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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[File:DQII_Archdemon.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Archdemon.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|old=Bullywong, ArcDemon
|old=Bullwong (''II'' NES)<br>ArcDemon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
|monster1=[[Ashdemon]]<br>[[Belial]]<br>[[Dessert demon]]}}
The '''Archdemon'''is a recurrent monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{DQ2}}.
The '''Archdemon''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents.
Archdemons are large, bulky bipedal demons with pinkish-purple skin, a large pair of wings on their back, a pair of horns on their heads, and a pointy tail. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots and wields a pitchfork. These monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has a particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In the monster descriptions of the archdemon from various games, it is stated that the [[minidemon|minidemons]] are the juvenile forms of archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colours do not match up. The [[imp]], however, has a purple colour scheme, which is used by the minidemon in ''V''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=∞
|nes-exp=712
|nes-exp=712
|nes-gold=110
|nes-gold=110
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|nes-defense=80
|nes-defense=80
|nes-agility=150
|nes-agility=150
|nes-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire<br/>Can strike twice
|nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|7|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png|50px]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]][[Image:DQII Archdemon iOS.png|50px]][[Image:DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|100px]]
|remake-hp=230
|remake-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-mp=50
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|remake-defense=135
|remake-defense=135
|remake-agility=105
|remake-agility=105
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>Breathes Fire
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br/>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]
|remake-locations=Northern [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]] (1/32)
|remake-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
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{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiaryNumber=161
|bestiaryNumber=#161
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=305
|hp=305
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|exp=927
|exp=927
|gold=85
|gold=85
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|1/64]]
|tameRate=[[Archdemon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
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|dazzle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=67%
|drain-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
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|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Archdemon DQV DS.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Archdemon DQV DS.png]]
}}
}}
 
* ''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions of the game.''
''Note: This monster is only in the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Versions of the game.''
{{Clear}}
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den [[DLC Tablet]].
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=348
|hp=348
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|defense=165
|defense=165
|agility=114
|agility=114
|tameRate=1/64
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #32
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #032
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|locations=
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Demon's Den]]
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII Archdemon.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-200.gif|225px]]
|hp=248
|hp=248
|mp=45
|mp=45
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|defense=165
|defense=165
|agility=114
|agility=114
|bestiaryNumber=200
|bestiaryNumber=#200
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
|description=Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of [[minidemon]]s.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]]
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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|remake-sprite=
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}*A friendly archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] informs the party that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Archdemons first appear in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers. They can deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast [[Kaboom]], which has a high chance of going [[Critical_Hit#Spells|haywire]] when they are [[enraged]]. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a [[Rarefied monster|rarefied]] version in the form of the [[dessert demon]].
==={{DQDai}}===
Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander [[Hadlar]]. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.
==={{DQCTD2}}===
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{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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|wisdom=4/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=2/5
|agility=2/5
|family= [[Demon family|Devil family]]
|family={{Devil}}
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|in-game-description=Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[BirdBlow]]
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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
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|wisdom=6/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Demon family | Devil]]
|family= {{Devil}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
|breeding=[[AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|breeding=[[Silvapithecus|AgDevil]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]]<br>[[Demon family|Devil family]] x [[??? family]]<br>[[Ogre]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Immune
|sizz-resist=Immune
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==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
The Archdemon is a more powerful form of the Dessert Demon that specialises in Bang magic.
The archdemon is a more powerful form of the dessert demon that specialises in Bang magic.
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Archdemon
|name = Archdemon
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|resistances = Bangproof, Whackproof
|resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang|Frizz & Bang II]]
|location = -
|location = -
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|name = Archdemon
|name = Archdemon
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Banger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Bang]]
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|location = [[Necropolis]] (night)
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters) | Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
|breeding chart = [[Dessert demon]] x [[Notso macho]] or [[Moosifer]]<br>[[Lesser demon]] x [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest Monsters)|Dark slime]]<br>[[Lethal armour]] x [[Dancing flame]]
}}
}}
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==={{DQM2R}}===
==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
The archdemon is a two-slot monster that specializes in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.


The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|icon=[[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>580</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>530</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>570</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>400</big></big>
|bestiary=#405
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire.
|talents=[[Storm Chaser]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusing Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Wizardly Wind]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 summer icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Elfin elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Blast-proof armband]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|64px|link=Demon family]] X [[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|64px|link=Dragon family]]<br>(Either parent must be B-rank.)
|fusions=[[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Archdemon]] = [[File:Dessert demon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dessert demon]] X [[File:Grim keeper DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Grim keeper]]
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
==={{DQMSL}}===
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{{DQHEnemy
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji={{tt||}}
|romanji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=032
|listNumber=#032
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=78
|exp=78
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=78<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br/>[[Magic beast horn]]
|item=[[Kaleidoskin]]<br>[[Magic beast horn]]<br>[[Mirror ring|Classic mirror ring recipe]]<br>Luxury mirror ring recipe
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
|locations=[[Dawnsholm]] (Recruit)<br/>[[Sylvea]] (Hero)<br/>[[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}
}}
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{{DQH2Enemy
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romaji={{tt||}}
|romaji={{tt|Ākudēmon|Archdemon}}
|listNumber=092
|listNumber=#092
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=5384
|exp=5,384
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
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}}
}}


==={{DQCTD2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
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==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the [[Demon family]] that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|350px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=140
|hp=955
|mp=593
|move=2
|attack=340
|defense=401
|agility=388
|wisdom=422
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max MP +15
|bperk2=AGL +20
|bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
 
==={{DQKK}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of ''Dragon Ball'', which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.  
*The archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Archdemon_Famicom.png|''Dragon Quest II'' official art
Archdemon_Famicom.png|{{Dragon Quest II}} official art, {{Famicom}} version.
Archdemon DQII NES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II''. ({{NES}})
DQMJ Archdemon.png|Monsters: {{Joker}} official art.
Archdemon DQII SNES.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest II''. ({{SNES}})
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon from {{V}}. ({{DS}})
Archdemon DQV DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest V''. ({{DS}})
DQVII Archdemon.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake. ({{3DS}})
ArchdemonMUG DQV DS.png|Party icon ''Dragon Quest V''. (DS)
DQ VIII Android Tryan Gully 26.jpg|An archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
DQVIII PS2 Archdemon.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest VIII''. ({{PS2}})
DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}.
Archdemon DQM GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters''. (GBC)
DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}.
Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png|Sprite from ''Monsters 2''. (GBC)
Dai1991 Archdemons.jpg|A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''. (DS)
Dai2020 IronBallDemon Archdemon.jpg|A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from ''Caravan Heart''.
Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in ''Monsters 2: 3D''.
Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' sprite
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
DQM2-3D Archdemon Icon.jpg|Icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|''Dragon Ball'' cameo. (left)
DQMBRV Archdemon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
DQMBRV Archdemon1.png|
DQMBRV Archdemon2.png|
DQMBRV Archdemon3.png|
DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left)
DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs in ''Heroes II''.
DQS Archdemon.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
DQTCG Archdemon.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.
DQR Archdemon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQSB Derao.jpg|{{Scan Battlers}} card.
Archdemonsofubi-2.jpg|Archdemon from the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series.
Archdemon Plush.jpg|Plush toy.
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==Related Monsters==
===Similar Species===
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Minidemon]]
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[[es:Archidemonio]]
[[fr:Archidémon]]

Latest revision as of 18:13, 25 March 2026

The Archdemon is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Archdemons are large, bulky bipedal demons with pinkish-purple skin, a large pair of wings on their back, a pair of horns on their heads, and a pointy tail. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots and wields a pitchfork. These monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents. It has a particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell Kaboom. In the monster descriptions of the archdemon from various games, it is stated that the minidemons are the juvenile forms of archdemons even though, with the exception of V, their colours do not match up. The imp, however, has a purple colour scheme, which is used by the minidemon in V.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
110
HP
210
MP
∞
Attack
140
Defence
80
Agility
150
Evasion
7⁄64
Abilities
Attacks twice in a row
Kaboom
Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)
Location(s)
North Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped
Prayer ring1⁄32
Fire resistance *
4⁄7
Dazzle resistance
2⁄7
Snooze resistance
4⁄7
Thwack resistance
6⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
2⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Experience
1475
Gold
235
HP
230
MP
50
Attack
140
Defence
135
Agility
105
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Kaboom
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Northern Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped
Prayer ring1⁄32
Fire resistance *
2⁄7
Dazzle resistance
2⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
6⁄7
Fizzle resistance
2⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#161
Recruit Rate
1⁄64
Gold
85
HP
305
MP
45
Attack
234
Defence
160
Agility
70
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Kaboom
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Mantleplace
Item dropped
Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
20%
Fire Breath resistance *
20%
Bang resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance *
67%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
67%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
100%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

In the Nintendo 3DS version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC Tablet.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
348 45 252 165
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
114 378 93 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #032
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
Location(s) Demon's Den
Item(s) Dropped Prayer ring1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
60% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
100% 80% 15% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#200 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
418 62 248 45
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
252 165 114 0⁄64
In-Game Description Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Black Citadel
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region
Kingdom of Ascantha
West Argonia
Holy Isle of Neos
Item(s) Dropped Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Battle fork1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
100% 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% 50% 50% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 100%
Sap Resistance *
100%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

*A friendly archdemon residing in Tryan Gully informs the party that David was only to be told of his connection to the Seven Sages when ready.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Archdemons first appear in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against Nelgel. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of archdemons and a Belial to fight against the adventurers. They can deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast Kaboom, which has a high chance of going haywire when they are enraged. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a rarefied version in the form of the dessert demon.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander Hadlar. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.

Torneko: The Last Hope[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
45 2/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5
Family Devil
In-game description Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Habitat Library Gate, Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x ??? family
GateGuard x Zombie family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
45 5/10 4/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 7/10 6/10 4/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart AgDevil x Andreal
Devil family x ??? family
Ogre x Dragon family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Weak

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

The archdemon is a more powerful form of the dessert demon that specialises in Bang magic.

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Description High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister
Resistances Bangproof, Whackproof
Skill Frizz & Bang II
Location -
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Megalodon, Notso macho, or Moosifer
Headhunter x Dark slime knight

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

Archdemon
Family Demon
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Bangmeister, Crafty Banger
Resistances Immune to Bang and Whack
Skill Frizz & Bang
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Notso macho or Moosifer
Lesser demon x Dark slime
Lethal armour x Dancing flame

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

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

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

The archdemon is a two-slot monster that specializes in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,360 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
580 530 400 570
Bestiary No. #405
Rank B
In-game description These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire.
Talents Storm Chaser (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()
Items Elfin elixir (Common)
Blast-proof armband (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
(Either parent must be B-rank.)
Notable synthesis Archdemon = X
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% -25% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 50% -25% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%

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]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
78 78g
List No. #032
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit)
Sylvea (Hero)
The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Kaleidoskin
Magic beast horn
Classic mirror ring recipe
Luxury mirror ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
5,384 338g Yes
List No. #092
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) The Battle of Accordia
Item(s) Dropped Magic beast horn
Magic beast hide

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Demon
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 955 593 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
340 401 388 422 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Boom Glacier* Kaboom*
Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15 AGL +20 Kaboom Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Very Weak Normal Normal
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
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

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Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of Dragon Ball, which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

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