Dhuran

Dhuran is a demon boss first encountered in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, and is a recurring monster throughout the Dragon Quest series.

Dhuran
Dragon Quest VI
Japanese name	デュラン
Romaji	Duran
Title	Dread Fiend

Characteristics

Dhuran resembles a well-built male humanoid with a reddish skintone. He wears a dark, simple, iron-like armor that doesn't cover much of its body. This attire is completed with an indigo cape. He also wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a black handgrip and two sharp, dark blades in each extreme.

Despite being an enforcer of the Archfiend, Dhuran displays a noble attitude towards the Heroes. For the sake of a fair fight, he orders his henchmen to allow the Heroes to approach him unharmed. After they pass his tests and prove they are indeed worthy adversaries, Dhuran fully heals the party so that they would not start the battle against him in a weakened state (as opposed to his less ethical peers, namely Murdaw). After the heroes defeat Dhuran, he expresses gratitude that they have provided to him a noteworthy battle and harbors no resentment for besting him in combat. As a show of gratitude, he provides to the Heroes information about the Archfiend and the true nature of what they are up against. Overall, Dhuran seems to value the sport of battle above all else, and is able to set aside his evil nature for the sake of fair combat.

Story

Dhuran is one of the Dread Fiends, and is the fourth one encountered. It is the seal on Cloudsgate Citadel, having transformed it into its own flying castle.

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After the Hero and his party defeated the Stormsgate Citadel, Dhuran ordered his minions to let them in without conflict. Upon their entry into the throne room, he stated his surprise that they were able to gather the legendary equipment needed to reach the castle and tests their strength with an Überkilling machine & an Iron tortoise.

They beat the minions, prompting Dhuran to put Terry (who offered his soul to him in exchange for power) against them. They succeeded in defeating Terry, resulting in Dhuran healing them so that he can fight them at their best.

Upon his defeat, Dhuran confessed that he, along with Murdaw, Jamirus and Gracos are merely minions of of Mortamor the Archfiend. He told them that they will have to become much stronger to take the Archfiend down, and hopes that he and the Hero can meet in the next life to do battle once more.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Dhuran (デュラン, )

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ? 3000 255 5500 2300 260 200 120 1⁄16

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 25% 25% 0% 25% 25% 60% 60% 0% 100% 100% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Bound Acts twice per turn Attacks quickly (50% damage at three targets) Disruptive Wave Harvest Moon Stabs character (125% damage) Wind Sickles Stormsgate Citadel Seed of strength1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Other Appearances

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dhuran appears as the boss of the Gate of Reflection. He sends out two servants, then sends out a future version of Terry, and finally decides to battle.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Heroes II

Dhuran
Defeated Monster List No. : 170

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	20000	500g	No

Field Notes	A dread demon who desires nothing but power, and socks out the strongest sparring partners to perfect his art. Was once allies with a certain Archfiend, but was bested by a worthy warrior in his flying fortress.
Location(s)	Story
Item(s) Dropped	None

Trivia

• Each of the four Dread Fiends could be seen as representing one of the four elements. In Dhuran's case, he represents wind.

Gallery

• 
  Sprite in Dragon Quest VI.
• 
  Sprite in Dragon Quest Monsters. (GBC)
• 
  Icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
• 
  Appearance in Stars.
• 
  Dhuran, from the Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster merchandise series.

Related Monsters

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