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{{quote|style3|quote='''''All shall know despair! All shall kneel! All shall gives their lives in sacrifice to my glory! For I am Zoma, bringer of oblivion!''''' |source=|console=|bgcolor=FF8C00}}
'''Zoma''' is the final boss and chief antagonist in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. Near the end of the game, he is revealed to be the master of the archfiend [[Baramos]], whom had been previously seen as the final boss to the game. Zoma resides in [[Charlock Castle]] in [[Alefgard]]. He also makes appearances in the Dragon Quest Monster series and [[Dragon Quest IX]] as a legacy boss.
{{Character
|Name=Zoma
|Game={{DQ3}}
|Image=[[File:DQM Zoma artwork.png|300px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ゾーマ
|Roumaji=Zōma
|Title=Master Archfiend<br>{{tt|Great Demon Lord|大魔王, Daimaō}} (Japanese)<br>{{tt|King of Destruction|滅びの王, Horobi no ō}} (Japanese, {{Super Light}}/{{Rivals}})
|Class=
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|Family=
|Voice Actor=[[Hidekatsu Shibata]] (Japanese, ''[[Dragon Quest III CD Theater|CD Theater]]'')<br>[[Akio Otsuka]] (Japanese, {{Rivals}}, ''[[Dragon Quest X]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]'')
}}


== Appearances ==
{{translation|'''Zoma'''|ゾーマ, ''Zoma''}}, the Master Archfiend of the [[Alefgard|Dark World]], is the final villain and chief antagonist of {{Dragon Quest III}}.
===Dragon Quest III===
Zoma first appears during the celebrations following the defeat of Baramos. In the original game, this appearance is voice only, but is visual as well in the remake. Zoma threatens the inhabitants of the world of ''Dragon Quest III'', claiming he will soon control their world and plunge it into darkness as he did with Alefgard. In [[Dragon Quest Monsters ]], he resides deep inside the Room of Control, threatening Terry the same way he threatened people in ''Dragon Quest III.''


Zoma resides on the basement floor of the castle along with three other sub-bosses. He approaches and talks to the hero prior to allowing his three subordinates to fight the hero's party before him.
==Appearance and personality==
Zoma is a blue demon dressed in the golden robes of an emperor and wearing a purple cape that attaches to his shoulders in large horizontal pads. A red, white, and black banner covers his torso as well as his knees, and wraps around his neck as a large collar. His face is skeletal with tight skin and an open nasal cavity. His helmet is huge compared to his head, featuring a massive eye in the center and two large, upwards curving horns on both sides.


Zoma has his own battle theme, a general standard for a final boss. Using the [[Orb of Light]] reduces Zoma's overall hit points, allowing him to be defeated much more easily. It also enables the party's healing spells to actually damage Zoma.  The party's Priest, for example, can cast Healmore on Zoma and deal damage.
Zoma is a demon of unfathomable power, whose [[Magic and Abilities|sorcery]] is so great that he was able to imprison the kingdom of [[Alefgard]] in a shroud of eternal night. Due to this, he was able to sustain himself on the despair of the people trapped within, bolstering his physical might to the point that he was able to shatter a sword made of [[Orichalcum]], albeit after a prolonged effort of three years. His incredible strength is supported by a mastery of [[Kacrackle|ice magic]] and [[C-c-cold Breath|freezing breath]], and it is said that the very air becomes chilled by his mere presence. Zoma is also the first boss in the series to make use of the infamous [[Disruptive Wave]] technique, stripping his enemies of any support spells.


In the remake of ''Dragon Quest III'', Zoma's specialty music and primary color palette are not shown until after the Orb of Light is used. This color arrangement is the opposite of the one in the original game which made Zoma a blue color after using the Orb of Light.
The Archfiend resides in [[Zoma's Citadel|his Citadel]] south-east of [[Tantegel]], where he gorges himself on the fear and despair of the land’s inhabitants, cloaking himself in an nigh upon impenetrable shroud of darkness that no spell can pierce. However, Zoma is weakened by the [[Sphere of Light]] and the shroud is destroyed when the ball is used in battle. Upon being defeated by the {{Hero 3}} (as well as [[Terry]] in {{Monsters}}), Zoma mockingly congratulates [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|his vanquisher]], but warns that his death will not bring an end to the world's suffering, and that a new evil shall arise to take his place long after the {{Hero 3}} has died. He is proven correct that the [[Dragonlord|darkness yet to come]] will throw [[Alefgard]] into despair, but failed to realize that the lineage of [[hero]]es will resurface to restore light to the world once more.


Upon his defeat, Zoma's reign over the land of Alefgard ends and light returns to the outer world. The [[Pit of Gaia]] also closes up, sealing the hero and his party in Alefgard.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Near the end of the game, Zoma is revealed to be the master of the archfiend [[Baramos]], whom had been previously alluded to as the final boss to the game. Upon the death of his main and chief servant, Zoma's voice roars throughout the throne room of [[Aliahan]] castle, stating his intent to plunge the "[[Overworld (Dragon Quest III)|world of light]]" into darkness and that the {{Hero 3}} is a fool for assuming that he had won peace. This proclamation sends the [[King of Aliahan]] into a deep despair, forbidding the {{Hero 3}} and company from speaking of Zoma.


===Dragon Quest IX===
Zoma is on the basement floor of his castle along with three sub-bosses--the [[King Hydra]] along with the [[Soul of Baramos|soul]] and [[Bones of Baramos|skeleton]] of [[Baramos]]. He approaches and berates the {{Hero 3}} prior to allowing his three subordinates to fight the {{Hero 3}}'s {{Party 3}} before him.
:''"A truly intimidating opponent who can attack twice and use seriously strong spells. Lay into him with the power of light. His unparalleled evil made him very popular with monsters, but he left the lands above to escape his screaming fans." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|bestiaryNumber=#134
|sprite=[[Image:Zoma2 DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1,023<br>4,700({{SFC}})
|mp=255
|exp=0
|gold=0
|attack=360
|defense=200
|agility=80
|spells=[[Kacrackle]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>[[Freezing Blizzard|C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Recovers 90~110 {{HP}} per turn.
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|item=None
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=70%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Zoma DQIII SNES.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Zoma III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Zoma Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|150px]]
}}
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Zoma (shrouded)
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|bestiaryNumber=#134
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=63
|hp=1,023<br>4,500({{SFC}})
|mp=255
|exp=0
|gold=0
|attack=500
|defense=350
|agility=255
|spells=[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Bounce]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Recovers 90~110 {{HP}} per turn.
|item=None
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Zoma2 DQIII SNES.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Shroud zoma gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Zoma shroud of shadows erdrick trilogy switch.png|150px]]
}}
====Strategy====
Remove his [[Shroud of Shadows]] immediately with the [[Sphere of Light]]; without it, Zoma is immune to nigh upon everything you can throw at him. His [[C-c-cold Breath|breath]] and [[Kacrackle|ice magic]] is more powerful, and his physical ability is also quite powerful . On top of this, he will regenerate 90~110 {{HP}} per round, minimizing any damage players can inflict between healing sessions. This form is so powerful that it has become a challenge among {{III}}'s players to slay the fiendish overlord '''without''' the [[Sphere of Light]].


Zoma appears as a [[Legacy Boss]], obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #161 - #169|Quest #167]] (or received at special events).
Once the shield is removed, Zoma's defensive capabilities will plummet considerably: [[Sap]], [[Zap]], and all forms of fire will hit 100% of the time, and his regeneration will be nixed. [[Woosh]] spells also have a 30% chance to connect. The {{Hero 3}}/[[Warrior]] should be [[Oomph]]ed at all times. If the {{Hero 3}} isn’t physically attacking, he should be casting [[Kazap]] for extra damage. This is slightly risky though, for if the battle goes south, [[Omniheal]] may be necessary, and the {{Hero 3}} needs to have enough {{MP}} to cast it. The [[Warrior]] should also have a [[Staff of resurrection]] as a Hail Mary. The [[Sage]]/[[Priest]] should continually cast [[Multiheal]], and, as extra insurance, have a [[Sage's staff]] as backup for when they run out of {{MP}}. The [[Mage]]/[[Sage]] (although a [[Sage]] is recommended), should use the [[Sage's stone]] when the [[Priest]]’s [[Multiheal]] isn’t enough to fully heal the {{Party 3}}, and otherwise spam [[Kafrizzle]]. Keep this strategy up, and taking a few turns to heal every now and then, and one should be able to best the hellish demon. '''NOTE: The preceding strategy'''
'''may not work if the player’s {{Party 3}} is under level 45.'''
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|bestiaryNumber=#161
|family=None
|description=Lord of the Underworld and Baramos's master. Having doomed Alefgard to eternal night, his plans to rule both realms were scuppered by a valiant hero
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=8,300
|mp=890
|exp=0
|gold=0
|attack=390
|defense=410
|agility=280
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Acts 2~3 times per turn<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Channel Anger]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]
|item=N/A
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-150%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=25%
|stun-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
While Zoma is vulnerable to debuffs and status ailments, he is programmed to burn through them one turn faster than normal.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|float=left
|name=Zoma
|image=[[File:Zoma IX DS.png]]
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|hp=8000<br>16070 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=675<br>1346 (99)
|defense=570<br>855 (99)
|agility=350<br>560 (99)
|experience=63600
|gold=2490
|droppedItem=[[Mini medal]] (common, 100%)<br/>[[Silver Orb]] (rare, 10%-15%)
|family={{Q family}}
|bestiaryNumber=
|description="A truly intimidating opponent who can attack twice and use seriously strong spells. Lay into him with the power of light.
His unparalleled evil made him very popular with {{MFamilies}}s, but he left the lands above to escape his screaming fans."
|locations = {{Grotto}}
|fire=100
|ice=50
|wind=100
|earth=100
|light=150
|dark=100
|blast=100
|drnmp=100 
|mrdown=25
|sleep=25
|charm=5
|blunt=5
|sap=15
|decelerate=75
}}
 
Zoma appears as a {{Legacy Boss}}, obtained after completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX#Quest #161 - #169|Quest #167]] (or received at special events). He is [[enraged]] anytime a character is revived.


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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|-
|1-3||Aliahan Gloves||15%||[[Silver Orb]]||5%
|1-3||Aliahan gloves||15%||[[Silver Orb]]||10%
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|4-8||Aliahan Gloves||20%||Silver Orb||5%
|4-8||Aliahan gloves||20%||[[Silver Orb]]||10%
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|9-15||Aliahan Gloves||25%||Silver Orb||6%
|9-15||Aliahan gloves||25%||[[Silver Orb]]||11%
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|16-25||Aliahan Trousers||15%||Silver Orb||6%
|16-25||Aliahan trousers||15%||[[Silver Orb]]||11%
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|26-40||Aliahan Trousers||20%||Silver Orb||7%
|26-40||Aliahan trousers||20%||[[Silver Orb]]||12%
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|41-56||Aliahan Trousers||25%||Silver Orb||7%
|41-56||Aliahan trousers||25%||[[Silver Orb]]||12%
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|57-68||Aliahan Clothes||25%||Silver Orb||8%
|57-68||Aliahan clothes||25%||[[Silver Orb]]||13%
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|69-80||Aliahan Headpiece||15%||Silver Orb||8%
|69-80||Aliahan headpiece||15%||[[Silver Orb]]||13%
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|81-90||Aliahan Headpiece||20%||Silver Orb||9%
|81-90||Aliahan headpiece||20%||[[Silver Orb]]||14%
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|91-99||Aliahan Headpiece||25%||Silver Orb||10%
|91-99||Aliahan headpiece||25%||[[Silver Orb]]||15%
|}
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[Mini medal]].''
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|-
|''Initial''||[[Blazing Fire]] breath, [[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kacrack]]
|''Initial''||[[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kacrack]], [[Critical Hit|critical attack]], attacks twice per round.
|-
|-
|8||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|8||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
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|33||[[Air Pollution]]
|33||[[Air Pollution]]
|-
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn.
|-
|-
|49||[[Kacrackle]]
|49||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
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|57||[[Psych Up]]
|57||[[Psyche Up]]
|}
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===Dragon Quest Monsters===
==={{DQM}}===
He appears as the boss of the room of control.
{{DQMEnemy
Game description: The source of all evil.
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQM GBC.png]]
|level=70
|hp=3/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family={{Q family}}
|in-game-description=The source of all evil
|abilities=[[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]], [[Big Banga|BigBang]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Control]]
|breeding=[[Dragonlord|DracoLord]] (either form) x [[Malroth|Sidoh]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Strong
|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
}}
In this game, he resides deep inside the Room of Control, threatening [[Terry]] the same way he threatened the people in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji= ゾーマ
|romanji=Zoma
|sprite=[[File:Zoma DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=70
|hp=7/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family={{Q family}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Big Banga|BigBang]], [[Disruptive Wave|DeMagic]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragonlord|DracoLord]], [[Dragonlord|DracoLord]] (Dragon) x [[Malroth|Sidoh]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Strong
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Strong
|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
}}
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Zoma
|image = 
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = X
|description = ''The vast powers wielded by this dark lord strike fear into even spirits of darkness.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], [[Whack]]proof, [[Fizzle]]proof
|skill = [[Ice (skillset)|Ice II]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Malroth]] x [[Wight king]], [[Dullahan]], or [[Bone baron]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Zoma
|image = 
|family = {{Q family}}
|rank = ???
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bouncer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]] and Inaction, Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Fizzle]]
|skill = [[Zoma (skill)|Zoma]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Malroth]] x [[Captain Crow]], [[Dullahan]], or [[Wight king]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
In this game, Zoma's role is the same as it was supposed in the first {{Monsters}}.
 
==={{DQM2R}}===
Zoma is bred from [[Dragonlord|Dracolord]] (Either Form) and [[Malroth|Sidoh]].  It can be bred with [[Nimzo]] (Either Form) to make [[Mortamor]] or bred with [[Psycho Psaro]] to upgrade it to [[Asura Zoma]].
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Zoma DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,270</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>520</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>500</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>760</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>470</big></big>
|bestiary=#521
|rank=<big><big>'''X'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=A demonic despot who wishes to turn the world to dust with his own hands. He devours despair and feasts on fear, stopping only to wash it down with the saltiest tears of sadness
|talents=[[Zoma (Talent)|Zoma]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Cracker]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Wizardly Waft]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Crackmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:King hydra DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King hydra]] X [[File:Bones of baramos DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Bones of Baramos]] X [[File:Malroth DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Malroth]] X [[File:Calasmos DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Calasmos]]
|fusions=N/A
|fire-resist=%
|water-resist=%
|wind-resist=%
|earth-resist=%
|explosion-resist=%
|ice-resist=%
|electricity-resist=%
|light-resist=%
|dark-resist=%
|debilitation-resist=%
|bedazzlement-resist=%
|antimagic-resist=%
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|confusion-resist=%
|sleep-resist=%
|paralysis-resist=%
|stun-resist=%
|poison-resist=%
|instant-death-resist=%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMBRV}}===
 
{{Stub}}
==={{DQH}}===
Beating Zoma will unlock the costumes from {{Dragon Quest III}} for both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]].
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Zoma
|kanji=ゾーマ
|romanji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=#107
|fieldNotes=A self-appointed doyen among demons, whose enchanted apparel protects him from all attacks.<br/>Legends tell of how he [[Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation|plotted to rob the world of light, and plunge it into everlasting darkness]].
|image=[[File:DQ_Heroes_Zoma.png|200px]]
|exp=1999
|gold=777<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=None
|locations=City of Sorrows - Lair of the Lord of Darkness (awarded Erdrick’s orb)
}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
Zoma appeared once more as the final boss of the {{III}} scenario section. He could also be challenged with Zoma keys at Legendary, Giga-Legendary, and Fiend difficulties.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Zoma was introduced in the first card pack as a legendary rare card and he appears on the artwork of several cards, as well. As a reference to his original appearance in {{Dragon Quest III}}, Zoma has his Dark Robes when he is summoned on the field and a [[Sphere of Light]] is placed on top of the opponent's deck. This made him immune to all attacks and card effects until the enemy leader used the Sphere, which would cost 4 {{MP}} to use. Zoma appeared on another card in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the name "Great Demon Lord Zoma". He appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure in the Zoma's Castle level and on another card in the 2nd card pack after the game's name changed to {{Rivals Ace}} as "King of Destruction Zoma".
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Zoma first appeared in the game as the boss of Chapter 5 of the {{Dragon Quest III}} event held from March to May 2020, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.


===Dragon Quest Monsters 2===
==={{DQTact}}===
Zoma is a S-rank monster of the [[??? family]] during the original ''Dragon Quest III'' event, appearing on his own banner alongside [[Boss troll]]. He can be faced in the event quest Chapter 5, Episode 4: Archfiend Zoma, as well as his own boss battle. Zoma can also participate in [[Skelegon]]'s Battle Road as a party member. He also appears in the ''True Dragon Quest III'' event and there he can be faced in a Score Challenge in The Battle of [[Zoma's Citadel|Zoma's Castle]] and he could be faced as a boss during the Fiendish Onslaught at the game's half-year anniversary. He can be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S, as well as any limited banner.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Zoma
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===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker===
==Trivia==
*Zoma is depicted with an inconsistent number of fingers. He was originally depicted having four fingers in his hands, but newer games (including remakes) instead show five fingers instead. ''Dragon Quest Tact'' still depicts him having four fingers though.
*In the original version of {{III}}, Zoma's Shroud of Shadows uses his normal colour pallet and his weakened state uses the bleaker colours due to a glitch. This error was corrected in the {{Super Famicom}} remake.
:*It is speculated that this was not an error, and that Zoma was meant to take a different form once the Sphere of Light is used. This is supported by concept art found in ''[[Dragon Quest Illustrations]]'' that depicts a monster reminiscent of the [[hellspawn]] next to Zoma, and  Yuji Horii's remarks that the ROM for ''III'' was completely full by the end of development. If this speculation is true, then it is possible that the duller colour scheme was chosen to signify that the fiend was weakened due to there not being enough room for a new sprite on the cartridge.


== '''Gallery''' ==
==See also==
<gallery>
*[[Asura Zoma]]
File:Zoma1.png
*[[Zoma's devil]]
Image:Zoma2-n.gif
*[[Zoma's Citadel]]
File:Zoma_s.png
*[[Xenlon]]
File:Zoma_w.png
Image:Zoma.png
Image:Zoma.png1
Image:Demon-zoma.jpg
</gallery>


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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Prototype Zoma transformation.jpg|Unused concept art for Zoma, possibly after the Sphere of Light is used on him.
File:ZomaArt.png|Famicom art from ''Dragon Quest III''.
File:Zoma DQM PSX.gif|Sprite in {{1·2}}.
File:Zoma DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
File:Zoma joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}}.
File:DQM2-3D Zoma Icon.jpeg|Icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
File:DQMBRV Zoma artwork.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
File:DQX Zoma.jpg|Zoma in {{X}}.
File:DQ35th Zoma.jpg|35th Anniversary boss challenge.
File:DQ Stars Android Zoma 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
File:DQ Stars Android Zoma 2.jpg
File:DQ Stars Android Zoma 3.jpg
File:Kenshin DQ Dragonlord 1st forme.png|Official art for ''[[Kenshin Dragon Quest]]''.
File:DQR Zoma.png|Zoma in {{Rivals}}.
File:DQR Zoma 2.png
File:DQR Daimaou Zoma.png
File:DQR King of Destruction Zoma.png
File:DQR Loyalty to Demon Lord.png|Cameo apperance in the ''Loyalty to Demon Lord'' card along with a [[Lesionnaire]] and a [[Dark dullahan]] in {{Rivals}}.
File:DQT Zoma Event.jpg|Zoma as he appears in {{Tact}}.
File:DQT Zoma art 2.png|''Tact'' artwork.
File:DQT Zoma art.png
File:DQW Zoma VS Erdrick.jpg|Chapter 5 of {{Walk}}<nowiki/>'s {{Dragon Quest III}} event.
File:DQW Zoma.png|Zoma in {{Walk}}.
File:Zoma.jpg|Zoma, from the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise line by Square Enix.
File:Metalzomasofubi.jpg|Metal figurine.
File:Maou no Densetsu Zoma.jpg|''Densetsu no Maō'' plush toy.
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"All shall know despair! All shall kneel! All shall gives their lives in sacrifice to my glory! For I am Zoma, bringer of oblivion!"

Zoma
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Japanese name ゾーマ
Romaji Zōma
Title Master Archfiend
Great Demon Lord (Japanese)
King of Destruction (Japanese, Super Light/Rivals)
Race Demon
Age Ageless
Voice actor Hidekatsu Shibata (Japanese, CD Theater)
Akio Otsuka (Japanese, Rivals, Dragon Quest X, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)

Zoma (ゾーマ, Zoma, Zoma?), the Master Archfiend of the Dark World, is the final villain and chief antagonist of Dragon Quest III.

Appearance and personality[edit | edit source]

Zoma is a blue demon dressed in the golden robes of an emperor and wearing a purple cape that attaches to his shoulders in large horizontal pads. A red, white, and black banner covers his torso as well as his knees, and wraps around his neck as a large collar. His face is skeletal with tight skin and an open nasal cavity. His helmet is huge compared to his head, featuring a massive eye in the center and two large, upwards curving horns on both sides.

Zoma is a demon of unfathomable power, whose sorcery is so great that he was able to imprison the kingdom of Alefgard in a shroud of eternal night. Due to this, he was able to sustain himself on the despair of the people trapped within, bolstering his physical might to the point that he was able to shatter a sword made of Orichalcum, albeit after a prolonged effort of three years. His incredible strength is supported by a mastery of ice magic and freezing breath, and it is said that the very air becomes chilled by his mere presence. Zoma is also the first boss in the series to make use of the infamous Disruptive Wave technique, stripping his enemies of any support spells.

The Archfiend resides in his Citadel south-east of Tantegel, where he gorges himself on the fear and despair of the land’s inhabitants, cloaking himself in an nigh upon impenetrable shroud of darkness that no spell can pierce. However, Zoma is weakened by the Sphere of Light and the shroud is destroyed when the ball is used in battle. Upon being defeated by the Hero (as well as Terry in Monsters), Zoma mockingly congratulates his vanquisher, but warns that his death will not bring an end to the world's suffering, and that a new evil shall arise to take his place long after the Hero has died. He is proven correct that the darkness yet to come will throw Alefgard into despair, but failed to realize that the lineage of heroes will resurface to restore light to the world once more.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Near the end of the game, Zoma is revealed to be the master of the archfiend Baramos, whom had been previously alluded to as the final boss to the game. Upon the death of his main and chief servant, Zoma's voice roars throughout the throne room of Aliahan castle, stating his intent to plunge the "world of light" into darkness and that the Hero is a fool for assuming that he had won peace. This proclamation sends the King of Aliahan into a deep despair, forbidding the Hero and company from speaking of Zoma.

Zoma is on the basement floor of his castle along with three sub-bosses--the King Hydra along with the soul and skeleton of Baramos. He approaches and berates the Hero prior to allowing his three subordinates to fight the Hero's party before him.

Zoma (ゾーマ Zoma)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#134
Level
63
Gold
0
HP
1,023
4,700(SFC)
MP
255
Attack
360
Defense
200
Agility
80
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Kacrackle
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn.
C-c-cold Breath
Disruptive Wave
Recovers 90~110 HP per turn.
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
None
Fire resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
100%
Woosh resistance *
70%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
100%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC
Zoma (shrouded) (ゾーマ Zoma)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#134
Level
63
Gold
0
HP
1,023
4,500(SFC)
MP
255
Attack
500
Defense
350
Agility
255
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
Kacrackle
Bounce
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn.
C-c-cold Breath
Disruptive Wave
Recovers 90~110 HP per turn.
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
None
Fire resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
100%
Woosh resistance *
100%
Zap resistance *
100%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
100%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
100%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Strategy[edit | edit source]

Remove his Shroud of Shadows immediately with the Sphere of Light; without it, Zoma is immune to nigh upon everything you can throw at him. His breath and ice magic is more powerful, and his physical ability is also quite powerful . On top of this, he will regenerate 90~110 HP per round, minimizing any damage players can inflict between healing sessions. This form is so powerful that it has become a challenge among III's players to slay the fiendish overlord without the Sphere of Light.

Once the shield is removed, Zoma's defensive capabilities will plummet considerably: Sap, Zap, and all forms of fire will hit 100% of the time, and his regeneration will be nixed. Woosh spells also have a 30% chance to connect. The Hero/Warrior should be Oomphed at all times. If the Hero isn’t physically attacking, he should be casting Kazap for extra damage. This is slightly risky though, for if the battle goes south, Omniheal may be necessary, and the Hero needs to have enough MP to cast it. The Warrior should also have a Staff of resurrection as a Hail Mary. The Sage/Priest should continually cast Multiheal, and, as extra insurance, have a Sage's staff as backup for when they run out of MP. The Mage/Sage (although a Sage is recommended), should use the Sage's stone when the Priest’s Multiheal isn’t enough to fully heal the party, and otherwise spam Kafrizzle. Keep this strategy up, and taking a few turns to heal every now and then, and one should be able to best the hellish demon. NOTE: The preceding strategy may not work if the player’s party is under level 45.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Zoma (ゾーマ Zoma)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#161
Family
None
Gold
0
HP
8,300
MP
890
Attack
390
Defence*
410
Agility
280
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

Lord of the Underworld and Baramos's master. Having doomed Alefgard to eternal night, his plans to rule both realms were scuppered by a valiant hero

Skill(s)
Acts 2~3 times per turn
C-c-cold Breath
Channel Anger
Disruptive Wave
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
N/A
Fire resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
100%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-150%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stumble resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%

While Zoma is vulnerable to debuffs and status ailments, he is programmed to burn through them one turn faster than normal.

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

Zoma
HP MP Experience Gold
8000
16070 (99) 		255 63600 2490
Attack Defense Speed
675
1346 (99) 		570
855 (99) 		350
560 (99)
Dropped Item Mini medal (common, 100%)
Silver Orb (rare, 10%-15%)
Locations Grotto
Skills  
Spells  
Family ???
Capture Rate  
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name  
Romanized Jap.  
Description "A truly intimidating opponent who can attack twice and use seriously strong spells. Lay into him with the power of light.

His unparalleled evil made him very popular with monsters, but he left the lands above to escape his screaming fans."

Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 50 100 100 150 100
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
100 0 25 0 100 0
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 0 0 5 25
Blunt Sap Decelerate
5 15 75

Zoma appears as a Legacy Boss, obtained after completing Quest #167 (or received at special events). He is enraged anytime a character is revived.

Treasure[edit | edit source]

Level Range Secondary Drop Orb
1-3 Aliahan gloves 15% Silver Orb 10%
4-8 Aliahan gloves 20% Silver Orb 10%
9-15 Aliahan gloves 25% Silver Orb 11%
16-25 Aliahan trousers 15% Silver Orb 11%
26-40 Aliahan trousers 20% Silver Orb 12%
41-56 Aliahan trousers 25% Silver Orb 12%
57-68 Aliahan clothes 25% Silver Orb 13%
69-80 Aliahan headpiece 15% Silver Orb 13%
81-90 Aliahan headpiece 20% Silver Orb 14%
91-99 Aliahan headpiece 25% Silver Orb 15%

Skills[edit | edit source]

Level New abilities
Initial Disruptive Wave, Kacrack, critical attack, attacks twice per round.
8 C-c-cold Breath
23 Bounce
33 Air Pollution
41 Begins attacking 3 times per turn.
49 Kacrackle
57 Psyche Up

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Zoma (ゾーマ Zoma)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 3/5 5/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Family ???
In-game description The source of all evil
Abilities FrigidAir, DeMagic, BigBang
Habitat Gate of Control
Breeding chart DracoLord (either form) x Sidoh
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Immune Strong Immune Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Immune
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune

In this game, he resides deep inside the Room of Control, threatening Terry the same way he threatened the people in Dragon Quest III.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Zoma (ゾーマ Zoma)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 7/10 9/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 6/10 7/10 7/10
Family ???
In-game description
Abilities BigBang, DeMagic, FrigidAir
Habitat
Breeding chart DracoLord, DracoLord (Dragon) x Sidoh
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Strong Strong Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Immune Strong Immune Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Strong Weak Weak Strong
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune Immune

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Zoma
Family Demon
Rank X
Description The vast powers wielded by this dark lord strike fear into even spirits of darkness.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Double Trouble
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Whackproof, Fizzleproof
Skill Ice II
Location -
Breeding chart Malroth x Wight king, Dullahan, or Bone baron

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

Zoma
Family ???
Rank ???
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Bouncer, Tactical Trooper
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap and Inaction, Immune to Whack and Fizzle
Skill Zoma
Location -
Breeding chart Malroth x Captain Crow, Dullahan, or Wight king

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

In this game, Zoma's role is the same as it was supposed in the first Monsters.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

Zoma is bred from Dracolord (Either Form) and Sidoh. It can be bred with Nimzo (Either Form) to make Mortamor or bred with Psycho Psaro to upgrade it to Asura Zoma.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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

Zoma
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,270 520
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
500 600 470 760
Bestiary No. #521
Rank X
In-game description A demonic despot who wishes to turn the world to dust with his own hands. He devours despair and feasts on fear, stopping only to wash it down with the saltiest tears of sadness
Talents Zoma (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Rando-Disrupt (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 20)
Wizardly Waft (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Late Bloomer (lv. 1)
Crackmeister (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X X X
Notable synthesis N/A
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
% % % %
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
% % % %
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
% % % %
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
% % % %
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
% %
Instant Death Resistance *
%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Beating Zoma will unlock the costumes from Dragon Quest III for both Luceus and Aurora.

Zoma (ゾーマ )
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
1999 777g
List No. #107
Field Notes A self-appointed doyen among demons, whose enchanted apparel protects him from all attacks.
Legends tell of how he plotted to rob the world of light, and plunge it into everlasting darkness.
Location(s) City of Sorrows - Lair of the Lord of Darkness (awarded Erdrick’s orb)
Item(s) Dropped None

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Zoma appeared once more as the final boss of the III scenario section. He could also be challenged with Zoma keys at Legendary, Giga-Legendary, and Fiend difficulties.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Zoma was introduced in the first card pack as a legendary rare card and he appears on the artwork of several cards, as well. As a reference to his original appearance in Dragon Quest III, Zoma has his Dark Robes when he is summoned on the field and a Sphere of Light is placed on top of the opponent's deck. This made him immune to all attacks and card effects until the enemy leader used the Sphere, which would cost 4 MP to use. Zoma appeared on another card in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the name "Great Demon Lord Zoma". He appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure in the Zoma's Castle level and on another card in the 2nd card pack after the game's name changed to Rivals Ace as "King of Destruction Zoma".

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

Zoma first appeared in the game as the boss of Chapter 5 of the Dragon Quest III event held from March to May 2020, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Zoma is a S-rank monster of the ??? family during the original Dragon Quest III event, appearing on his own banner alongside Boss troll. He can be faced in the event quest Chapter 5, Episode 4: Archfiend Zoma, as well as his own boss battle. Zoma can also participate in Skelegon's Battle Road as a party member. He also appears in the True Dragon Quest III event and there he can be faced in a Score Challenge in The Battle of Zoma's Castle and he could be faced as a boss during the Fiendish Onslaught at the game's half-year anniversary. He can be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S, as well as any limited banner.

Zoma (ゾーマ Zōma)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

???
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,065 579 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
358 391 491 506 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Frigid Breath Psycannon* Glacial Doom*
Talent Blossoming: Psycho Requiem, Frigid Wave
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Spell Tricks/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25/Stats Up Spell Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises Crack-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +15
Max MP +15		 Dark Robes: Reduces damage by 20% for 3 turns at battle start. Spell Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Spell Tricks: Lowers spell ability MP cost, raises potency and effect.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Very Weak Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal 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 Super Weak Normal Normal

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Zoma is depicted with an inconsistent number of fingers. He was originally depicted having four fingers in his hands, but newer games (including remakes) instead show five fingers instead. Dragon Quest Tact still depicts him having four fingers though.
  • In the original version of III, Zoma's Shroud of Shadows uses his normal colour pallet and his weakened state uses the bleaker colours due to a glitch. This error was corrected in the Super Famicom remake.
  • It is speculated that this was not an error, and that Zoma was meant to take a different form once the Sphere of Light is used. This is supported by concept art found in Dragon Quest Illustrations that depicts a monster reminiscent of the hellspawn next to Zoma, and Yuji Horii's remarks that the ROM for III was completely full by the end of development. If this speculation is true, then it is possible that the duller colour scheme was chosen to signify that the fiend was weakened due to there not being enough room for a new sprite on the cartridge.

See also[edit | edit source]

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Characters created for DQH
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Bosses from previous DQ games
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