Dragon Quest/Enemies

The Dragon Lord commands an assorted rabble of hideous creatures, all of them evil and determined to stop you at any cost. Most species have weaker and stronger breeds, as you will see. When you fight a new enemy, study what it does and what sort of attack seems to work best.

The tables show the maximum HP damage you must inflict to defeat each monster, and how much Gold and Experience you will earn if you do. Their exact HP varies from monster to monster, and may be as low as 75% of the maximum health.

Slimes

File:Dq slime.gif Slime
	NES	Remix
HP	3	2
XP	1	1
Gold	1	2

The weakest enemy of Northern Alefgard. Your bread and butter to more gold and experience early on.

File:Dq redslime.gif Red Slime
	NES	Remix
HP	4	3
XP	1	2
Gold	2	4

Cousin to Slimes, but with a little more ferocity. Extra ferocity for a little extra gold.

File:Dq metalslime.gif Metal Slime
	NES	Remix
HP	4	3
XP	115	775
Gold	6	6

A very rare enemy to find. They live further south near Hauksness. Extremely hard to hit due to their high agility and will cast HURT. A lucky critical hit subdues it in 1 hit.

Drakees

File:Dq drakee.gif Drakee
	NES	Remix
HP	6	5
XP	2	3
Gold	3	6

A flying baby dragon common to the North. Take them on after you reach level 3.

File:Dq magidrakee.gif Magidrakee
	NES	Remix
HP	15	13
XP	5	12
Gold	12	20

The Magidrakee knows the Hurt spell and is quite dangerous. A real pest. Look for them west of Tantagel and near Kol.

File:Dq drakeema.gif Drakeema
	NES	Remix
HP	20	16
XP	11	20
Gold	20	25

Be prepared with magic when fighting Drakeemas. If your hitting power isn't high enough, they may heal themselves.

Ghosts

File:Dq ghost.gif Ghost
	NES	Remix
HP	7	7
XP	3	4
Gold	5	8

From beyond the pale comes this awful apparition. Even on high levels, it can be hard to hit because of its high agility.

File:Dq poltergeist.gif Poltergeist
	NES	Remix
HP	23	26
XP	8	15
Gold	18	19

A tough opponent found in caverns. Much more hitting power than the regular ghost.

File:Dq specter.gif Specter
	NES	Remix
HP	36	48
XP	18	47
Gold	70	75

Supernatural. Sly. Strong. The Specter is not an easy ghost to bust. You'll fight them in Garinham's grave.

Magicians

File:Dq magician.gif Magician
	NES	Remix
HP	13	12
XP	4	8
Gold	12	16

At first his magic seems invincible. Do not try fighting until you reach level 4 when your magic has increased and you can use HURT.

File:Dq warlock.gif Warlock
	NES	Remix
HP	30	28
XP	13	28
Gold	35	50

Known as Druins on the Game Boy Color.
Stopspell should be used immediately when he shows up. He will cast HURT and SLEEP.

File:Dq wizard.gif Wizard
	NES	Remix
HP	65	65
XP	50	120
Gold	165	185

Known as Druin Lords on the Game Boy Color.
The Wizard will truly test your skill in using magic. He will repeatedly use HURTMORE. Attack directly.

Scorpions

File:Dq scorpion.gif Scorpion
	NES	Remix
HP	20	13
XP	6	16
Gold	16	25

If you can, put it to Sleep then attack. Stronger enemy that you will encounter early on.

File:Dq metalscorpion.gif Metal Scorpion
	NES	Remix
HP	22	18
XP	14	31
Gold	40	48

Unless you're very strong, use Sleep. His HP is only slightly higher but his attack is much more powerful.

File:Dq roguescorpion.gif Rogue Scorpion
	NES	Remix
HP	50	40
XP	37	70
Gold	150	110

Most deadly of the three scorpions. Found like the Metal Slime near Hauksness. Very high defense.

Druins

File:Dq druin.gif Druin
	NES	Remix
HP	22	22
XP	7	14
Gold	16	21

Known as Eyeders on the Game Boy Color.
Another creature of the labyrinths.

File:Dq druinlord.gif Druinlord
	NES	Remix
HP	35	35
XP	20	58
Gold	85	95

Known as Eyeder Lords on the Game Boy Color.
Magic and strength both will it use against you. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.

Drolls

File:Dq droll.gif Droll
	NES	Remix
HP	25	43
XP	10	18
Gold	25	30

Be prepared to meet Drolls in dark passages. They are nothing special.

File:Dq drollmagi.gif Drollmagi
	NES	Remix
HP	38	44
XP	22	58
Gold	90	110

It is much stronger than it looks. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.

Skeletons

File:Dq skeleton.gif Skeleton
	NES	Remix
HP	30	24
XP	11	25
Gold	30	42

Weakest of its family, the skeleton is still a powerful fighter. Strongest monster in northern Alefgard, often found near Kol.

File:Dq wraithknight.gif Wraith Knight
	NES	Remix
HP	46	40
XP	28	72
Gold	120	120

Luckily, by the time you meet the Wraith Knight you know a few spells. Very dangerous opponent. Will still try to heal.

File:Dq wraith.gif Wraith
	NES	Remix
HP	36	39
XP	17	42
Gold	60	62

Don't let the bones fool you, the Wraith is an extraordinarily strong opponent. It does know HEAL.

File:Dq demonknight.gif Demon Knight
	NES	Remix
HP	50	38
XP	37	90
Gold	150	148

Forget about using magic. He dodges a lot but he will go down. Keep swinging at him. Never found in caverns.

Wolves

File:Dq wolf.gif Wolf
	NES	Remix
HP	34	33
XP	16	40
Gold	50	60

Strong and persistent, wolves are a dangerous foe. They are teeming near Rimuldar. Have good armor before fighting. They're vulnerable to Sleep.

File:Dq wolflord.gif Wolflord
	NES	Remix
HP	38	37
XP	20	52
Gold	80	80

STOPSPELL is this fiend's favorite attack. When your defense is high enough they will waste attacks trying to cast it. On lower levels, though, its hitting power is scary.

File:Dq werewolf.gif Werewolf
	NES	Remix
HP	60	70
XP	40	120
Gold	155	185

A mighty fighter and the strongest wolf. It rarely sleeps from your magic.

Stonemen

File:Dq goldman.gif Goldman
	NES	Remix
HP	50	110
XP	6	6
Gold	200	650

Like King Midas of legend, Goldman is made of solid Gold. After getting an Iron Shield, fight these foes to acquire a fortune.

File:Dq golem.gif Golem
	NES	Remix
HP	70	153
XP	5	2500
Gold	10	10

Golem has a weakness for beautiful music. It guards the Castle Town of Cantlin.

File:Dq stoneman.gif Stoneman
	NES	Remix
HP	160	135
XP	65	155
Gold	140	148

Solid as a rock, Stoneman is no pushover. Guardians of the Dragonlord's castle.

Wyverns

File:Dq wyvern.gif Wyvern
	NES	Remix
HP	42	37
XP	24	64
Gold	100	105

A small, flying dragon found in many places. Found south of Rimuldar and near Hauksness. Often underestimated.

File:Dq magiwyvern.gif Magiwyvern
	NES	Remix
HP	58	48
XP	34	83
Gold	140	135

A user of magic spells, the Magiwyvern can be a nightmare. Its SLEEP spell can wreck havoc.

File:Dq starwyvern.gif Starwyvern
	NES	Remix
HP	65	74
XP	43	105
Gold	160	169

Even less predictable than a Magiwyvern, and stronger. It is the only non-dragon monster to breathe fire. Its HEALMORE spell can cause lots of trouble.

Knights

File:Dq knight.gif Knight
	NES	Remix
HP	55	47
XP	33	78
Gold	130	150

He is bad tempered and cruel. He can cast STOPSPELL to ensure you don't use spells.

File:Dq axeknight.gif Axe Knight
	NES	Remix
HP	70	67
XP	54	130
Gold	165	165

A brutal opponent armed with a sharp battle axe. Guardian of a special armor. His SLEEP spell can be very dangerous, so STOPSPELL must be used immediately.

File:Dq armoredknight.gif Armored Knight
	NES	Remix
HP	90	99
XP	70	172
Gold	140	152

On top of being the toughest non-dragon enemy, it can cast HEALMORE and HURTMORE. Found in the Dragonlord Castle's lowest depths.

Dragons

File:Dq greendragon.gif Green Dragon
	NES	Remix
HP	65	72
XP	45	135
Gold	160	160

The weakest of the dragons, and even it isn't easy. High hitting power and breathes fire. One is guarding a special prize in Alefgard.

File:Dq bluedragon.gif Blue Dragon
	NES	Remix
HP	70	98
XP	60	180
Gold	150	150

Even tougher than the Green Dragon.

File:Dq reddragon.gif Red Dragon
	NES	Remix
HP	100	106
XP	100	350
Gold	140	143

Only the Dragonlord himself is stronger and more dangerous. Tremendous attack power. Can cast sleep, making them very dangerous, even at high levels.

Dragon Lord

File:Dq dlord1.gif Dragon Lord I
	NES	Remix
HP	100	204
XP	0	0
Gold	0	0

His first form hides his true power. Will cast HURTMORE and STOPSPELL.

File:Dq dlord2.gif Dragon Lord II
	NES	Remix
HP	130	361
XP	0	0
Gold	0	0

Once the Dragon Lord reveals his true form, the battle really begins. Both his attack and flame breath do tremendous damage.