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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!'''''|source=Tempting the {{Hero 1}}|console=|bgcolor=9932CC}}
{{Character
{{Character
|Name="Dragonlord"
|Game={{Dragon Quest}}
|Game=Dragon Quest I
|Image=[[File:DQ Dragonlord.png|300px|The Dragonlord in his first form.]]
|Image=[[Image:Kingdragon1.jpg|200px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq1dragonlord-sprite-NES.gif|class=pixels]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq1dragonlord-sprite-NES.gif]]
|Jap=竜王 <br>りゅうおう
|Japanese name=
|Romaji=Ryūō
|Roumaji=
|Class=[[Demon Swordsman]] (''Rivals'')
|Title=
|Title={{tt|Incarnation of Evil|悪の化身, Aku no keshin}} ({{Rivals}})
|Class=
|Old=Dracolord ({{GBC}} era)
|Race=
|Race=Unknown
|Age=
|Family=[[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]] (Descendant)<br> [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|The Dragon Queen]] (Ancestor)
|Family=[[Dragonlord's grandson|Dragonlord's Grandson]] (Descendant)
|Voice Actor = [[Don Brown]] ({{Captain N}})[https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Captain-N-The-Game-Master/Dragonlord/]<br>[[Seizō Katō]] ([[Dragon Quest I CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br>[[Hôchû Ôtsuka]] ({{Rivals}} and {{X}})
|}}
|}}
The '''Dragonlord''' is the main antagonist and final boss of the original {{Dragon Quest}}. Before the game starts, he steals the [[Sphere of Light]] from [[Tantegel]] Castle to unleash his forces of darkness upon [[Alefgard]]; he then kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] to hold her hostage and prevent her father from challenging his new tyranny.


At the end of {{Dragon Quest}}, the {{Hero 1}} defeated the Dragonlord and restored peace to [[Alefgard]].


The '''''Dragonlord''''' ('''''King Dragon''''', '''''DracoLord''''') is the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. Before the game starts, he steals the Ball of Light to bring forth monsters and unleash his forces of darkness upon Alefgard; he also kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] for reasons unknown. It is also interesting to note that the Dragonlord looks much like "Sleeping Beauty's" Maleficent, who also turns into a dark purple dragon.
==Characteristics==
The Dragonlord resides in [[Dragonlord's Castle]] (Formerly referred to in past localizations as [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]]), which is located to the southeast across the water from [[Tantegel]] Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in {{Dragon Quest II}}.
 
===Personality===
Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping [[Damdara]] off the map just to make a point.
 
Though brutal and mindlessly savage at first glance, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in [[Alefgard]]. As mentioned above, the kidnapping of the [[Princess Gwaelin|princess]] is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest [[Damdara|commerce center]] meant that trade with [[Torland|outer lands]] would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the [[Sphere of Light]] shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully.


==Characteristics==
When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, {{Builders}} expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for {{MFamilies}}s and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate [[human]]ity, but rather wishes for monsters to rule over them the way (in his view) [[human]]s have ruled over {{MFamilies}}s.
The Dragonlord resides in Charlock castle, which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
 
In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of [[Magic and Abilities|magic]] but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord [[Puff!|transforms]] into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.


When confronted by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest I) |Hero]], the Dragonlord offers him a chance to rule the world by his side. The Hero is then presented with an opportunity to answer 'yes' or 'no'. Answering 'yes' causes the screen to fade to black as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord.
===Select quotes===
*''"So, thou art come before me at last, {{Hero 1}}! And bearing tribute unto my glory in the form of [[Princess Gwaelin|a fair princess]] no less! Hm hm hm! I am honoured in deed!"''
*''"I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"''
*''"What say'st thou? Wilt thou rule beside me?"''
*''"Thou art a fool!"''
*''" Very well. Then half of the world shall be thine. And if ever thou should fall in battle, I shall revive thee at no cost! Now, fall into a deep, dark sleep! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"''


In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord transforms into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.
===Descendants===
In {{Dragon Quest II}}, a more friendly [[Dragonlord's grandson|descendant of the Dragonlord]] resides in the ruins of his [[Dragonlord's Castle|Castle]]. The child is very proud of his grandfather's attempt at world domination, and is very annoyed at [[Hargon]]'s own attempts, seeing the effort as an upstaging of his family's legacy. He aid's the {{Party 2}} by giving vital information regarding the [[5 Sigils]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.
The Dragonlord is the villain and final boss of the original game.


{{Enemy
When encountered at [[Dragonlord's Castle|his castle]], the Dragonlord offers the {{Hero 1}} an opportunity to rule half of [[Alefgard]] with him. The {{Hero 1}} refuses and eventually defeats the Dragonlord in battle, retrieving the [[Sphere of Light]]
|float = left
|name = Dragonlord
|image = [[image:dragonlord1.png]]  [[image:dracolord1snes.gif]]
|game = Dragon Quest
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|hp = 100 (NES)<br/>240 (remix)
|mp = 40
|attack = 90 (NES)<br/>107 (remix)
|defense = 75 (NES)<br/>110 (remix)
|agility = 55
|spells = [[Stopspell]], [[Hurtmore]]
|locations = [[Charlock Castle]]
}}


{{Enemy
The {{Hero 1}} can accept the Dragonlord's offer to rule half the world; what happens after that differs between versions. In the {{Famicom}}/{{NES}} release, the Dragonlord mocks the {{Hero 1}} while the menus turn red, the screen fades to black, and the game freezes, implying the {{Hero 1}} has died. In the Japanese {{Famicom}} version, the Dragonlord also provides a special [[Spell of Restoration]] that starts the player off at level 1 with no equipment. In the remakes, accepting the Dragonlord's offer merely causes the {{Hero 1}} to faint and reappear outside [[Tantegel]] Castle.


|float = left
{{DQEnemy
|name = Dragonlord (Dracolord)
|name=Dragonlord
|image = [[image:dragonlord2.png]][[image:dracolord2snes.gif]]
|kanji= りゅうおう
|game = Dragon Quest
|romanji=Ryūō
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_NES.png|class=pixels]]
|hp = 130 (NES)<br/>361 (remix)
|nes-hp=100
|mp = 40
|nes-mp=40
|attack = 140
|nes-exp=0
|defense = 200
|nes-gold=0
|agility = 55
|nes-attack=90
|skills = Breathes fire<br/>Breathes intense fire
|nes-defense=75
|nes-agility=55
|nes-spells= [[Fizzle]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD.png]][[Image:Dragonlord first form iOS.png|55px]][[File:Dragonlord (First Form).png|60px]]
|remake-hp=240
|remake-mp=40
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=107
|remake-defense=110
|remake-agility=55
|remake-spells=[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|remake-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
{{DQEnemy
The grandson of the Dragonlord resides in the same location in ''Dragon Quest II''. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.
|name=Dragonlord (Second Form)
|kanji=竜王
|romanji=Ryūō
|nes-sprite=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_NES.png]]
|nes-hp=130
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=0
|nes-gold=0
|nes-attack=140
|nes-defense=200
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=[[Fire Breath|Breathes fire]] (16~23)<br/>[[Fire (breath)|Breathes intense fire]] (65~72)
|nes-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:Dragonlord2_DQ_SNES.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-DRAGONLORD-SECOND-FORM.png]][[Image:Dragonlord second form iOS.png|80px]][[File:Dragonlord (Second Form).png|90px]]
|remake-hp=361
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=0
|remake-gold=0
|remake-attack=130
|remake-defense=150
|remake-agility=90
|remake-spells=[[Fire Breath|Breathes fire]] (16~23)<br/>[[Flame Breath|Spits fiery torrent of flame]] (12~17)<br/>[[Inferno|Belch blistering flames]] (65~72)
|remake-locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits the castle once inhabited by Zoma, sometime after Zoma was defeated by Loto (Erdrick) at the end of ''Dragon Quest III''. Also, according to the ''Emblem of Roto'' manga, the Dragon Queen's egg is most likely Dragonlord.
The [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]] resides in the same location in {{Dragon Quest II}}. He is a character of core importance as he informs the [[Luminaries|heroes]] of their need to collect the [[5 Sigils|Crests]] and contact [[Rubiss]].
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
''{{Enemy


==={{DQ3}}===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits [[Zoma's Citadel]] sometime after [[Zoma]] was defeated by the {{Hero 3}} at the end of {{Dragon Quest III}}. Also, according to the ''[[The Emblem of Roto|Emblem of Roto]]'' manga, the [[Dragon Queen]]'s egg is most likely Dragonlord. However, the official guidebook states that the Dragonlord was a [[human]] who discovered he could control {{Dragon}}s, which led to some controversy. In the [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD-2D remake]], it is confirmed that the Dragonlord is the Dragon Queen's child and egg, while [[Hargon|the High Priest]] of [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|her castle]] raises him.


==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=竜王
|romaji=Ryūō
|bestiaryNumber=#295
|family={{Q family}}
|description=Lizard lord who ravages all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.<br><br>This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand.
|model=[[File:Dragonlord DQIX DS.png]]
|hp=7,500<br>15,066{{tt|*|Level 99}}
|mp=255
|exp=63,600
|gold=2,490
|attack=630<br>1,286{{tt|*|Level 99}}
|defence=450<br>675{{tt|*|Level 99}}
|agility=190<br>304{{tt|*|Level 99}}
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Scorch]]
|items=[[Mini medal]] (common, 100%)<br>[[Red Orb]] (rare, 5%~10%)
|locations=Dragonlord's Map
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=-50%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=75%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=90%
|deceleratle-resist=75%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|charm-resist=95%
}}
The Dragonlord appears as a {{Legacy Boss}} in this game. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in {{Grotto}}es. Unlike most other Legacy Bosses, he does not use magic, relying on breath attacks and physical attacks, and becomes [[enraged]] by anyone that inflicts a [[Critical Hit]] or whose spell goes haywire on him. Note that the Dragonlord is classified under the [[??? family]], which means [[Dragon Slash]] and related effects do not apply to him.


|float = left
====Strategy====
|name = Dragonlord
You should have one or two healers and two main damage dealers. A character with 100 skill points in Fource
|image = [[image:nopic.png]]
and another with the [[Skill_Manuals#Minstrel's_Manual|'Minstrel's Manual']] is important. [[Double Up]] is also viable. At the start of the battle, apply [[Gale Fource]] and support spells such as [[Oomph]] and [[Kabuff]]. Have your main healer cast [[Multiheal]] after every breath attack and a [[Sage]] with [[Kazing]] is to revive any {{Party 9}} member who gets hit with a critical attack. Your main damage dealer should use a multi-hit attack such as [[Multifists]] or [[Falcon Slash]] with a [[Falcon blade]]. If the boss casts [[Disruptive Wave]], apply your buffs again and keep hitting him until he goes down.
|game = Dragon Quest IX
|console = DS
|hp = 16000
|mp = 255
|attack = 900
|defense = 500
|agility = 400
|experience = 63600
|gold = 2490
|droppedItem = [[Mini medal]] (common, 100%)<br/>[[Red Orb]] (rare, 5%-10%)
|family = ???
|bestiaryNumber = 295
|description = Game description: Lizard lord who ravanges all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.
Guide description: This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand.
|locations = [[Grotto]]
}}''
 
 
The Dragonlord appears as a [[Legacy Boss]] in [[Dragon Quest IX]]. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in [[Treasure map|grottoes]].


{{Clear}}
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====Treasure====
====Treasure====
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{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|-
|1-3||Alefgard Boots||15%||Red Orb||5%
|1-3||[[Alefgard boots]]||15%||[[Red Orb]]||5%
|-
|-
|4-8||Alefgard Helm||15%||Red Orb||5%
|4-8||[[Alefgard helm]]||15%||Red Orb||5%
|-
|-
|9-15||Alefgard Armour||15%||Red Orb||6%
|9-15||[[Alefgard armour]]||15%||Red Orb||6%
|-
|-
|16-25||[[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro's]] Map||10%||Red Orb||6%
|16-25||[[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro's]] Map||10%||Red Orb||6%
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*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
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====Skills====
====Skills====
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|-
|''Initial''||[[Blazing Fire]] breath
|''Initial''||[[Scorch]], critical attack, occasionally acts twice per turn
|-
|16||Always attacks twice per turn
|-
|-
|24||[[Party Pooper]]
|24||[[Party Pooper]]
|-
|-
|33||[[Hellfire]] breath
|33||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn
|41||Begins acting thrice per turn, stops using Scorch
|-
|-
|48||[[Dark Breath]]
|48||[[Dark Breath]]
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|}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
''{{Enemy
{{DQMEnemy
|float = left
|name=DracoLord
|name = Dracolord
|kanji=  
|image = [[image:dracolord1.png]]
|romanji=
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|console = GBC
|level=50
|hp = 2/5
|hp=2/5
|mp = 5/5
|mp=5/5
|attack = 2/5
|attack=2/5
|defense = 2/5
|defense=2/5
|agility = 5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|spells = [[Firebal]], [[Meditate]], [[BeDragon]]
|agility=5/5
|family = [[Boss Family]]
|family= {{Q family}}
}}''
|in-game-description=Tried to unite the monsters to rule the world
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff!|BeDragon]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]]
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Rashaverak|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Strong
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQMEnemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=4/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description=This is the true identity of DracoLord
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|Surge]]
|habitat=Only available through breeding
|breeding=DracoLord x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Strong
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
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|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
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|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the {{Hero 1}} in the original {{Dragon Quest}}. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=50
|hp=5/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family=
|in-game-description= DracoLord's first, unassuming form
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff!|BeDragon]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Demon-at-arms|Servant]] x [[Jade dragon|Andreal]], [[Great dragon|GreatDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=Weak
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|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=None
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=None
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
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|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=DracoLord (Dragon)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord2 DQM2 GBC.png|class=pixels]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= {{Q family}}
|in-game-description= DracoLord's true powerful identity
|abilities=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Frenzy|Massacre]], [[Wave of Relief|Surge]]
|habitat=
|breeding=DracoLord x [[Xenlon|Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Strong
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|crack-resist=Strong
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|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Dragonlord
|image = 
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = X
|description = ''This monarch spoken of in ancient lore was once bested by the legendary dragon warrior.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]
|resistances = [[Fire Breath]]proof, [[Cool Breath|Cold Breath]]proof, [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable monsters.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dracolord
|image = 
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Scare Stare]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Fizzler]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Whack]], [[Dim]], and [[Magic Frailty]]
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Great dragon]] x [[Demon-at-arms]]
}}
{{clear}}
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{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Dragonlord
|image = 
|family = {{Dragon}}
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Steady Recovery]]
|resistances = Immune to [[Fire Breath]], [[Cool Breath|Cold Breath]], [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragonlord|Dracolord]] x [[Alabast dragon]] x [[Gem slime]] x [[Captain Crow]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
[[File:Dragonlordvinyl.png|260px|thumb|The Dragonlord in his second form. This Dragonlord is from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.]]
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=The Dragonlord
|kanji=りゅうおう
|romanji=Ryūō
|icon=[[File:The dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>490</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>500</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>440</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>630</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>490</big></big>
|bestiary=#127
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The humanoid guise of the would-be world-ruling Dragonlord. Though less imposing, he still packs plenty of punch in this form
|talents=[[Sovereign]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Intimidating]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Confuser]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insult to Injury]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Cosmic chimaera DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Cosmic chimaera]] X [[File:Knight abhorrent DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Knight abhorrent]]
|fusions=[[File:The dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px]] X [[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dread dragon]] = [[File:True dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}
 
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=True dragonlord
|kanji=竜王
|romanji=Ryūō
|icon=[[File:True dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,290</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>340</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>650</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>610</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>460</big></big>
|bestiary=#132
|rank=<big><big>'''S'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The true form of the lizardly leader of {{MFamilies}}kind, who once tried to drown a certain world in darkness
|talents=[[The Dragonlord (Talent)|The Dragonlord]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Disrupt]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Bossesbane]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Intimidating]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Close Scraper]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This {{MFamilies}} has no habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:The dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px]] X [[File:Dread dragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Dread dragon]]
|fusions= [[File:True dragonlord DQM3 portrait.png|64px]] X [[File:Serpent of the scales DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Serpent of the Scales]] = [[File:Lord of the dragovians DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Lord of the Dragovians]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Dragonlord
|kanji=竜王
|romaji={{tt|Ryūō|Dragon King}}
|listNumber=
|fieldNotes=The terrifying true form of the doyen of dragons, whose blistering breathe obliterates all who oppose him.<br/>He often offers heroes half the world in return for their allegiance—but anyone who accepts is never seen again...
|image=
|exp=150,000
|gold=5,000<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=N
|item=n/a
|locations=[[Dimensional Dungeon|Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Dread Dragonlord's Den]], [[Dimensional Dungeon|Devastating Dragonlord's Den]]
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
The nature of ''[[Dragon Quest Builders|Builders]]'' is a what-if story in which the {{Hero 1}} fell for the Dragonlord's ruse and took his offer for half the world. Warping the {{Hero 1}}'s mind into that of a bumbling barbarian, none stood in the Dragonlord's way as he cast the entire archipelago of [[Alefgard]] into darkness. Furthermore, the scaled sovereign placed a curse upon the population that blocked all memory of building from their minds--while a person may recognize the individual materials used to construct something, the moment they move to craft the curse activates and seals the person's memory of ''how'' the materials are used, effectively sending the population to the stone age and forcing them into an arduous existence living off the bare expanse of the despoiled land.
 
From his perverse perspective, the Dragonlord considered this to be an act of mercy--he states that through building [[human]]s rebel against their fates and in turn only bring upon more miserable ones to their lives. He explains that he had no choice but to muddle minds, for if he did not the world would be thrown out of balance and fall into ruin. As the Builder is the last remaining vestige of the spark of creativity, they must be snuffed out under his heel.
 
The Dragonlord is unimpressed with the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]], stating they are nothing more than but a mere puppet of [[Rubiss]]. Privy to the Goddess' forsaking of the Builder near the end of Chapter four, he attempts to use this schism and uncertainty to cloud the child's mind when he is bested in his humanoid form. Offering half the world, the Dragonlord states that the Builder's role in [[Rubiss]]'s scheme has ended and they should now allow themselves to be a slave to one that has already abandoned them. Whispering with a forked-tongue, he sweetens the deal by ''promising'' the land the Builder will inherit will not be one of ashen darkness that [[Alefgard]] has become, but one of light where they may build their own kingdom as they see fit. If the Builder refuses the offer, the Dragonlord points out that if they fail to defeat him then all the towns, villages, and friends they have made will be rent asunder.
 
==={{DQB2}}===
The Dragonlord is mentioned in passing by a [[Skeleton|crew member]] of Captain Whitebone’s ship, but otherwise he does not make any appearance. However, the player can unlock his throne if they have a save of ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'' on the same system, allowing them to temporary take his appearance whenever they sit on the throne.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Dragonlord is represented by [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|statues]] of both his forms, with base values of 4,440,000  and 5,550,000 respectively.
 
==={{DQMP}}===
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==={{DQMSL}}===
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''{{Enemy
==={{DQStars}}===
|float = left
{{Stub}}
|name = Dracolord
|image = [[image:dracolord2.png]]
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters
|console = GBC
|hp = 2/5
|mp = 4/5
|attack = 3/5
|defense = 2/5
|agility = 5/5
|spells = [[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
}}''
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original ''Dragon Quest''. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Enemy
The Dragonlord made his debut in the first card pack as a legendary rare card. Upon his death, he reveals his true form. Although he was restricted in normal use, he eventually appeared in the seventh card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the title "Dragonlord, Incarnation of Evil". As a reference to his original appearance, the Dragonlord will offer the opponent half of the world. If the opponent agrees, the screen goes dark and they are defeated on the spot. If they refuse, he will inflict 4 damage to a random unit or the enemy leader.
|float = left
*When the game's name was changed to {{Rivals Ace}}, the Dragonlord appeared as the boss of the Dragonlord's Castle in the Solo Battle Adventure Mode and eventually became an alternate leader character for the Demon Swordsman vocation.
|name = DracoLord
 
|image = [[image:dracolord.png]]
==={{DQWalk}}===
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
{{Stub}}
|console = GBC
 
|hp = 5/10
==={{DQTact}}===
|mp = 9/10
The Dragonlord and his True Form appear as S-rank members of the [[??? family]] during the original ''Dragon Quest I'' event, both appearing on their own banners. [[Cosmic chimaera]] appears on the Dragonlord's banner, while [[Dark skeleton]] appears on his True Form's banner. Both can be faced as bosses in the story quests, with the Dragonlord being faced in Chapter 4, Episode 5, while his True Form is faced in Chapter 4, Episode 6. His humanoid form can also participate in the event Battle Road, as well as the [[Slime|Blossom Slime]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
|attack = 6/10
 
|defense = 5/10
The Dragonlord's True Form, along with the other Demon Lords, could be challenged as part of the Fiendish Onslaught, as well. Either of the Dragonlord's forms could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.
|agility = 7/10
{{DQTactEnemy
|spells = [[Firebal]], [[Meditate]], [[BeDragon]]
|name=Dragonlord
|family = [[Boss Family]]
|kanji=りゅうおう
|locations = Breed a [[Servant]] with an [[Andreal]] or [[GreatDrak]]
|romanji=Ryūō
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dragonlord.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
|lvl=140
|hp=898
|mp=547
|move=2
|attack=355
|defense=376
|agility=401
|wisdom=493
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Frizzle]]
|bskill2=[[Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill3=[[Hellfire Blast]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Dark Pillar]]
|askill1=Frizzmeister/Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Hellfire Blast Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Dark Pillar Potency +5%<br>Spell Potency +5%
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Hellfire Blast Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Dark Pillar Potency +5%<br>Spell Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises Frizz-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +15
|bperk2=AGL +20
|bperk3=Hellfire Blast Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Frizzmeister''': Lowers [[Frizz]]-type ability MP cost by 10%, raises potency and recovery by 10%.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}


{{Enemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|float = left
|name=Dragonlord's True Form
|name = DracoLord
|kanji=竜王
|image = [[image:dracolord2.png1]]
|romanji=Ryūō
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dragonlords True Form.png|275px]]
|console = GBC
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>{{Q family}}
|hp = 6/10
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|mp = 9/10
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|attack = 7/10
|lvl=140
|defense = 6/10
|hp=1,177
|agility = 7/10
|mp=497
|spells = [[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
|move=2-3
|family = [[Boss Family]]
|attack=533
|locations = Breed a DracoLord (human) with a [[Divinegon]]
|defense=418
|agility=361
|wisdom=295
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Jet-Black Claws]]
|bskill2=[[Fire (breath)|Blazing Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Dragon Swing]]{{tt|*|Level 56}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Draconic Flame]]
|askill1=Instant Partyboost/Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Dragon Swing Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Draconic Flame Potency +5%<br>Breath Potency +5%
|askill4=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Dragon Swing Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Draconic Flame Potency +5%<br>Breath Potency +5%
|lperk1=Lowers enemy DEF by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=Max HP +30<br>ATK +15
|bperk2='''Dragonlord's March''': Raises Move by 1 for 2 turns at battle start.
|bperk3=Dragon Swing Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Instant Partyboost''': Raises ATK [[Partyboost|for 3 turns]] at battle start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart|Dragon Que]]'''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart|st Monsters: Caravan Heart]]'''''===
==={{DQKK}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''===
Game Description: This monarch was once bested by the Legendary Dragon Warrior in the days of yore
The Dragonlord, in his [[human]] form, is a playable character in ''[[Itadaki Street Special]]''.
.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{SSB5}}===
While the Dragonlord himself doesn't appear in the game, he is referenced in the {{Hero Smash}}'s Classic Mode path on the seventh and final stage. He is initially represented by Robin (from ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'') in his blue outfit fought on Dracula's Castle (from ''Castlevania'') in its Ω form. After Robin is defeated, a giant purple Charizard (from ''[[Pokémon]]'') takes his place for the remainder of the fight. This two phase battle references the Dragonlord's two forms as a sorcerer and a {{Dragon}} in the original {{Dragon Quest}}.


==Related Monsters==
==In animation==
The Dragonlord appeared as an antagonist to The N Team in {{Captain N}}, and worked with Mother Brain in his first appearance. In the show, he is a giant red dragon and lacks a [[human]] form.


*[[LordDraco]]
Dragonlord appears in three episodes:
*Ultimate Dragon
*Episode 7: "Three Men & A Dragon"
*Episode 23: "Trojan Dragon"
*Episode 24: "I Wish I Was a Wombatman" (Robotic replica)
 
The Dragonlord is the only character from a {{Main Series}} game to appear in both episodes, with a [[Blue dragon]] appearing in Episode 7, and [[Slime]]s, as well [[Knight Errant#Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]] appearing in Episode 23.
 
==Trivia==
*The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent from Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, having abnormally colored skin, yellow eyes, and possessing the ability to transform into large dragons that have purple coloration. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's horned headpiece.
*The ''Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book'' confirms that the Dragonlord is a descendant of the Dragon Queen, though it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the family line.
*The Dragonlord will have special text if you free [[Princess Gwaelin]] from the [[green dragon]] and battle Dragonlord immediately afterwards, without dropping the beloved princess off at [[Tantegel]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<center><gallery class="pixels">
dragonlord1.png|First Form, DQ 1 NES
File:Dracolord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art.
dragonlord2.png|True Form, DQ1 NES
File:Dragonlord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art.
dracolord1snes.gif|First Form, DQ 1 SNES
File:King Dragon.png|True form, {{Famicom}} art.
dracolord2snes.gif|True Form, DQ1 SNES
File:Dragonlord and Lady Lora.png|With [[Princess Gwaelin]].
Image:Dracolord1.png|First form, ''Dragon Quest Monsters''
File:Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's [[human]] and {{Monsters}} form.
Image:Dracolord2.png|Second form, ''Dragon Quest Monsters''
File:Dragonlord true form modern artwork.png|True form, modern art
Image:Dracolord.png|First form, ''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
File:Dragonlord DQ GBC.png|First form, Dragon Warrior I. ({{GBC}})
Image:Dracolord2.png1|Second form, ''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
File:Dragonlord2 DQ GBC.png|True form, Dragon Warrior I. ({{GBC}})
Image:Dragon_lord.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''
File:DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. ({{GBC}})
Image:Dragon-dragonlord.jpg|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
File:Dragonlord Switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]], [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite.
Image:Kingdragon2.jpg|The Dragonlord's true form
File:Dragonlord Second Form.png|True form, [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite.
</gallery>
File:DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 4.jpg|The Dragonlord meeting the {{Hero 1}} in {{I}}. ([[Cell phone]])
File:DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 5.jpg|The Dragonlord's true form revealed in ''Dragon Quest''. ([[Cell phone]])
File:DQ7R Dragonlord.png|''VII Reimagined'' polygon model.
File:Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form.
File:Dragonlord2 DQMCH GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}}.
File:Dragonlord2 DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}}.
File:MBRV Dragonlord.png|''Monster Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
File:ISS Terry Slime and Dragonlord.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
File:Fortune Street Dragonlord.png|''[[Fortune Street]]''.
File:DQB Dragonlord.png|''Dragon Quest Builders''.
File:DQB Dragonlord True Form.png|''True Form ({{Builders}})''
File:DQHII Dragonlord First Form.png|{{Heroes 2}} first form.
File:DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|{{Heroes 2}} true form.
File:DQHII Dragonlord.png|{{Heroes 2}}.
File:Dragonlord animated.gif
File:Captain N Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord on ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''.
File:DQS Hero VS Dragonlord.png
File:DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
File:DQR Dragonlord.png|{{Rivals Ace}}.
File:DQR Dragonlord 2.png|''Rivals'' artwork.
File:DQR Dragonlord True Form 3.png
File:DQR Dragonlord True Form 2.png
File:DQR Ryuou.png|{{Rivals}} card.
File:DQR Dragonlord True Form.png
File:DQR Dragonlord Incarnation of Evil.png|"Incarnation of Evil"
File:DQW Hero VS Dragonlord.png|Appearance in {{Walk}}.
File:DQW Dragonlord True Form.jpeg
File:DQW 35th Anniversary Icon.jpg|Featured on the special icon of {{Walk}} for the series' 35th anniversary.
File:DQT CC Dragonlord.jpg|[[Cosmic chimaera]] and Dragonlord as they appear in {{Tact}}.
File:DQT Dragonlord Event.jpg|Dragonlord and his True Form in {{Tact}}.
File:Dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|The humanoid statue...
File:True dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|...and his real form, as seen in ''Treasures''
File:MonsterVignetteFigure Ryuo.jpg|''Monster Vignette'' figure.
File:DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series.
File:MonstersGalleryHD Ryuo.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD THE BEST''
File:Densetsu no Maou Ryuo.jpg|True Form plush toy from the ''Densetsu no Maō'' series.
</gallery></center>
 
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"I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"

—Tempting the Hero

Dragonlord
Dragon Quest
The Dragonlord in his first form.
Sprite(s)
Japanese name 竜王
りゅうおう
Romaji Ryūō
Old localisation Dracolord (GBC era)
Title Incarnation of Evil (Rivals)
Vocation Demon Swordsman (Rivals)
Race Unknown
Family Dragonlord's great-great-grandson (Descendant)
The Dragon Queen (Ancestor)
Voice actor Don Brown (Captain N: The Game Master)[1]
Seizō Katō (CD Theater)
Hôchû Ôtsuka (Rivals and X)

The Dragonlord is the main antagonist and final boss of the original Dragon Quest. Before the game starts, he steals the Sphere of Light from Tantegel Castle to unleash his forces of darkness upon Alefgard; he then kidnaps Princess Gwaelin to hold her hostage and prevent her father from challenging his new tyranny.

At the end of Dragon Quest, the Hero defeated the Dragonlord and restored peace to Alefgard.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord resides in Dragonlord's Castle (Formerly referred to in past localizations as Charlock Castle), which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to Hargon in Dragon Quest II.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping Damdara off the map just to make a point.

Though brutal and mindlessly savage at first glance, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in Alefgard. As mentioned above, the kidnapping of the princess is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest commerce center meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully.

When confronted by the Hero, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the Hero, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, Builders expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for monsters and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate humanity, but rather wishes for monsters to rule over them the way (in his view) humans have ruled over monsters.

In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord transforms into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.

Select quotes[edit | edit source]

  • "So, thou art come before me at last, Hero! And bearing tribute unto my glory in the form of a fair princess no less! Hm hm hm! I am honoured in deed!"
  • "I am the Dragonlord, master of masters, king of kings! Long have I awaited this moment. Come! Take thy rightful place at my side! Do so, and I will grant unto thee dominion over half the world!"
  • "What say'st thou? Wilt thou rule beside me?"
  • "Thou art a fool!"
  • " Very well. Then half of the world shall be thine. And if ever thou should fall in battle, I shall revive thee at no cost! Now, fall into a deep, dark sleep! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"

Descendants[edit | edit source]

In Dragon Quest II, a more friendly descendant of the Dragonlord resides in the ruins of his Castle. The child is very proud of his grandfather's attempt at world domination, and is very annoyed at Hargon's own attempts, seeing the effort as an upstaging of his family's legacy. He aid's the party by giving vital information regarding the 5 Sigils.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord is the villain and final boss of the original game.

When encountered at his castle, the Dragonlord offers the Hero an opportunity to rule half of Alefgard with him. The Hero refuses and eventually defeats the Dragonlord in battle, retrieving the Sphere of Light

The Hero can accept the Dragonlord's offer to rule half the world; what happens after that differs between versions. In the Famicom/NES release, the Dragonlord mocks the Hero while the menus turn red, the screen fades to black, and the game freezes, implying the Hero has died. In the Japanese Famicom version, the Dragonlord also provides a special Spell of Restoration that starts the player off at level 1 with no equipment. In the remakes, accepting the Dragonlord's offer merely causes the Hero to faint and reappear outside Tantegel Castle.


Dragonlord (りゅうおう Ryūō)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
0
HP
100
MP
40
Attack
90
Defence
75
Agility
55
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Fizzle
Sizzle
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
15⁄16
Fire resistance
15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
0
HP
240
MP
40
Attack
107
Defence
110
Agility
55
Evasion
1⁄64
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Fire resistance
4⁄7


Dragonlord (Second Form) (竜王 Ryūō)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
0
HP
130
MP
0
Attack
140
Defence
200
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Breathes fire (16~23)
Breathes intense fire (65~72)
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
15⁄16
Fire resistance
15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Gold
0
HP
361
MP
0
Attack
130
Defence
150
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄64
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Fire resistance
2⁄7


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

The grandson of the Dragonlord resides in the same location in Dragon Quest II. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.

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

Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits Zoma's Citadel sometime after Zoma was defeated by the Hero at the end of Dragon Quest III. Also, according to the Emblem of Roto manga, the Dragon Queen's egg is most likely Dragonlord. However, the official guidebook states that the Dragonlord was a human who discovered he could control Dragons, which led to some controversy. In the HD-2D remake, it is confirmed that the Dragonlord is the Dragon Queen's child and egg, while the High Priest of her castle raises him.

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

Dragonlord (竜王 Ryūō)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#295
Family
???
Experience
63,600
Gold
2,490
HP
7,500
15,066*
MP
255
Attack
630
1,286*
Defence
450
675*
Agility
190
304*
In-game description

Lizard lord who ravages all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.

This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Desperate attack
Scorch
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Map
Item(s) dropped
Mini medal (common, 100%)
Red Orb (rare, 5%~10%)
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-50%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
75%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Blunt resistance *
90%
Deceleratle resistance *
75%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
95%

The Dragonlord appears as a Legacy Boss in this game. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from Greygnarl in Grottoes. Unlike most other Legacy Bosses, he does not use magic, relying on breath attacks and physical attacks, and becomes enraged by anyone that inflicts a Critical Hit or whose spell goes haywire on him. Note that the Dragonlord is classified under the ??? family, which means Dragon Slash and related effects do not apply to him.

Strategy[edit | edit source]

You should have one or two healers and two main damage dealers. A character with 100 skill points in Fource and another with the 'Minstrel's Manual' is important. Double Up is also viable. At the start of the battle, apply Gale Fource and support spells such as Oomph and Kabuff. Have your main healer cast Multiheal after every breath attack and a Sage with Kazing is to revive any party member who gets hit with a critical attack. Your main damage dealer should use a multi-hit attack such as Multifists or Falcon Slash with a Falcon blade. If the boss casts Disruptive Wave, apply your buffs again and keep hitting him until he goes down.

Treasure[edit | edit source]

Level range Secondary drop Orb
1-3 Alefgard boots 15% Red Orb 5%
4-8 Alefgard helm 15% Red Orb 5%
9-15 Alefgard armour 15% Red Orb 6%
16-25 Psaro's Map 10% Red Orb 6%
26-40 Psaro's Map 15% Red Orb 7%
41-56 Psaro's Map 20% Red Orb 7%
57-68 Psaro's Map 25% Red Orb 8%
69-80 Psaro's Map 30% Red Orb 8%
81-90 Psaro's Map 35% Red Orb 9%
91-99 Psaro's Map 40% Red Orb 10%

Skills[edit | edit source]

Level New abilities
Initial Scorch, critical attack, occasionally acts twice per turn
16 Always attacks twice per turn
24 Party Pooper
33 Hellfire
41 Begins acting thrice per turn, stops using Scorch
48 Dark Breath
57 Disruptive Wave

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

DracoLord
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 2/5 5/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Family ???
In-game description Tried to unite the monsters to rule the world
Abilities Firebal, Meditate, BeDragon
Habitat Gate of Ambition
Breeding chart Servant x Andreal, GreatDrak
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak None None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None None None Strong
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune
DracoLord (Dragon)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 2/5 4/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
Family ???
In-game description This is the true identity of DracoLord
Abilities FireAir, Massacre, Surge
Habitat Only available through breeding
Breeding chart DracoLord x Divinegon
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong Weak Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Immune
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune

The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw Terry over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original Dragon Quest. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

DracoLord
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
50 5/10 9/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 5/10 7/10 7/10
Family
In-game description DracoLord's first, unassuming form
Abilities Firebal, Meditate, BeDragon
Habitat
Breeding chart Servant x Andreal, GreatDrak
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak None None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Strong Immune Immune Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Immune Immune Immune
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune Immune
DracoLord (Dragon)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
70 6/10 9/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 6/10 7/10 7/10
Family ???
In-game description DracoLord's true powerful identity
Abilities FireAir, Massacre, Surge
Habitat
Breeding chart DracoLord x Divinegon
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong Weak
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong Strong Weak Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune Immune

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Dragonlord
Family Dragon
Rank X
Description This monarch spoken of in ancient lore was once bested by the legendary dragon warrior.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Psycho
Resistances Fire Breathproof, Cold Breathproof, Whackproof
Skill Dragonlord
Location -
Breeding chart Alabast dragon x Gem slime x Alabast dragon x Captain Crow

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

Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable monsters.

Dracolord
Family Dragon
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Scare Stare, Crafty Fizzler
Resistances Immune to Whack, Dim, and Magic Frailty
Skill Niflheim
Location -
Breeding chart Great dragon x Demon-at-arms
Dragonlord
Family Dragon
Rank X
Size M
Weapons Axes, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Psycho, Big Hitter, Steady Recovery
Resistances Immune to Fire Breath, Cold Breath, Whack, Poison, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Dragonlord
Location -
Breeding chart Dracolord x Alabast dragon x Gem slime x Captain Crow

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

The Dragonlord in his second form. This Dragonlord is from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
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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]

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

The Dragonlord (りゅうおう Ryūō)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,340 490
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
500 440 490 630
Bestiary No. #127
Rank A
In-game description The humanoid guise of the would-be world-ruling Dragonlord. Though less imposing, he still packs plenty of punch in this form
Talents Sovereign (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Intimidating (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Spellbinder (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Insult to Injury (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 0% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 0% 50% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%


True dragonlord (竜王 Ryūō)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,290 340
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 650 460 610
Bestiary No. #132
Rank S
In-game description The true form of the lizardly leader of monsterkind, who once tried to drown a certain world in darkness
Talents The Dragonlord (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Rando-Disrupt (lv. 1)
Bossesbane (lv. 20)
Frizzmeister (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Intimidating (lv. 1)
Close Scraper (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% -25% 0% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 0% 50% -25%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Dragonlord (竜王 Ryūō)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
150,000 5,000g N
List No.
Field Notes The terrifying true form of the doyen of dragons, whose blistering breathe obliterates all who oppose him.
He often offers heroes half the world in return for their allegiance—but anyone who accepts is never seen again...
Location(s) Dragonlord's Den, Dread Dragonlord's Den, Devastating Dragonlord's Den
Item(s) Dropped n/a

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

The nature of Builders is a what-if story in which the Hero fell for the Dragonlord's ruse and took his offer for half the world. Warping the Hero's mind into that of a bumbling barbarian, none stood in the Dragonlord's way as he cast the entire archipelago of Alefgard into darkness. Furthermore, the scaled sovereign placed a curse upon the population that blocked all memory of building from their minds--while a person may recognize the individual materials used to construct something, the moment they move to craft the curse activates and seals the person's memory of how the materials are used, effectively sending the population to the stone age and forcing them into an arduous existence living off the bare expanse of the despoiled land.

From his perverse perspective, the Dragonlord considered this to be an act of mercy--he states that through building humans rebel against their fates and in turn only bring upon more miserable ones to their lives. He explains that he had no choice but to muddle minds, for if he did not the world would be thrown out of balance and fall into ruin. As the Builder is the last remaining vestige of the spark of creativity, they must be snuffed out under his heel.

The Dragonlord is unimpressed with the Builder, stating they are nothing more than but a mere puppet of Rubiss. Privy to the Goddess' forsaking of the Builder near the end of Chapter four, he attempts to use this schism and uncertainty to cloud the child's mind when he is bested in his humanoid form. Offering half the world, the Dragonlord states that the Builder's role in Rubiss's scheme has ended and they should now allow themselves to be a slave to one that has already abandoned them. Whispering with a forked-tongue, he sweetens the deal by promising the land the Builder will inherit will not be one of ashen darkness that Alefgard has become, but one of light where they may build their own kingdom as they see fit. If the Builder refuses the offer, the Dragonlord points out that if they fail to defeat him then all the towns, villages, and friends they have made will be rent asunder.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord is mentioned in passing by a crew member of Captain Whitebone’s ship, but otherwise he does not make any appearance. However, the player can unlock his throne if they have a save of Dragon Quest Builders on the same system, allowing them to temporary take his appearance whenever they sit on the throne.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord is represented by statues of both his forms, with base values of 4,440,000 and 5,550,000 respectively.

Dragon Quest: Monster Parade[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[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]

The Dragonlord made his debut in the first card pack as a legendary rare card. Upon his death, he reveals his true form. Although he was restricted in normal use, he eventually appeared in the seventh card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" under the title "Dragonlord, Incarnation of Evil". As a reference to his original appearance, the Dragonlord will offer the opponent half of the world. If the opponent agrees, the screen goes dark and they are defeated on the spot. If they refuse, he will inflict 4 damage to a random unit or the enemy leader.

  • When the game's name was changed to Rivals Ace, the Dragonlord appeared as the boss of the Dragonlord's Castle in the Solo Battle Adventure Mode and eventually became an alternate leader character for the Demon Swordsman vocation.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord and his True Form appear as S-rank members of the ??? family during the original Dragon Quest I event, both appearing on their own banners. Cosmic chimaera appears on the Dragonlord's banner, while Dark skeleton appears on his True Form's banner. Both can be faced as bosses in the story quests, with the Dragonlord being faced in Chapter 4, Episode 5, while his True Form is faced in Chapter 4, Episode 6. His humanoid form can also participate in the event Battle Road, as well as the Blossom Slime's Battle Road as a party member.

The Dragonlord's True Form, along with the other Demon Lords, could be challenged as part of the Fiendish Onslaught, as well. Either of the Dragonlord's forms could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.

Dragonlord (りゅうおう Ryūō)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

???
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 898 547 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
355 376 401 493 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Frizzle Kafrizz* Hellfire Blast*
Talent Blossoming: Dark Pillar
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Frizzmeister/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Hellfire Blast Potency +5%/Stats Up
Dark Pillar Potency +5%
Spell Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Hellfire Blast Potency +5%/Stats Up
Dark Pillar Potency +5%
Spell Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises Frizz-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
WIS +15 AGL +20 Hellfire Blast Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Frizzmeister: Lowers Frizz-type ability MP cost by 10%, raises potency and recovery by 10%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Super Weak Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal Normal


Dragonlord's True Form (竜王 Ryūō)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

???
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,177 497 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
533 418 361 295 65
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Jet-Black Claws Blazing Breath* Dragon Swing*
Talent Blossoming: Draconic Flame
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Instant Partyboost/Stats Up Zap Res +25/Stats Up Dragon Swing Potency +5%/Stats Up
Draconic Flame Potency +5%
Breath Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Dragon Swing Potency +5%/Stats Up
Draconic Flame Potency +5%
Breath Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy DEF by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +30
ATK +15		 Dragonlord's March: Raises Move by 1 for 2 turns at battle start. Dragon Swing Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Instant Partyboost: Raises ATK for 3 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Half Res

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

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Itadaki Street Special[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord, in his human form, is a playable character in Itadaki Street Special.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit | edit source]

While the Dragonlord himself doesn't appear in the game, he is referenced in the Hero's Classic Mode path on the seventh and final stage. He is initially represented by Robin (from Fire Emblem: Awakening) in his blue outfit fought on Dracula's Castle (from Castlevania) in its Ω form. After Robin is defeated, a giant purple Charizard (from Pokémon) takes his place for the remainder of the fight. This two phase battle references the Dragonlord's two forms as a sorcerer and a Dragon in the original Dragon Quest.

In animation[edit | edit source]

The Dragonlord appeared as an antagonist to The N Team in Captain N: The Game Master, and worked with Mother Brain in his first appearance. In the show, he is a giant red dragon and lacks a human form.

Dragonlord appears in three episodes:

  • Episode 7: "Three Men & A Dragon"
  • Episode 23: "Trojan Dragon"
  • Episode 24: "I Wish I Was a Wombatman" (Robotic replica)

The Dragonlord is the only character from a Dragon Quest game to appear in both episodes, with a Blue dragon appearing in Episode 7, and Slimes, as well Axe knight appearing in Episode 23.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent from Disney's Sleeping Beauty, with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, having abnormally colored skin, yellow eyes, and possessing the ability to transform into large dragons that have purple coloration. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's horned headpiece.
  • The Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book confirms that the Dragonlord is a descendant of the Dragon Queen, though it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the family line.
  • The Dragonlord will have special text if you free Princess Gwaelin from the green dragon and battle Dragonlord immediately afterwards, without dropping the beloved princess off at Tantegel.

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