]], enjoys dark and subterranean areas, thinks that False Idols are "cool", and likes Lulu's cooking.

Malroth demonstrates a lack of knowledge on many concepts, with an almost childlike ignorance at times. During his adventure with the Builder, three concepts in particular catch his interest: "dreams", "love", and "conviction". When Lulu arranges a party for him and the Builder he is not sure how to act and thinks it is a pointless gesture, but appreciates it anyway.

Malroth does not understand typical social graces and is often prone to outbursts and bluntness, leading to some humorous exchanges early on and frightening conflicts later. He quickly develops a habit of using a high-five with the Builder as a celebratory gesture, but he is unsure of what inspired him to start doing so. Over the course of their adventure, he becomes close friends with the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder]]. {{spoiler|start}}His attachment to the Builder lasts even after Hargon forces him to attain his true form. When he and the Builder clash, he very physically holds himself back despite expressing his desire to consume the Builder moments beforehand. The great dissonance between his newly developed sentimentality and desire for destruction causes him to split into two entities, his human avatar which retains said sentimentality and memories, and his unrestrained true form which retains its single-minded directive for destruction. Malroth is later able to recombine and the personality developed during his time with the Builder has attained dominance.{{spoiler|end}}

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
The player's party does not come face-to-face with the mighty demon until after Hargon is slain. When the party tries to move away from Hargon's throne their path will be blocked by flames and the floor will begin to break apart, heralding Malroth's return. Though successful in defeating Hargon, the sorcerer summoned the god of destruction in death, leaving the heroes to contend with him in the final battle.
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==={{DQ9}}===
Malroth appears as a [[Legacy Boss]], obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #151 - #152|Quest #151]] (only available through Wi-Fi or received at special events). He will become [[enraged]] once his health drops to orange range.

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|console = DS
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|mp = 255
|attack = 900 1306( 99)
|defense = 480 720( 99)
|agility = 260 416( 99)
|experience = 64600
|gold = 2490
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|description ="Brings about destruction by breathing both fire and ice, and disruption with Disruptive Wave. Hard to harm with darkness. This deity of the damned enjoys nothing more than the sacrificed souls of his most sincere followers. Mmmmm!"
|locations = [[Grotto]]
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| wind = 150
| earth = 100
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| blast = 100
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====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
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|1-3||[[Midenhall boots]]||15%||[[Red Orb]]||10%
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|4-8||[[Midenhall trousers]]||15%||Red Orb||10%
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|9-15||[[Midenhall gloves]]||15%||Red Orb||11%
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|16-25||[[Midenhall garb]]||15%||Red Orb||11%
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|26-40||[[Midenhall helm]]||15%||Red Orb||12%
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|41-56||Midenhall boots||20%||Red Orb||12%
|-
|57-68||Midenhall trousers||20%||Red Orb||13%
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|69-80||Midenhall gloves||20%||Red Orb||13%
|-
|81-90||Midenhall garb||20%||Red Orb||14%
|-
|91-99||Midenhall helm||20%||Red Orb||15%
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*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
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====Skills====
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|-
|''Initial''||[[Scorch]], [[C-c-cold Breath]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
|-
|5||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|-
|10||[[Moreheal]]
|-
|16||Always attacks twice per round
|-
|28||[[Blinder]]
|-
|41||[[Hellfire]] breath, begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using Scorch and Moreheal
|-
|49||[[Psyche Up]]
|-
|57||[[Fullheal]] (capped at 999 HP)
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
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|family= [[??? family|???]]
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Sidoh appears as the boss of the Gate of Demolition, though only on the second time through: players must first defeat [[Hargon]] and then go through the gate again to confront Malroth, whose presence is noted by [[Watabou]] when Hargon is defeated. It is interesting to note that this is the only time Malroth speaks in person, talking with pauses between words and occasionally syllables.

==={{DQM2}}===
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Malroth (Sidoh at the time) is present. Like several other boss characters, Sidoh was given an additional form called [[Genosidoh]], a far more fearsome looking form than that of his original.

==={{DQMJ}}===
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|name = Malroth
|image =
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|rank = S
|description = ''A god of destruction who plans to usher death unto all living beings.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]]
|resistances = Healed by Zam, Whackproof, Confusionproof
|skill = [[Über Wisdom Boost]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Demon-at-arms]] x [[Living statue]] or [[Buffalogre]]
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{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
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|name = Malroth
|image =
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|rank = S
|size = M
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Health Professional]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Sleepy Touch]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], Immune to [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep, Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Healer (Skill) | Healer]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Hargon]] x [[Khalamari]], [[Buffalogre]], or [[Living statue]]
}}
{{clear}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
Malroth has the same synthesis recipe here as in the previous game.

===''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
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==={{DQH2}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
Malroth is a major character appearing in ''Dragon Quest Builders 2''. He accompanies the player as a helpful NPC for the majority of the game.

Malroth initially appears as an amnesiac humanoid, differing from true humans by his elongated pointed ears and bright red eyes, on the [[Isle of Awakening]]. Malroth decides to accompany the Builder after being intrigued by the Builder's power to create items and materials, an ability he distinctly lacks. He also decides he has nothing better to do as he is unable to remember anything. During the course of his adventure with the Builder a friendship forms between the two. He also begins to hear an unidentified voice in his head attempting to guide his actions, similarly to how the original Builder in ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'' heard the voice of [[Rubiss]].
{{spoiler|start}}
Malroth grows more powerful the more the Builder creates. He begins getting intense destructive urges with his growth, causing him increasing distress, as he does not know the source of these desires. As his power swells, the voice in his head becomes progressively more active; its suggestions begin taking darker and darker tinges. Malroth is initially only mildly annoyed, but becomes increasingly concerned by being called the "Master of Destruction" and suggestions of murdering the Builder. Despite the increasing severity, he attempts to keep the incidents with the voice in his head mostly to himself.

Troubled by being unable to create, he begins valuing himself purely on his ability to destroy objects and defeat monsters to help the Builder. This attitude on his self-worth eventually festers and twists into resentment when the Builder starts constructing traps and other devices that he thinks he is being replaced with. This festering, and the fact that his desire for destruction grows as the Builder builds, is what allows Hargo, the owner of the voice Malroth had been hearing in his thoughts, to override the personality his human form has developed and begin his transformation into his true form as the Lord and Master of Destruction.

Hargon also reveals the world that the Builder and Malroth have been exploring is nothing but the lingering illusion created by himself; even Hargon himself is surprised that the illusory world has persisted after his death in the real one.

Malroth's sentimentality for the Builder remains even after he attains his true form; this is demonstrated when he intentionally avoids destroying the first item the Builder ever made for him: a simple [[Oaken Club]]. Despite his threatening speech, wherein he says that he will devour the Builder as a "reward" for the happy memories they shared, he, literally using one set of arms to restrain the other, holds himself back during the battle. Upon his defeat he comments that the Builder is much stronger than the last time they were together and is happy that the Builder's promise to stop him if he changed for the worse was kept. His high-fiving habit proves strong enough that he even raises a shaking claw to receive a high-five from the Builder after being defeated.

Malroth splits into two entities after said high-five. The humanoid Malroth, with his memories and sentimentality, is ripped from the rest of him, allowing the destruction-seeking Malroth to arise at full power unrestrained. After the Master of Destruction leaves, the humanoid Malroth is left with an injured Builder. Out of desperation, he repeatedly attempts to concoct medicinal herbs and is eventually successful, marking his first act of creation. Malroth then assists the Builder in defeating Hargon and his other half. Malroth then re-absorbs the power said half took from him. Using his newfound godlike powers, he transforms Hargon's world of illusions into a real world to prevent it from fading away. Upon completion of stabilizing the world, Malroth appears to revert to a mostly powerless state and stays with the Builder on Awakening Isle.{{spoiler|end}}

==Trivia==
*Malroth appears to be inspired by Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and one of the three principle deities of Hinduism. Shiva is commonly depicted as having blue skin and multiple arms and is known as the Destroyer. However, Shiva is also known as the Creator as well, as new creation couldn't take place without first having destruction, and Shiva does not take part in blind, needless destruction.
*It is speculated that the gauntlet of bosses in Hargon's castle (Atlas, Pazuzu, Belial) were, worst case scenario, at least meant to stall the heroes while Hargon performed the ritual to summon Malroth. Since Hargon was defeated before the ritual was finished, he sacrificed what little life he had left as a last ditch effort to summon the God of Destruction. This raises the question of how more powerful Malroth's avatar would be if the ritual was completed properly.
*His human form in Dragon Quest Builders 2 is voiced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenjiro_Tsuda Kenjiro Tsuda], though he doesn't talk and only makes various sounds to indicate his mood. In [https://twitter.com/DQ_RIVALS/status/1227177547030384640 Dragon Quest Rivals], he can be heard speaking for the first time.

* The splitting of Malroth into good and bad halves is reminiscent of the characters Kami and Piccolo from [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''Dragon Ball'' manga. The two were originally an unnamed being whose expelled inner darkness manifested as a violent doppelganger.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQII_Malroth.png|Famicom art.
Malroth.gif|''Dragon Quest II''.
Sidoh.gif|''Dragon Quest Monsters 1 & 2''. (PlayStation remake)
Sidoh.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''.
Sidoh 1.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''.
Genosidoh.png|Genosidoh, ''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''.
Malroth DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
Genosidoh.gif|Genosidoh, ''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''.
SidohMetal.jpg|Special metallic version from the ''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster]]'' series.
Malroth stuffed toy.jpg|Plush toy.
SNES DQII.jpg|Super Famicom art.
DQHII Malroth.jpg|Malroth in ''Dragon Quest Heroes I & II''.
DQB2 Malroth Human.png|Promotional polygon model for ''Builders 2''.
DQB2 Malroth 2.png|Alternate artwork for ''Builders 2''.
DQB2 Malroth 3.png|Alternate artwork for ''Builders 2''.
DQ Stars Android Malroth.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
</gallery></center>

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Dragonlord

2021-02-05T01:04:39Z

2601:2C7:4380:28F0:94EE:8667:3618:1E0C: /* {{DQ}} */

{{quote|style=1|quote='''''I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!'''''|source=Dragonlord|console=}}
{{Character
|Game={{Dragon Quest}}
|Image=[[File:DQ Dragonlord.png|300px|The Dragonlord in his first form.]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq1dragonlord-sprite-NES.gif|class=pixels]]
|Jap=竜王 りゅうおう
|Romaji=Ryūō
|Old=Dracolord ({{GBC}} era)
|Race=Unknown
|Family=[[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]] (Descendant) [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|The Dragon Queen]] (Ancestor)
|Voice Actor = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%8Dch%C5%AB_%C5%8Ctsuka/ Hōchū Ōtsuka] ({{DQR}} and [[DQX]])
|}}
The '''Dragonlord''' is the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. Before the game starts, he steals the [[Sphere of Light]] from [[Tantegel|Tantegel Castle]] to unleash his forces of darkness upon [[Alefgard]]; he then kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] to hold her hostage and prevent her father from challenging his new tyranny.

At the end of ''Dragon Quest'', the {{Hero 1}} defeated the Dragonlord and restored peace to [[Alefgard]].

==Characteristics==
The Dragonlord resides in a [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]] (Formerly referred to in past localizations as [[Charlock Castle]]), which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in {{DQ2}}.

===Personality===
Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping an [[Damdara|opposing town]] off the map just to make a point.

Though brutal and mindlessly savage at first glace, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in Alefgard. As mentioned above the kidnapping of the princess is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest commerce center meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully.

When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the Hero, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, ''Builders'' expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for monsters and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate humanity, but rather wishes for monsters to rule over them the way (in his view) humans have ruled over monsters.

In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord [[Puff|transforms]] into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.

===Select quotes===
*''"So, thou art come before me at last, Hero! And bearing tribute unto my glory in the form of [[Princess Gwaelin|a fair princess]] no less! Hm hm hm! I am honoured in deed!"''
*''"I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"''
*''"What say'st thou? Wilt thou rule beside me?"''
*''"Thou art a fool!"''
*''" Very well. Then half of the world shall be thine. And if ever thou should fall in battle, I shall revive thee at no cost! Now, fall into a deep, dark sleep! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"''

===Descendants===
In {{Dragon Quest II}}, a more friendly [[Dragonlord's grandson|descendant of the Dragonlord]] resides in the ruins of his [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]]. The child is very proud of his grandfather's attempt at world domination, and is very annoyed at Hargon's own attempts, seeing the effort as an upstaging of his family's legacy. He aid's the party by giving vital information regarding the [[5 Sigils]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.
The original {{NES}} sprite is on the left, while the remake {{SFC}} sprite is on the right.

When spoken to, the Dragonlord will present the Hero with an opportunity to rule half of Alefgard with him. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord. Answering 'yes' varies between the different versions. In the originals, the Dragonlord will give control of the World of Darkness to the Hero, the screen fades to black, and the menus become red, as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. He will also state he will revive the hero if he falls in battle, even giving him a password in the Japanese Version. Gameplay will stop at this point. In the remakes, accepting the offer simply causes the hero to faint, and reappear outside Tantegel Castle.

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_NES.png|class=pixels]]
|nes-hp=100
|nes-mp=40
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=90
|nes-defense=75
|nes-agility=55
|nes-spells= [[Fizzle]], [[Sizzle]]
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD.png]]
|remake-hp=240
|remake-mp=40
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=107
|remake-defense=110
|remake-agility=55
|remake-spells=[[Sizzle]], [[Midheal]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
}}

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord (Second Form)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_NES.png]]
|nes-hp=130
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=140
|nes-defense=200
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=Breathes fire (16~23) Breathes intense fire (65~72)
|nes-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD-SECOND-FORM.png]]
|remake-hp=361
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=130
|remake-defense=150
|remake-agility=90
|remake-spells= Breathes fire (16~23) Spits fiery torrent of flame (7~12) Belch blistering flames (65~72)
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
}}

==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]] resides in the same location in ''Dragon Quest II''. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.

==={{DQ3}}===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits [[Zoma's Citadel]] sometime after [[Zoma]] was defeated by the hero at the end of ''Dragon Quest III''. Also, according to the ''[[The Emblem of Roto|Emblem of Roto]]'' manga, the [[Dragon Queen]]'s egg is most likely Dragonlord.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|float = left
|name = Dragonlord
|image = [[File:King Dragon.png|center|60px]]
|game = {{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console = {{DS}}
|hp = 1600 15066 (99)
|mp = 255
|attack = 900 1286 (99)
|defense = 450 675 (99)
|agility = 190 304 (99)
|experience = 63600
|gold = 2490
|droppedItem = [[Mini medal]] (common, 100%) [[Red Orb]] (rare, 5%~10%)
|family = ???
|bestiaryNumber = 295
|description = "Lizard lord who ravages all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.
"This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand."
|locations = {{Grotto}}
| fire = 75
| ice = 100
| wind = 100
| earth = 100
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 150
| charm = 5
| drnmp = 100
| dazzle = 25
| atdown = 10
| defdown = 25
| agidown = 75
| mrdown = 50
|blunt = 10
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}

The Dragonlord appears as a [[Legacy Boss]] in ''Dragon Quest IX''. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|grottoes]]. Unlike most other legacy bosses, he does not use magic, relying on breath attacks and physical strikes, and is [[Enraged]] by anyone that inflicts a critical hit or haywire spell on him. Note that the Dragonlord is classified under the ??? family, which means [[Dragon Slash]] and related effects do not apply to him.

====Strategy====
You should have one or two healers and two main damage dealers. A character with 100 skill points in fource
and another with the minstrel's manual is important. Double up is also viable. At the start of the battle apply gale
fource and your damage buff. Have your main healer cast multiheal after every breath attack and a Sage with kazing is
to revive any party member who gets hit with a critical attack. Your main damage dealer should use a multi hit attack such as multifists or falcon slash with a falcon blade. If the boss casts disruptive wave apply your buffs again and keep hitting him until he goes down.

{{Clear}}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard boots]]||15%||[[Red Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard helm]]||15%||Red Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard armour]]||15%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro's]] Map||10%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Psaro's Map||15%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Psaro's Map||20%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Psaro's Map||25%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Psaro's Map||30%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Psaro's Map||35%||Red Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Psaro's Map||40%||Red Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Scorch]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
|-
|16||Always attacks twice per round
|-
|24||[[Party Pooper]]
|-
|33||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using Scorch
|-
|48||[[Dark Breath]]
|-
|57||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=2/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family]]
|in-game-description=Tried to unite the monsters to rule the world
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]]
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=4/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of DracoLord
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|Surge]]
|habitat=Only available through breeding
|breeding=DracoLord x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original ''Dragon Quest''. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=5/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family=
|in-game-description= Dracolord's first,unassuming form
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Jade dragon|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[DracoLord]] x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = X
|description = ''This monarch spoken of in ancient lore was once bested by the legendary dragon warrior.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Cold Breathproof, Whackproof
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable monsters.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dracolord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Scare Stare]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fizzler]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], [[Dim]], and [[Magic Frailty]]
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Great dragon]] x [[Demon-at-arms]]
}}
{{clear}}
-----
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Cold Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill) | Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonlord | Dracolord]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2P}}===
[[File:Dragonlordvinyl.png|260px|thumb|The Dragonlord in his second form. This Dragonlord is from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.]]
Both forms, humanoid and dragon, appear in the game as usable monsters.

==={{DQB}}===
The nature of ''Builders'' is a what-if story in which the Hero fell for the Dragonlord's ruse and took his offer for half the world. Warping the hero's mind into that of a bumbling barbarian, none stood in the Dragonlord's way as he cast the entire archipelago of Alefguard into darkness. Furthermore, the scaled sovereign placed a curse upon the population that blocked all memory of building from their minds--while a person may recognize the individual materials used to construct something, the moment they move to craft the curse activates and seals the person's memory of ''how'' the materials are used, effectively sending the population to the stone age and forcing them into an arduous existence living off the bare expanse of the despoiled land.

From his perverse perspective, the Dragonlord considered this to be an act of mercy--he states that through building humans rebel against their fates and in turn only bring upon more miserable ones to their lives. He explains that he had no choice but to muddle minds, for if he did not the world would be thrown out of balance and fall into ruin. As the Builder is the last remaining vestige of the spark of creativity, they must be snuffed out under his heel.

The Dragonlord is unimpressed with the [[Builder]], stating they are nothing more than but a mere puppet of [[Rubiss]]. Privy to the Goddess' forsaking of the Builder near the end of Chapter four, he attempts to use this schism and uncertainty to cloud the child's mind when he is bested in his humanoid form. Offering half the world, the Dragonlord states that the Builder's role in Rubiss's scheme has ended and they should now allow themselves to be a slave to one that has already abandoned them. Whispering with a forked-tongue, he sweetens the deal by ''promising'' the land the Builder will inherit will not be one of ashen darkness that Alefguard has become, but one of light where they may build their own kingdom as they see fit. If the Builder refuses the offer, the Dragonlord points out that if they fail to defeat him then all the towns, villages, and friends they have made will be rent asunder.

==={{DQB2}}===
The Dragonlord is mentioned in passing by a crew member of Captain Whitebones' ship but otherwise he does not make any appearance. However, the player can unlock his throne if they have a save of Dragon Quest Builders on the same system, allowing them to temporary take his appearance whenever they sit on the throne.

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romaji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=
|fieldNotes=The terrifying true form of the doyen of dragons, whose blistering breathe obliterates all who oppose him. He often offers heroes half the world in return for their allegiance—but anyone who accepts is never seen again...
|image=
|exp=150000
|gold=5000g
|markedVersion=N
|item=n/a
|locations=[[Dimensional Dungeon|Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Dread Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Devastating Dragonlord's Den]]
}}

===''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''===
The Dragonlord, in his human form, is a playable character in ''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''.

==={{SSB5}}===
While the Dragonlord himself doesn't appear in the game, he is referenced in the Hero's Classic Mode path on the seventh and final stage. He is initially represented by Robin (from ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'') in his blue outfit fought on Dracula's Castle (from ''Castlevania'') in its Ω form. After Robin is defeated, a giant purple Charizard takes his place for the remainder of the fight. This two phase battle references the Dragonlord's two forms as a sorcerer and a dragon in the original ''Dragon Quest''.

==In animation==
The Dragonlord appeared as an antagonist to The N Team in {{Captain N}}, and worked with Mother Brain in his first appearance. In the show, he is a giant red dragon and lacks a human form.

Dragonlord appears in three episodes:
*Episode 7: "Three Men & A Dragon"
*Episode 23: "Trojan Dragon"
*Episode 24: "I Wish I Was a Wombatman" (Robotic replica)

The Dragonlord is the only character from a ''Dragon Quest'' game to appear in both episodes, with a [[Blue dragon]] appearing in Episode 7, and [[Slime]]s, as well [[Knight Errant#Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]] appearing in Episode 23.

==Trivia==
*The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent of Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, and possessing the ability to transform into large, purple dragons. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's own horned headpiece.
*The Japanese only Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book states Dragonlord is related to the Dragon Queen, though due to the language used it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the line.

==Related monsters==
*[[Neo Dragonlord]]
*[[Ultimate Dragon]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery class="pixels">
Dracolord.png|First form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord.png|First form, Famicom art.
King_Dragon.png|True form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord_DQ_GBC.png|First form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQ_GBC.png|True form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQMCH_GBA.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''.
DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. (GBC)
Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form.
Dragonlord2_DQMJ_DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Dragonlord_and_Lady_Lora.png|With Princess Gwaelin.
ISS Terry Slime and Dragonlord.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
Fortune Street Dragonlord.png|''Fortune Street''.
DQB Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''.
DQB Dragonlord True Form.png|
DQHII Dragonlord First Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' first form.
DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' true form.
DQHII Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.
Dragonlord animated.gif|
Captain N Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord on ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's human and monster form.
DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
</gallery></center>

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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!'''''|source=Dragonlord|console=}}
{{Character
|Game={{Dragon Quest}}
|Image=[[File:DQ Dragonlord.png|300px|The Dragonlord in his first form.]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq1dragonlord-sprite-NES.gif|class=pixels]]
|Jap=竜王 りゅうおう
|Romaji=Ryūō
|Old=Dracolord ({{GBC}} era)
|Race=Unknown
|Family=[[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]] (Descendant) [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|The Dragon Queen]] (Ancestor)
|Voice Actor = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%8Dch%C5%AB_%C5%8Ctsuka/ Hōchū Ōtsuka] ({{DQR}} and [[DQX]])
|}}
The '''Dragonlord''' is the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. Before the game starts, he steals the [[Sphere of Light]] from [[Tantegel|Tantegel Castle]] to unleash his forces of darkness upon [[Alefgard]]; he then kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] to hold her hostage and prevent her father from challenging his new tyranny.

At the end of ''Dragon Quest'', the {{Hero 1}} defeated the Dragonlord and restored peace to [[Alefgard]].

==Characteristics==
The Dragonlord resides in a [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]] (Formerly referred to in past localizations as [[Charlock Castle]]), which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in {{DQ2}}.

===Personality===
Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping an [[Damdara|opposing town]] off the map just to make a point.

Though brutal and mindlessly savage at first glace, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in Alefgard. As mentioned above the kidnapping of the princess is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest commerce center meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully.

When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the Hero, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, ''Builders'' expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for monsters and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate humanity, but rather wishes for monsters to rule over them the way (in his view) humans have ruled over monsters.

In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord [[Puff|transforms]] into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.

===Select quotes===
*''"So, thou art come before me at last, Hero! And bearing tribute unto my glory in the form of [[Princess Gwaelin|a fair princess]] no less! Hm hm hm! I am honoured in deed!"''
*''"I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"''
*''"What say'st thou? Wilt thou rule beside me?"''
*''"Thou art a fool!"''
*''" Very well. Then half of the world shall be thine. And if ever thou should fall in battle, I shall revive thee at no cost! Now, fall into a deep, dark sleep! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"''

===Descendants===
In {{Dragon Quest II}}, a more friendly [[Dragonlord's grandson|descendant of the Dragonlord]] resides in the ruins of his [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]]. The child is very proud of his grandfather's attempt at world domination, and is very annoyed at Hargon's own attempts, seeing the effort as an upstaging of his family's legacy. He aid's the party by giving vital information regarding the [[5 Sigils]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.
The original {{NES}} sprite is on the left, while the remake {{SFC}} sprite is on the right.

When spoken to, the Dragonlord will present the Hero with an opportunity to rule half of Alefgard with him. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord. Answering 'yes' varies between the different versions. In the originals, the Dragonlord will give control of the World of Darkness to the Hero, the screen fades to black, and the menus become red, as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. He will also state he will revive the hero if he falls in battle, even giving him a password in the Japanese Version. Gameplay will stop at this point. In the remakes, accepting the offer simply causes the hero to faint, and reappear outside Tantegel Castle.

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_NES.png|class=pixels]]
|nes-hp=100
|nes-mp=40
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=90
|nes-defense=75
|nes-agility=55
|nes-spells= [[Fizzle]], [[Sizzle]]
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD.png]]
|remake-hp=240
|remake-mp=40
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=107
|remake-defense=110
|remake-agility=55
|remake-spells=[[Sizzle]], [[Midheal]], [[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
}}

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord (Second Form)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_NES.png]]
|nes-hp=130
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=140
|nes-defense=200
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=Breathes fire (16~23) Breathes intense fire (65~72)
|nes-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD-SECOND-FORM.png]]
|remake-hp=361
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=130
|remake-defense=150
|remake-agility=90
|remake-spells= Breathes fire (16~23) Belch blistering flames (65~72)
|remake-locations=[[Charlock Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
}}

==={{DQ2}}===
The [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]] resides in the same location in ''Dragon Quest II''. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.

==={{DQ3}}===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits [[Zoma's Citadel]] sometime after [[Zoma]] was defeated by the hero at the end of ''Dragon Quest III''. Also, according to the ''[[The Emblem of Roto|Emblem of Roto]]'' manga, the [[Dragon Queen]]'s egg is most likely Dragonlord.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|float = left
|name = Dragonlord
|image = [[File:King Dragon.png|center|60px]]
|game = {{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console = {{DS}}
|hp = 1600 15066 (99)
|mp = 255
|attack = 900 1286 (99)
|defense = 450 675 (99)
|agility = 190 304 (99)
|experience = 63600
|gold = 2490
|droppedItem = [[Mini medal]] (common, 100%) [[Red Orb]] (rare, 5%~10%)
|family = ???
|bestiaryNumber = 295
|description = "Lizard lord who ravages all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.
"This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand."
|locations = {{Grotto}}
| fire = 75
| ice = 100
| wind = 100
| earth = 100
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 150
| charm = 5
| drnmp = 100
| dazzle = 25
| atdown = 10
| defdown = 25
| agidown = 75
| mrdown = 50
|blunt = 10
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}

The Dragonlord appears as a [[Legacy Boss]] in ''Dragon Quest IX''. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|grottoes]]. Unlike most other legacy bosses, he does not use magic, relying on breath attacks and physical strikes, and is [[Enraged]] by anyone that inflicts a critical hit or haywire spell on him. Note that the Dragonlord is classified under the ??? family, which means [[Dragon Slash]] and related effects do not apply to him.

====Strategy====
You should have one or two healers and two main damage dealers. A character with 100 skill points in fource
and another with the minstrel's manual is important. Double up is also viable. At the start of the battle apply gale
fource and your damage buff. Have your main healer cast multiheal after every breath attack and a Sage with kazing is
to revive any party member who gets hit with a critical attack. Your main damage dealer should use a multi hit attack such as multifists or falcon slash with a falcon blade. If the boss casts disruptive wave apply your buffs again and keep hitting him until he goes down.

{{Clear}}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard boots]]||15%||[[Red Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard helm]]||15%||Red Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||[[Hero_(Dragon Quest)|Alefgard armour]]||15%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro's]] Map||10%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Psaro's Map||15%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Psaro's Map||20%||Red Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Psaro's Map||25%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Psaro's Map||30%||Red Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Psaro's Map||35%||Red Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Psaro's Map||40%||Red Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Scorch]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
|-
|16||Always attacks twice per round
|-
|24||[[Party Pooper]]
|-
|33||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using Scorch
|-
|48||[[Dark Breath]]
|-
|57||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=2/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family]]
|in-game-description=Tried to unite the monsters to rule the world
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]]
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=4/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of DracoLord
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|Surge]]
|habitat=Only available through breeding
|breeding=DracoLord x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original ''Dragon Quest''. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=5/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family=
|in-game-description= Dracolord's first,unassuming form
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff|BeDragon]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Jade dragon|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[DracoLord]] x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===

==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = X
|description = ''This monarch spoken of in ancient lore was once bested by the legendary dragon warrior.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = Fire Breathproof, Cold Breathproof, Whackproof
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable monsters.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dracolord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Scare Stare]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Fizzler]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], [[Dim]], and [[Magic Frailty]]
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Great dragon]] x [[Demon-at-arms]]
}}
{{clear}}
-----
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dragonlord
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Cold Breath]], [[Whack]], Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill) | Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonlord | Dracolord]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2P}}===
[[File:Dragonlordvinyl.png|260px|thumb|The Dragonlord in his second form. This Dragonlord is from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.]]
Both forms, humanoid and dragon, appear in the game as usable monsters.

==={{DQB}}===
The nature of ''Builders'' is a what-if story in which the Hero fell for the Dragonlord's ruse and took his offer for half the world. Warping the hero's mind into that of a bumbling barbarian, none stood in the Dragonlord's way as he cast the entire archipelago of Alefguard into darkness. Furthermore, the scaled sovereign placed a curse upon the population that blocked all memory of building from their minds--while a person may recognize the individual materials used to construct something, the moment they move to craft the curse activates and seals the person's memory of ''how'' the materials are used, effectively sending the population to the stone age and forcing them into an arduous existence living off the bare expanse of the despoiled land.

From his perverse perspective, the Dragonlord considered this to be an act of mercy--he states that through building humans rebel against their fates and in turn only bring upon more miserable ones to their lives. He explains that he had no choice but to muddle minds, for if he did not the world would be thrown out of balance and fall into ruin. As the Builder is the last remaining vestige of the spark of creativity, they must be snuffed out under his heel.

The Dragonlord is unimpressed with the [[Builder]], stating they are nothing more than but a mere puppet of [[Rubiss]]. Privy to the Goddess' forsaking of the Builder near the end of Chapter four, he attempts to use this schism and uncertainty to cloud the child's mind when he is bested in his humanoid form. Offering half the world, the Dragonlord states that the Builder's role in Rubiss's scheme has ended and they should now allow themselves to be a slave to one that has already abandoned them. Whispering with a forked-tongue, he sweetens the deal by ''promising'' the land the Builder will inherit will not be one of ashen darkness that Alefguard has become, but one of light where they may build their own kingdom as they see fit. If the Builder refuses the offer, the Dragonlord points out that if they fail to defeat him then all the towns, villages, and friends they have made will be rent asunder.

==={{DQB2}}===
The Dragonlord is mentioned in passing by a crew member of Captain Whitebones' ship but otherwise he does not make any appearance. However, the player can unlock his throne if they have a save of Dragon Quest Builders on the same system, allowing them to temporary take his appearance whenever they sit on the throne.

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=
|romaji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=
|fieldNotes=The terrifying true form of the doyen of dragons, whose blistering breathe obliterates all who oppose him. He often offers heroes half the world in return for their allegiance—but anyone who accepts is never seen again...
|image=
|exp=150000
|gold=5000g
|markedVersion=N
|item=n/a
|locations=[[Dimensional Dungeon|Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Dread Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Devastating Dragonlord's Den]]
}}

===''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''===
The Dragonlord, in his human form, is a playable character in ''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''.

==={{SSB5}}===
While the Dragonlord himself doesn't appear in the game, he is referenced in the Hero's Classic Mode path on the seventh and final stage. He is initially represented by Robin (from ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'') in his blue outfit fought on Dracula's Castle (from ''Castlevania'') in its Ω form. After Robin is defeated, a giant purple Charizard takes his place for the remainder of the fight. This two phase battle references the Dragonlord's two forms as a sorcerer and a dragon in the original ''Dragon Quest''.

==In animation==
The Dragonlord appeared as an antagonist to The N Team in {{Captain N}}, and worked with Mother Brain in his first appearance. In the show, he is a giant red dragon and lacks a human form.

Dragonlord appears in three episodes:
*Episode 7: "Three Men & A Dragon"
*Episode 23: "Trojan Dragon"
*Episode 24: "I Wish I Was a Wombatman" (Robotic replica)

The Dragonlord is the only character from a ''Dragon Quest'' game to appear in both episodes, with a [[Blue dragon]] appearing in Episode 7, and [[Slime]]s, as well [[Knight Errant#Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]] appearing in Episode 23.

==Trivia==
*The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent of Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, and possessing the ability to transform into large, purple dragons. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's own horned headpiece.
*The Japanese only Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book states Dragonlord is related to the Dragon Queen, though due to the language used it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the line.

==Related monsters==
*[[Neo Dragonlord]]
*[[Ultimate Dragon]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery class="pixels">
Dracolord.png|First form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord.png|First form, Famicom art.
King_Dragon.png|True form, Famicom art.
Dragonlord_DQ_GBC.png|First form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQ_GBC.png|True form, Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Dragonlord2_DQMCH_GBA.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''.
DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. (GBC)
Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form.
Dragonlord2_DQMJ_DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
Dragonlord_and_Lady_Lora.png|With Princess Gwaelin.
ISS Terry Slime and Dragonlord.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
Fortune Street Dragonlord.png|''Fortune Street''.
DQB Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''.
DQB Dragonlord True Form.png|
DQHII Dragonlord First Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' first form.
DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' true form.
DQHII Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II''.
Dragonlord animated.gif|
Captain N Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord on ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's human and monster form.
DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
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