Belial

Dragon Quest monster
Belial
	; Art by Akira Toriyama
Japanese	ベリアル
Romaji	Beriaru
First appearance	Dragon Quest II
Old localization	Zarlox

Belial is a major antagonist from Dragon Quest II and recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

He is a more powerful version of the archdemon and the last in a trio of bosses the Luminaries must face as they climb Hargon's tower. Later games would use the monster as a species instead of a specific individual, similar to his fellow cultist Pazuzu.

Characteristics[edit]

Belial is a large yellow demon carrying a purple pitchfork. He has a large snout, and blue wings, the latter of which he uses to fly.

In the HD-2D Remake of II, Belial is a battle-hungry demon who enjoys receiving punishment as much as he does giving it. He views the Scions of Erdrick as worthy opponents to him, and once they best him, he acknowledges their efforts and hopes for them to get stronger so that he can have a better battle with them. However, Belial's respect towards both them and Dream-Whisperer is a way of establishing his ego and might as well as his lust for battle over them. He wastes no time killing a midnight manguini and a goyling for disobeying his and Hargon's commands to recruit the Dragonlord's great-grandson, but often refrains from directly insulting his opponents.

Belial regards himself as superior to his fellow Champions, and generally has no qualms snitching them out, particularly Mariella whom he dislikes for her chaotic and arrogant nature. He tells the Scions of Erdrick of her invasion of the mermaid realm and even warns them about her unscrupulous nature.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)

Original (NES)

Sprite
Experience: 2200
Gold: 255
HP: 250
MP: Infinite
Attack: 200
Defence: 220
Agility: 120
Evasion: ¹⁄₆₄

Abilities: Fullheal
Kasap
Kaboom
Fire Breath
Location(s): Hall of Hargon (6th Floor)
Item Dropped: Lightning staff (¹⁄₁₆)

Fire resistance *: ⁵⁄₇
Dazzle resistance: ⁰⁄₇
Snooze resistance: ⁵⁄₇
Thwack resistance: ⁶⁄₇
Fizzle resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Kasap resistance: ⁰⁄₇

Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)

Sprites
Experience: 4750
Gold: 255
HP: 320
MP: 240
Attack: 176
Defence: 180
Agility: 150
Evasion: ¹⁄₆₄

Abilities: Can act twice per turn
Kaboom
Fullheal
Flame Breath
Location(s): Hall of Hargon (6th floor)
Item Dropped: Lightning staff (¹⁄₁₆)

Fire resistance *: ³⁄₇
Dazzle resistance: ⁵⁄₇
Snooze resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Thwack resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Fizzle resistance: ⁷⁄₇
Kasap resistance: ⁷⁄₇

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Belial's role in the HD-2D Remake of his debut is expanded upon, making him a major antagonist. He is one of Hargon's Champions along with Atlas, Mariella, and Pazuzu, and personally lead the seige on Castle Moonbrooke. He invades the Faerie Palace, and tries to kill Dream-Whisperer, but he is defeated and teleports away, vowing that his next battle with the Scions of Erdrick would be more worthy.

Belial (first fight) (ベリアル Beriaru)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: #245
Family: Demon
Experience: 28,960
Gold: 0
HP: 3,000
MP: 360
Attack: 215
Defence: 270
Agility: 74
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: An underling of Hargon's whose strength is a cut above that of most other monsters. Fought for a while, then ran away, seemingly still far from finished
Spell(s): Buff
Boom
Kaboom
Magic Barrier
Midheal
Skill(s): Wildfire
Location(s): Faerie Palace
Dropped Item: N/A
Stolen Item: N/A

Fire resistance *: 0%
Explosion resistance *: 75%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: -125%
Strike resistance *: 0%
Dark resistance *: 0%
Lightning resistance *: -150%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance: 100%
Kamikazee resistance: 100%
Poof resistance *: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 25%
Fizzle resistance: 100%
Fuddle resistance *: 100%
Paralysis resistance *: 25%
Snooze resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 25%
Deceleratle resistance *: 25%
Sap resistance *: 100%

Belial (second fight) (ベリアル Beriaru)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: #265
Family: Demon
Experience: 90,800
Gold: 0
HP: 5,000
MP: 720
Attack: 307
Defence: 407
Agility: 119
Evasion: N/A

In-game description: One of the Deities of Destruction summoned forth by Hargon, and head of the forces that laid waste to Moonbrooke. A tactical genius and spell-casting savant who overwhelms with ease
Spell(s): Buff
Kaboom
Magic Barrier
Moreheal
Skill(s): Acts 2~3 times per turn
Channel Anger
Inferno
Location(s): Passage to Rendarak
Dropped Item: N/A
Stolen Item: N/A

Fire resistance *: 0%
Explosion resistance *: 75%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: -125%
Strike resistance *: 0%
Dark resistance *: 0%
Lightning resistance *: -125%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance: 100%
Kamikazee resistance: 100%
Poof resistance *: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 25%
Fizzle resistance: 100%
Fuddle resistance *: 100%
Paralysis resistance *: 25%
Snooze resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 25%
Deceleratle resistance *: 25%
Sap resistance *: 100%

Belial (third fight) (ベリアル Beriaru)

Sprite
Bestiary No.: #269
Family: Demon & Floating
Experience: 147,640
Gold: 0
HP: 6,500
MP: 870
Attack: 323
Defence: 480
Agility: 188
Evasion

In-game description: One of the Deities of Destruction summoned forth by hargon. Though he finally gave his all upon recognizing that the scions of Erdrick were now a force to be wreckoned with, it was already too late, and he was forced to admit defeat
Spell(s): Buff
Kaboom
Magic Barrier
Moreheal
Skill(s): Acts 2~3 times per turn
Big Bang
Channel Anger
Inferno
Location(s): Hall of Hargon
Dropped Item: N/A
Stolen Item: N/A

Fire resistance *: 0%
Explosion resistance *: 75%
Ice resistance *: 0%
Wind resistance *: 0%
Strike resistance *: 0%
Dark resistance *: 0%
Lightning resistance *: -125%
Drain Magic resistance: 0%
Whack resistance: 100%
Kamikazee resistance: 100%
Poof resistance *: 100%
Dazzle resistance: 25%
Fizzle resistance: 100%
Fuddle resistance *: 100%
Paralysis resistance *: 25%
Snooze resistance *: 100%
Stun resistance *: 25%
Deceleratle resistance *: 25%
Sap resistance *: 0%

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)

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Bestiary No.		Family
#230		Demon
Experience	Gold	HP	MP
523	156	720	60
Attack	Defense	Agility	Evasion
389	168	124	¹⁄₆₄

In-Game Description	A general in the army of the underworld. Already powerful in its own right, after psyching up its attacks can injure entire parties with a single strike.
Spell(s)	Kaboom
Skill(s)	Occasionally acts twice. Psyche Up Scorch
Location(s)	Dragovian Path Heavenly Dais
Item(s) Dropped	Tough guy tattoo¹⁄₃₂ Battle fork¹⁄₁₂₈

Attack Resistance	Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *
0%	50%	100%	100%
Bang Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Ice breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
100%	0%	0%	50%
Strike/Rock Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *
0%	0%	50%	100%
Ban Dance Resistance	Dazzle Resistance	Fizzle Resistance	Fuddle Resistance *
100%	50%	100%	50%
Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Snooze resistance *	Stun Resistance *
100%	50%	100%	100%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%

Ports (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Belial reprises his role as a boss, first seen in Nelgel's boss fight with his 2 Archdemon bodyguards, and later being fought with its two fellow Trinity members Atlas and Pazuzu or by itself.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

A belial serves as a boss during the second visit to CELL Headquarters.

Belial

Family	Demon
Rank	A
Description	Demonic creatures who excel at both physical and magical combat.
Weapons	Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits	Double Trouble, Bangmeister
Resistances	Bangproof, Whackproof, Vulnerable to Fizzle
Skill	Bang & Zam II
Location	-
Breeding chart	Archdemon x Gold golem, Great dragon, Atlas or Dessert demon

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Belial

Family	Demon
Rank	A
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits	Bangmeister, Tactical Trooper
Resistances	Vulnerable to Fizzle, Healed by Bang
Skill	Bang & Zam
Location	-
Breeding chart	Archdemon x Great dragon, Atlas, Gold golem, or Dessert demon

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Belial (ベリアル Beriaru)

Icon	Family	Max HP*	Max MP*
		1,350	400
Max Attack*	Max Defence *	Max Agility *	Max Wisdom *
520	550	430	650

Bestiary No.	#424
Rank	A
In-game description	This mighty demon has risen through the ranks to become an underworld army general. He is inhumanly strong - few can withstand a pronging with his fiendish fork
Talents	Heretic (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits	Health Professional (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 20) Magical Moment (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits	Tactical Commander (lv. 1) Bossesbane (lv. 1) Bangmeister (lv. 60)
Habitat	This monster has no natural habitat
Items	N/A
Synthesis chart	X
Notable synthesis

Fire Resistance *	Water Resistance *	Wind Resistance *	Earth Resistance *
25%	50%	50%	0%
Explosion Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Electricity Resistance *	Light Resistance *
50%	0%	-25%	0%
Dark Resistance *	Antimagic Resistance *	Bedazzlement Resistance *	Confusion Resistance *
0%	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 Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Belial

Model	Experience	Gold
	1458	94g

List No.	103
Field Notes	A legendary demon general famed for condemning foes to a fiery fate with his matchless magic powers. Like Atlas and Pazuzu, he once swore allegiance to an evil priest, and repelled the righteous with might and magic.
Location(s)	Arba Town (Hero) Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan) Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland) Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert) The Altered Altar (Grudge Match: Bearded Beast) Warden's Wood (Heroes of the Hideaway)
Item(s) Dropped	Sainted soma Birdsong nectar

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Belial

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	31680	780g	Yes

List No.	147
Field Notes	A legendary demon general famed for condemning foes to a fiery fate with his matchless magic powers. Like Atlas and Pazuzu, he once swore allegiance to an evil priest, and repelled the righteous with might and magic.
Location(s)	The Darkwood
Item(s) Dropped	Chronocrystal Gold rosary

Etymology[edit]

Belial (Hebrew: בְּלִיַעַל‎ Bəlīyaʿal) is a term occurring in the Hebrew Bible which later became personified as the devil in Jewish and Christian texts.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII sprite.
Joker sprite.
Appearance in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
Daemolition Man tank in Rocket Slime.
Rivals artwork.
Appearance in Rivals.
Tact official art.
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Belial facing the Luminaries in the 1989 Dragon Quest: Monster Storybook.

Belial

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Characteristics[edit]

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