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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Meddling pests! How much more of my time will you waste?! You will rot in hell for breaking my shield of darkness! But first you will taste the true might of my flesh and blood! You shall taste the terror eternal. Even death shall offer you no respite.'''''|source=Rhapthorne, prior to the final battle|console=|bgcolor=9370DB}}
{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Rhapthorne
|Name=Rhapthorne
|Game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|Game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|Image=[[File:Rhapthorne Second Forme.png|center|350px]]
|Image=[[File:Rhapthorne Second Forme.png|center|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=暗黒神ラプソーン
|Japanese name=暗黒神ラプソーン
|Roumaji={{tt|Ankoku-shin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|Romaji={{tt|Ankokushin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|Title=Lord of Darkness
|Title=Lord of Darkness<br>Dark God (Japanese)
|Class=
|Class=
|Race=
|Race=
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|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263635/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Jonathan Keeble] (English)<br>[[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese, first form)<br>[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Japanese, second form)
|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263635/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Jonathan Keeble] (English)<br>[[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese, first form)<br>[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Japanese, second form)
}}
}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Meddling pests! How much more of my time will you waste?! You will rot in hell for breaking my shield of darkness! But first you will taste the true might of my flesh and blood! You shall taste the terror eternal. Even death shall offer you no respite.'''''|source=Rhapthorne, prior to the final battle|console=|bgcolor=9370DB}}


'''Lord Rhapthorne''' is the central antagonist of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
'''Lord Rhapthorne''' is the central antagonist of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}.


A demon of untold power and ambition to dominate the worlds of darkness and light, Rhapthorne is the {{Party 8}}'s final opponent in their quest to rid their world of an evil curse.
A demon of untold power and ambition to dominate the [[World of Darkness|Worlds of Darkness]] and [[World of Light|Light]], Rhapthorne is the {{Party 8}}'s final opponent in their quest to rid their world of an evil curse.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Rhapthorne was born in the [[World of Darkness]], subjugating it with an onslaught of loyal followers and overwhelming magical force. Rhapthorne's ambition drove him to attempt to invade the [[World of Light]] as well, bringing him into conflict with the [[Seven Sages]] and [[Empyrea]] the Godbird. The battle between the two forces nearly rent the world of darkness asunder, but the forces of light proved victorious and the demon was slain. Fearing that Rhapthorne would be revived in the future and menace the world once again long after their deaths, the [[Seven Sages]] split his soul from his body and sealed them away to prevent his resurrection. His lifeless body was sealed within a massive rock on a craggy atoll that would one day become the Holy Isle of [[Neos]], where it was chiseled by the sage Alexander into a statue of the [[Goddess]] to avoid being tampered with by [[human]]s. [[Empyrea]] and the sages created a prison for Rhapthorne's soul in the form of the [[Godbird sceptre]], a tall staff that would be entrusted to the royal family of Castle [[Trodain]] and remain guarded for centuries.
Rhapthorne was born in the [[World of Darkness]], subjugating it with an onslaught of loyal followers and overwhelming magical force. Rhapthorne's ambition drove him to attempt to invade the [[World of Light]] as well, bringing him into conflict with the [[Seven Sages]] and [[Empyrea]] the Godbird. The battle between the two forces nearly rent the world of darkness asunder, but the forces of light proved victorious and the demon was slain. Fearing that Rhapthorne would be revived in the future and menace the world once again long after their deaths, the Seven Sages split his soul from his body and sealed them away to prevent his resurrection. His lifeless body was sealed within a massive rock on a craggy atoll that would one day become the Holy Isle of [[Neos]], where it was chiseled by the Sage Alexander into a statue of the [[Goddess]] to avoid being tampered with by humans. Empyrea and the Sages created a prison for Rhapthorne's soul in the form of the [[Godbird sceptre]], a tall staff that would be entrusted to the royal family of [[Trodain|Castle Trodain]] and remain guarded for centuries.


Rumors of the staff began to circulate the world in the intervening years, developing into a legend that it possesses incredible magical might that could turn the most humble dabbler into a powerful sorcerer. This is what drew the attention of Dhoulmagus, the failed student of Master Rylus of [[Farebury]]. Posing as a wandering jester, [[Dhoulmagus]] infiltrates the castle and steals the staff. Rhapthorne seizes this importunity and takes full advantage of the overwrought bitterness within the man, testing him by transforming King [[Trode]] and Princess [[Medea]] into mockeries of themselves when they attempt to stop him as a test before placing a curse on Castle [[Trodain]] that turns the inhabitants into plants and wraps the structure in a wall of immense thorns to prevent anyone within with knowledge of the sceptre's menace from following him. Unaware that a certain [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|guardsman]] remained unaffected by the curse and that the [[Trode|King]] and [[Medea|Princess]] of the castle were spared by, Rhapthorne influences [[Dhoulmagus]] into murdering the descendants of the [[Seven Sages]] to break the seal on the {{Sceptre}} and begins with Rylus.
Rumors of the staff began to circulate the world in the intervening years, developing into a legend that it possesses incredible magical might that could turn the most humble dabbler into a powerful sorcerer. This is what drew the attention of Dhoulmagus, the failed student of Master Rylus of [[Farebury]]. Posing as a wandering jester, [[Dhoulmagus]] infiltrates the castle and steals the staff. Rhapthorne seizes this importunity and takes full advantage of the overwrought bitterness within the man, testing him by transforming King [[Trode]] and Princess [[Medea]] into mockeries of themselves when they attempt to stop him as a test before placing a curse on Trodain that turns the inhabitants into plants and wraps the structure in a wall of immense thorns to prevent anyone within with knowledge of the sceptre's menace from following him. Unaware that a certain [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|guardsman]] remained unaffected by the curse and that the king and princess of the castle were spared by, Rhapthorne influences Dhoulmagus into murdering the descendants of the Seven Sages to break the seal on the sceptre and begins with Rylus.


Rhapthorne's killings earned him several powerful foes in the forms of [[Jessica Albert]] and [[Angelo]], whose brother and foster father were assassinated by [[Dhoulmagus]] respectively. The mage and priest would join the cursed King and his {{Party 8}} as the pursued [[Dhoulmagus]] across several continents. The jester's rampage would be put to an end inside the depths of the {{Dark Ruins}} in the northwestern island of the world, but {{Jessica}} would place her hands on the sceptre after the battle and become Rhapthorne's new vessel. Though still carrying strong negative feelings over the murder of her brother, {{Jessica}} is unable to be fully controlled by Rhapthorne and avoids killing a descendant herself. When confronted by the {{Party 8}} in the city of [[Arcadia]] {{Jessica}} loses her grip on the staff, which is retrieved by a dog named [[Sir Leopold]]. Being an animal, Rhapthorne is able to fully possess the hound and continues his rampage until [[Leopold]] is killed in battle against the {{Party 8}} in [[Savella Cathedral]].
Rhapthorne's killings earned him several powerful foes in the forms of [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]], whose brother and foster father were assassinated by Dhoulmagus respectively. The mage and priest would join the cursed King and his companions as the pursued Dhoulmagus across several continents. The jester's rampage would be put to an end inside the depths of the {{Dark Ruins}}, but Jessica would place her hands on the sceptre after the battle and become Rhapthorne's new vessel. Though still carrying strong negative feelings over the murder of her brother, Jessica is unable to be fully controlled by Rhapthorne and avoids killing a descendant herself. When confronted by the party in the city of [[Arcadia]], Jessica loses her grip on the staff, which is retrieved by a dog named [[Sir Leopold]]. Being an animal, Rhapthorne is able to fully possess the hound and continues his rampage until Leopold is killed in battle against the party in [[Savella Cathedral]].


It is here when [[Angelo]]'s scheming half-brother [[Marcello]] takes hold of the staff and uses it to kill the Lord High Priest of the cathedral after having the {{Party 8}} arrested on accusation of the murder. Marcello is strong willed enough to resist being manipulated by Rhapthorne, but when defeated in battle he becomes too mentally exhausted to continue and becomes fully possessed. With the final descendant killed, Rhapthorne unseals his body on [[Neos]] and summons the [[Black Citadel]] to the [[World of Light]]. The {{Party 8}} invades the citadel with the aid of [[Empyrea]], and defeats Rhapthorne in the heart of the fortress. Refusing to die so soon after his resurrection, Rhapthorne absorbs the magic contained within the citadel and becomes a colossus protected by in impenetrable barrier. He then summons all of his forces from the world of darkness and commands them to besiege all around them, replacing the normal encounters for the remainder of the game.
It is here when Angelo's scheming half-brother [[Marcello]] takes hold of the sceptre and uses it to kill the Lord High Priest after having the party arrested on accusation of the murder. Marcello's will is strong enough to resist being manipulated by Rhapthorne, but when defeated in battle he becomes too mentally exhausted to continue and becomes fully possessed. With the final descendant killed, Rhapthorne unseals his body on Neos and summons the [[Black Citadel]] to the World of Light. The party invades the citadel with the aid of Empyrea, and defeats Rhapthorne in the heart of the fortress. Refusing to die so soon after his resurrection, Rhapthorne absorbs the magic contained within the citadel and becomes a colossus protected by in impenetrable barrier. He then summons all of his forces from the World of Darkness and commands them to besiege all around them, sending powerful monsters to roam the land.


When the party gathers [[Six Orbs|seven legendary orbs]] to allow the [[Seven Sages]] to weaken Rhapthorne's barrier, they ride upon Empyrea's back and channel their power into replicas of the Godbird sceptre to shatter the shield. The climactic battle in the high skies ends with the heroes victorious and Rhapthorne's soul completely eradicated, with the curse he laid upon Castle [[Trodain]] and its people fading shortly after.
When the party gathers [[Six Orbs|seven legendary orbs]] to allow the Seven Sages to weaken Rhapthorne's barrier, they ride upon Empyrea's back and channel their power into replicas of the Godbird sceptre to shatter the shield. The climactic battle in the high skies ends with the heroes victorious and Rhapthorne's soul completely eradicated, with the curse he laid upon Castle Trodain and its people fading shortly after.
====First Form====
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Rhapthorne I
|name=Rhapthorne (1st form)
|kanji= ラプソーン
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|romanji=Rapusōn
|romanji=Ankokushin Rapusōn
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Rhapthorne 1.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-286.gif|300px]]
|hp=4850
|hp=4,850
|mp=255
|mp=∞
|exp=0
|exp=0
|gold=0
|gold=0
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|family={{Q family}}
|family={{Q family}}
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]
|description=The Lord of Darkness. His soul is imprisoned in the magical scepter of [[Trodain]] Castle, while his physical form is entombed within the [[Goddess]] Statue on the Holy Isle of [[Neos]].  He dreams of ruling the [[World of Light]].
|description=The Lord of Darkness. His soul is imprisoned in the magical scepter of [[Trodain]] Castle, while his physical form is entombed within the [[Goddess]] Statue on the Holy Isle of [[Neos]].  He dreams of ruling the [[World of Light]].
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|items=None
|items=None
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|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=HP 5350<br>Defence 196<br>Agility 125
|remake-changes=HP increased to 5,350<br>Defence increased to 196<br>Agility increased to 125
}}
}}
 
====Final Battle====
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Rhapthorne
|name=Rhapthorne (2nd form)
|kanji= ラプソーン
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|romanji=Rapusōn
|romanji=Ankokushin Rapusōn
|sprite=[[File:Rhapthorne II ps2.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-287.gif|300px]]
|hp=5640
|hp=5,640
|mp=255
|mp=∞
|exp=0
|exp=0
|gold=0
|gold=0
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|bestiaryNumber=#287
|bestiaryNumber=#287
|family={{Q family}}
|family={{Q family}}
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Magic Burst]] (250~290)
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Magic Burst]]
|skills=Attacks twice per turn.<br>Anger of the Gods. (84~96)<br>Burst out in defiant laughter.<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]<br>[[Meditation]]<br>Sceptre Ball (attack/2 + 67)<br>[[Starfall|Summons Meteors]] (80~96)<br>Arm slams on the {{Party 8}}.<br>[[Evil Prayer]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Anger of the gods (84~96 Bang-type damage randomly to entire party)<br>Burst out in defiant laughter (wastes turn)<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[Lullab-Eye]]<br>[[Meditation]]<br>[[Incantation|Flings the ball from the top of his staff]] (randomly attacks twice)<br>[[Starfall|Summons Meteors]] (80~96)<br>Smashes the party with his arm (100~120 damage to entire party)<br>[[Evil Prayer]]
|description=The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive [[Black Citadel]] into his new body.
|description=The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive [[Black Citadel]] into his new body.
|locations=The Vast Skies
|locations=The Vast Skies
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|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes={{HP}} 6500<br>{{Attack}} 448<br>Defence 191<br>{{Agility}} 125<br>No longer wastes turn laughing.<br>Anger of the Gods. (160~192)<br>Sceptre Ball (attack/2 +'''87''')
|remake-changes=HP increased to 6500<br>Attack increased to 448<br>Defence increased to 191<br>Agility increased to 125<br>No longer wastes turn laughing<br>Anger of the gods damage range increased to 160~192<br>Ball fling damage range increased (attack/2 +'''87''')
}}
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|image=[[File:Rhapthorne IX DS.png]]
|name=Rhapthorne
|name=Rhapthorne
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|kanji=ラプソーン
|console={{DS}}
|romaji=Rapusōn
|romanji=Rapusōn
|bestiaryNumber=#307
|hp=8500<br>17074 (99)
|family=??? & {{Floating}}
|mp=255
|description=Evil incantations and [[Kafrizz]] form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.<br><br>Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself.
|attack=670<br>1406 (99)
|model=[[File:Rhapthorne IX DS.png|200px]]
|defense=550<br>825 (99)
|hp=8,500<br>{{tt|17,074|Lv. 99}}
|agility=230<br>336 (99)
|mp=∞
|experience=69600
|exp=69,600
|gold=2490
|gold=2,490
|droppedItem=
|attack=670<br>{{tt|1,406|Lv. 99}}
|skills=
|defence=530<br>{{tt|825|Lv. 99}}
|spells=
|agility=230<br>{{tt|336|Lv. 99}}
|family=???
|spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Kafrizz]]
|bestiaryNumber=307
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Laughs confidently (wastes turn)<br>[[Throwdown|Slap on the chops]] (150% damage)<br>Flings the ball from the top of his staff (attack/2 + 37)<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]
|description="Evil incantations and [[Kafrizz]] form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.
|items=[[Mini medal]] (100%)
Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself."
|locations=Rhapthorne's Map
|locations=
|fire-resist=0%
| fire = 100
|ice-resist=0%
| ice = 100
|wind-resist=0%
| wind = 100
|blast-resist=50%
| earth = 100
|rock-resist=0%
| light = 150
|dark-resist=0%
| dark = 100
|light-resist=-50%
| blast = 50
|drain-resist=0%
| drnmp = 100
|whack-resist=100%
| mrdown = 50
|poison-resist=100%
|sleep = 0
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fizzle = 0
|fuddle-resist=100%
|charm = 5
|snooze-resist=100%
|blunt = 5
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap = 25
|sap-resist=75%
|decelerate = 75
|blunt-resist=95%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|charm-resist=95%
}}
}}
 
Rhapthorne's True Form can be faced as a Legacy Boss in ''Dragon Quest IX'', obtained after completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/179|Quest #179: Pants Macabre]] (or received at special events). He is the last numbered enemy in the Defeated Monsters List. He alternates between different attack patterns and will become [[enraged]] once his health drops to orange range. Japanese players had the opportunity to receive a Rhapthorne's Map Lv. 1 by linking their game to the arcade game ''Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II Legend'' starting on March 12th, 2010.<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/072/G007233/20100317063/ The Great Demon Lord "Rhapthorne" appears in "Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies" on 4Gamer.net]</ref>
Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in {{Dragon Quest IX}}, obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #171 - #179|Quest #179]] (or received at special events). He will become [[enraged]] once his health drops to orange range.


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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|-
|1-3||[[Alefgard gloves]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||5%
|1-3||[[Alefgard gloves]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||10%
|-
|-
|4-8||Alefgard gloves||25%||Purple Orb||5%
|4-8||Alefgard gloves||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||10%
|-
|-
|9-15||[[Trodain trousers]]||15%||Purple Orb||6%
|9-15||[[Trodain trousers]]||15%||[[Purple Orb]]||11%
|-
|-
|16-25||Trodain trousers||20%||Purple Orb||6%
|16-25||Trodain trousers||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||11%
|-
|-
|26-40||Trodain trousers||25%||Purple Orb||7%
|26-40||Trodain trousers||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||12%
|-
|-
|41-56||[[Trodain bandana]]||20%||Purple Orb||7%
|41-56||[[Trodain bandana]]||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||12%
|-
|-
|57-68||Trodain bandana||25%||Purple Orb||8%
|57-68||Trodain bandana||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||13%
|-
|-
|69-80||[[Trodain togs]]||15%||Purple Orb||8%
|69-80||[[Trodain togs]]||15%||[[Purple Orb]]||13%
|-
|-
|81-90||Trodain togs||20%||Purple Orb||9%
|81-90||Trodain togs||20%||[[Purple Orb]]||14%
|-
|-
|91-99||Trodain togs||25%||Purple Orb||10%
|91-99||Trodain togs||25%||[[Purple Orb]]||15%
|}
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[Mini medal]].''
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|-
|''Initial''||[[Kafrizz]], [[Kaboom]], [[Disruptive Wave]], Defiant Laughter, Slap on the Chops, Scepter Ball, attacks twice per turn
|''Initial''||Acts twice per turn, [[Kafrizz]], [[Kaboom]], [[Disruptive Wave]], Confident Laughter, [[Throwdown|Slap on the Chops]], [[Incantation|Ball Fling]]
|-
|-
|5||[[Lullab-Eye]]  
|5||[[Lullab-Eye]]  
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|34||[[Kafrizzle]]
|34||[[Kafrizzle]]
|-
|-
|41||[[Kaboomle]], stops using Kafrizz & Kaboom
|41||[[Kaboomle]], stops using [[Kafrizz]] & [[Kaboom]]
|-
|-
|57||[[Evil Prayer]], [[Magic Burst]]
|57||[[Evil Prayer]], [[Magic Burst]]
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|rank = X
|rank = X
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very small package.''
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very small package.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zammeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zammeister]]
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]], [[Whack]]proof
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]], [[Whack]]proof
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|rank = X
|rank = X
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very large package.''
|description = ''A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very large package.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]]
|resistances = Healed by [[Zam]]
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|rank = X
|rank = X
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Wave]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Waver]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Ban Dance]], Immune to [[Whack]], Healed by [[Zam]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Ban Dance]], Immune to [[Whack]], Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne]]
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|rank = X
|rank = X
|size = L
|size = L
|weapons = {{Staves}}
|weapons = [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zammer]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zammer]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Decelerate]], Immune to [[Donk]], [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and Sleep, Healed by [[Zam]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Decelerate]], Immune to [[Donk]], [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}, Healed by [[Zam]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne II]]
|skill = [[Rhapthorne (skill)|Rhapthorne II]]
|location = -
|location = -
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}}
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==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Rhapthorne
|name=Rhapthorne
|kanji= ラプソーン
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|romanji=Rapusōn
|romanji=Ankokushin Rapusōn
|icon=[[File:Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Rhapthorne DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
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|bestiary=#500
|bestiary=#500
|rank=<big><big>'''S'''</big></big>
|rank=<big><big>'''S'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The true form of Rhapthorne, the malicious megalomaniac seemingly fit to burst with a power that's capable of warping space and time itself
|in-game-description=The true form of Rhapthorne, the malicious megalomaniac seemingly fit to burst with a power that's capable of warping space and time itself.
|talents=[[Rhapthorne (talent)|Rhapthorne]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Rhapthorne (Talent)|Rhapthorne]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Waft]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Zammeister]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Waft]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Zammeister]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 60)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat.
|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dhoulmagus]] X [[File:Evil sir leopold DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Sir leopold]]
|synthesis=[[File:Dhoulmagus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dhoulmagus]] X [[File:Evil sir leopold DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Sir leopold]]
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|instant-death-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}
}}
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
Rhapthorne resumes his role as the chief villain of the {{VIII}} scenario, and as a boss in several events.  
Rhapthorne resumes his role as the chief villain of the ''Dragon Quest VIII'' scenario, and as a boss in several events.  


==={{DQR}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
Rhapthorne's first form was added to the game in the sixth booster pack update, "A Symphony of Small Hope". When the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'', he appeared on another card in the third True Set expansion pack by the name of "Demon Lord Rhapthorne". Due to the game's end of service in 2021, Rhapthorne's second form never made an appearance.
Rhapthorne's first form was added to the game in the sixth booster pack update, "A Symphony of Small Hope". When the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'', he appeared on another card in the third True Set expansion pack by the name of "Demon Lord Rhapthorne". Due to the game's end of service in 2021, Rhapthorne's second form never made an appearance.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Both of Rhapthorne's forms appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the ''Dragon Quest VIII'' event. His first form can also be battled in the [[Black Citadel]] in Journey of the Cursed King and his true form is also faced as a Mega Boss Battle. His first form can be unlocked after defeating him in All-Out Battle! Rhapthorne Edition on Very Hard Mode. His true form appears on his own banner alongside [[Geyzer]].
Both of Rhapthorne's forms appear as S-rank members of the ??? family during the original ''Dragon Quest VIII'' event. His first form can also be battled in the [[Black Citadel]] in Journey of the Cursed King and his true form is also faced as a Mega Boss Battle.  
 
Starting from the 1.5 year anniversary, the "All Out Battle! Rhapthorne" edition was added to the game, where Rhapthorne's first form would join the player after defeating him on Very Hard Mode. The player can earn Rhapthorne Marks by defeating other Demon Lords and exchanging them for Rhapthorne Crystals, which can be used to fully awaken him.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Rhapthorne
|name=Rhapthorne
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|romanji={{tt|Rapusōn|Rhapthorne}}
|romanji={{tt|Rapusōn|Rhapthorne}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthorne.png|325px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthorne.png|325px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|lvl=140
|hp=744
|hp=1,050
|mp=424
|mp=588
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=238
|attack=318
|defense=228
|defense=317
|agility=365
|agility=488
|wisdom=368
|wisdom=491
|weight=65
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Lullab-Eye]]
|bskill1=[[Lullab-Eye]]
|bskill2=[[Roaring Tempest]]{{tt|*|Level 33}}
|bskill2=[[Roaring Tempest]]{{tt|*|Level 33}}
|bskill3=[[Pitch Dark]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|bskill3=[[Pitch Dark]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1='''Barrier of Darkness''' / Stats Up
|askill1=Barrier of Darkness / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3='''Auto MP Regen (S)''': Restores MP at action start / Pitch Dark Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3='''Auto MP Regen (S)''': Restores MP at action start/Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Pitch Dark Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely [[Channel Anger|grants]] x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
|askill5=Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Rare Channel Anger''': Rarely [[Channel Anger|grants]] x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +15<br>Max MP +15
|bperk1=WIS +15<br>Max MP +15
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
 
Rhapthorne's True Form appeared on his own banner alongside [[Geyzer]]. He could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Rhapthorne's True Form
|name=Rhapthorne's True Form
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|kanji=暗黒神ラプソーン
|romanji={{tt|Ankoku Shin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|romanji={{tt|Ankokushin Rapusōn|Dark God Rhapthorne}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthornes True Form.png|400px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Rhapthornes True Form.png|400px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=130
|lvl=140
|hp=1,307
|hp=1,474
|mp=492
|mp=547
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=317
|attack=340
|defense=377
|defense=419
|agility=317
|agility=340
|wisdom=462
|wisdom=495
|weight=65
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Black Ball]]
|bskill1=[[Black Ball]]
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|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''True Form Healing''': Heals a major amount of HP for the user when HP drops to 70% or less, 1 time per battle
|askill3=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''True Form Healing''': Heals a major amount of HP for the user when HP drops to 70% or less, 1 time per battle
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 /Stats Up
|askill5=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Auto MP Regen (S)''': Restores MP at action start.
|askill5=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Auto MP Regen (S)''': Restores MP at action start.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|lperk1=Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQMJ2 Rhapthorne first forme.png|{{VIII}} 1st Form concept art.
Rhapthorne DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' 1st form.  
Rhapthorne_first_forme_concept.png|1st Form art.
Rhapthorne2_DQMJ_DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' 2nd form.  
Rhapthorne.png|
Rhapthorne 1 Joker2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' 1st form.
510533-rhapthorne1 large.jpg|
Rhapthorne 2dqmj2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' 2nd form.
Rhapthorne DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} 1st form.  
DQMSL Rhapthorne.jpg|Both of Rhapthorne's forms in ''Super Light''.
Rhapthorne2_DQMJ_DS.png|{{Joker}} 2nd form.  
Rhapthorne 1 Joker2.png|{{Joker 2}} 1st form.
Rhapthorne 2dqmj2.png|{{Joker 2}} 2nd form.
DQR Rhapthorne.png|{{Rivals}} 1st form.
DQR Rhapthorne.png|{{Rivals}} 1st form.
DQRA Demon Lord Rhapthorne.png|Demon Lord Rhapthorne in ''Rivals Ace''.
DQRA Demon Lord Rhapthorne.png|Demon Lord Rhapthorne in ''Rivals Ace''.
DQT Rhapthorne.png|{{Tact}} 1st form.
DQT Rhapthorne.png|{{Tact}} 1st form.
DQT Dark God Rhapthorne.jpg|{{Tact}} True Form.
DQT Dark God Rhapthorne.jpg|{{Tact}} True Form.
DQT Geyzer Rhapthorne.jpg|[[Geyzer]] and Rhapthorne's True Form in {{Tact}}.
DQT Geyzer Rhapthorne.jpg|[[Geyzer]] and Rhapthorne's True Form in ''Tact''
DQT Rhapthorne Boss Battle.jpg|Both of Rhapthorne's forms.
DQT Rhapthorne Boss Battle.jpg|Both of Rhapthorne's forms in ''Tact''
Rhapthornesofubi.jpg|[[Sofubi Monster]] toy
DQT AllOutBattle Rhapthorne.jpg|"All Out Battle! Rhapthorne" in ''Tact''
Rhapthornesofubi.jpg|{{Sofubi Monster}} toy
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQVIII}}
===<small>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}</small>===
<center><gallery>
DQMJ2 Rhapthorne first forme.png|{{VIII}} 1st Form concept art.
Rhapthorne_first_forme_concept.png|1st Form art.
Rhapthorne expression.png|
510533-rhapthorne1 large.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|The party confronting Rhapthorne
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 7.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|Rhapthorne's defeat
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 1.jpg|Rhapthorne re-emerges after the Black Citadel is destroyed
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 7.jpg|[[Empyrea]] to the rescue
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 10.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 11.jpg|Rhapthorne powering up while [[Empyrea]] and the party [[Isolated Plateau|retreat]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|Final battle begins
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|Golding of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Yellow Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 9.jpg|Kupas of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Green Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 10.jpg|Alexander of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Blue Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 11.jpg|Gozo of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Purple Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 12.jpg|Kadan of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Red Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 13.jpg|Regnar of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Silver Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 14.jpg|Eagus of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the [[Gold Orb]]
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 15.jpg|Seven Sages surrounding Rhapthorne's force field
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 17.jpg|Seven Sages weakening Rhapthorne's force field
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 18.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 24.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 25.jpg|Rhapthorne defeated for good
</gallery></center>
 
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Rhapthorne
Dragon Quest VIII
Japanese name 暗黒神ラプソーン
Romaji Ankokushin Rapusōn
Title Lord of Darkness
Dark God (Japanese)
Voice actor Jonathan Keeble (English)
Wataru Takagi (Japanese, first form)
Ryūzaburō Ōtomo (Japanese, second form)

"Meddling pests! How much more of my time will you waste?! You will rot in hell for breaking my shield of darkness! But first you will taste the true might of my flesh and blood! You shall taste the terror eternal. Even death shall offer you no respite."

—Rhapthorne, prior to the final battle

Lord Rhapthorne is the central antagonist of Dragon Quest VIII.

A demon of untold power and ambition to dominate the Worlds of Darkness and Light, Rhapthorne is the party's final opponent in their quest to rid their world of an evil curse.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne is among the most proactive demon lords in the series, taking direct action to further his agenda and confronting his foes head-on whenever possible instead of lurking withing an isolated lair. This remains true even when he is rendered a disembodied soul trapped within the Godbird sceptre, manipulating the negative emotions and thoughts of those who touch the staff until they become a blinded puppet able to serve his needs and leading to outright possession in two instances. In a break from the series' tradition of the Archfiend being a distant figure removed from much of the narrative, Rhapthorne is actually present from the very beginning of the game thanks to Dhoulmagus' theft of the sceptre. He is aware of the party's actions against him from the start, and as such his loathing for them is significantly more personal than that of final foes past.

Rhapthorne's original appearance is never seen within the game itself, only alluded to in a mural found within the Dark Ruins where he is depicted as a monsterous robed figure with an unkempt beard. When his body is freed, he takes the form of a diminutive purple demon with large goat horns, a carapace covered torso, an insect's wing casing, and glowing bulb of energy in lieu of legs. After merging with the magical engine that powers his flying castle, the Black Citadel, Rhapthorne has the upper half of an obese exaggeration of his previous form due to becoming over-saturated with magical energy. His horns are greatly enlarged, he sports a thick black beard, his wings have become larger and bat-like, his lower body has solidified into a fleshy bulb with eight spikes arranged in a circular pattern, and his body is adorned with tattoos in a flame-like pattern that are a darker shade of purple than his skin.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne was born in the World of Darkness, subjugating it with an onslaught of loyal followers and overwhelming magical force. Rhapthorne's ambition drove him to attempt to invade the World of Light as well, bringing him into conflict with the Seven Sages and Empyrea the Godbird. The battle between the two forces nearly rent the world of darkness asunder, but the forces of light proved victorious and the demon was slain. Fearing that Rhapthorne would be revived in the future and menace the world once again long after their deaths, the Seven Sages split his soul from his body and sealed them away to prevent his resurrection. His lifeless body was sealed within a massive rock on a craggy atoll that would one day become the Holy Isle of Neos, where it was chiseled by the Sage Alexander into a statue of the Goddess to avoid being tampered with by humans. Empyrea and the Sages created a prison for Rhapthorne's soul in the form of the Godbird sceptre, a tall staff that would be entrusted to the royal family of Castle Trodain and remain guarded for centuries.

Rumors of the staff began to circulate the world in the intervening years, developing into a legend that it possesses incredible magical might that could turn the most humble dabbler into a powerful sorcerer. This is what drew the attention of Dhoulmagus, the failed student of Master Rylus of Farebury. Posing as a wandering jester, Dhoulmagus infiltrates the castle and steals the staff. Rhapthorne seizes this importunity and takes full advantage of the overwrought bitterness within the man, testing him by transforming King Trode and Princess Medea into mockeries of themselves when they attempt to stop him as a test before placing a curse on Trodain that turns the inhabitants into plants and wraps the structure in a wall of immense thorns to prevent anyone within with knowledge of the sceptre's menace from following him. Unaware that a certain guardsman remained unaffected by the curse and that the king and princess of the castle were spared by, Rhapthorne influences Dhoulmagus into murdering the descendants of the Seven Sages to break the seal on the sceptre and begins with Rylus.

Rhapthorne's killings earned him several powerful foes in the forms of Jessica and Angelo, whose brother and foster father were assassinated by Dhoulmagus respectively. The mage and priest would join the cursed King and his companions as the pursued Dhoulmagus across several continents. The jester's rampage would be put to an end inside the depths of the Dark Ruins, but Jessica would place her hands on the sceptre after the battle and become Rhapthorne's new vessel. Though still carrying strong negative feelings over the murder of her brother, Jessica is unable to be fully controlled by Rhapthorne and avoids killing a descendant herself. When confronted by the party in the city of Arcadia, Jessica loses her grip on the staff, which is retrieved by a dog named Sir Leopold. Being an animal, Rhapthorne is able to fully possess the hound and continues his rampage until Leopold is killed in battle against the party in Savella Cathedral.

It is here when Angelo's scheming half-brother Marcello takes hold of the sceptre and uses it to kill the Lord High Priest after having the party arrested on accusation of the murder. Marcello's will is strong enough to resist being manipulated by Rhapthorne, but when defeated in battle he becomes too mentally exhausted to continue and becomes fully possessed. With the final descendant killed, Rhapthorne unseals his body on Neos and summons the Black Citadel to the World of Light. The party invades the citadel with the aid of Empyrea, and defeats Rhapthorne in the heart of the fortress. Refusing to die so soon after his resurrection, Rhapthorne absorbs the magic contained within the citadel and becomes a colossus protected by in impenetrable barrier. He then summons all of his forces from the World of Darkness and commands them to besiege all around them, sending powerful monsters to roam the land.

When the party gathers seven legendary orbs to allow the Seven Sages to weaken Rhapthorne's barrier, they ride upon Empyrea's back and channel their power into replicas of the Godbird sceptre to shatter the shield. The climactic battle in the high skies ends with the heroes victorious and Rhapthorne's soul completely eradicated, with the curse he laid upon Castle Trodain and its people fading shortly after.

First Form[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne (1st form) (暗黒神ラプソーン Ankokushin Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#286 ???
Experience Gold HP MP
0 0 4,850 ∞
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
346 186 115 0⁄64
In-Game Description The Lord of Darkness. His soul is imprisoned in the magical scepter of Trodain Castle, while his physical form is entombed within the Goddess Statue on the Holy Isle of Neos. He dreams of ruling the World of Light.
Spell(s) Kafrizzle
Kaboom
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn
Desperate attack
Disruptive Wave
Freezing Blizzard
Dazzleflash
Lullab-Eye
Location(s) Black Citadel
Item(s) Dropped None
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
HP increased to 5,350
Defence increased to 196
Agility increased to 125

Final Battle[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne (2nd form) (暗黒神ラプソーン Ankokushin Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#287 ???
Experience Gold HP MP
0 0 5,640 ∞
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
428 161 115 0⁄64
In-Game Description The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive Black Citadel into his new body.
Spell(s) Kafrizzle
Kaboom
Magic Burst
Skill(s) Acts twice per turn
Anger of the gods (84~96 Bang-type damage randomly to entire party)
Burst out in defiant laughter (wastes turn)
Disruptive Wave
Freezing Blizzard
Inferno
Lullab-Eye
Meditation
Flings the ball from the top of his staff (randomly attacks twice)
Summons Meteors (80~96)
Smashes the party with his arm (100~120 damage to entire party)
Evil Prayer
Location(s) The Vast Skies
Item(s) Dropped None
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
100%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
HP increased to 6500
Attack increased to 448
Defence increased to 191
Agility increased to 125
No longer wastes turn laughing
Anger of the gods damage range increased to 160~192
Ball fling damage range increased (attack/2 +87)

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne (ラプソーン Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#307
Family
??? & Floating
Experience
69,600
Gold
2,490
HP
8,500
17,074
MP
∞
Attack
670
1,406
Defence
530
825
Agility
230
336
In-game description

Evil incantations and Kafrizz form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light.

Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself.

Spell(s)
Kaboom
Kafrizz
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Laughs confidently (wastes turn)
Slap on the chops (150% damage)
Flings the ball from the top of his staff (attack/2 + 37)
Disruptive Wave
Location(s)
Rhapthorne's Map
Item(s) dropped
Mini medal (100%)
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Blunt resistance *
95%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
75%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
95%

Rhapthorne's True Form can be faced as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX, obtained after completing Quest #179: Pants Macabre (or received at special events). He is the last numbered enemy in the Defeated Monsters List. He alternates between different attack patterns and will become enraged once his health drops to orange range. Japanese players had the opportunity to receive a Rhapthorne's Map Lv. 1 by linking their game to the arcade game Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II Legend starting on March 12th, 2010.[1]

Treasure[edit | edit source]

Level Range Secondary Drop Orb
1-3 Alefgard gloves 20% Purple Orb 10%
4-8 Alefgard gloves 25% Purple Orb 10%
9-15 Trodain trousers 15% Purple Orb 11%
16-25 Trodain trousers 20% Purple Orb 11%
26-40 Trodain trousers 25% Purple Orb 12%
41-56 Trodain bandana 20% Purple Orb 12%
57-68 Trodain bandana 25% Purple Orb 13%
69-80 Trodain togs 15% Purple Orb 13%
81-90 Trodain togs 20% Purple Orb 14%
91-99 Trodain togs 25% Purple Orb 15%

Skills[edit | edit source]

Level New abilities
Initial Acts twice per turn, Kafrizz, Kaboom, Disruptive Wave, Confident Laughter, Slap on the Chops, Ball Fling
5 Lullab-Eye
10 Wrath of the Gods (attack/2 +37, hits 1~4 times)
16 C-c-cold Breath
22 Meditation
28 Starfall
34 Kafrizzle
41 Kaboomle, stops using Kafrizz & Kaboom
57 Evil Prayer, Magic Burst

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne is available in both his forms.

Rhapthorne
Family Beast
Rank X
Description A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very small package.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Zammeister
Resistances Healed by Zam, Whackproof
Skill Rhapthorne
Location -
Breeding chart Dhoulmagus x Nimzo
Rhapthorne (2nd Form)
Family Beast
Rank X
Description A mighty god of darkness who comes in a very large package.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Psycho
Resistances Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne II
Location -
Breeding chart Rhapthorne x Zoma

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne appears in both his forms once again.

Rhapthorne
Family ???
Rank X
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Disruptive Waver
Resistances Vulnerable to Ban Dance, Immune to Whack, Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne
Location -
Breeding chart Dhoulmagus x Nimzo or Mortamor
Rhapthorne II
Family ???
Rank X
Size L
Weapons Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Tactical Trooper, Crafty Zammer
Resistances Vulnerable to Decelerate, Immune to Donk, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep, Healed by Zam
Skill Rhapthorne II
Location -
Breeding chart Rhapthorne x Zoma or Orgodemir

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne (暗黒神ラプソーン Ankokushin Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,410 370
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
420 520 370 790
Bestiary No. #500
Rank S
In-game description The true form of Rhapthorne, the malicious megalomaniac seemingly fit to burst with a power that's capable of warping space and time itself.
Talents Rhapthorne (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Rando-Disrupt (lv. 1)
Wizardly Waft (lv. 20)
Zammeister (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat.
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis X X X =
(Two generation synthesis)
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
-25% 25% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 25%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne resumes his role as the chief villain of the Dragon Quest VIII scenario, and as a boss in several events.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Rhapthorne's first form was added to the game in the sixth booster pack update, "A Symphony of Small Hope". When the game's name changed to Rivals Ace, he appeared on another card in the third True Set expansion pack by the name of "Demon Lord Rhapthorne". Due to the game's end of service in 2021, Rhapthorne's second form never made an appearance.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Both of Rhapthorne's forms appear as S-rank members of the ??? family during the original Dragon Quest VIII event. His first form can also be battled in the Black Citadel in Journey of the Cursed King and his true form is also faced as a Mega Boss Battle.

Starting from the 1.5 year anniversary, the "All Out Battle! Rhapthorne" edition was added to the game, where Rhapthorne's first form would join the player after defeating him on Very Hard Mode. The player can earn Rhapthorne Marks by defeating other Demon Lords and exchanging them for Rhapthorne Crystals, which can be used to fully awaken him.

Rhapthorne (ラプソーン Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

???
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,050 588 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
318 317 488 491 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Lullab-Eye Roaring Tempest* Pitch Dark*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Barrier of Darkness / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Auto MP Regen (S): Restores MP at action start/Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Pitch Dark Potency +5%/Stats Up
Rare Channel Anger: Rarely grants x1.5 spell potency/recovery for 1 turn at action start.
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +15
Max MP +15		 Resurrection Portent: Raises WIS and AGL for 3 turns at action start on even turns until turn 10. Pitch Dark Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Barrier of Darkness: Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal

Rhapthorne's True Form appeared on his own banner alongside Geyzer. He could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well.

Rhapthorne's True Form (暗黒神ラプソーン Ankokushin Rapusōn)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

???
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,474 547 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
340 419 340 495 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Black Ball Black Meteors* Starfall*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Barrier of Darkness / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
True Form Healing: Heals a major amount of HP for the user when HP drops to 70% or less, 1 time per battle
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 /Stats Up Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
Auto MP Regen (S): Restores MP at action start.
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Zam resistance by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
Max MP +15		 True Form Rage: Grants +30% damage dealt if user's HP is 70% or over at action start. Starfall Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Barrier of Darkness: Nullifies damage 1 time only in 99 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Immune Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Rhapthorne's diminutive first form bears a slight resemblance to real world sea angels. Both feature prominent bio-luminescence in their abdomens, stubby appendages, and the Angel's antennae approximate with Rhapthorne's horns.
  • When possessing both Dhoulmagus and Leopold, both hosts developed large, black-feathered wings reminiscent of a bird of prey. Neither of Rhapthorne's actually bodies have these traits, with his petite form bearing no wings at all, and his larger form having smaller bat-like wings.
  • In Joker 2, the evil scepter Rhapthorne wields is called Malevolence.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Monsters: Joker 1st form.
    Monsters: Joker 1st form.
  • Monsters: Joker 2nd form.
    Monsters: Joker 2nd form.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 1st form.
    Monsters: Joker 2 1st form.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 2nd form.
    Monsters: Joker 2 2nd form.
  • Both of Rhapthorne's forms in Super Light.
    Both of Rhapthorne's forms in Super Light.
  • Rivals 1st form.
    Rivals 1st form.
  • Demon Lord Rhapthorne in Rivals Ace.
    Demon Lord Rhapthorne in Rivals Ace.
  • Tact 1st form.
    Tact 1st form.
  • Tact True Form.
    Tact True Form.
  • Geyzer and Rhapthorne's True Form in Tact
    Geyzer and Rhapthorne's True Form in Tact
  • Both of Rhapthorne's forms in Tact
    Both of Rhapthorne's forms in Tact
  • "All Out Battle! Rhapthorne" in Tact
    "All Out Battle! Rhapthorne" in Tact
  • Sofubi Monster toy
    Sofubi Monster toy

Dragon Quest VIII[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Great Demon Lord "Rhapthorne" appears in "Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies" on 4Gamer.net
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