Archdemon

Dragon Quest monster Archdemon File:DQII Archdemon.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アークデーモン Romaji ākudēmon First appearance Dragon Quest II

The Archdemon, formerly known as Bullwong, Winged Demon and ArcDemon; is a recurrent monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics

Equipped with almost everything you can think of on a stereotypical demon bears wings, horns, a spiked tail, and a pitchfork. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots. With stats to match its bulky purple body, these monsters are usually a force to be reckoned with; capable of dealing heavy physical hits, but also casting advanced offensive magics to destroy its opponents.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II

NES VersionRemake Versions

Archdemon (アークデーモン ākudēmon)

Sprite Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 210 712 110 140 80 150 7⁄64 7⁄7 4⁄7 4⁄7 4⁄7 4⁄7 4⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Kaboom Breathes Fire Can strike twice North Rendarak Prayer Ring (1/32)

Archdemon (アークデーモン ākudēmon)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 230 50 1475 235 140 135 105 1⁄64 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7 2⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Kaboom Breathes Fire Northern Rendarak Prayer Ring (1/32)

Dragon Quest V

#161 - Archdemon
HP MP Experience Gold 305 34 927 85 Attack Defense Speed 234 160 70
Dropped Item	Rockbomb shard (1/32)
Locations	Mantleplace
Capture Rate	1/64
Bestiary #	161
Game	Dragon Quest V
Console	DS

Note: This monster is only in the DS version of the game and can be recruited.

Dragon Quest VII

In the 3DS version, archdemons appear as special enemies in the Demon's Den DLC tablet.

Dragon Quest VIII

[[File:DQ8 Demon Family Icon.png|link=Demon family]] Defeated Monster List No. : 200

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 248 45 418 62 252 165 114 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 25% 25% 25% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom None Black Citadel Rockbomb shard1⁄32 Battle Fork1⁄256 Description Fearsome demons capable of casting some truly explosive spells. Some theorize that these monsters are the adult form of minidemons. Notable changes in the remake

Other appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters

ArcDemon
HP MP Experience Gold 14 13 Slow Attack Defense Speed 17 12 7
Spells	Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Family	Demon family
Game	Dragon Quest Monsters
Console	GBC

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArcDemon
HP MP Experience Gold 5/10 4/10 5/10 (Average leveling speed) Attack Defense Speed 6/10 7/10 4/10
Spells	Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Family	Demon family
Game	Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Console	GBC

Related Monsters

Belial

Dragon Quest monster Belial File:DQII Belial.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ベリアル Romaji ' First appearance Dragon Quest II

Belial (formerly Zarlox) is a miniboss from Dragon Quest II and a recurring common monster in the later games. It is a more powerful version of an archdemon and the last in a trio of bosses players must face as they climb Hargon's tower.

Dragon Quest II

NES VersionRemake Versions

Belial (ベリアル beriaru)

Sprite Attributes Resistances File:Belial DQII NES.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 250 Infinite 2200 255 200 220 120 1⁄64 7⁄7 5⁄7 5⁄7 5⁄7 5⁄7 5⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Fullheal Kasap Kaboom Fire Breath Hargon's Citadel Lightning staff (1⁄16)

Belial (ベリアル beriaru)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 320 240 4750 255 176 180 150 1⁄64 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 3⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Kaboom Fullheal Fire Breath Hargon's Citadel Lightning staff (1⁄16)

Dragon Quest VIII

[[File:DQ8 Demon Family Icon.png|link=Demon family]] Defeated Monster List No. : 230

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 720 60 523 156 389 168 124 1⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 50% 100% 100% 100% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 50% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Psyche Up Scorch Dragovian Path Tough guy tattoo1⁄32 Battle fork1⁄128 Description A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike. Notable changes in the remake

See also

• Dessert demon

Etymology

• Belial is the name for the Christian and Jewish devil in the original Hebrew bible.

Trivia

• The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of Dragon Ball, which is also created by Akira Toriyama, who is the designer of the Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

Gallery

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  Dragon Quest II official art
• Sprite from Dragon Quest II (NES)
  Sprite from Dragon Quest II (NES)
• Sprite from Dragon Quest II (SNES)
  Sprite from Dragon Quest II (SNES)
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  Sprite from Dragon Quest V (DS)
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  Party icon Dragon Quest V (DS)
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  Sprite from Dragon Quest VIII (PS2)
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  Sprite from Monsters (GBC)
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  Sprite from Monsters 2 (GBC)
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  Sprite from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (DS)
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  Sprite from Caravan Heart
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  DQ Trading Card Game card
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  Archdemon from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
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  Icon in Monsters 2: 3D
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  Enforker tank in Rocket Slime
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  Dragon Ball cameo (left)
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  Maya wielding the Archdemon Arcs
• Belial official art
  Belial official art
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  DQMJ (DS)
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  Daemolition Man tank in Rocket Slime