Imp: Difference between revisions

|old=Demonite, DemonImp

The '''Imp''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}.

Introduced in {{DQ3}}, they are small, purple demons armed with pitchforks.

Despite their unassuming appearance, Imps have access to some of the most potent spells known, such as [[Kaboom]] and [[Kathwack]], and while this may cause a scare, they almost never have the energy necessary to cast these high-end spells but try to all the same, often to humorous results. Due to this, they are one of the more comical, inept monsters that can be found in the series, but can still prove dangerous in some titles. Because of their magical knowledge, choice of weapon, and lore referring to them being juvenile forms of powerful {{Demon}}, Imps are regularly believed to be the infantile states of [[Archdemon]]s.  

|kanji= ベビーサタン

|skills=[[Chilly Breath]]

|item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}

|locations={{Alltrades Abbey 3}} region.

|switch-sprites=[[File:Ezgif-4-94ff8204b648.png|100px]]

An {{NPC}} Imp appears on 2F of a building in [[Asham]] and is attempting to disguise itself when the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} come across it.

It attacks them, but goes down.  The Imp despite recognizing the {{Party 3}} when they change their form to a monster with the [[Mod Rod]] or seeing them when they're Invisible, won't attack them.

The Imp will respawn when after the player leaves the town in the {{NES}} version.  The SFC version and all remakes turn it into a one time encounter.

|locations=[[Parthenia]] region (Chapter 5)<br>[[Laissez Fayre]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 5}})<br>[[Mamon]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}})

|remake-sprites=[[File:Imp IV psx.png]]

|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Imp.png]]

|description=Juvenile forms of elite magical monsters. Imps try to cast spells which are far too powerful for them and fail every time.

|attack-resist=

|paralysis-resist0%=

Imps are likely to first be encountered whilst climbing the [[Tower of Alexandra]]. While they are prone to miserably failing at casting powerful spells, they may perform a cool breath attack that can be very dangerous at this point of the adventure.

First appearing from the start of Version 2 onwards, Imps are first encountered in the False Renshinda. While they still fail at casting [[Kaboom]], they can cast [[Boom]] and spew a [[Freezing Blizzard]] while blocking enemy attacks and spells with their forks. In addition, Imps can also be recruited while learning [[Kaboom]] by investing 25 skill points into their Koaku Magic skill tree.

|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Cool Breath|FrigidAir]], [[Flame Slash| FireSlash]]

|resistances = Fizzleproof

|fieldNotes=These infant fiends may look cute, but don't fall for their butter-wouldn't-melt act—those forks aren't for eating with! It'll be a few years before these diminutive demons have enough MP to cast [[Kaboom]], but that doesn't stop them from trying.

|item=[[Warmaline]], [[Royal soil]]

|item= {{Snakeskin 9}}, {{Wing of bat 9}}

Imp appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Demon family]]. It can be recruited from Chapter 6, Episode 1: Opening soon! and Chapter 10, Episode 2: The Road to the Gold Cup Part 1 and it stars in its own Battle Road. The imp can also participate in [[Leery lantern]] and [[Jolly sasquash]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.

|lvl=90

|hp=438

|mp=217

|attack=200

|defense=145

|agility=198

|wisdom=205

|bskill2=[[Bang]]

|bskill3=N/a

|askill1=Max MP +5 / Stats Up

|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up

|askill3=Bang Potency +5% / Stats Up

|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up

|askill5=Bang Potency +5% / Stats Up

|bperk1=Bang Potency +2%

==See also==

*[[Morrie devil]]

Imp Super Famicom.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.

Image:DQVII Imp.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.

DQX Baby Satan.jpg|An imp in {{X}}.

ISS_Torneko_Imp_King_Slime_and_Fluffy.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.

DQHRS Imp.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''.

Imp with an extra utensil.png|

DQHII Kiryl ImpFork.jpg|[[Kiryl]] wielding the Imp's Fork in ''{{Heroes 2}}''.

Imp dqm psx.gif|''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1-2|DQM I & II]]'' sprite.

Imp caravan heart.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.

Imp DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.

Imp joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.

DQMBRV Imp.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.

DQMBRV Imp1.png|

DQMBRV Imp2.png|

DQMBRV Imp3.png|

DQR Baby Satan.png|{{Rivals}} card.

Eraser 0127.jpg|An Imp in ''Keshi Keshi''.

[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]

[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]