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|title=Prince of darkness
|title=Prince of darkness
|image=[[File:DQIV DS Prince of Darkness.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQIV DS Prince of Darkness.png|250px|center]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|romanji=debiru purinsu (Devil Prince)
|romanji={{tt|Debiru purinsu|Devil prince}}
|old=Duke Malisto
|old=Duke Malisto
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
}}
}}
{{Clear}}
 
The '''Prince of darkness''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a scythe-wielding demon hailing from the underworld with the ability to cast powerful fire magic.
 
==Characteristics==
Princes of darkness are [[Demon family|demon]]s with vermilion-colored skin, orange wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of grey horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies, faces with simian features, and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. In their hands, they carry a wicked sharp scythe almost as large as them. The princes are much more powerful than their lesser cousins, having the strongest fire spells at their disposal, as well as the ability to seal away the spells of enemy spellcasters or send them to the hereafter with an incantation.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Prince of darkness
|name=Prince of darkness
|kanji=
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|romanji=
|romanji=Debiru purinsu
|bestiaryNumber=145
|bestiaryNumber=#145
|sprite=[[File:Princeofdarkness DQIV NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Princeofdarkness DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=200
|hp=200
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Staff of antimagic]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|item=[[Staff of antimagic]]({{fraction|1|128}})
|locations=[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Castle Nadiria]]
|locations=[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Castle Nadiria]]<br>{{Fungeon 4}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|frizz-resist=75%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Princes of darkness appeared from the very beginning of the game and are powerful spellcasters much like their original appearance. They have the ability to cast [[Kazammle]], [[Fizzle]], and [[Thwack]], and will even cast [[Kafrizzle]] when they become enraged.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ11Enemy
Heirs to the throne of the underworld, born from the abyss without a bit of pity in them, and a princely set of spells to pelt foes with.
|name=Prince of darkness
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|romanji=Debiru purinsu
|bestiaryNumber=#721
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Heirs to the throne of the underworld, born from the abyss without a bit of pity in them, and a princely set of spells to pelt foes with.
|sprite=[[Image:Prince of darkness XI sprite.png]]
|hp=850
|mp=201
|attack=339
|defense=282
|agility=126
|exp=2,058
|gold=493
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]<br>[[Kasizz]]<br>[[Fizzle]]
|skills=None
|items=[[Artful amethyst]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Staff of antimagic]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Castle Trodain]] (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=-125%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=50%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
{{Stub}}
The prince of darkness appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Demon family]] as part of the ''True Dragon Quest IV'' event alongside [[Meena]] on her banner. He can participate in [[Baalzack]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Prince of Darkness
|kanji=デビルプリンス
|romanji=Debiru purinsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Prince of Darkness icon.png]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<Br>Demon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact MagicType.png|48px]]<Br>Magic
|lvl=120
|hp=975
|mp=368
|move=2
|attack=227
|defense=281
|agility=483
|wisdom=396
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Magic Barrier]]
|bskill2=[[Exorcism Sizzle]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Demonlock Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Dark World Prince / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Demonlock Kafrizz Follow-Up''': Attacks with Demonlock Kafrizz when any other ally attacks within a 3-space range, up to 3 times per battle
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Spell Lock Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises spell potency of demon allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=WIS +10
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk3=Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Dark World Prince''': Greatly raises Spell Potency/Recovery and Spell Res for 3 turns at battle start
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Super Weak
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Devil Prince.jpg|A prince of darkness in ''X''
DQotS Prince of darkness.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Devil Prince.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT DevilPrince Minea.jpg|Prince of darkness and Meena in ''Tact''
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Beleth]]
*[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]
*[[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]
[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Prince des ténèbres]]

Revision as of 13:53, 8 May 2023

The Prince of darkness is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is a scythe-wielding demon hailing from the underworld with the ability to cast powerful fire magic.

Characteristics

Princes of darkness are demons with vermilion-colored skin, orange wings, a long pointy tail, and two pairs of grey horns on their heads. They have muscular bodies, faces with simian features, and four digits on each of their limbs. Their faces and chests are the same color as their wings. In their hands, they carry a wicked sharp scythe almost as large as them. The princes are much more powerful than their lesser cousins, having the strongest fire spells at their disposal, as well as the ability to seal away the spells of enemy spellcasters or send them to the hereafter with an incantation.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Prince of darkness (デビルプリンス, Debiru purinsu )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #145
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
200 38 684 226 172 95 70 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
75% 75% 100% 75% 75% 75% 100% 75% 100% 25% 75% 100% 75% 75% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle
Kafrizzle
Kasizzle
Whack 		None Nadiria
Castle Nadiria
Fungeon 		Staff of antimagic(1⁄128)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest X

Princes of darkness appeared from the very beginning of the game and are powerful spellcasters much like their original appearance. They have the ability to cast Kazammle, Fizzle, and Thwack, and will even cast Kafrizzle when they become enraged.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Prince of darkness (デビルプリンス, Debiru purinsu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #721
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Demon 850 201 2,058 493 339 282 126
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
100% 0% 0% -125% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kafrizz
Kasizz
Fizzle 		None Castle Trodain (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only) Artful amethyst1⁄32
Staff of antimagic1⁄64
Description Heirs to the throne of the underworld, born from the abyss without a bit of pity in them, and a princely set of spells to pelt foes with.


Dragon Quest Tact

The prince of darkness appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the True Dragon Quest IV event alongside Meena on her banner. He can participate in Baalzack's Battle Road as a party member.

[[File:Tact Icon
Demon.png|link=
Demon family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Prince of Darkness (デビルプリンス Debiru purinsu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
MagicType.png|30px]]
Magic		 120 975 368 2
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
227 281 483 396 35
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Half Res Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Half Res Normal Normal Super Weak Super Weak
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Immune Half Res Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Magic Barrier
Exorcism Sizzle*
Demonlock Kafrizz*		 Dark World Prince / Stats Up
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
Demonlock Kafrizz Follow-Up: Attacks with Demonlock Kafrizz when any other ally attacks within a 3-space range, up to 3 times per battle
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +5% / Stats Up
Spell Lock Success Rate +5%
Perks
Basic perks WIS +10
AGL +15
Demonlock Kafrizz Potency +2%
Leader perk Raises spell potency of demon allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Awakening perk Dark World Prince: Greatly raises Spell Potency/Recovery and Spell Res for 3 turns at battle start


Gallery

  • A prince of darkness in X
    A prince of darkness in X
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
  • Prince of darkness and Meena in Tact
    Prince of darkness and Meena in Tact

Related monsters

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