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The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring ~~{{MFamilies}}~~ in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}.

The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic.

==Characteristics==

Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their ~~colors~~ do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the [[Minidemon]] in {{V}}.

Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colours do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in ''V''.

==Appearances==

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|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]

|nes-hp=210

|nes-mp=~~Unlimited~~

|nes-mp=∞

|nes-exp=712

|nes-gold=110

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|nes-defense=80

|nes-agility=150

|nes-spells=~~Can act~~ twice ~~per turn.~~ [[Kaboom]] Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)

|nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row [[Kaboom]] Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)

|nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]] [[Hall of Hargon]]

|nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}

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|spells=[[Kaboom]]

|skills=[[Muster Strength]] Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)

|locations=Demon's Den

|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Demon's Den]]

|items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}

|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}

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|spells=[[Kaboom]]

|skills=None

|locations=[[Black Citadel]] After the fall of Black Citadel: [[Farebury Region]] [[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha] ] [[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]] Holy Isle of [[Neos]]

|locations=[[Black Citadel]] After the fall of Black Citadel: [[Farebury Region]] [[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]] [[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]] Holy Isle of [[Neos]]

|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}

|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}} [[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}

|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}

|attack-resist=0%

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|remake-changes=

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An Archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.

An Archdemon residing [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.

==={{DQ10}}===

Archdemon first appears in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of Archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers.

==={{DQDai}}===

Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander [[Hadlar]]. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.

==={{DQCTD2}}===

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{{DQMEnemy

|name=ArcDemon

|kanji=

|kanji=アークデーモン

|romanji=Ākudēmon

|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]

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{{DQM2Enemy

|name=ArcDemon

|kanji=

|kanji=アークデーモン

|romanji=Ākudēmon

|sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]

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|rank = B

|description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''

|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}

|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]

|resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof

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|rank = B

|size = S

|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}

|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]]

|resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]

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==={{DQMJ3}}===

The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in ~~bang~~ magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.

The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.

==={{DQM3}}===

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|fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.

|image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]

|exp=~~5384~~

|exp=5,384

|gold=338g

|markedVersion=Yes

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|kanji=アークデーモン

|romanji=Ākudēmon

|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|~~300px~~]]

|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|325px]]

|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]] {{Demon}}

|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]

|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]] Magic

|lvl=~~130~~

|lvl=140

|hp=~~1,080~~

|hp=955

|mp=593

|move=2

|attack=~~336~~

|attack=340

|defense=~~406~~

|defense=401

|agility=~~383~~

|agility=388

|wisdom=~~451~~

|wisdom=422

|weight=50

|bskill1=[[Boom]]

|bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}

|bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}} '''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]

|askill1=Sporadic {{MP}} Regen/Stats Up

|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up

|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up

|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up

|askill3=[[Kaboom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up

|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up Arc Kaboom Potency +5%

|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up

|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up

|askill5=[[Kaboom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up

|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up Arc Kaboom Potency +5%

|lperk1=Lowers {{MP}} cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.

|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.

|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15

|bperk1=Max MP +15

|bperk2={{AGL}} +20

|bperk2=AGL +20

|bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2%

|aperk1='''Sporadic {{MP}} Regen''': Occasionally recovers {{MP}} at action start.

|aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start.

|frizz-resist=Normal

|sizz-resist=Half Res

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==Trivia==

*The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

~~==Similar species==~~

*[[Belial]]

*[[Dessert demon]]

==Gallery==

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DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}.

DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}.

Dai1991 Archdemons.jpg|A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.

Dai2020 IronBallDemon Archdemon.jpg|A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.

Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from {{Joker}}. ({{DS}})

Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from {{Caravan Heart}}.

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DQMBRV Archdemon2.png|

DQMBRV Archdemon3.png|

DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime]]}}.

DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.

Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left)

DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.

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</gallery></center>

==Similar species==

*[[Belial]]

*[[Dessert demon]]

[[Category:Demons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]

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[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]

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

[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]

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

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]

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[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 bosses]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]

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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]]

[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]

[[fr:Archidémon]]

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 |firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
 }}
-The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}.
+The '''Archdemon''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} and was introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}. It is a large demon armed with a pitchfork and powerful explosive magic.
 ==Characteristics==
-Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colors do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the [[Minidemon]] in {{V}}.
+Equipped with almost every bit of paraphernalia one can think of being owned by a stereotypical [[Demon family|demon]], the monster 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. It has particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell '''[[Kaboom]]'''. In many bestiaries where the Archdemon appears, it is stated that the [[Minidemon]]s are the juvenile forms of Archdemons even though, with the exception of {{V}}, their colours do not match up. The [[Imp]], however, has a purple color scheme, which is used by the Minidemon in ''V''.
 ==Appearances==
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 |nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-ARCHDEMON.png]]
 |nes-hp=210
-|nes-mp=Unlimited
+|nes-mp=∞
 |nes-exp=712
 |nes-gold=110
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 |nes-defense=80
 |nes-agility=150
-|nes-spells=Can act twice per turn.<br>[[Kaboom]]<br/>Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)<br/>
+|nes-spells=Attacks twice in a row<br>[[Kaboom]]<br>Blows scorching flames. (14~36 damage)<br/>
 |nes-locations=North [[Rendarak]]<br>[[Hall of Hargon]]
 |nes-item=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|32}}
@@ Line 121: / Line 121: @@
 |spells=[[Kaboom]]
 |skills=[[Muster Strength]]<br>Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
-|locations=Demon's Den
+|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Demon's Den]]
 |items=[[Prayer ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
 |evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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 |spells=[[Kaboom]]
 |skills=None
-|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha] ]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]]
+|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>Holy Isle of [[Neos]]
-|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
+|items=[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Battle fork]]{{fraction|1|256}}
 |evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
 |attack-resist=0%
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 |remake-changes=
 }}
+An Archdemon residing in [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.
-An Archdemon residing [[Tryan Gully]] tells the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} that [[David]] was only to be told of his connection to the [[Seven Sages]] when ready.
 ==={{DQ10}}===
 Archdemon first appears in Version 1.0 of the game in the boss battle against [[Nelgel]]. After taking a certain amount of damage, he will summon a pair of Archdemons and a [[Belial]] to fight against the adventurers.
+==={{DQDai}}===
+Archdemons appear as part of the Dark Army, typically as the personal guard of Dark Commander [[Hadlar]]. When Hadlar confronts the heroes on Valge Island, there are individual archdemons seen wielding flails instead of their usual pitchforks. In the 2020 anime series, these flail-wielding demons now have blue skin and wear purple gloves and boots. They appear to be stronger than their pink-skinned counterparts.
 ==={{DQCTD2}}===
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 {{DQMEnemy
 |name=ArcDemon
-|kanji=
+|kanji=アークデーモン
 |romanji=Ākudēmon
 |sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM GBC.png]]
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 {{DQM2Enemy
 |name=ArcDemon
-|kanji=
+|kanji=アークデーモン
 |romanji=Ākudēmon
 |sprite=[[File:Archdemon DQM2 GBC.png]]
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 |rank = B
 |description = ''High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.''
-|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
+|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
 |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]]
 |resistances = [[Bang]]proof, [[Whack]]proof
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 |rank = B
 |size = S
-|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
+|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
 |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Bangmeister]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Banger]]
 |resistances = Immune to [[Bang]] and [[Whack]]
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 ==={{DQMJ3}}===
-The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.
+The Archdemon is a two-slot monster that specialises in Bang magic. The BREAK form of this monster is a miniboss in the Core Depths.
 ==={{DQM3}}===
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 |fieldNotes=Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that [[minidemon]]s turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
 |image=[[File:Archdemon Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
-|exp=5384
+|exp=5,384
 |gold=338<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
 |markedVersion=Yes
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 |kanji=アークデーモン
 |romanji=Ākudēmon
-|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|300px]]
+|sprite=[[Image:DQT Archdemon.png|325px]]
 |family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}}
 |rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
 |role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<br>Magic
-|lvl=130
+|lvl=140
-|hp=1,080
+|hp=955
 |mp=593
 |move=2
-|attack=336
+|attack=340
-|defense=406
+|defense=401
-|agility=383
+|agility=388
-|wisdom=451
+|wisdom=422
 |weight=50
 |bskill1=[[Boom]]
 |bskill2=[[Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
 |bskill3=[[Kaboom]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Arc Kaboom]]
-|askill1=Sporadic {{MP}} Regen/Stats Up
+|askill1=Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
-|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
+|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
-|askill3=[[Kaboom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
+|askill3=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
-|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up
+|askill4=Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
-|askill5=[[Kaboom]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
+|askill5=Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
-|lperk1=Lowers {{MP}} cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
+|lperk1=Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
-|bperk1=Max {{MP}} +15
+|bperk1=Max MP +15
-|bperk2={{AGL}} +20
+|bperk2=AGL +20
 |bperk3=Kaboom Potency +2%
-|aperk1='''Sporadic {{MP}} Regen''': Occasionally recovers {{MP}} at action start.
+|aperk1='''Sporadic MP Regen''': Occasionally recovers MP at action start.
 |frizz-resist=Normal
 |sizz-resist=Half Res
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 ==Trivia==
 *The Archdemon makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan saga of ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', which is also created by [[Akira Toriyama]], who is the designer of the {{DQSeries}}. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.
-==Similar species==
-*[[Belial]]
-*[[Dessert demon]]
 ==Gallery==
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 DQX Archdemon.jpg|An Archdemon in {{X}}.
 DQB2 Archdemon Boss.png|Boss encounter in {{Builders 2}}.
+Dai1991 Archdemons.jpg|A pair of Archdemons in the 1991 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
+Dai2020 IronBallDemon Archdemon.jpg|A flail-wielding demon and an archdemon in the 2020 anime of ''The Adventure of Dai''.
 Archdemon DQMJ DS.png|Sprite from {{Joker}}. ({{DS}})
 Archdemon DQMCH GBA.png|Sprite from {{Caravan Heart}}.
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 DQMBRV Archdemon2.png|
 DQMBRV Archdemon3.png|
-DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime]]}}.
+DQHRS Enforker.png|Enforker tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
 Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|[[Dragon Ball]] cameo. (left)
 DQH Archdemon fans.jpg|[[Maya Mahabala]] wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
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 </gallery></center>
+==Similar species==
+*[[Belial]]
+*[[Dessert demon]]
+[[Category:Demons]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
 [[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
+[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
 [[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 bosses]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner enemies]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]]
+[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
 [[fr:Archidémon]]