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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Archdemon
|title=Archdemon
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Archdemon.png|300px|center]]
|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=Bullwong<br>ArcDemon
|old=Bullwong (''II'' NES)<br>ArcDemon
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
|monster1=[[Ashdemon]]<br>[[Archfiend (Recruit)|Archfiend]] (infamous monster)<br>[[Belial]]<br>[[Dessert demon]]<br>[[Mawkeeper]]}}
The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''Kaboom'''.
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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|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
|nes-hp=210
|nes-hp=210
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|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=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage)<br/>
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
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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|50px]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]][[Image:DQII Archdemon iOS.png|50px]][[Image:DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|100px]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-ARCHDEMON.png|60px]][[File:DQ2-GBC-ARCHDEMON.png]][[Image:DQII Archdemon iOS.png|70px]][[Image:DQII ArchdemonSwitch.png|100px]]
|remake-hp=230
|remake-hp=230
|remake-mp=50
|remake-mp=50
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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}}
{{Clear}}


==={{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
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|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
|locations=Demon's Den
|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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|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQVIII PS2.png|150px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-200.gif|225px]]
|hp=248
|hp=248
|mp=45
|mp=45
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|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]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Ascantha Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>[[Holy Isle of Neos]]
|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}}===
Archdemon first appears 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.
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}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{TMDHD}}===
{{TND1Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=
|hp=75
|attack=51
|defense=29
|walk-speed=1
|hit-speed=1
|exp=750
|drop={{fraction|1|6}}
|in-game-description=A mightly muscular monster with a distinctly menacing bent. Some claim that archdemons are simply adult imps, though this theory remains unproven. Archdemons do not have any special attacks, but they are extremely strong both offensively and defensively and have an enormous number of HP. You will definitely take a lot of damage while battling one of these, so be sure to heal yourself on a regular basis. Challenging as it is, defeating an archdemon will earn you an huge amount of experience, so it's worth seeking them out if you're trying to level up quickly.
|locations=Mystery: Floors 24-99<br>Major Mystery: Floors 24-99
|ability=None
}}


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Arcdemon.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
|hp=2/5
|hp=2/5
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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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|curse-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArcDemon
|name=ArcDemon
|kanji=  
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
|remake-sprite=[[File:DQM PSX Arcdemon.png]]
|level=45
|level=45
|hp=5/10
|hp=5/10
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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=Stabs through foes with its trident.
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|abilities=[[Bang]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|habitat=
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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 =   
|kanji=アークデーモン
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiary=#132
|image = [[File:DQMJ Archdemon icon.png]]  
|hp=980
|mp=520
|strength=930
|defence=990
|agility=570
|wisdom=570
|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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{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Archdemon
|name = Archdemon
|image =   
|kanji=アークデーモン
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|bestiary=#182
|image =[[File:DQMJ2 Archdemon icon.png]]  
|hp=720
|mp=380
|strength=680
|defence=760
|agility=420
|wisdom=420
|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 specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.
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.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|icon=[[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=demon
|hp=1,360
|mp=400
|attack=580
|defense=530
|wisdom=570
|agility=400
|bestiary=#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)
|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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|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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|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}}===
==={{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.
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
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Archdemon
|name=Archdemon
|kanji=アークデーモン
|kanji=アークデーモン
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|romanji=Ākudēmon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|300px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|350x350px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon
|family=Devil
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|rank=S
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|role=Magic
|lvl=130
|lvl=140
|hp=1,080
|hp=955
|mp=593
|mp=593
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=336
|attack=340
|defense=406
|defense=401
|agility=383
|agility=388
|wisdom=451
|wisdom=422
|weight=50
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill1=[[Boom]]
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen / Stats Up
|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5% / 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.
|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max MP +15
|bperk1=Max MP +15
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|confusion-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Archidemonio|es-meaning=Spanish for "archdemon".
|fr=Archidémon|fr-meaning=French for "archdemon".
|de=Erzdämon|de-meaning=German for "archdemon".
|it=Arcidemone|it-meaning=Italian for "archdemon".
|zh-cn={{tt|上级恶魔|Shàngjí èmó}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "high-ranking/superior demon".
}}
}}


==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.
 
==Related Monsters==
===Similar Species===
*[[Belial]]
*[[Dessert demon]]
===Close Cousins===
*[[Minidemon]]
{{clear}}


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

Latest revision as of 18:41, 12 October 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]


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

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #161
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
305 45 927 85 234 160 70 0/64 1⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
20% 20% 20% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 67%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
100% 100% 100% 100% 67% 67% 67% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom None Mantleplace Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Notable changes in the remakes None

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 )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #032 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
348 45 378 93 252 165 114 0⁄64 1⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 60% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 60% 0% 100% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage) 		Demon's Den Prayer ring1⁄128


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

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Defeated Monster List No. : #200
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
248 45 418 62 252 165 114 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom None Black Citadel
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region
Kingdom of Ascantha
West Argonia
Holy Isle of Neos 		Rockbomb shard1⁄32
Battle fork1⁄256
Description Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons.
Notable changes in the remake
  • 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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Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD-[edit | edit source]

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon
Sprite Attributes
HP Attack Defense Walk Speed Hit Speed EXP Item Drop
75 51 29 1 1 750 1⁄6
Additional information
Locations Mystery: Floors 24-99
Major Mystery: Floors 24-99
Abilities None
Description A mightly muscular monster with a distinctly menacing bent. Some claim that archdemons are simply adult imps, though this theory remains unproven. Archdemons do not have any special attacks, but they are extremely strong both offensively and defensively and have an enormous number of HP. You will definitely take a lot of damage while battling one of these, so be sure to heal yourself on a regular basis. Challenging as it is, defeating an archdemon will earn you an huge amount of experience, so it's worth seeking them out if you're trying to level up quickly.


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
45 2/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic* Whack*
Strong Immune Weak Strong Strong None Strong None Strong Weak None None Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune None Strong None None None Weak None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
Skills Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Location Library Gate, Gate of Extinction
Breeding Chart Devil family x ??? family
GateGuard x Zombie family
Ogre x Dragon family


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

ArcDemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
45 5/10 4/10 6/10 7/10 4/10 6/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack*
Strong Immune Weak Strong Strong None Strong None Weak Strong Weak None None Immune
Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune None Strong None None None Weak None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Stabs through foes with its trident.
Skills Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Location
Breeding Chart AgDevil x Andreal
Devil family x ??? family
Ogre x Dragon family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Monster Library No.: #132
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B 980 520 930 990 570 570
Traits Skills Resistances
Bangmeister Frizz & Bang II Bangproof, Whackproof
Additional information
Description High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
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 (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Monster Library No.: #182
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B S 720 380 680 760 420 420
Traits Skills Resistances
Bangmeister, Crafty Banger Frizz & Bang Immune to Bang and Whack
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
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 )
Monsterpedia No.: #405
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B 1,360 400 580 530 400 570
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Storm Chaser (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40) 		Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60) 		Elfin elixir (Common)
Blast-proof armband (Rare)
Resistances
0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% -25% 0% 25% 25% -25% 50% -25% 50% -25% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Additional information
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.
Location Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
(Either parent must be B-rank.)
Notable fusions
Archdemon = X


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

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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[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))
Defeated Monster List No. : #032
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
78 78g
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))
Defeated Monster List No. : #092
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
5,384 338g Yes
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 of the Stars[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Walk[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
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Magic 140 955 593 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
340 401 388 422 50
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Very Weak Normal Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal Half Res
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Immune
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Boom
Glacier*
Kaboom*
Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom		 Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
Bang Res +25/Stats Up
Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks Max MP +15
AGL +20
Kaboom Potency +2%
Leader perk Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start.


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArchidemonioSpanish for "archdemon".
FrançaisArchidémonFrench for "archdemon".
DeutschErzdämonGerman for "archdemon".
ItalianoArcidemoneItalian for "archdemon".
中文上级恶魔Simplified Chinese for "high-ranking/superior demon".

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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