The demonrider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a ninja-like monster that rides on the back of a skeletal beast.

Characteristics edit

The devilish demonrider loves to slide into battle on their skull beast and slash through foes with flurries of its blades, slicing all party members in on go, sometimes even attacking twice in a single turn. The riders are squad little monsters with pale yellow skin that wear red ninja clothing with indigo hoods and a scabbard for their curved swords strapped to their backs. Their skeletal steeds, along with those of its palette swaps, appear to be made from the bones of Lesser demons, even continuing to walk about in the same fashion as them. In later appearances, the demonriders gained an affinity for ice attacks, being able to perform Kacrackle Slash with their scimitars and spur their steeds to breath out blasts of freezing cold breath from their skulls. Depending on the game, the demonriders are considered part of the Demon family or members of the Undead family due to their skeletal steeds.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ, Ebirudoraibu )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #082
Sprites Attributes
SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
    160 0 156 51 115 75 87 0%
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 0% 60% 60% 0% 0% 0% 50% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 15% 80% 15% 15% 100% 15% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Multislice
Occasionally acts twice per turn
The Spiegelspire
Castle Swanstone region
Pescado region
Bone stake164
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ, Ebirudoraibu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #134
Image Attributes
  Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Demon 126 0 131 37 11 98 81 064
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 50% 50% 15% 50% 100% 50% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Kacrackle Slash
Chilly Breath
East Argonia
Desert
Savella Region
Copper sword132
Cool cheese1128
Description These vicious monsters are masters of ice attacks. Their undead steeds appear to be made from the bones of lesser demons.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ, Ebirudoraibu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #141
Image Attributes
  Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Undead 113 21 158 45 92 97 61
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 25% -110% 25% -110% 0% -110% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
0% 25% 100% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice)
Kacrackle Slash
Chilly Breath
The Eerie Eyrie (first and third acts)
The Other Side (first act)
Beast bone116
Magic beast horn132
Description These delinquent devils act more like joyriders than deadly monsters, careering around on their skeletal steeds and causing all kinds of bother.

If a demonrider is sparkling, its mount can be ridden after defeating it in battle. The demonrider's mount can gallop to move faster and can climb vertically up walls that are marked with monster footprints.


Vicious demonrider (エビルドライブ・強, Ebirudoraibu・kyō )
Defeated Monster List No. : #244
Image Attributes
  Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Undead 205 27 726 103 149 160 86
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
25% 25% -110% 25% -110% 0% -110% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
50% 25% 100% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Performs a deadly double attack with its steed (attacks twice)
Kacrackle Slash
Freezing Blizzard*
C-c-cold Breath*
Dundrasil Region (second act)
The Eerie Eyrie (second act)
The Other Side (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt - Lower Level (third act)
Beast bone116
Magic beast horn132
Description Demonriders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker edit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ, Ebirudoraibu )
Bestiary number: #044
Sprite Attributes
  Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Undead E 820 690 580 780 990 650
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker Diminisher Vulnerable to Zap, Fizzleproof
Additional information
Description Speedy savages whose sport is spiting slothful stragglers.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Location Xeroph Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Skelegon x Skeleton

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 edit

Demonrider (エビルドライブ, Ebirudoraibu )
Bestiary number: #055
Sprite Attributes
  Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Undead E S 450 250 320 430 720 360
Traits Skills Resistances
Counterstriker, Crafty Sagger Diminisher -
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Skelegon x Demon family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional edit

Dragon Quest Rivals edit

Demonrider appeared in the standard card pack as a rare card exclusive for Fortune Teller leaders.

In Other Languages edit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolCabalgaesqueletoSpanish for "skeleton rider".
  FrançaisCavale-démonFrench for "demon rider".
  DeutschDämonenreiterGerman for "demon rider".
  ItalianoCavaliere feroceItalian for "fierce rider/cavalryman".

Trivia edit

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