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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Lesser demon
| title=Lesser demon
| image=[[Image:DQVI_Lesser_Demon.png|300px]]
| image=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser Demon.png|300px|center]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
| firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
| kanji=レッサーデーモン
| kanji=レッサーデーモン
| romanji=
| romanji={{tt|Ressā dēmon|Lesser demon}}
|old=Vulgarian
}}
}}


The '''Lesser demon''' (formerly ''Vulgarian'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'', it is a red, winged, humanoid [[Demon family|demon]] that often moves on all fours.
The '''lesser demon''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{DQ6}}, it is a red, winged, humanoid {{Demon}} that often moves on all fours.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walks on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.
Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walk on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name = Lesser demon
|name=Lesser demon
|image =  
|kanji=レッサーデーモン
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|console = DS
|sprite=[[Image:Lesserdemon.gif]]
|hp = 116
|hp=116
|mp = 4
|mp=4
|attack = 75
|exp=138
|defense = 52
|gold=46
|agility = 57
|attack=75
|experience = 138
|defense=52
|gold = 46
|agility=57
|droppedItem = [[Iron claw]]
|tameRate=[[Lesser demon (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|4}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=74
|bestiaryNumber=#074
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Spooky Aura]]
|skills=[[Spooky Aura]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|locations=[[Isle of Murdaw]]<br>[[Clearvale]] Region<br>[[The Spiegelspire]] Region<br>[[Hallowed Hollow]] Region
|locations=}}
|items=[[Iron claw]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=60%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=25%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Lesser demonDS.png]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Vulgarian.gif]]
|name=Lesser demon
|name=Lesser demon
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|kanji=レッサーデーモン
|console=PSX, 3DS
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Vulgarian.gif]]
|hp=110
|hp=110
|mp=
|mp=0
|exp=59 ({{PS1}})<br>89 ({{3DS}})
|gold=35 ({{PS1}})<br>53 ({{3DS}})
|attack=86
|attack=86
|defense=65
|defense=65
|agility=59
|agility=59
|experience=59
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|gold=39
|bestiaryNumber=#095
|droppedItem=[[Boxer shorts]]
|spells=None
|skills=Dazzleflash
|skills=[[Dazzleflash]]
|spells=
|locations=[[Aeolus Vale]]
|family=Demon
|items=[[Boxer shorts]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber=95
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|captureRate=Moderate
|frizz-resist=0%
|description=
|sizz-resist=0%
|locations=Aeolus Vale
|bang-resist=0%
|}}
|crack-resist=0%
 
|woosh-resist=0%
Lesser demons (known as '''Vulgarians''' in the PS1 version) can be found in the [[Aeolus Vale]] area and is one of the forms that the [[WonderEgg]] can take if it hatches.
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=15%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}*[[Zombie family|Zombie-type]]
Lesser demon is one of the forms that a [[rotten egg]] can take when it hatches.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Lesser demon
|kanji=  
|kanji= レッサーデーモン
|romanji=
|romanji=Ressā dēmon
|sprite=[[Image:lesser_demon.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-114.gif|300px]]
|hp=105
|hp=105
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=77
|defense=77
|agility=64
|agility=64
|bestiaryNumber=114
|bestiaryNumber=#114
|family=Demon
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
|description=Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Chants a curse<br>[[Dazzleflash]]
|skills=Chants a {{Curse}}. ([[Curses]] a single {{Party 8}} member, except for the {{Hero 8}}.)<br>[[Dazzleflash]]
|locations=[[Northwest Isle]]
|locations=[[Northwest Isle]]
|items=[[Red mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Gold bracer]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Red mould]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Gold bracer]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
 
{{DQMJmonster
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
|name = Lesser demon
 
|image =
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
|family = {{Demon}}
 
|rank = D
==Related monsters==
|description = ''Wicked demons created in the very heart of darkness to be a plague upon the world.''
===Demon thunderer===
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
{{Monster Infobox
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|title=Demon thunderer
|resistances = Bangproof
|image=[[File:DQIV_Demon_Thunderer.png|250px|center]]
|skill = [[Diabolist]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]] (Night and Temple of the Sun)
|kanji=サンダーサタン
|breeding chart = [[Dancing devil]] x [[Weartiger]]
|romanji=Thunder satan
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
}}
}}
The '''Demon thunderer''' (formerly known as ''BoltDevil'') is a monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]].
{{clear}}
====''Dragon Quest IV''====
{{Stub}}
====''Dragon Quest VII''====
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[File:Demonthunderer DQVII PSX.gif]]
|name=Demon thunderer
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=259
|mp=0
|attack=142
|defense=100
|agility=91
|experience=180
|gold=95
|droppedItem=[[Lightning staff]] (1/128)
|skills=Lightning <br> Dazzleflash
|spells=
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=171
|captureRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|description=
|locations=[[Dune]] (Disc 2) <br> [[Labres]] (Disc 2) <br> [[Falrod]]
|}}


The Demon thunderer can be found in the [[Dune]] region in Disc 2, the [[Gorges]] region in Disc 2, the [[Falrod]] region in Disc 2, and under the [[Dune Sphinx]].
==={{DQMJ2}}===
 
{{DQMJ2monster
====''Dragon Quest VIII''====
|name = Lesser demon
{{DQ8Enemy
|image =
|name=
|family = {{Demon}}
|kanji=  
|rank = D
|romanji=
|size = S
|sprite=
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|hp=179
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Donker]]
|mp=0
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Fizzle]], Immune to [[Bang]]
|exp=250
|skill = [[Diabolist]]
|gold=48
|location = [[Cragravation]] (bad weather)
|attack=132
|breeding chart = [[Dancing devil]] x [[Crabid]]<br>[[Dessert demon]] x [[Shadow]]
|defense=138
|agility=97
|bestiaryNumber=183
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=This foul demon is completely resistant to thunder-based attacks. Said to be a physical form of thunder itself.
|spells=None
|skills=Chants a curse<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Lightning]]
|locations=[[Isolated Plateau]]
|items=[[Devil's tail]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Wizard's staff]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=50%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
{{clear}}


===Hellstalker===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Monster Infobox
{{Stub}}
|title=Hellstalker
|image=[[Image:DQVI_Hellstalker.png|center|280px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ホラーウォーカー
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
}}
The '''Hellstalker''' (formerly ''Horror walker'' and ''EvlVulgar'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series.


==Characteristics==
==={{DQRivals}}===
 
Lesser demon appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a super rare card exclusive for [[Fortune Teller]] leaders.
A garish bright purple offsets the gnashing and gnawing teeth of this frightening fiend. They summon lashings of lethal thunder with which to strike and threaten the whole party. These demons also unleash a dodgy dance that ups their evasion and allows them to dive away from damage
 
====''Dragon Quest VI''====
{{Enemy
|name = Hellstalker
|image =
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 133
|mp = 0
|attack = 123
|defense = 97
|agility = 88
|experience = 164
|gold = 100
|droppedItem = [[Cloak of evasion]]
|bestiaryNumber=90
|skills=[[Lightning]]<br>[[Dodgy Dance]]
|locations=}}
 
====''Dragon Quest VII''====
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Evlvulgar.gif]]
|name=Evlvulgar
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=325
|mp=50
|attack=179
|defense=119
|agility=92
|experience=248
|gold=124
|droppedItem=Party Dress
|skills=Ramming
|spells=Defense <br> Lightning
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=205
|captureRate=Hard
|description=
|locations=[[Dune]] <br> [[Gorges]] <br> [[Dark Palace]]
|}}
 
The '''EvlVulgar''' is a monster in the game ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It can be found in the [[Dune]] region, the [[Wind Maze]], under the [[Sphinx]], and in the [[Dark Palace]].
====''Dragon Quest VIII''====
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Hellstalker.png]]
|hp=405
|mp=0
|exp=90
|gold=28
|attack=336
|defense=144
|agility=123
|bestiaryNumber=219
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=Fearsome demon creatures belched from the depths of hell. It is said that they leave an eternal killing field in their bloody wake.
|spells=None
|skills=Chants a curse<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Lightning]]
|locations=[[Dragovian Path]]
|items=[[Magic water]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Demon whip]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===Darkcrawler===
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Darkcrawler
|image=[[Image:Darkcrawler.png|center|200px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
}}
{{Enemy
|name = Darkcrawler
|image = [[File:Darkcrawler DQVI SNES.gif]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 320
|mp = 0
|attack = 215
|defense = 117
|agility = 130
|experience = 570
|gold = 108
|droppedItem = [[Pretty betsy]]
|bestiaryNumber=161
|locations=}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.
A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.
==Similar species==
*[[Bloodcreeper]]
*[[Darkcrawler]]
*[[Demon thunderer]]
*[[Hellstalker]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:LesserDemon.jpg|
LesserDemon.jpg|{{Super Famicom}} art.
Image:Vulgarian.gif|
Lesserdemon DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Image:Lesserdemon.gif|
MBRV Lesser Demon.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Image:Lesser_demon.png|
DQMBRV Lesser Demon.png|
DQS Lesser demon.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Lesser Demon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
TCG LesserDemon.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:35, 1 June 2025

The lesser demon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, it is a red, winged, humanoid Demon that often moves on all fours.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Lesser demons have the appearance of gangly, red humanoids and they usually walk on all four limbs, despite having a pair of wings on its back. Their arms have been depicted as having both four and five fingers, and their feet have two toes. Lesser demons also wear a large amount of jewelry, having multiple gold bracelets on their wrists and ankles, gold earrings, and a necklace with multicolored beads. They have a long pointed tail, large pointed ears, a thick brow with two curved horns, and their mouths appear to be perpetually wide open, displaying a set of sharp fangs and a green tongue.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#074
Recruit Rate
14
Experience *
138
Gold
46
HP *
116
MP
4
Attack
75
Defence
52
Agility
57
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Spooky Aura
Item(s) dropped
Iron claw132
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Fire Breath resistance *
25%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
60%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance
50%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Bestiary No.
#095
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
59 (PS1)
89 (3DS)
Gold
35 (PS1)
53 (3DS)
HP
110
MP
0
Attack
86
Defence
65
Agility
59
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Dazzleflash
Location(s)
Aeolus Vale
Item(s) Dropped
Boxer shorts1128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
15%
Poof resistance *
0%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
50%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes

*Zombie-type

Lesser demon is one of the forms that a rotten egg can take when it hatches.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Lesser demon (レッサーデーモン Ressā dēmon)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#114 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
107 38 105 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
101 77 64 164
In-Game Description Fearsome demons capable of channeling the power of the underworld into a dazzling light attack.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Chants a Curse. (Curses a single party member, except for the Hero.)
Dazzleflash
Location(s) Northwest Isle
Item(s) Dropped Red mould116
Gold bracer164
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 15% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Description Wicked demons created in the very heart of darkness to be a plague upon the world.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Frizzmeister
Resistances Bangproof
Skill Diabolist
Location Celeste Isle (Night and Temple of the Sun)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Weartiger

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

Lesser demon
Family Demon
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Crafty Donker
Resistances Vulnerable to Fizzle, Immune to Bang
Skill Diabolist
Location Cragravation (bad weather)
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Crabid
Dessert demon x Shadow

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

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Lesser demon appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a super rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

A vulgarian is a term for an unrefined or boorish person, who makes an ostentatious display of wealth. This fits with the description of a lesser demon, which wear a large amount of gaudy jewelry on their body.

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]