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Revision as of 21:31, 24 August 2026

The Archdemon is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

Archdemons are large, bulky bipedal demons with pinkish-purple skin, a large pair of wings on their back, a pair of horns on their heads, and a pointy tail. It wears a pair of green gloves and boots and wields a pitchfork. 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 a particular affinity for explosive magic, being commonly associated with the spell Kaboom. In the monster descriptions of the archdemon from various games, it is stated that the minidemons 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 colour scheme, which is used by the minidemon in V.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #161
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprites Attributes
SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
305 45 927 85 234 160 70 0/64 164
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee
20% 20% 20% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 67%
Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap
? 100% 100% 100% 67% 67% 67% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom None Mantleplace Rockbomb shard132
Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #032 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
348 45 378 93 252 165 114 064 164
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 60% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 60% 0% 100% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kaboom Muster Strength
Stab with pitchfork (250% damage)
Demon's Den Prayer ring1128


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Defeated Monster List No. : #200
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Demon 248 45 418 62 252 165 114 064
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
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region
Kingdom of Ascantha
West Argonia
Holy Isle of Neos
Rockbomb shard132
Battle fork1256
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
  • A friendly archdemon residing in Tryan Gully informs the party that David was only to be told of his connection to the Seven Sages when ready.

Dragon Quest X

Archdemons first appear 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. They can deflect attacks with their pitchforks and have their familiar ability to cast Kaboom, which has a high chance of going haywire when they are enraged. Starting with Version 4.0, archdemons gained a rarefied version in the form of the dessert demon.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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.

Torneko: The Last Hope

Dragon Quest Monsters

ArcDemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Devil 45 2/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
Strong Immune Weak Strong Strong None Strong None Strong
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None None Immune Immune None Strong None None
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None Weak None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Too fat to fly but its strength is incredible
Skills Bang, BoltSlash, BirdBlow
Location Library Gate, Gate of Extinction
Breeding Chart Devil family x ??? family
GateGuard x Zombie family
Ogre x Dragon family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArcDemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Devil 45 5/10 4/10 6/10 7/10 4/10 6/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Immune Weak Strong Strong None Strong None Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Strong Weak None None Immune Immune None Strong None
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None Weak None None None None None Weak
Additional information
Description Stabs through foes with its trident.
Skills Bang, BoltSlash, VacuSlash
Location
Breeding Chart AgDevil x Andreal
Devil family x ??? family
Ogre x Dragon family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The archdemon is a more powerful form of the dessert demon that specialises in Bang magic.

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Bestiary number: #132
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Demon B 980 520 930 990 570 570
Traits Skills Resistances
Bangmeister Frizz & Bang II Bangproof, Whackproof
Additional information
Description High-level demons whose expertise in explosive magic makes them feared by all.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Megalodon, Notso macho, or Moosifer
Headhunter x Dark slime knight

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Bestiary number: #182
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Demon B S 720 380 680 760 420 420
Traits Skills Resistances
Bangmeister, Crafty Banger Frizz & Bang Immune to Bang and Whack
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Location Necropolis (night)
Breeding chart Dessert demon x Notso macho or Moosifer
Lesser demon x Dark slime
Lethal armour x Dancing flame

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon )
Monsterpedia No.: #405
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B 1,360 400 580 530 400 570
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Storm Chaser (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20)
Confusing Touch (lv. 40)
Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Wizardly Wind (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Elfin elixir (Common)
Blast-proof armband (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% -25% 0% 25% 25%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
-25% 50% -25% 50% -25% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Additional information
Description These demonic monsters are the real crem de la creme of their kind. In fact, lesser demons live in fear of being on the receiving end of their ire.
Location Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
(Either parent must be B-rank.)
Notable fusions
Archdemon = X


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
78 78g
List No. #032
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) Dawnsholm (Recruit)
Sylvea (Hero)
The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Kaleidoskin
Magic beast horn
Classic mirror ring recipe
Luxury mirror ring recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
5,384 338g Yes
List No. #092
Field Notes Trident-toting terrors who flatten foes with mighty magic before bringing their bestial brawn to bear. Rumour has it that minidemons turn into archdemons with age. They certainly share some striking similarities.
Location(s) The Battle of Accordia
Item(s) Dropped Magic beast horn
Magic beast hide

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest of the Stars

Dragon Quest Rivals

Dragon Quest Walk

Dragon Quest Tact

Archdemon appears as a S-rank monster of the Demon family that can be scouted normally from any banner. It can be faced as the boss of Chapter 12, Episode 9: What They Find in the main storyline.

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Magic 140 955 593 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
340 401 388 422 50
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Very Weak Normal Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal Half Res
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Immune
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Boom
Glacier*
Kaboom*
Talent Blossoming: Arc Kaboom
Sporadic MP Regen/Stats Up
Bang Res +25/Stats Up
Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up
Kaboom Potency +5%/Stats Up
Arc Kaboom Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks Max MP +15
AGL +20
Kaboom Potency +2%
Leader perk Lowers MP cost of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Sporadic MP Regen: Occasionally recovers MP at action start.


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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 Dragon Quest series. It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

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