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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ベリアル
|kanji=ベリアル
|romanji={{tt|Beriaru|Belial}}
|romanji=Beriaru
|old=Zarlox
|old=Zarlox
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
}}
|monster1=[[Archdemon]]<br>[[Ashdemon]]<br>[[Dessert demon]]}}
'''Belial''' is a boss from {{DQ2}} and a recurring common monster in the later games.
'''Belial''' is a boss from {{Dragon Quest II}} and recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
He is a more powerful version of the [[archdemon]] and the last in a trio of bosses the [[Luminaries]] must face as they climb [[Hall of Hargon|Hargon's tower]]. Later games would use the monster as a species instead of a specific individual, similar to his fellow cultist [[Pazuzu]].


It is a more powerful version of an archdemon and the last in a trio of bosses players must face as they climb [[Hall of Hargon|Hargon's tower]].
==Characteristics==
{{Section-Stub}}


==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Belial
|name=Belial
|kanji=ベリアル
|kanji=ベリアル
|romanji=beriaru
|romanji=Beriaru
|nes-sprite=[[File:Belial DQII NES.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:Belial DQII NES.png]]
|nes-hp=250
|nes-hp=250
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|nes-defense=220
|nes-defense=220
|nes-agility=120
|nes-agility=120
|nes-spells=[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kasap]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Fire Breath
|nes-spells=[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Kasap]]<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fire Breath]]
|nes-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]] (6th Floor)
|nes-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]] (6th Floor)
|nes-item=[[Lightning staff]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|nes-item=[[Lightning staff]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Belial DQII SNES.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-BELIAL.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Belial DQII SNES.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-BELIAL.png]][[File:Belial DQII IOS.png|90px]][[File:Belial Erdrick Trilogy.png|95px]]
|remake-hp=320
|remake-hp=320
|remake-mp=240
|remake-mp=240
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|remake-defense=180
|remake-defense=180
|remake-agility=150
|remake-agility=150
|remake-spells=[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-spells=Can act twice per turn<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>[[Fullheal]]<br>[[Flame Breath]]
|remake-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]] (6th floor)
|remake-locations=[[Hall of Hargon]] (6th floor)
|remake-item=[[Lightning staff]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-item=[[Lightning staff]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
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|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
}}
}}
Belial's role in the HD-2D Remake of his debut is set to be more or less the same, but has a new scene in which he incinerates a [[babygoyle]] and a black [[manguini]] monster with a fire spell for failing an unknown task.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Belial
|name=Belial
|kanji=  
|kanji=ベリアル
|romanji=
|romanji=Beriaru
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Belial.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-230.gif|330px]]
|hp=720
|hp=720
|mp=60
|mp=60
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|defense=168
|defense=168
|agility=124
|agility=124
|bestiaryNumber=230
|bestiaryNumber=#230
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|family={{Demon}}
|description=A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike.
|description=A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike.
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice<br>[[Psyche Up]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice.<br>[[Psyche Up]]<br>[[Scorch]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]<br>[[Heavenly Dais]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]<br>[[Heavenly Dais]]
|items=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Tough guy tattoo]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|128}}
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Belial reprises its role as a boss, first seen in [[Nelgel]]'s boss fight with his 2 Archdemon bodyguards, and later being fought with its two fellow Trinity members Atlss and Pazuzu or by itself.
Belial reprises his role as a boss, first seen in [[Nelgel]]'s boss fight with his 2 [[Archdemon]] bodyguards, and later being fought with its two fellow Trinity members [[Atlas]] and [[Pazuzu]] or by itself.


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
A Belial serves as a boss during the second visit to [[CELL Headquarters]].
A belial serves as a boss during the second visit to [[CELL Headquarters]].
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Belial  
|name = Belial  
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|description = ''Demonic creatures who excel at both physical and magical combat.''
|description = ''Demonic creatures who excel at both physical and magical combat.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
|resistances = Bangproof, Whackproof, Vulnerable to Fizzle
|resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof, Vulnerable to [[Fizzle]]
|skill = [[Bang & Zam]] II
|skill = [[Bang & Zam]] II
|location = -
|location = -
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|name = Belial  
|name = Belial  
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family|Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = A
|rank = A
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fizzle]], Healed by [[Bang]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fizzle]], Healed by [[Bang]]
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}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Belial
|kanji=ベリアル
|romanji=Beriaru
|icon=[[File:Belial DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>400</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>520</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>550</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>650</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>430</big></big>
|bestiary=#424
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This mighty demon has risen through the ranks to become an underworld army general. He is inhumanly strong - few can withstand a pronging with his fiendish fork
|talents=[[Heretic]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Health Professional]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Buffalogre DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Buffalogre]] X [[File:Archdemon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Archdemon]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Section-Stub}}


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
A shadow fiend manifestation of Belial appears in [[Hall of Hargon|Hargon's Castle]], reflecting his appearance in {{Dragon Quest II}} in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.
A shadow fiend manifestation of Belial appears in [[Hall of Hargon|Hargon's Castle]], reflecting his appearance in {{Dragon Quest II}} in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Section-Stub}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Section-Stub}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Belial (Hebrew: בְּלִיַעַל‎ Bəlīyaʿal) is a term occurring in the Hebrew Bible which later became personified as the devil in Jewish and Christian texts.
Belial (Hebrew: בְּלִיַעַל‎ Bəlīyaʿal) is a term occurring in the Hebrew Bible which later became personified as the devil in Jewish and Christian texts.
==Related Monsters==
===Similar Species===
*[[Archdemon]]
*[[Dessert demon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Belial DQMJ DS.png|''DQMJ''. (DS)
File:DQVIII PS2 Belial.png|{{Dragon Quest VIII}} sprite.
DQ Stars Android Belial.jpg|Appearance in {{DQStars}}.
File:Belial DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} sprite.
DQHRS Daemolition_Man.png|Daemolition Man tank in ''Rocket Slime''.
File:DQ Stars Android Belial.jpg|Appearance in {{DQStars}}.
File:DQHRS Daemolition Man.png|Daemolition Man tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
File:DQR Belial.png|''Rivals'' artwork.
File:DQR Belial 2.png
File:DQT Belial.png|''Tact'' artwork.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]

Latest revision as of 08:23, 4 April 2026

Belial is a boss from Dragon Quest II and recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

He is a more powerful version of the archdemon and the last in a trio of bosses the Luminaries must face as they climb Hargon's tower. Later games would use the monster as a species instead of a specific individual, similar to his fellow cultist Pazuzu.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]


Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Experience
2200
Gold
255
HP
250
MP
Infinite
Attack
200
Defence
220
Agility
120
Evasion
164
Location(s)
Hall of Hargon (6th Floor)
Item Dropped
Lightning staff (116)
Fire resistance *
57
Dazzle resistance
07
Snooze resistance
57
Thwack resistance
67
Fizzle resistance
77
Kasap resistance
07
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Experience
4750
Gold
255
HP
320
MP
240
Attack
176
Defence
180
Agility
150
Evasion
164
Abilities
Can act twice per turn
Kaboom
Fullheal
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Hall of Hargon (6th floor)
Item Dropped
Lightning staff (116)
Fire resistance *
37
Dazzle resistance
57
Snooze resistance
77
Thwack resistance
77
Fizzle resistance
77
Kasap resistance
77

Belial's role in the HD-2D Remake of his debut is set to be more or less the same, but has a new scene in which he incinerates a babygoyle and a black manguini monster with a fire spell for failing an unknown task.

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

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#230 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
523 156 720 60
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
389 168 124 164
In-Game Description A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike.
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice.
Psyche Up
Scorch
Location(s) Dragovian Path
Heavenly Dais
Item(s) Dropped Tough guy tattoo132
Battle fork1128
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 50% 100% 100%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Belial reprises his role as a boss, first seen in Nelgel's boss fight with his 2 Archdemon bodyguards, and later being fought with its two fellow Trinity members Atlas and Pazuzu or by itself.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

A belial serves as a boss during the second visit to CELL Headquarters.

Belial
Family Demon
Rank A
Description Demonic creatures who excel at both physical and magical combat.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits Double Trouble, Bangmeister
Resistances Bangproof, Whackproof, Vulnerable to Fizzle
Skill Bang & Zam II
Location -
Breeding chart Archdemon x Gold golem, Great dragon, Atlas or Dessert demon

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

Belial
Family Demon
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Bangmeister, Tactical Trooper
Resistances Vulnerable to Fizzle, Healed by Bang
Skill Bang & Zam
Location -
Breeding chart Archdemon x Great dragon, Atlas, Gold golem, or Dessert demon

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


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


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


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

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,350 400
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
520 550 430 650
Bestiary No. #424
Rank A
In-game description This mighty demon has risen through the ranks to become an underworld army general. He is inhumanly strong - few can withstand a pronging with his fiendish fork
Talents Heretic (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Health Professional (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Magical Moment (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Bossesbane (lv. 1)
Bangmeister (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 0%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]


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

Belial
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
1458 94g
List No. 103
Field Notes A legendary demon general famed for condemning foes to a fiery fate with his matchless magic powers. Like Atlas and Pazuzu, he once swore allegiance to an evil priest, and repelled the righteous with might and magic.
Location(s) Arba Town (Hero)
Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan)
Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland)
Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert)
The Altered Altar (Grudge Match: Bearded Beast)
Warden's Wood (Heroes of the Hideaway)
Item(s) Dropped Sainted soma
Birdsong nectar

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Belial
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
31680 780g Yes
List No. 147
Field Notes A legendary demon general famed for condemning foes to a fiery fate with his matchless magic powers. Like Atlas and Pazuzu, he once swore allegiance to an evil priest, and repelled the righteous with might and magic.
Location(s) The Darkwood
Item(s) Dropped Chronocrystal
Gold rosary

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

A shadow fiend manifestation of Belial appears in Hargon's Castle, reflecting his appearance in Dragon Quest II in the same location. Though he simply dissipates without putting up much of a fight.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]


Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]


Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]


Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]


Etymology[edit | edit source]

Belial (Hebrew: בְּלִיַעַל‎ Bəlīyaʿal) is a term occurring in the Hebrew Bible which later became personified as the devil in Jewish and Christian texts.

Gallery[edit | edit source]