{{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=|bgcolor=9932CC}}
{{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
|Class=[[Demon Swordsman]] (''Rivals'')
|Title={{tt|Incarnation of Evil|悪の化身, Aku no keshin}} (''Rivals'')
|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://www.imdb.com/name/nm0441975/ Seizō Katō] ([[Dragon Quest I CD Theater|CD Theater]]) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0960037/ 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 [[Dragonlord's 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 and final boss of the original game.

When encountered at Charlock Castle, the Dragonlord offers the Hero an opportunity to rule half of Alefgard with him. The Hero refuses and eventually defeats the Dragonlord in battle, retrieving the Ball of Light.

The Hero can accept the Dragonlord's offer to rule half the world; what happens after that differs between versions. In the Famicom/NES release, the Dragonlord mocks the Hero while the menus turn red, the screen fades to black, and the game freezes, implying the Hero has died. In the Japanese Famicom version, the Dragonlord also provides a special [[Spell of Restoration]] that starts the player off at level 1 with no equipment. In the remakes, accepting the Dragonlord's offer merely causes the hero to faint and reappear outside Tantegel Castle.

{{DQEnemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji= りゅうおう
|romanji=Ryūō
|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]][[Image:Dragonlord first form iOS.png|55px]]
|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=竜王
|romanji=Ryūō
|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=[[Fire Breath|Breathes fire]] (16~23) [[Fire (breath)|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]][[Image:Dragonlord second form iOS.png|80px]]
|remake-hp=361
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=130
|remake-defense=150
|remake-agility=90
|remake-spells=[[Fire Breath|Breathes fire]] (16~23) [[Flame Breath|Spits fiery torrent of flame]] (12~17) [[Inferno|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:DQIX Dragonlord.png]]
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=竜王
|romanji=Ryūō
|hp=7,500 15,066 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=900 1,286 (99)
|defense=450 675 (99)
|agility=190 304 (99)
|experience=63,600
|gold=2,490
|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 [[Skill_Manuals#Minstrel's_Manual|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= {{Q 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
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|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 1}} 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= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description= DracoLord's true powerful identity
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|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 Alefgard 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 [[Skeleton|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=竜王
|romaji={{tt|Ryūō|Dragon King}}
|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=150,000
|gold=5,000g
|markedVersion=N
|item=n/a
|locations=[[Dimensional Dungeon|Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Dread Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Devastating Dragonlord's Den]]
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''===
The Dragonlord made his debut in the first card pack as a legendary rare card. Upon his death, he reveals his true form. Although he was restricted in normal use, he eventually appeared in the seventh card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the title "Dragonlord, Incarnation of Evil". As a reference to his original appearance, the Dragonlord will offer the opponent half of the world. If the opponent agrees, the screen goes dark and they are defeated on the spot. If they refuse, he will inflict 4 damage to a random unit or the enemy leader.
* When the game's name was changed to ''Rivals Ace'', the Dragonlord appeared as the boss of the Dragonlord's Castle in the Solo Battle Adventure Mode and eventually became an alternate leader character for the Demon Swordsman vocation.

===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
The Dragonlord and his True Form appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the limited ''Dragon Quest I'' event, both appearing on their own banners. [[Cosmic chimaera]] appears on the Dragonlord's banner, while [[Dark skeleton]] appears on his True Form's banner. Both can be faced as bosses in the story quests, with the Dragonlord being faced in Chapter 4, Episode 5, while his True Form is faced in Chapter 4, Episode 6. His humanoid form can also participate in the event Battle Road as a party member. The Dragonlord's True Form, along with the other Demon Lords, can be challenged as part of the Fiendish Onslaught, as well. Either of the Dragonlord's forms could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=りゅうおう
|romanji=Ryūō
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dragonlord.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] ???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]] Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=840
|mp=511
|move=2
|attack=331
|defense=351
|agility=376
|wisdom=462
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Frizzle]]
|bskill2=[[Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill3=[[Hellfire Blast]]{{tt|*|Level 54}} '''Talent Blossoming''': [[Dark Pillar]]
|askill1=Frizzmeister / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Hellfire Blast Potency +5% / Stats Up Dark Pillar Potency +5% Spell Potency +5%
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Hellfire Blast Potency +5% / Stats Up Dark Pillar Potency +5% Spell Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises [[Frizz]]-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +15
|bperk2=AGL +20
|bperk3=Hellfire Blast Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Frizzmeister''': Lowers Frizz-type ability MP cost, raises potency.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Dragonlord's True Form
|kanji=竜王
|romanji=Ryūō
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dragonlords True Form.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] ???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]] Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=1,102
|mp=465
|move=2-3
|attack=500
|defense=391
|agility=337
|wisdom=275
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Jet-Black Claws]]
|bskill2=[[Fire (breath)|Blazing Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Dragon Swing]]{{tt|*|Level 56}} '''Talent Blossoming''': [[Draconic Flame]]
|askill1=Instant [[Partyboost]] / Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Dragon Swing Potency +5% / Stats Up Draconic Flame Potency +5% Breath Potency +5%
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Dragon Swing Potency +5% / Stats Up Draconic Flame Potency +5% Breath Potency +5%
|lperk1=Lowers enemy DEF by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max HP +30 ATK +15
|bperk2='''Dragonlord's March''': Raises Move by 1 for 2 turns at battle start.
|bperk3=Dragon Swing Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Instant Partyboost''': Raises ATK for 3 turns at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

===''[[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 Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book states Dragonlord is a descendant of the Dragon Queen, though 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)
Dragonlord Switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]], Nintendo Switch sprite.
Dragonlord Second Form.png|True form, Nintendo Switch sprite.
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''.
MBRV Dragonlord.png|''Monster Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
MonsterVignetteFigure Ryuo.jpg|''Monster Vignette'' figure.
MonstersGalleryHD Ryuo.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD THE BEST''
Densetsu no Maou Ryuo.jpg|True Form plush toy from the ''Densetsu no Maō'' 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|''True Form (Dragon Quest Builders)''
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''.
DQR Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Rivals Ace''.
|''Dragon Quest Tact''.
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.
DQS Hero VS Dragonlord.png
DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQR Ryuou.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQR Dragonlord True Form.png
DQR Dragonlord Incarnation of Evil.png|"Incarnation of Evil"
DQW Hero VS Dragonlord.png|Appearance in ''Walk''.
DQW Dragonlord True Form.jpeg
DQW 35th Anniversary Icon.jpg|Featured on the special icon of ''Walk'' for the series' 35th anniversary.
DQT CC Dragonlord.jpg|[[Cosmic chimaera]] and Dragonlord as they appear in ''Dragon Quest Tact''.
DQT Dragonlord Event.jpg|Dragonlord and his True Form in ''Tact''.
</gallery></center>

[[fr:Lordragon]]

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Nimzo

2022-12-30T16:22:05Z

64.188.175.242: /* Appearances */

{{Character
|Name=Nimzo
|Game={{DQ5}}
|Image=[[File:DQV_Grandmaster Nimzo.png|270px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ミルドラース
|Old=Mirudraas
|Roumaji=Mirudorāsu
|Title= Grandmaster of Nadiria {{tt|Great Demon Lord|大魔王, Daimaō}} (Japanese)
|Race=Demon {{spoiler|start}}Human (formerly){{spoiler|end}}
|Age=
|Family=
|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0959936/ Shōzō Iizuka] (''[[Dragon Quest V CD Theater|CD Theater]]'', Japanese) Arata Iura ([[Dragon Quest: Your Story|''Your Story'']], Japanese) Paul Guyet ([[Dragon Quest: Your Story|''Your Story'']], English)
|}}

'''Nimzo''' (ミルドラース, ''Mirudorāsu'') is the source of conflict and final boss of {{DQ5}}.

As is the case with most of the series' villains, Nimzo is mostly referred to and not actually encountered until the very end of the game, though his pawns and powerful influence do well to wreak havoc throughout the game. He resides in the sinister fortress at [[Mt. Zugzwang]], where [[Madalena]] is held captive.

==Characteristics==
Nimzo initially appears to be an elderly, green-skinned demon. He is capable of performing devastating spells and breath attacks in either form and can also call upon [[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktors]] and [[Killing machine]]s to assist him while in his initial form. He also possess an ultimate, grotesque form: a bloated, red demon with massive, wrinkled wings, four arms, and a spike-ended tail. It is said that he was once a human long ago, but has since transformed into a monster.

Nimzo's speech in the English {{DS}} remake is composed of a font that replaces the English letters used in the rest of the game with Cyrillic letters that resemble them, such as replacing N with И. The overall effect makes Nimzo sound incredibly distinct and alien when compared to other characters and even the narration.

When the player talks to him, he reveals that even Bishop [[Ladja]] is not important and his minions were "mere players" in his masterminded plan.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
In the original {{Super Famicom}} version, Nimzo was given no back story, though most players assumed he was a demon. In the [[Nintendo DS]] and {{PS2}} remakes, 2 {{MFamilies}}s, 1 soldier and one book revealed he was in fact a human.

A book in [[Lofty Peak]] called ''The Will Of Our Leader'' revealed he is a deity born of "lowly disciples" implying he was born of poverty. The book also reveals he soon became the monarch of [[Lofty Peak]] and was wiser than wisdom itself. Unfortunately he took the [[Secret of Evolution]] and turned himself into a monster.

The citizens tried, but failed, to take the evil out of him and "Even now, he waits, where no sun shall ever shine, for the Great one to arrive, the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|one true hero]]".
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=First form
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[File:Nimzo humanoid snes.png]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=240
|defense=230
|agility=80
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]
|skills=[[C-c-cold Breath]] [[Disruptive Wave]] Recovers 50 {{HP}} per turn. Summons two reinforcements. ([[Killing machine]]) Summons two reinforcements ([[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktor]])
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Nimzo DQV PS2.png|75px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo humanoid ds.png]]
}}
Nimzo is immune to [[Crack]], Ice breath, [[Woosh]], and '''all''' status ailments when in this form. Additionally, he has a 20% resistance to [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and fire breath. He periodically summons [[Killing machine]]s and [[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktor]]s to assist him, and will regenerate 50 {{HP}} per round. Though he has no resistance at all to [[Zap]], it is better to conserve {{MP}} for the second part of the battle.
{{Clear}}

{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, first phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=375
|defense=245
|agility=75
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Bounce]] [[Kaboom]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn. [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, second phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss monster
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,000
|mp=255
|attack=375
|defense=245
|agility=15
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn. [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Meditation]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, third phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=43
|defense=245
|agility=75
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kaboom]] [[Kafrizzle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}} [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
After assuming this form, Nimzo will cast [[Bounce]] at the start of battle. He has a tendency cast [[Kasap]] on the party, but because he attacks physically at infrequent intervals the players can ignore this. [[Disruptive Wave]] will remove the affects anyway, so it's better to concentrate on maximizing damage instead. His elemental resistances no longer apply, but he is still immune to all debilitation magic. Once 2500 damage has been dealt, he will alter his strategy and begin meditating more often. After another 2000 {{HP}} has been removed, Nimzo will cease recovery and focus on the offensive. In this state, his melee blows will become '''{{Desperate attack}}s''', dealing 500% more damage. If the party's healers are running low on {{MP}}, he is vulnerable to [[Drain Magic]] in this state.

He is considerably weaker in the {{SFC}} original version, but it is important to keep in mind that only three characters could be used in that version, (in contrast with the {{DS}} and {{PS2}} remakes' four); also, he seems to [[Meditate]] much more frequently now.
{{Clear}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=[[Image:Nimzo.gif|150px]]
|name=Nimzo
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|hp=7500 15066 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=690 1386 (99)
|defense=520 780 (99)
|agility=170 272 (99)
|experience=66600
|gold=2490
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=301
|description="Likes to kick in with [[Kaboom]] after taking the edge off his enemies by casting [[Bounce]] and [[Kasap]].
Some thought he could only command from afar, but he has more than enough mental and physical ability to rule the world."
|locations=
| fire = 100
| ice = 100
| wind = 150
| earth = 50
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 100
| drnmp = 100
| mrdown = 25
|sleep = 0
|fizzle = 0
|charm = 5
|blunt = 10
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}

Nimzo appears as a Legacy Boss. His speech is written normally in this game, presumably because the Cyrillic alphabet is absent from this game's character set. His map can be dropped from [[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

{| 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||Gothan wristband||15%||[[Blue Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Gothan wristband||20%||Blue Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Gothan wristband||25%||Blue Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||Gothan turbin||20%||Blue Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Gothan turbin||25%||Blue Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Gothan gumboots||20%||Blue Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Gothan gumboots||25%||Blue Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Gothan robe||15%||Blue Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Gothan robe||20%||Blue Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Gothan robe||25%||Blue 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''||[[Kasap]], [[Kafrizz]], [[Kaboom]], [[Scorch]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round.
|-
|4||[[Bounce]]
|-
|8||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|-
|12||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|16||[[Meditation]], stops using [[Scorch]].
|-
|28||[[Kafrizzle]]
|-
|41||[[Kaboomle]], begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using [[Kafrizz]] & [[Kaboom]].
|-
|57||[[Air Pollution]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Mirudraas
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas1.png]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=An evil lord who tried to rule the human world.
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Bang]], [[Zap|Bolt]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Bazaar Gate #2]]
|breeding=[[Estark|Esterk]] x [[Gem slime|GoldSlime]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|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=Mirudraas (Transformed)
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas2.png]]
|level=80
|hp=5/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of Mirudrass.
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]], [[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]]
|habitat=Only obtainable through breeding
|breeding=Mirudraas x [[Tortoceratops|Spikerous]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Strong
|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=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
Mirudraas appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Bazaar Gate #2]] in his first official appearance outside of Japan.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Mirudraas
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas.png]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Zap|Bolt]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Estark]] x [[Balhib|GoldGolem]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|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=Mirudraas (Transformed)
|kanji=ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=
|level=80
|hp=8/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]]
|habitat=
|breeding=Mirudraas x [[Stalagosaur|Orligon]], [[Tortoceratops|Spikerous]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Strong
|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=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
Nimzo appears in his true, monstrous form.
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Nimzo
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = S
|description = ''This great ruler is worshipped as a god by many monsters.''
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Double Trouble]]
|resistances = Healed by Zam, Whackproof, Vulnerable to Sap
|skill = [[Nimzo (skill) | Nimzo]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Drakulard]] x [[Malroth]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Nimzo again appears in his final form.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Nimzo
|image =
|family = {{Q family}}
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Wave]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Sapper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sap]], Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}, Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Nimzo (skill)|Nimzo]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Baramos]] x [[Khalamari]] or [[Drakulard]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{Your Story}}===
{{spoiler|start}}
While Nimzo is frequently alluded to in the film, he does not make an actual appearance. Instead, his role is taken by a virus, appearing as a black humanoid figure with a white mask-like face. The presence of the virus results in a twist ending where Luca is shown as a fan of {{Dragon Quest V}} playing a virtual reality remake of the game. The virus was injected into the virtual reality game's code to take Nimzo's role, reminding Luca that once he is defeated, it is time to return to the real world. The virus attempts to further break Luca by telling him that everything in the world does not exist and will cease existing once he is defeated. Luca fights back by telling him that even though he knows that he is a player, he grew up playing both the original {{Super Famicom}} and {{PS2}} versions of the game, and that they were his realities that he came to love. Luca's Slime companion Gootrude appears one last time, revealing himself to be an anti-virus program and changing his own code into a sword used to defeat the virus. After the virus is defeated, Luca contemplates that his adventure is almost over, but his allies and enemies will live on in his memories. Despite this different character, the virus is still credited as Nimzo.
{{spoiler|end}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Both of Nimzo's forms appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. His green humanoid form is faced in Chapter 5, Episode 3: The God of Nadiria and his demonic form appears in Chapter 5, Episode 4: The Grandmaster's True Form. Both of them can be faced in their own boss battles. His green humanoid form can be unlocked after defeating him in All-out Battle! Nimzo edition on Very Hard mode. Grandmaster Nimzo appears on his own banner alongside [[Balhib]] and he can participate in [[Slon]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grandmaster Nimzo
|kanji=大魔王ミルドラース
|romanji=Daimaō Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grandmaster Nimzo.png|300px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] {{Q family}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]] Debuff
|lvl=130
|hp=1,338
|mp=402
|move=2
|attack=437
|defense=487
|agility=375
|wisdom=278
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Infernal Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Nadirian Mist]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill3=[[Infernorb]]{{tt|*|Level 56}}
|askill1=Fireball Stance / Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Infernorb Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Infernorb Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises [[Frizz]]-type breath potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +30 DEF +20
|bperk2='''Fiendish Obsession''': When the user defeats an enemy, restores the user's {{HP}}.
|bperk3=Infernorb Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Fireball Stance:''' When attacked by enemy, attacks with Fireball if within range to counter.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Very Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Very Weak
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Nimzo
|kanji=ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Nimzo.png|275px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] {{Q family}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]] Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=892
|mp=563
|move=2
|attack=313
|defense=375
|agility=427
|wisdom=460
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Incinerate]]
|bskill2=[[Razing Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Dark World Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1=Darkness Force / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Dark World Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up Max {{MP}} +50
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Dark World Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up '''Rare Bounce''': Rarely grants a [[Bounce|barrier]] that reflects spells for 3 turns at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Sizz]] Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15 WIS +15
|bperk2='''Dark World Meditation''': Heals the user to full {{HP}} when {{HP}} drops under 20%, 1 time per battle.
|bperk3=Dark World Flame Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Darkness Force''': Restores {{MP}} and greatly raises WIS for 3 turns at action start on turn 3.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}

==={{DQWalk}}===
Grandmaster Nimzo appeared as a boss in Chapter 7 of the game's 2-year anniversary {{Dragon Quest V}} event starting on October 25th, 2021. The following day, a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players appeared, as well.

==Etymology==
Grandmaster Nimzo is likely derived from [[wikipedia:Aron_Nimzowitsch|Aron '''Nimzo'''witsch]], a renowned chess writer and (unofficial) grandmaster. [[Order of Zugzwang|Nimzo's underlings]] are named after chess pieces, and Nimzo himself refers to his overall plan as a game with his underlings being the pawns, so the name was likely given to tie in with these characteristics.

==Trivia==
*Nizmo is widely regarded as one of the easiest final bosses in the series by fans. Even in remakes, with considerable stat augmentation granted to him, he seems to have more intelligence than raw power and fighting ability.
*Nimzo appears with his current name in {{DQMJ}}, a game that preceded the English release of {{Dragon Quest V}}.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Nimzo Demon Super Famicom.png|Second form {{Super Famicom}} art.
Nimzo_Demon.png|Second form modern art.
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 11.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 12.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 13.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 14.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 15.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Mirudraas.gif|{{1·2}}.
Mirudraas2.gif|{{1·2}}.
Nimzo2 DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Nimzo joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Mildrath-sofubi.jpg|{{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series.
Metalnimzosofubi.jpg|''Metalic sheen sofubi''.
MonstersHDGallery4 Mildrath.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD4''.
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 3.jpg|
DQR Mildrath.jpg|Nimzo's first form in {{Rivals}}.
DQT Nimzo.png|Nimzo's first form in {{Tact}}.
DQT Maou Mildrath.png|Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Tact}}.
DQT Balhib Nimzo.jpg|Balhib and Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Tact}}.
DQW Nimzo VS Debora.jpg|Chapter 7 of {{Walk}}'s {{Dragon Quest V}} event.
DQW Grandmaster Nimzo.png|Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Walk}}.
</gallery></center>

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Nimzo

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{{Character
|Name=Nimzo
|Game={{DQ5}}
|Image=[[File:DQV_Grandmaster Nimzo.png|270px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ミルドラース
|Old=Mirudraas
|Roumaji=Mirudorāsu
|Title= Grandmaster of Nadiria {{tt|Great Demon Lord|大魔王, Daimaō}} (Japanese)
|Race=Demon {{spoiler|start}}Human (formerly){{spoiler|end}}
|Age=
|Family=
|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0959936/ Shōzō Iizuka] (''[[Dragon Quest V CD Theater|CD Theater]]'', Japanese) Arata Iura ([[Dragon Quest: Your Story|''Your Story'']], Japanese) Paul Guyet ([[Dragon Quest: Your Story|''Your Story'']], English)
|}}

'''Nimzo''' (ミルドラース, ''Mirudorāsu'') is the source of conflict and final boss of {{DQ5}}.

As is the case with most of the series' villains, Nimzo is mostly referred to and not actually encountered until the very end of the game, though his pawns and powerful influence do well to wreak havoc throughout the game. He resides in the sinister fortress at [[Mt. Zugzwang]], where [[Madalena]] is held captive.

==Characteristics==
Nimzo initially appears to be an elderly, green-skinned demon. He is capable of performing devastating spells and breath attacks in either form and can also call upon [[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktors]] and [[Killing machine]]s to assist him while in his initial form. He also possess an ultimate, grotesque form: a bloated, red demon with massive, wrinkled wings, four arms, and a spike-ended tail. It is said that he was once a human long ago, but has since transformed into a monster.

Nimzo's speech in the English {{DS}} remake is composed of a font that replaces the English letters used in the rest of the game with Cyrillic letters that resemble them, such as replacing N with И. The overall effect makes Nimzo sound incredibly distinct and alien when compared to other characters and even the narration.

When the player talks to him, he reveals that even Bishop [[Ladja]] is not important and his minions were "mere players" in his masterminded plan.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
In the original {{Super Famicom}} version, Nimzo was given no back story, though most players assumed he was a demon. In the [[Nintendo DS]] and {{PS2}} remakes, 2 {{MFamilies}}s, 1 soldier and one book revealed he was in fact a human.

A book in [[Lofty Peak]] called ''The Will Of Our Leader'' revealed he is a deity born of "lowly disciples" implying he was born of poverty. The book also reveals he soon became the Monarch of [[Lofty Peak]] and was wiser than wisdom itself. Unfortunately he took the [[Secret of Evolution]] and turned himself into a monster.

The citizens tried, but failed, to take the evil out of him and "Even now, he waits, where no sun shall ever shine, for the Great one to arrive, the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|one true hero]]".
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=First form
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[File:Nimzo humanoid snes.png]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=240
|defense=230
|agility=80
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]
|skills=[[C-c-cold Breath]] [[Disruptive Wave]] Recovers 50 {{HP}} per turn. Summons two reinforcements. ([[Killing machine]]) Summons two reinforcements ([[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktor]])
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Nimzo DQV PS2.png|75px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo humanoid ds.png]]
}}
Nimzo is immune to [[Crack]], Ice breath, [[Woosh]], and '''all''' status ailments when in this form. Additionally, he has a 20% resistance to [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and fire breath. He periodically summons [[Killing machine]]s and [[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktor]]s to assist him, and will regenerate 50 {{HP}} per round. Though he has no resistance at all to [[Zap]], it is better to conserve {{MP}} for the second part of the battle.
{{Clear}}

{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, first phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=375
|defense=245
|agility=75
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Bounce]] [[Kaboom]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn. [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, second phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss monster
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,000
|mp=255
|attack=375
|defense=245
|agility=15
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn. [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Meditation]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Second form, third phase
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered boss
|sprite=[[Image:Mildrath2.gif]]
|hp=2,500
|mp=255
|attack=43
|defense=245
|agility=75
|exp=0
|gold=0
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Kaboom]] [[Kafrizzle]] [[Kasap]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}} [[Disruptive Wave]] [[Scorch]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Nimzo2 DQV PS2.png|300px]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Nimzo2 ds.png]]
}}
After assuming this form, Nimzo will cast [[Bounce]] at the start of battle. He has a tendency cast [[Kasap]] on the party, but because he attacks physically at infrequent intervals the players can ignore this. [[Disruptive Wave]] will remove the affects anyway, so it's better to concentrate on maximizing damage instead. His elemental resistances no longer apply, but he is still immune to all debilitation magic. Once 2500 damage has been dealt, he will alter his strategy and begin meditating more often. After another 2000 {{HP}} has been removed, Nimzo will cease recovery and focus on the offensive. In this state, his melee blows will become '''{{Desperate attack}}s''', dealing 500% more damage. If the party's healers are running low on {{MP}}, he is vulnerable to [[Drain Magic]] in this state.

He is considerably weaker in the {{SFC}} original version, but it is important to keep in mind that only three characters could be used in that version, (in contrast with the {{DS}} and {{PS2}} remakes' four); also, he seems to [[Meditate]] much more frequently now.
{{Clear}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=[[Image:Nimzo.gif|150px]]
|name=Nimzo
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|hp=7500 15066 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=690 1386 (99)
|defense=520 780 (99)
|agility=170 272 (99)
|experience=66600
|gold=2490
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=301
|description="Likes to kick in with [[Kaboom]] after taking the edge off his enemies by casting [[Bounce]] and [[Kasap]].
Some thought he could only command from afar, but he has more than enough mental and physical ability to rule the world."
|locations=
| fire = 100
| ice = 100
| wind = 150
| earth = 50
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 100
| drnmp = 100
| mrdown = 25
|sleep = 0
|fizzle = 0
|charm = 5
|blunt = 10
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}

Nimzo appears as a Legacy Boss. His speech is written normally in this game, presumably because the Cyrillic alphabet is absent from this game's character set. His map can be dropped from [[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

{| 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||Gothan wristband||15%||[[Blue Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Gothan wristband||20%||Blue Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Gothan wristband||25%||Blue Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||Gothan turbin||20%||Blue Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Gothan turbin||25%||Blue Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Gothan gumboots||20%||Blue Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Gothan gumboots||25%||Blue Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Gothan robe||15%||Blue Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Gothan robe||20%||Blue Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Gothan robe||25%||Blue Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[Mini medal]].''
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====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Kasap]], [[Kafrizz]], [[Kaboom]], [[Scorch]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round.
|-
|4||[[Bounce]]
|-
|8||[[Disruptive Wave]]
|-
|12||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|16||[[Meditation]], stops using [[Scorch]].
|-
|28||[[Kafrizzle]]
|-
|41||[[Kaboomle]], begins attacking 3 times per turn, stops using [[Kafrizz]] & [[Kaboom]].
|-
|57||[[Air Pollution]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Mirudraas
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas1.png]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=An evil lord who tried to rule the human world.
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Bang]], [[Zap|Bolt]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Bazaar Gate #2]]
|breeding=[[Estark|Esterk]] x [[Gem slime|GoldSlime]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|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=Mirudraas (Transformed)
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas2.png]]
|level=80
|hp=5/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of Mirudrass.
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]], [[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]]
|habitat=Only obtainable through breeding
|breeding=Mirudraas x [[Tortoceratops|Spikerous]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Strong
|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=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
Mirudraas appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Bazaar Gate #2]] in his first official appearance outside of Japan.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Mirudraas
|kanji= ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[File:Mirudraas.png]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Zap|Bolt]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Estark]] x [[Balhib|GoldGolem]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|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=Mirudraas (Transformed)
|kanji=ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=
|level=80
|hp=8/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Deep Breath|SuckAir]]
|habitat=
|breeding=Mirudraas x [[Stalagosaur|Orligon]], [[Tortoceratops|Spikerous]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=None
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Strong
|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=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
Nimzo appears in his true, monstrous form.
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Nimzo
|image =
|family = {{Beast}}
|rank = S
|description = ''This great ruler is worshipped as a god by many monsters.''
|weapons = Spears, Hammers, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Double Trouble]]
|resistances = Healed by Zam, Whackproof, Vulnerable to Sap
|skill = [[Nimzo (skill) | Nimzo]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Drakulard]] x [[Malroth]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Nimzo again appears in his final form.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Nimzo
|image =
|family = {{Q family}}
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Wave]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Sapper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sap]], Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}, Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Nimzo (skill)|Nimzo]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Baramos]] x [[Khalamari]] or [[Drakulard]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{Your Story}}===
{{spoiler|start}}
While Nimzo is frequently alluded to in the film, he does not make an actual appearance. Instead, his role is taken by a virus, appearing as a black humanoid figure with a white mask-like face. The presence of the virus results in a twist ending where Luca is shown as a fan of {{Dragon Quest V}} playing a virtual reality remake of the game. The virus was injected into the virtual reality game's code to take Nimzo's role, reminding Luca that once he is defeated, it is time to return to the real world. The virus attempts to further break Luca by telling him that everything in the world does not exist and will cease existing once he is defeated. Luca fights back by telling him that even though he knows that he is a player, he grew up playing both the original {{Super Famicom}} and {{PS2}} versions of the game, and that they were his realities that he came to love. Luca's Slime companion Gootrude appears one last time, revealing himself to be an anti-virus program and changing his own code into a sword used to defeat the virus. After the virus is defeated, Luca contemplates that his adventure is almost over, but his allies and enemies will live on in his memories. Despite this different character, the virus is still credited as Nimzo.
{{spoiler|end}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Both of Nimzo's forms appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. His green humanoid form is faced in Chapter 5, Episode 3: The God of Nadiria and his demonic form appears in Chapter 5, Episode 4: The Grandmaster's True Form. Both of them can be faced in their own boss battles. His green humanoid form can be unlocked after defeating him in All-out Battle! Nimzo edition on Very Hard mode. Grandmaster Nimzo appears on his own banner alongside [[Balhib]] and he can participate in [[Slon]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Grandmaster Nimzo
|kanji=大魔王ミルドラース
|romanji=Daimaō Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Grandmaster Nimzo.png|300px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] {{Q family}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]] Debuff
|lvl=130
|hp=1,338
|mp=402
|move=2
|attack=437
|defense=487
|agility=375
|wisdom=278
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Infernal Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Nadirian Mist]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill3=[[Infernorb]]{{tt|*|Level 56}}
|askill1=Fireball Stance / Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Infernorb Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Infernorb Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises [[Frizz]]-type breath potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +30 DEF +20
|bperk2='''Fiendish Obsession''': When the user defeats an enemy, restores the user's {{HP}}.
|bperk3=Infernorb Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Fireball Stance:''' When attacked by enemy, attacks with Fireball if within range to counter.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Very Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Very Weak
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Nimzo
|kanji=ミルドラース
|romanji=Mirudorāsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Nimzo.png|275px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]] {{Q family}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]] Magic
|lvl=130
|hp=892
|mp=563
|move=2
|attack=313
|defense=375
|agility=427
|wisdom=460
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Incinerate]]
|bskill2=[[Razing Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Dark World Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1=Darkness Force / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Dark World Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up Max {{MP}} +50
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Dark World Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up '''Rare Bounce''': Rarely grants a [[Bounce|barrier]] that reflects spells for 3 turns at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Sizz]] Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15 WIS +15
|bperk2='''Dark World Meditation''': Heals the user to full {{HP}} when {{HP}} drops under 20%, 1 time per battle.
|bperk3=Dark World Flame Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Darkness Force''': Restores {{MP}} and greatly raises WIS for 3 turns at action start on turn 3.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}

==={{DQWalk}}===
Grandmaster Nimzo appeared as a boss in Chapter 7 of the game's 2-year anniversary {{Dragon Quest V}} event starting on October 25th, 2021. The following day, a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players appeared, as well.

==Etymology==
Grandmaster Nimzo is likely derived from [[wikipedia:Aron_Nimzowitsch|Aron '''Nimzo'''witsch]], a renowned chess writer and (unofficial) grandmaster. [[Order of Zugzwang|Nimzo's underlings]] are named after chess pieces, and Nimzo himself refers to his overall plan as a game with his underlings being the pawns, so the name was likely given to tie in with these characteristics.

==Trivia==
*Nizmo is widely regarded as one of the easiest final bosses in the series by fans. Even in remakes, with considerable stat augmentation granted to him, he seems to have more intelligence than raw power and fighting ability.
*Nimzo appears with his current name in {{DQMJ}}, a game that preceded the English release of {{Dragon Quest V}}.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Nimzo Demon Super Famicom.png|Second form {{Super Famicom}} art.
Nimzo_Demon.png|Second form modern art.
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 11.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 12.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 13.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 14.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V Android Mt Zugzwang 15.jpg|{{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Mirudraas.gif|{{1·2}}.
Mirudraas2.gif|{{1·2}}.
Nimzo2 DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Nimzo joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Mildrath-sofubi.jpg|{{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series.
Metalnimzosofubi.jpg|''Metalic sheen sofubi''.
MonstersHDGallery4 Mildrath.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD4''.
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Nimzo 3.jpg|
DQR Mildrath.jpg|Nimzo's first form in {{Rivals}}.
DQT Nimzo.png|Nimzo's first form in {{Tact}}.
DQT Maou Mildrath.png|Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Tact}}.
DQT Balhib Nimzo.jpg|Balhib and Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Tact}}.
DQW Nimzo VS Debora.jpg|Chapter 7 of {{Walk}}'s {{Dragon Quest V}} event.
DQW Grandmaster Nimzo.png|Grandmaster Nimzo in {{Walk}}.
</gallery></center>

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