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{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Aamon
|Name=Aamon
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|Game={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|Image=[[File:Aamon modern.png|300px]]
|Image=[[File:Aamon modern.png|300px]]
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'''Aamon''' is an antagonist from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. He is a powerful magus and subversive subordinate of [[Psaro the Manslayer]] who schemes of usurping his master as the ruler of monsterkind and, in the remakes of the game, is the true antagonist and final boss.
'''Aamon''' is an antagonist from {{DQ4}}.
 
He is a powerful magus and subversive subordinate of [[Psaro the Manslayer]] who schemes of usurping his master as the ruler of monsterkind.
 
{{spoiler|start}}
In the remake exclusive {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} of the game, he is the true antagonist and final boss.
{{spoiler|end}}


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A spell-casting fiend and one of Psaro's higher ranked minions, Aamon is first encountered near the end of the game in all versions, wherein the player must defeat him and several other monsters in order to destroy the barrier protecting [[Castle Nadiria]].
A spell-casting fiend and one of Psaro's higher ranked minions, Aamon is first encountered near the end of the game in all versions, wherein the player must defeat him and several other monsters in order to destroy the barrier protecting [[Castle Nadiria]].


Aamon embodies the worst stereotypes of his kind, using Psaro's faith in monsterkind to avoid suspicion while sowing seeds of strife amongst the ranks and trigger the events that would lead to the final battle of ''Dragon Quest IV'' by ordering the assassination of [[Rose]] through the use of hired humans. His original hope was that Psaro and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]'s party would destroy each other in their battle, enabling him to ascend to Psaro's position as master of all monsters unchallenged. He is killed in Nadiria in the original version of the game, but the PSX remake (and subsequent ports) expands his role to that of the game's true villain. Having cultivated the [[Secret of Evolution]] unbeknownst to Psaro, he takes control of the [[Diabolic Hall]].
Aamon embodies the worst stereotypes of his kind, using Psaro's faith in monsterkind to avoid suspicion while sowing seeds of strife amongst the ranks and trigger the events that would lead to the final battle of {{Dragon Quest IV}} by ordering the assassination of [[Rose]] through the use of hired humans. His original hope was that {{Psaro B}} and the {{Hero 4}}'s party would destroy each other in their battle, enabling him to ascend to {{Psaro B}}'s position as master of all monsters unchallenged only toe be killed in [[Nadiria]].
 
{{spoiler|start}}
As of {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} the {{PSX}} remake (and subsequent ports) expands his role to that of the game's true villain. Having cultivated the [[Secret of Evolution]] unbeknownst to Psaro, he takes control of the [[Diabolic Hall]].


When the bonus dungeon of the remakes is completed, Psaro becomes an ally and Aamon will engage the party when he is present. The Secret of Evolution quickly changes him into a likeness of what Psaro became under of the secret's effect, though he is leagues stronger than the white-haired demon was when under that power's influence, having access to the most devastating of [[Breath|breath]] attacks and even [[Magic Burst]].
When the {{Bonus dungeon}} known as the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest IV)|Fungeon]] of the remakes is completed, Psaro becomes an ally and Aamon will engage the party when he is present. The Secret of Evolution quickly changes him into a likeness of what Psaro became under of the secret's effect, though he is leagues stronger than the white-haired demon was when under that power's influence, having access to the most devastating of [[Breath attack]]s and even [[Magic Burst]].
{{spoiler|end}}


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
Aamon's natural state is that of a pink skinned, wizened looking demon garbed in priestly attire. Once transformed, he takes on the stumpy appearance Psaro bore after losing his arms and head during the original conflict, and mutates into [[Psaro the Manslayer|the familiar five-eyed form]] as the fight continues. His coloration is different than Psaro's was, with boney white being the primary hue along with purple for his musculature and blood red for the horns and talons. When he is pushed to the brink, Aamon will mutate a final time and his skin will turn jet black, muscles and horns shifting to a sickening teal.
{{spoiler|start}}
Aamon's natural state is that of a pink skinned, wizened looking demon garbed in priestly attire. Once transformed, he takes on the stumpy appearance {{Psaro B}} bore after losing his arms and head during the original conflict, and mutates into [[Psaro the Manslayer|the familiar five-eyed form]] as the fight continues. His coloration is different than {{Psaro B}}'s was, with boney white being the primary hue along with purple for his musculature and blood red for the horns and talons. When he is pushed to the brink, Aamon will mutate a final time and his skin will turn jet black, muscles and horns shifting to a sickening teal.
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
====First encounter====
====First encounter====
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|gold=0
|gold=0
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Kaswoosh]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Kacrackle]]<br>[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Recovers 20 HP per turn
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Recovers 20 {{HP}} per turn
|item=None
|item=None
|locations=The [[Four Dens of Nadiria]]
|locations=The [[Four Dens of Nadiria]]
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====Final Showdown====
====Final Showdown====
In the remakes, Aamon resurfaces in Chapter 6 as the true final boss, having survived his run-in with the hero at Nadiria to assume control of Diabolic Hall. Much like [[Psaro the Manslayer]], he has several forms:
In the remakes, Aamon resurfaces in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} as the true final boss, having survived his run-in with the hero at Nadiria to assume control of Diabolic Hall. Much like [[Psaro the Manslayer]], he has several forms:


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{{DQ4RemakeExclusiveEnemy
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|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
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}}
{{spoiler|end}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
==={{DQStars}}===
{{stub}}
{{stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
Aamon first appeared in his humanoid form in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen. His transformed form also appeared once the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'' in the 2nd card pack, "And Thus Into Legend..." under the title, "Ultimate Evil Priest".
Aamon first appeared in his humanoid form in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen. His transformed form also appeared once the game's name changed to ''Rivals Ace'' in the 2nd card pack, "And Thus Into Legend..." under the title, "Ultimate Evil Priest".


===''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''===
==={{DQWalk}}===
Aamon appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 3 of the ''Dragon Quest IV'' collaboration event held from November to December 2019, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.
Aamon appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 3 of the {{Dragon Quest IV}} collaboration event held from November to December 2019, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Aamon appeared as a boss during the limited ''Dragon Quest IV'' event. He can be faced in the event story Chapter 4, Episode 4: The Fourth Barrier, as well as in the [[Four Dens of Nadiria|Den on Aamon]] on the Road to [[Psaro's Peak]]. Aamon begins the battle protected by a [[Bounce|wall of light]] for 3 turns and is guarded by a pair of [[drooling ghoul]]s. He can cast [[Kaswoosh]] and [[Kazam]] and can use [[Head-Butt Charge]] and will call upon more drooling ghouls to aid him if he is threatened.
Aamon appeared as a boss during the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. He can be faced in the event story Chapter 4, Episode 4: The Fourth Barrier, as well as in the [[Four Dens of Nadiria|Den on Aamon]] on the Road to [[Psaro's Peak]]. Aamon begins the battle protected by a [[Bounce|wall of light]] for 3 turns and is guarded by a pair of [[drooling ghoul]]s. He can cast [[Kaswoosh]] and [[Kazam]] and can use [[Head-Butt Charge]] and will call upon more drooling ghouls to aid him if he is threatened.


==Similar species==
==Similar species==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Aamon.png|Famicom era artwork
Aamon.png|Famicom era artwork
Image:Aamon transformed.png|Fully transformed
Aamon transformed.png|Fully transformed.
Image:Aamon joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model
Aamon joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Image:Aamon monster battle road.png|Art for ''Monster Battle Road''
Aamon monster battle road.png|Art for ''Monster Battle Road''.
Image:DQ Stars Android Aamon 1.jpg|Appearance in ''Stars''
IDQ Stars Android Aamon 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
Image:DQ Stars Android Aamon 2.jpg
DQ Stars Android Aamon 2.jpg|
Image:DQR Evil Priest.png|''Rivals'' art.
DQR Evil Priest.png|''Rivals'' art.
Image:DQR Ultimate Evil Priest.png
DQR Ultimate Evil Priest.png|
Image:DQW Aamon.png|Aamon in ''Walk''.
DQW Aamon.png|Aamon in ''Walk''.
Image:DQT Aamon.png|''Tact'' official art.
DQT Aamon.png|''Tact'' official art.
Image:Metallic Monster Gallery Aamon.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''
Metallic Monster Gallery Aamon.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''.
</gallery>
</gallery></center>


{{DQIV}}
{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Goetic demons]]
[[Category:Goetic demons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]