Archdemon

Dragon Quest monster Archdemon

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アークデーモン Romaji Ākudēmon First appearance Dragon Quest II Old localisation Bullwong
ArcDemon

The Archdemon is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series and was introduced in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

Characteristics

Equipped with almost everything one can think of on a stereotypical 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

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 Unlimited 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 Can act twice per turn Kaboom Blows scorching flames (14~36 damage) North Rendarak Prayer ring1⁄32

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 Flame Breath Northern Rendarak Prayer ring1⁄32

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Archdemon (アークデーモン, Ākudēmon ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #161

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 1⁄64

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% 100% 67% 67% 67% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom None Mantleplace Rockbomb shard1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Note: This monster is only in the Nintendo DS and Cell phone Versions of the game.

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)

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 348 45 378 93 252 165 114 0⁄64 1/64

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) Prayer ring1⁄128

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Archdemon Defeated Monster List No. : #200

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Demon 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

Dragon Quest X

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.

Dragon Quest Monsters

ArcDemon

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Devil family 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

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 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

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Demon B ? ? ? ? ? ? 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

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Demon B S ? ? ? ? ? ? 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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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.

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

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)

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

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Archdemon (アークデーモン Ākudēmon)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	5384	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

Torneko: The Last Hope

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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.

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, Famicom Version.
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker official art.
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  Party icon Dragon Quest V. (DS)
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  An Archdemon in X.
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  Boss encounter in Builders 2.
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  Sprite from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker. (DS)
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  Sprite from Caravan Heart.
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  Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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  Enforker tank in Rocket Slime.
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  Dragon Ball cameo. (left)
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  Maya Mahabala wielding the Archdemon Arcs.
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  Stars model.
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  DQ Trading Card Game card.
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  Rivals card.
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  Scan Battlers card.
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  Archdemon from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
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  Plush toy.

Related Monsters

Similar Species

• Belial
• Dessert demon

Close Cousins

• Minidemon