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[[Image:Evilmage-n.gif]]
{{Monster Infobox
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]{{Wikia}}
|title=Leger-de-man
|image=[[File:Leger-de-man artwork.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji|Evil mage}}
|old=EvilMage
}}
 
The '''leger-de-man''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ3}}.
 
They are evil [[Humanoid family|humans]] who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.
 
==Characteristics==
'''Leger-de-men''' resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|prestidigitators]] in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in {{XI}} along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid {{MFamilies}}s, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.
 
==Appearances==
===={{DQ3}}====
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#047
|sprite=[[File:Leger de man III nes.png]]
|lvl=30
|hp=95
|mp=255
|exp=1,650
|gold=85
|attack=99
|defense=85
|agility=58
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=70%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=70%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=70%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|snes-sprites=[[File:DQIII evil mage.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Leger de man III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Leger de man erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#102
|family=None
|description=A demonic deal turned these magicians into monsters, and all for the sake of a bit more magical might. They strive to best wizards the world over to prove their power
|sprite=[[File:Leger-de-man DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=152
|mp=765
|exp=1,206
|gold=38
|attack=179
|defense=288
|agility=137
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Midheal]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|skills=[[Wildfire]]
|item=[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Baramos' Lair]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=25%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#374
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=261
|mp=38
|attack=146
|defense=216
|agility=116
|exp=1,280
|gold=293
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizz]] (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)<br>[[Baramos' Lair]] ([[3DS]] and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ・強
|romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji・kyō|Evil mage・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#634
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=474
|mp=54
|attack=220
|defense=356
|agility=186
|exp=1,726
|gold=486
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kafuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizzle]] (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders.
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==Etymology==
*''[[Wiktionary:Legerdemain|Legerdemain]]'', also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.
 
==Related monsters==
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitator]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Abracadabrer]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|{{Famicom}} art.
Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[Living statue (recurring)|living statue]].
DQXI Leger de man.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Vicious leger de man.jpg|A vicious leger-de-man.
DQR Evil Mage.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0194 Leger de Man.jpg|A leger-de-man in ''[[Keshi Keshi]]''.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Humanoids]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 13 March 2026

The leger-de-man is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

They are evil humans who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Leger-de-men resemble prestidigitators in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in XI along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid monsters, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#047
Level
30
Experience
1,650
Gold
85
HP
95
MP
255
Attack
99
Defense
85
Agility
58
Evasion
0/64
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Baramos' Lair
Item Dropped
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄128
Fire resistance *
70%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
70%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
70%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#102
Family
None
Experience
1,206
Gold
38
HP
152
MP
765
Attack
179
Defence*
288
Agility
137
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

A demonic deal turned these magicians into monsters, and all for the sake of a bit more magical might. They strive to best wizards the world over to prove their power

Skill(s)
Wildfire
Location(s)
Baramos' Lair
Item Dropped
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄128
Fire resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
25%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#374
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,280
Gold
293
HP
261
MP
38
Attack
146
Defence
216
Agility
116
In-game description

Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Kacrack
Fizzle
Fuddle
Co-Kafrizz (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Location(s)
Fortress of Fear (second act)
Baramos' Lair (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious leger-de-man (エビルマージ・強 Ebiru māji・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#634
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,726
Gold
486
HP
474
MP
54
Attack
220
Defence
356
Agility
186
In-game description

Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Kafrizzle
Kacrack
Fizzle
Kafuddle
Co-Kafrizzle (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Location(s)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
75%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for Mage leaders.

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

  • Legerdemain, also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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