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[[Image:A_Gathering_of_Villainy.png|right|thumb|360px|Art from the "''Dragon Quest'' - 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia of Monsters" book]]
[[Image:A_Gathering_of_Villainy.png|thumb|500px|Art from the "''Dragon Quest'' - 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia of Monsters" book and parodying the Famicom box art of ''Dragon Quest III'']]
The '''Final Boss''' of each {{Main Series}} game is usually the last encounter in the game. They are unique as they each have different forms in battle (especially in the ''Zenithian Trilogy''). Many of these also appear as special creatures in the ''Monsters'' series, and most of them show up as [[Legacy Boss|legacy bosses]] in {{DQ9}}.
The '''Final Boss''' of each {{Main Series}} game is the villain of that title's story, usually referred to the '''Archfiend''', '''Fiendlord''' or by a personal title such as the '''Lord of the Underworld''' or '''The Netherfiend'''.
Contrary to popular belief not all villains can be classified as members of the [[demon family]], with the bosses ranging from dragons to wicked Gods and even including extraterrestrials among their ranks. It is for this reason that they are grouped together as the [[??? family]] in the {{Monsters S}} series, a tradition maintained in their cameos as {{Legacy Boss}}es in {{Dragon Quest IX}}.
==List of Final Bosses==
==List of Final Bosses==
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==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Final Boss of {{Dragon Quest II}} is '''[[Malroth]]'''. After the death of the evil sorcerer [[Hargon]], this Demon Lord rises to finish off the Heroes and make sure evil conquers all.
The Final Boss of {{II}} is '''[[Malroth]]'''. After the death of the evil sorcerer [[Hargon]], this God of Destruction rises to finish off the Heroes and make sure evil conquers all.
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Final Boss of ''Dragon Quest III'' is '''[[Zoma]]'''. Having traveled to Alefgard after the defeat of the [[Baramos]], the party confronts his master and vanquish with the [[Sphere of Light]], thus setting the stage for the other games in the Erdrick trilogy. First introduced the [[Disruptive Wave]] technique.
The Final Boss of {{III}} is '''[[Zoma]]'''. Having traveled to Alefgard after the defeat of the [[Baramos]], the {{Party 3}} confronts his master and vanquish with the [[Sphere of Light]], thus setting the stage for the other games in the [[Erdrick trilogy]]. First introduced the [[Disruptive Wave]] technique.
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Final Boss of {{Dragon Quest IV}} is [[Psaro the Manslayer]] ("Necrosaro" in the {{NES}} localization). The demonic transformation of the game's main villain, {{Psaro B}}, he sought to unleash the power of the [[Secret of Evolution]] as the Master of Monsters. Distinctive for having a total of ''seven forms'' in the battle.
The Final Boss of {{Dragon Quest IV}} is [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. The demonic transformation of the game's main villain, {{Psaro B}}, he sought to unleash the power of the [[Secret of Evolution]] as the Master of Monsters. Distinctive for having a total of ''seven forms'' in the battle, the most in the series by far.
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*The True Final Boss in the remakes of {{Dragon Quest IV}} is '''[[Aamon]]''' (originally "Radimvice" in the {{NES}} localization), an evil High Priest and assistant to {{Psaro C}}. He is confronted in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}}, where he it turned out he had planned to usurp Psaro all along, expecting him and the Chosen Ones to kill each other while he perfects the Secret of Evolution.
*The True Final Boss in the remakes of {{Dragon Quest IV}} is '''[[Aamon]]''', an evil High Priest and assistant to {{Psaro C}}. He is confronted in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}}, where he it turned out he had planned to usurp {{Psaro C}} all along, expecting him and the [[Chosen Ones]] to kill each other while he perfects the [[Secret of Evolution]].
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==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest V}} is '''Grandmaster [[Nimzo]]''' (also translated as "Mildrath" or "Mirudraas"). He is known as the lord of evil and has imprisoned the {{Hero 5}}'s mother in Nadiria, waiting for the Legendary Hero to arrive.
The Final Boss in {{V}} is '''Grandmaster [[Nimzo]]'''. He is known as the lord of evil and has imprisoned {{Madason}}'s mother, [[Madalena]] in [[Nadiria]], waiting for the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Legendary Hero]] to arrive.
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest VI}} is '''[[Mortamor]]''' (also translated as "Deathmore" or "Deathtamoor"). After two confrontations with the party in separate forms, the Demon King sheds his body apart and attacks with his (disembodied) head and hands. However, even after becoming more powerful, Mortamor is still no match for the {{Hero 6}} and his party. Everyone soon rejoices the heroes' victory over the evil Devil Lord. An alternative ending happens when Nokturnus instead defeats Mortamor. This only happens when you defeat Nokturnus under twenty turns.
The Final Boss in {{VI}} is '''[[Mortamor]]'''. After two confrontations with the {{Party 6}} in separate forms, the Demon King sheds his body apart and attacks with his (disembodied) head and hands. However, even after becoming more powerful, Mortamor is still no match for the {{Hero 6}} and his {{Party 6}}. Everyone soon rejoices the heroes' victory over the evil Devil Lord. An alternative ending happens when [[Nokturnus]] instead defeats [[Mortamor]]. This only happens when you defeat [[Nokturnus]] under twenty turns.
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Final Boss in {}Dragon Quest VII}} is '''[[Orgodemir]]'''. After being revealed for impersonating [[Numen|The Almighty]], the Demon Lord escapes into the [[Cathedral of Blight]] awaiting his enemies in the throne room. Upon his ultimate defeat, Orgodemir curses [[Numen|The Almighty]] and all those who follow him and disintegrates.
The Final Boss in {{VII}} is '''[[Orgodemir]]'''. After being revealed for impersonating [[Numen|The Almighty]], the Fiendlord escapes into the [[Cathedral of Blight]] awaiting his enemies in the throne room. Upon his ultimate defeat, [[Orgodemir]] curses [[Numen|The Almighty]] and all those who follow him and disintegrates.
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest VIII}} is '''Lord [[Rhapthorne]]'''. After his first defeat, Rhapthorne absorbs the entire [[Black Citadel]], and transforms into a stronger being: a large, bloated devil looming over the land. However, his reign of terror wouldn't live long enough as he is defeated by the party, riding on [[Empyrea]]'s back.
The Final Boss in {{VIII}} is '''Lord [[Rhapthorne]]'''. After his first defeat, Rhapthorne absorbs the entire [[Black Citadel]], and transforms into a stronger being: a large, bloated devil looming over the land. However, his reign of terror wouldn't live long enough as he is defeated by the {{Party 8}}, riding on [[Empyrea]]'s back.
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest IX}} is '''[[Corvus]]''', in his demonic state. He is the one who resurrected the [[Gittish Empire]] and the dark dragon [[Barbarus]] so he could destroy the mortals of the [[Protectorate]], in retribution for the betrayal and suffering he endured.
The Final Boss in {{IX}} is '''[[Corvus]]''', in his fallen angel state. He is the one who resurrected the [[Gittish Empire]] and the dark dragon [[Barbarus]] so he could destroy the mortals of the [[Protectorate]], in retribution for the betrayal and suffering he endured.
==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest X}} is '''[[Hades Nergel]]'''. When confronted by the {{Hero 10}}, he attempts to defeat him/her using his human form, and later his demonic form. Upon being defeated, he warns of dark powers beyond his control before dying, and although the Hero was successful in escaping, he/she wasn't able to break the seal of darkness over [[Rendashia]].
The Final Boss in {{X}} is '''[[Nelgel|Nelgel the Netherfiend]]'''. When confronted by the {{Hero 10}}, he attempts to defeat him/her using his humanoid form, and later his beastly form. Upon being defeated, he warns of dark powers beyond his control before dying, and although the {{Hero 10}} was successful in escaping, he/she wasn't able to break the seal of darkness over [[Rendashia]].
==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The Final Boss in {{Dragon Quest XI}} is '''[[Calasmos]]'''. A malevolent being of impressive power, also known as the Dark One, he is responsible for the sorcerer Morcant betraying Erdwin, allowing for his transformation in [[Mordegon]]. While reduced to a corrupted Spirit of Lost Time in the original timeline and unable to acquire his original body, which was sealed in Erdwin's Lantern, he was able to follow the Luminary into the altered timeline, using the second demise of Mordegon to achieve unity once more. Upon his destruction, Calasmos rues his defeat but not before telling the party that light cannot exist without darkness.
The Final Boss in {{XI}} is '''[[Calasmos]]'''. A malevolent being of impressive power hailing from beyond the stars, also known as the Dark One, he is responsible for the sorcerer [[Morcant]] betraying [[Erdwin]], allowing for his transformation in [[Mordegon]]. While reduced to a corrupted Spirit of Lost Time in the original timeline and unable to acquire his original body, which was sealed in Erdwin's Lantern, he was able to follow the Luminary into the altered timeline, using the second demise of [[Mordegon]] to achieve unity once more. Upon his destruction, [[Calasmos]] rues his defeat but not before telling the {{Party 11}} that light cannot exist without darkness and another will someday take his place.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQM2_Demon_Lords.png|Demon Lords and Underlings of {{Main Series}}.
DQM2_Demon_Lords.png|The chief underlings of {{Main Series}}.
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{{Bosses}}
{{BossesNav}}
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[[Category:Final bosses|Final bosses]]
[[Category:Final bosses|Final bosses]]
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 4 April 2026
Art from the "Dragon Quest - 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia of Monsters" book and parodying the Famicom box art of Dragon Quest III
The Final Boss of each Dragon Quest game is the villain of that title's story, usually referred to the Archfiend, Fiendlord or by a personal title such as the Lord of the Underworld or The Netherfiend.
Contrary to popular belief not all villains can be classified as members of the demon family, with the bosses ranging from dragons to wicked Gods and even including extraterrestrials among their ranks. It is for this reason that they are grouped together as the ??? family in the Monsters series, a tradition maintained in their cameos as Legacy Bosses in Dragon Quest IX.
The Final Boss of the very first Dragon Quest game is the Dragonlord. Before the game starts, he stole the Ball of Light to conceal the kingdom of Alefgard in a veil of darkness. That all came to an end when the descendant of Erdrick came to Dragonlord's Castle and defeated him in battle.
The Final Boss of II is Malroth. After the death of the evil sorcerer Hargon, this God of Destruction rises to finish off the Heroes and make sure evil conquers all.
The Final Boss of III is Zoma. Having traveled to Alefgard after the defeat of the Baramos, the party confronts his master and vanquish with the Sphere of Light, thus setting the stage for the other games in the Erdrick trilogy. First introduced the Disruptive Wave technique.
The Final Boss of Dragon Quest IV is Psaro the Manslayer. The demonic transformation of the game's main villain, Psaro, he sought to unleash the power of the Secret of Evolution as the Master of Monsters. Distinctive for having a total of seven forms in the battle, the most in the series by far.
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The True Final Boss in the remakes of Dragon Quest IV is Aamon, an evil High Priest and assistant to Psaro. He is confronted in Chapter 6, where he it turned out he had planned to usurp Psaro all along, expecting him and the Chosen Ones to kill each other while he perfects the Secret of Evolution.
The Final Boss in V is Grandmaster Nimzo. He is known as the lord of evil and has imprisoned Madason's mother, Madalena in Nadiria, waiting for the Legendary Hero to arrive.
The Final Boss in VI is Mortamor. After two confrontations with the party in separate forms, the Demon King sheds his body apart and attacks with his (disembodied) head and hands. However, even after becoming more powerful, Mortamor is still no match for the Hero and his party. Everyone soon rejoices the heroes' victory over the evil Devil Lord. An alternative ending happens when Nokturnus instead defeats Mortamor. This only happens when you defeat Nokturnus under twenty turns.
The Final Boss in VII is Orgodemir. After being revealed for impersonating The Almighty, the Fiendlord escapes into the Cathedral of Blight awaiting his enemies in the throne room. Upon his ultimate defeat, Orgodemir curses The Almighty and all those who follow him and disintegrates.
The Final Boss in VIII is Lord Rhapthorne. After his first defeat, Rhapthorne absorbs the entire Black Citadel, and transforms into a stronger being: a large, bloated devil looming over the land. However, his reign of terror wouldn't live long enough as he is defeated by the party, riding on Empyrea's back.
The Final Boss in IX is Corvus, in his fallen angel state. He is the one who resurrected the Gittish Empire and the dark dragon Barbarus so he could destroy the mortals of the Protectorate, in retribution for the betrayal and suffering he endured.
The Final Boss in X is Nelgel the Netherfiend. When confronted by the Hero, he attempts to defeat him/her using his humanoid form, and later his beastly form. Upon being defeated, he warns of dark powers beyond his control before dying, and although the Hero was successful in escaping, he/she wasn't able to break the seal of darkness over Rendashia.
The Final Boss in XI is Calasmos. A malevolent being of impressive power hailing from beyond the stars, also known as the Dark One, he is responsible for the sorcerer Morcant betraying Erdwin, allowing for his transformation in Mordegon. While reduced to a corrupted Spirit of Lost Time in the original timeline and unable to acquire his original body, which was sealed in Erdwin's Lantern, he was able to follow the Luminary into the altered timeline, using the second demise of Mordegon to achieve unity once more. Upon his destruction, Calasmos rues his defeat but not before telling the party that light cannot exist without darkness and another will someday take his place.
The chief underlings of Dragon Quest.