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<center><small>''Magus'' ''links here. For the mace-wielding mage from'' ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', see'' [[Whackolyte]].</small></center>
<center><small>''Magus'' ''links here. For the mace-wielding mage from'' {{Dragon Quest II}}, see'' [[Wrecktor]].</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Magus
|title=Magus
|image=[[Image:DQII_Magus.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQII_Magus.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=まじゅつし
|kanji=まじゅつし<br>魔術師
|romanji=Magician
|romanji={{tt|Majutsushi|'Magician'/Magic user}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=Magician (''II'' NES)<br>Sorcerer (''II'' GBC)
}}
}}
==Description==
The '''Magus''' is a monster in the series.
The Magus is a humanoid enemy. It usually wears a white robe with a bat insignia on the front and a green cape. As one might expect from the name, the Magus is a magic user.
 
==Characteristics==
Magi are [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] spellcasters wearing masks that completely obscure their faces. They wear white robes with the bat insignia of the [[Children of Hargon]] on the front and a green and red triangular pattern at the ends of their sleeves, a long green cape around their necks with a red jeweled brooch, and red shoes. In their right hands, they wield a tall staff topped with a green crystal orb. The magi specialise in casting [[Sizz]] on their opponents. Like many other humanoid monsters in the series, they are now depicted with five fingers on their hands in modern appearances instead of four. According to their descriptions in ''IX'', the magi are formerly men who sold their souls to evil in order to acquire magic power.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Magus
|name=Magus
|kanji=まじゅつし
|kanji=まじゅつし
|romanji=majutsushi
|romanji=Majutsushi
|nes-sprite=[[File:Magus DQII NES.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:Magus DQII NES.png]]
|nes-hp=15
|nes-hp=15
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=Unlimited
|nes-exp=8
|nes-exp=8
|nes-gold=10
|nes-gold=10
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|nes-agility=11
|nes-agility=11
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-locations=Near the [[Spring of Bravery]]
|nes-locations=[[Wellspring of the Hero]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Gwaelin's Gate]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|nes-item=[[Cypress stick]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|nes-item=[[Cypress stick]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|nes-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-MAGUS.png]] [[File:DQ2-GBC-MAGUS.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[Image:DQ2-SNES-MAGUS.png]] [[Image:DQ2-GBC-MAGUS.png]][[Image:DQII Magus iOS.png|60px]]
[[Image:Magus Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|60px]]
|remake-hp=15
|remake-hp=15
|remake-mp=5
|remake-mp=5
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|remake-agility=11
|remake-agility=11
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=[[Spring of Bravery]]
|remake-locations=[[Wellspring of the Hero]]<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Gwaelin's Gate]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|remake-item=[[Cypress stick]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|remake-item=[[Cypress stick]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:|200px]]
|name=Magus
|name=Magus
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=まじゅつし
|console=DS
|romaji=Majutsushi
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#043
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Attacks exclusively with spells, including [[Fizzle]], [[Woosh]], and [[Magic Barrier]], and lives in fear of light-based attacks.<br><br>Mortals who made a pledge of allegiance to a dastardly demon, and had their souls stolen by way of thanks.
|model=[[Image:DQIX Magus.png|100px]]
|hp=58
|hp=58
|mp=18
|mp=18
|exp=90
|gold=80
|attack=48
|attack=48
|defense=38
|defence=38
|agility=70
|agility=70
|experience=90
|spells=[[Woosh]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Wizard Ward]]
|gold=80
|skills=Drains MP with attacks
|droppedItem=[[Wizard's staff]] (common, 1/64)<br>[[Magic water]] (rare, 1/128)
|items=[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=
|locations=[[Quarantomb]]<br>[[Newid Isle]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Ruins, rank 1)
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Woosh]]<br>[[Magic Barrier]]
|fire-resist=0%
|family=Humanoid
|ice-resist=0%
|bestiaryNumber=043
|wind-resist=0%
|description=Attacks exclusively with spells, including Fizzle, Woosh, and Magic Barrier, and lives in fear of light-based attacks.<br><br>Mortals who made a pledge of allegience to a dastardly demon, and had their souls stolen by way of thanks.
|blast-resist=0%
|locations=[[Quarantomb]]<br>[[Newid Isle]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|rock-resist=0%
|collapsed=
|dark-resist=0%
|}}
|light-resist=-50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQDai}}===
Magi are depicted as members of the Mystic Legion led by [[Zaboera]], which includes spellcasting monsters and other demons such as [[Heyedra]]s.
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Magus
|kanji=まじゅつし
|romanji={{tt|Majutsushi|'Magician'}}
|listNumber=#003
|fieldNotes=These minor ministers to a dark deity are middling magicians...and incompetent close combatants. Having been deprived of staffs for a lengthy spell, they prefer to keep a low profile, mixing it up with magic from afar.
|image=[[File:Magus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=9
|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Thinkincense]], [[Butterfly wing]], [[Scholar's specs|Classic scholar's specs recipe]]
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit), [[Colissea]] (Recruit), [[Colissean Desert]] (Recruit), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Magus
|kanji=まじゅつし
|romaji={{tt|Majutsushi|'Magician'}}
|listNumber=#029
|fieldNotes=These minor ministers to a dark deity are middling magicians...and incompetent close combatants. Having been deprived of staffs for a lengthy spell, they prefer to keep a low profile, mixing it up with magic from afar.
|image=[[File:Magus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=40
|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Cottontop]], [[Butterfly wing]]
|locations=[[The Battle of the Wildwood]]
}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
Magus appears in the smartphone version of ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]'' as recruitable monsters. They are E-rank monsters of the [[Demon family]].
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Mago|es-meaning=Spanish for "mage" or "magician".
|fr=Mage|fr-meaning=A magician, wizard, or sorcerer, especially one that appears in fantasy.
|de=Magus|de-meaning=Same as English name.
|it=Magus|it-meaning=Same as English name.
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*One of the [https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Magus.html main characters] of ''[https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Chrono_Trigger.html Chrono Trigger]'' (which had it's artwork done by [[Akira Toriyama]]) shares the name of this monster.
*''[[Wiktionary:magus|Magus]]'' is a Latin word which means magician or sorcerer, derived from the ancient Greek μάγος (mágos). In the ancient world, a [[Wikipedia:Magi|magus]] was a priest of the Zoroastrian religion from Iran. Three Magi were famously said to have visited the newborn Jesus bearing gifts of myrrh, gold, and frankincense.
*One of the [https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Magus.html main characters] of ''[https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Chrono_Trigger.html Chrono Trigger]'' (which had its artwork done by [[Akira Toriyama]] and was also released by [[Square Enix]]) shares a name with this monster.
*The description for the Magus in the English version of ''Dragon Quest IX'' erroneously states that they are able to cast [[Magic Barrier]], but they actually use [[Wizard Ward]] instead.
*The descriptions for the Magus in the ''Heroes'' series of games makes reference to the fact that they did not wield staffs in their in-game sprites in earlier games, despite wielding them in their artwork.


==Related Monsters==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQI II Carddass Majutsushi.jpg|''Dragon Quest I & II'' Carddass card
DQotS Magus.jpg|A magus in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Magus 1.jpg|Appearance with [[Fruit slime|Berry slime]] and [[Drackolyte]] in ''Stars''.
DQ Stars Android Magus 2.jpg|
DQB2 Magus.jpg|A Magus in {{Builders 2}}.
DQR Majutsushi.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Arena.png|A Magus enjoying the Arena fight with a [[Healslime]], [[Restless armour]], [[Ursa minor]], and a [[King bubble slime]]
Eraser 0018 Magus.jpg|A magus in ''Keshi Keshi''
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Shaman]]
*[[Shaman]]
*[[Sorcerer]]
*[[Sorcerer]]
*[[Wrecktor]]
*[[Chiromancer]]
*[[Envoy]]
*[[Envoy]]
*[[Numpton]]
*[[Tactical wizard]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Humanoids]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[es:Mago]]
[[fr:Mage (monstre)]]

Latest revision as of 03:36, 15 December 2025

Magus links here. For the mace-wielding mage from Dragon Quest II, see Wrecktor.

The Magus is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Magi are humanoid spellcasters wearing masks that completely obscure their faces. They wear white robes with the bat insignia of the Children of Hargon on the front and a green and red triangular pattern at the ends of their sleeves, a long green cape around their necks with a red jeweled brooch, and red shoes. In their right hands, they wield a tall staff topped with a green crystal orb. The magi specialise in casting Sizz on their opponents. Like many other humanoid monsters in the series, they are now depicted with five fingers on their hands in modern appearances instead of four. According to their descriptions in IX, the magi are formerly men who sold their souls to evil in order to acquire magic power.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Magus (まじゅつし Majutsushi)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
10
HP
15
MP
Unlimited
Attack
17
Defence
11
Agility
11
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sizz
Item Dropped
Cypress stick (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
10
HP
15
MP
5
Attack
17
Defence
11
Agility
11
Evasion
0⁄64
Abilities
Sizz
Item Dropped
Cypress stick (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
0⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7

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

Magus (まじゅつし Majutsushi)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#043
Family
Humanoid
Gold
80
HP
58
MP
18
Attack
48
Defence
38
Agility
70
In-game description

Attacks exclusively with spells, including Fizzle, Woosh, and Magic Barrier, and lives in fear of light-based attacks.

Mortals who made a pledge of allegiance to a dastardly demon, and had their souls stolen by way of thanks.

Skill(s)
Drains MP with attacks
Location(s)
Quarantomb
Newid Isle
Grotto (Ruins, rank 1)
Item(s) dropped
Wizard's staff1⁄64
Magic water1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
25%


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

Magi are depicted as members of the Mystic Legion led by Zaboera, which includes spellcasting monsters and other demons such as Heyedras.

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

Magus (まじゅつし Majutsushi)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
9 12g
List No. #003
Field Notes These minor ministers to a dark deity are middling magicians...and incompetent close combatants. Having been deprived of staffs for a lengthy spell, they prefer to keep a low profile, mixing it up with magic from afar.
Location(s) Arba Castle (Recruit), Caliburgh Meadow (Recruit), Colissea (Recruit), Colissean Desert (Recruit), Fire Place (Showdown: Green Dragon)
Item(s) Dropped Thinkincense, Butterfly wing, Classic scholar's specs recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Magus (まじゅつし Majutsushi)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
40 12g Yes
List No. #029
Field Notes These minor ministers to a dark deity are middling magicians...and incompetent close combatants. Having been deprived of staffs for a lengthy spell, they prefer to keep a low profile, mixing it up with magic from afar.
Location(s) The Battle of the Wildwood
Item(s) Dropped Cottontop, Butterfly wing

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Magus appears in the smartphone version of Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key as recruitable monsters. They are E-rank monsters of the Demon family.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolMagoSpanish for "mage" or "magician".
FrançaisMageA magician, wizard, or sorcerer, especially one that appears in fantasy.
DeutschMagusSame as English name.
ItalianoMagusSame as English name.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Magus is a Latin word which means magician or sorcerer, derived from the ancient Greek μάγος (mágos). In the ancient world, a magus was a priest of the Zoroastrian religion from Iran. Three Magi were famously said to have visited the newborn Jesus bearing gifts of myrrh, gold, and frankincense.
  • One of the main characters of Chrono Trigger (which had its artwork done by Akira Toriyama and was also released by Square Enix) shares a name with this monster.
  • The description for the Magus in the English version of Dragon Quest IX erroneously states that they are able to cast Magic Barrier, but they actually use Wizard Ward instead.
  • The descriptions for the Magus in the Heroes series of games makes reference to the fact that they did not wield staffs in their in-game sprites in earlier games, despite wielding them in their artwork.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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