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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Leger-de-man
| title=Leger-de-man
| image=[[File:Leger-de-man artwork.png|200px]]
| image=[[File:Leger-de-man artwork.png|275px]]
| caption=
| caption=
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| kanji=エビルマージ
| kanji=エビルマージ
| romanji=Ebiru maji
| romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji|Evil mage}}
|old=EvilMage
|old=EvilMage
}}
}}


'''Leger-de-men''' are evil humans who have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers. They resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitators]] in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods.
The '''Leger-de-man''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. They are evil [[Humanoid family|humans]] who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.
 
==Characteristics==
'''Leger-de-men''' resemble [[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)|Prestidigitators]] in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in ''XI'' along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid monsters, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===={{DQ3}}====
===={{DQ3}}====
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=  
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#047
|bestiaryNumber=#047
|sprite=[[File:Leger de man III nes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Leger de man III nes.png]]
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ
|romanji=Ebiru māji
|bestiaryNumber=#374
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=261
|mp=38
|attack=146
|defense=216
|agility=116
|exp=1,280
|gold=293
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Fuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizz]] (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)<br>[[Baramos' Lair]] ([[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious leger-de-man
|kanji=エビルマージ・強
|romanji={{tt|Ebiru māji・kyō|Evil mage・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#634
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[Image:Leger de man XI sprite.png]]
|hp=474
|mp=54
|attack=220
|defense=356
|agility=186
|exp=1,726
|gold=486
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kacrack]]<br>[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Kafuddle]]<br>[[Co-Kafrizzle]] (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
|skills=Becomes [[Pep]]ped up
|items=[[Magic vestment]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Yggdrasil leaf]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Citadel of Spite|The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-110%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=75%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''===
Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
*''legerdemain'' is a synonym for slight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.
*''[[Wiktionary:Legerdemain|Legerdemain]]'', also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.


==Similar species==
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)]]
*[[Prestidigitator (Dragon Quest III)]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
*[[Hocus-poker]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
Spiked Hare L-de-M BS and Antgobbler.png|A leger-de-man with a [[spiked hare]], [[bubble slime]], and [[antnibbler]]
Image:Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
Living Mage and Evil Mage.png|A leger-de-man with a [[living statue]]
File:DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|Vintage art
DQIII Leger-de-man.jpg|Famicom art
DQXI Leger de man.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Vicious leger de man.jpg|A vicious leger-de-man
DQR Evil Mage.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Envoûtueur]]

Revision as of 19:41, 9 July 2022

The Leger-de-man is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. They are evil humans who sold their souls for power and have begun to serve demon lords, using their magic to kill adventurers.

Characteristics

Leger-de-men resemble Prestidigitators in shape, wearing light green robes with white belts tied around their waists. They have red hands and red eyes glowing from their hoods. They have mastered many spells, making them formidable opponents even against experienced adventurers. The evil mages returned after a nearly 30 year absence from the series in XI along with the rest of their sorcerous brothers. They were originally depicted with four fingers on their hands like many other humanoid monsters, but in modern appearances they now have five fingers on each hand.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#047
Level
30
Experience
1,650
Gold
85
HP
95
MP
255
Attack
99
Defense
85
Agility
58
Evasion
0/64
Skill(s)
Flame Breath
Location(s)
Baramos' Lair
Item Dropped
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄128
Fire resistance *
70%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
70%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
70%
Remakes sprites
SFC
GBC

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Leger-de-man (エビルマージ Ebiru māji )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#374
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,280
Gold
293
HP
261
MP
38
Attack
146
Defence
216
Agility
116
In-game description

Once-human wizards whose pursuit of ever-stronger spells led them to sell their souls. Having done so, they dream of destroying all other mages.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Kacrack
Fizzle
Fuddle
Co-Kafrizz (Pep power, with Leger-de-man)
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Location(s)
Fortress of Fear (second act)
Baramos' Lair (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Vicious leger-de-man (エビルマージ・強 Ebiru māji・kyō )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#634
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,726
Gold
486
HP
474
MP
54
Attack
220
Defence
356
Agility
186
In-game description

Leger-de-mans driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Kafrizzle
Kacrack
Fizzle
Kafuddle
Co-Kafrizzle (Pep power, with Vicious leger-de-man)
Skill(s)
Becomes Pepped up
Location(s)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Magic vestment1⁄128
Yggdrasil leaf1⁄256
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
75%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Rivals

Leger-de-man appeared in the 6th card pack, "A Symphony of Small Hope" as a super rare card exclusive for Mage leaders.

Etymology

  • Legerdemain, also spelled as léger de main, is a synonym for sleight of hand, and is used in the context of performance magicians.

Related monsters

Similar species

Gallery

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