Aamon

Aamon
Dragon Quest IV
Japanese name	エビルプリースト
Romaji	Ebirupurīsuto
Old localisation	Radimvice
Race	Demon
Voice actor	Bin Shimada (Japanese, Rivals and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince) David Annen (English)

Aamon is an antagonist from Dragon Quest IV. It was revealed in PSX and DS remake, he is a true antagonist and mastermind behind the events.

He is a powerful magus and supposedly subordinate of Psaro the Manslayer, but his true schemes is to become the ruler of Monsterkind by killing Psaro by using Hero and the others.

Appearances

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Aamon's natural state is that of a pink skinned, wizened looking demon garbed in priestly attire. Once transformed, he takes on the stumpy appearance Psaro bore after losing his arms and head during the original conflict, and mutates into the familiar five-eyed form as the fight continues. His coloration is different than Psaro's was, with boney white being the primary hue along with purple for his musculature and blood red for the horns and talons. When he is pushed to the brink, Aamon will mutate a final time and his skin will turn jet black, muscles and horns shifting to a sickening teal. This new form is called Ashtaroth.

Characteristics

A spell-casting fiend and one of Psaro's higher ranked minions, Aamon is first encountered near the end of the game in all versions, wherein the player must defeat him and several other monsters in order to destroy the barrier protecting Castle Nadiria.

Aamon embodies the worst stereotypes of his kind, using Psaro's faith in monsterkind to avoid suspicion while sowing seeds of strife amongst the ranks and trigger the events that would lead to the final battle of Dragon Quest IV by ordering the assassination of Rose through the use of hired humans. His original hope was that Psaro and the Hero's party would destroy each other in their battle, enabling him to ascend to Psaro's position as master of all monsters unchallenged only to be killed in Nadiria.

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As of Chapter 6 the PSX remake (and subsequent ports) expands his role to that of the game's true villain. Having cultivated and mastered the Secret of Evolution unbeknownst to Psaro, he takes control of the Diabolic Hall.

When the bonus dungeon known as the Fungeon of the remakes is completed, Psaro becomes an ally and Aamon will engage the party when he is present. The Secret of Evolution quickly changes him into a likeness of what Psaro became under of the secret's effect, though he is leagues stronger than the white-haired demon was when under that power's influence, having access to the most devastating of Breath attacks and even the most mighty of all spells: Magic Burst.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

First encounter

Aamon is first battled at the barrier tower in Nadiria. He is flanked by three drooling ghouls.

Aamon (エビルプリースト, Ebirupurīsuto ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 207

Sprites Attributes NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 1,600 255 6,300 0 165 190 99 0⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap 100% 75% 100% 100% 75% 25% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Bounce Frizzle Kacrackle Kaswoosh Occasionally acts twice per turn. Recovers 20 HP per turn. The Four Dens of Nadiria None Notable changes in the remakes None

Final Showdown

In the remakes, Aamon resurfaces in Chapter 6 as the true final boss, having somehow survived his run-in with the Hero at Nadiria to assume control of Diabolic Hall. He has used the secret of evolution to take on a more powerful form and has taken the name of Astaroth to signify his self-appointed rank. However, this name is only revealed in Psaro's Party Chat dialogue in Diabolic Hall. Much like Psaro the Manslayer, he has several forms:

First phase Big Book of Beasts No.: None

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 1,800 255 None None 320 150 80 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 100% 100% 25% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Kafrizzle Chews character. (150%+ paralysis) Disruptive Wave Meditation Scorch Diabolic Hall None

Second phase Big Book of Beasts No.: None

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 2,000 255 None None 340 150 135 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 25% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Occasionally acts twice per turn. Disruptive Wave Inferno Scorch Stomp attack (+50 damage) Diabolic Hall None

Phase three Big Book of Beasts No.: None

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 2,000 255 None None 380 170 116 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kaboom Kafrizzle Occasionally acts twice per turn. Crushes character. in hand (attack/2 +150) Disruptive Wave Scorch Stomps on character. (+50 damage) Diabolic Hall None

Phase four Big Book of Beasts No.: None

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 3,800 254 None None 400 200 110 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap Deceleratle 0% 25% 0% 25% 25% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 0% ?

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizzle Magic Burst (Insulatle will not cut damage.) Occasionally acts twice per turn. C-c-cold Breath Crushes character in hand. (attack/2 +150) Disruptive Wave Lullab-Eye (Ignores equipment resistance) Evil Prayer Stomps on character. (+50 damage) Diabolic Hall None

Dragon Quest X

Aamon appears in the game as its new coin boss, starting on August 8th 2022. He is initially fought by himself, but as his health decreases, 3 Coverages appear, one fire, one ice, and one earth to aid him. He can also cast Kaboomle, Kazammle, Continuous Dolmadon, and Spooky Incantation, as well as increase the power of his magic and summon a hurricane. His Ashtaroth form later appears as a coin boss from May 1st 2023 onwards, while he himself can also be fought alongside Barbatos, Rashaverak, and Pruslas in the Four Barrier Guardians boss fight from November 22nd, 2023 onwards. Fitting of a schemer, he protects himself with a barrier and lets the 3 followers of Psaro do the fighting until they're dead.

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

"Heh heh heh… All is proceeding as planned… But you’re still far too weak to wrest the throne from your father. You must grow stronger!"

Aamon is a major character in the game, first seen alongside Randolfo when Psaro asks his father to help find a cure for his mother, only for the Master of Monsterkind to curse his son to not attack monsters. After Psaro clears Rank G of the Maullosseum, Aamon is pleased that everything is going as planned, but muses that Psaro is still weak to usurp Randolfo's throne and urges him to grow stronger in battle. He later appears with Furgil at Rosehill's tower after Psaro has helped a Winky rescue Psaro's Pawn from Raph.

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Dragon Quest Rivals

Aamon first appeared in his humanoid form in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a super rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen. His transformed form also appeared once the game's name changed to Rivals Ace in the 2nd card pack, "And Thus Into Legend..." under the title, "Ultimate Evil Priest".

Dragon Quest Walk

Aamon appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 3 of the Dragon Quest IV collaboration event held from November to December 2019, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.

Dragon Quest Tact

Aamon appeared as a boss during the limited Dragon Quest IV event. He can be faced in the event story Chapter 4, Episode 4: The Fourth Barrier, as well as in the Den on Aamon on the Road to Psaro's Peak. Aamon begins the battle protected by a wall of light for 3 turns and is guarded by a pair of Drooling ghouls. He can cast Kaswoosh and Kazam and can use Head-Butt Charge and will call upon more drooling ghouls to aid him if he is threatened.

He also appears in the limited True Dragon Quest IV event where he can be faced in the event story Chapter 5, Episode 4: Fruits of Research as well as in his own Boss Battle, while his ultimate form, known as Ashtaroth, is challenged in Chapter 5, Episode 5: Beyond Evolution. His Ashtaroth form is an S-rank member of the Demon family, appearing on his own banner alongside Abullddon.

Etymology

Aamon is named after a demon found in traditional Christian demonology and is listed in the Ars Goetia, his name derived from either the Egyptian deity Amun or the chief Carthaginian god Baal Hammon. Aamon is described as a Grand Marquis of Hell who governs over 40 infernal legions. He can appear as either a fire-breathing wolf with a serpent as a tail or as a man with a raven's head with dog's teeth in its beak. Aamon is called upon to settle disputes between friends and enemies and has knowledge of all things past and things to come.

His final form's new name, Ashtaroth, is derived from the demon Astaroth, who is described as a Great Duke of Hell and forms an evil trinity with Beelzebub and Lucifer. He is likely named after the Phoenician goddess Astarte.

Similar species

• Psaro the Manslayer
• Vis mager

Gallery

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  Famicom era artwork.
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  Fully transformed.
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  Aamon in disguise at his Den.
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  Aamon with three Drooling ghouls.
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  Joker 2 model.
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  Art for Monster Battle Road.
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  Appearance in Stars.
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  Rivals art.
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  Aamon in Walk.
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  Tact official art.
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  Metallic Monsters Gallery.
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  Ashtaroth in Tact.
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  Key art for The Dark Prince