Dragonlord

"Dragonlord"
Dragon Quest I
File:Kingdragon1.jpg
Sprite(s)
Family	Dragonlord's Grandson (Descendant)

The Dragonlord (King Dragon, DracoLord) is the main antagonist and final boss of the original Dragon Quest. Before the game starts, he steals the Ball of Light to bring forth monsters and unleash his forces of darkness upon Alefgard; he also kidnaps Princess Gwaelin for reasons unknown. It is also interesting to note that the Dragonlord looks much like "Sleeping Beauty's" Maleficent, who also turns into a dark purple dragon.

Characteristics

The Dragonlord resides in Charlock castle, which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to Hargon in Dragon Quest II.

When confronted by the Hero, the Dragonlord offers him a chance to rule the world by his side. The Hero is then presented with an opportunity to answer 'yes' or 'no'. Answering 'yes' causes the screen to fade to black as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord.

In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord transforms into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.

Dragonlord

File:Dragonlord1.png File:Dracolord1snes.gif

HP	MP	Experience
100 (NES) 240 (remix)	40
Attack	Defense	Speed
90 (NES) 107 (remix)	75 (NES) 110 (remix)	55

Locations

Charlock Castle

Spells

Stopspell, Hurtmore

Game

Dragon Quest

Console

NES, SNES, GBC

Dragonlord (Dracolord)

File:Dragonlord2.pngFile:Dracolord2snes.gif

HP	MP	Experience
130 (NES) 361 (remix)	40
Attack	Defense	Speed
140	200	55

Skills

Breathes fire
Breathes intense fire

Game

Dragon Quest

Console

NES, SNES, GBC

Dragon Quest II

The grandson of the Dragonlord resides in the same location in Dragon Quest II. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.

Dragon Quest III

Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits the castle once inhabited by Zoma, sometime after Zoma was defeated by Loto (Erdrick) at the end of Dragon Quest III. Also, according to the Emblem of Roto manga, the Dragon Queen's egg is most likely Dragonlord.

Dragon Quest IX

#295 - Dragonlord

HP	MP	Experience	Gold
16000	255	63600	2490
Attack	Defense	Speed
900	500	400

Dropped Item

Mini medal (common, 100%)
Red Orb (rare, 5%-10%)

Locations

Grotto

Family

???

Bestiary #

295

Game

Dragon Quest IX

Console

DS

Description

Game description: Lizard lord who ravanges all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.

Guide description: This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand.

The Dragonlord appears as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from Greygnarl in grottoes.

Treasure

Level Range	Secondary Drop		Orb
1-3	Alefgard Boots	15%	Red Orb	5%
4-8	Alefgard Helm	15%	Red Orb	5%
9-15	Alefgard Armour	15%	Red Orb	6%
16-25	Psaro's Map	10%	Red Orb	6%
26-40	Psaro's Map	15%	Red Orb	7%
41-56	Psaro's Map	20%	Red Orb	7%
57-68	Psaro's Map	25%	Red Orb	8%
69-80	Psaro's Map	30%	Red Orb	8%
81-90	Psaro's Map	35%	Red Orb	9%
91-99	Psaro's Map	40%	Red Orb	10%

In addition, he will always drop a mini medal.

Skills

Level	New abilities
Initial	Blazing Fire breath
24	Party Pooper
33	Hellfire breath
41	Begins attacking 3 times per turn
48	Dark Breath
57	Disruptive Wave

Dragon Quest Monsters

Dracolord

File:Dracolord1.png

HP	MP	Experience
2/5	5/5
Attack	Defense	Speed
2/5	2/5	5/5

Spells

Firebal, Meditate, BeDragon

Family

Boss Family

Game

Dragon Quest Monsters

Console

GBC

Dracolord

File:Dracolord2.png

HP	MP	Experience
2/5	4/5
Attack	Defense	Speed
3/5	2/5	5/5

Spells

FireAir, Massacre, Surge

Game

Dragon Quest Monsters

Console

GBC

The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw Terry over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original Dragon Quest. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.