Hocus-poker
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Hocus-Poker | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アークマージ |
| Romaji | Ākumāji |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localisation | Archmage |
The hocus-poker is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is a high-ranking warlock in the service of a Demon Lord.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Hocus-pokers are evil sorcerers that resemble prestidigitators wearing magenta robes with white or purple belts tied around their waists. They have green or yellow eyes glowing from their hoods and have their hands outstretched from the sleeves of their robes, ready to cast magic on their enemies. Hocus-pokers have an impressive magical arsenal at their fingertips, and they are also capable of breathing ice on their enemies. For their reappearance in XI, the hocus-pokers lost their position as the second most powerful of their sorcerous brethren to the leger-de-men.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]
| Icon | Family | Max HP | Max MP |
 |
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1,350 | 420 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 470 | 450 | 510 | 670 |
| Bestiary No. | #406 |
| Rank | B |
| In-game description | These malevolent mages have fully embraced the darkness within. Among the most powerful magic wielders in Nadiria, they are capable of casting catastrophic spells when they congregate in sufficient number |
| Talents | Strong Speller (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Crackmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20) Rando-Ping (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Magical Moment (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (    ) |
| Items | Elfin elixir (Common) Sock-it locket (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | -25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]
Hocus-poker appeared as a rare card exclusive for Mage leaders in the 5th card pack, "Heroic Tales of Bravery".
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]
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Etymology[edit | edit source]
- Hocus-poker's name is derived from the term, "hocus pocus", an exclamation used by magicians in order to bring about a change of some sort, but it can also be a term to refer to magic tricks or sleight-of-hand in general.
Similar sorcerer[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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XI polygon model -
A malicious hocus-poker -
Rivals card -
A hocus-poker in Keshi Keshi.
