Rhapthorne

Rhapthorne
Dragon Quest VIII
Japanese name	ラプソーン
Romaji	Rapusōn
Title	Lord of Darkness

Lord Rhapthorne is the central antagonist of Dragon Quest VIII. A demon of untold legend, Rhapthorne is the party's final opponent in their quest to rid the world of an evil curse.

Characteristics

Rhapthorne had power over the World of Darkness and planned to take control of the World of Light, but was stopped by the Seven Sages with the help of Empyrea, the Godbird. He returned centuries later to kill the heirs of Seven Sages and take over the World of Light.

Abilities

First battleSecond battle

#286 - Rhapthorne
HP MP Experience Gold 4850 255 0 0 Attack Defense Speed 346 186 115
Locations	Black Citadel
Skills	Desperate Attack Disruptive Wave Freezing Blizzard Dazzleflash Lullab-Eye Attacks twice per round
Spells	Kafrizzle Kaboom
Family	???
Bestiary #	286
Game	Dragon Quest VIII
Console	PS2
Description	The Lord of Darkness. His soul is imprisoned in the magical scepter of Trodain Castle, while his physical form is entombed within the Goddess Statue on the Holy Isle of Neos. He dreams of ruling the World of Light.

The little twerp has a nasty resistance to all three types of flame on top of sap, but he doesn't have any other strengths besides that. Dazzleflash and Lullab-eye can get annoying, but the glorified anemone doesn't bring too much to the table that can give players a hard time.

#287 - Rhapthorne
HP MP Experience Gold 5640 255 0 0 Attack Defense Speed 428 161 115
Locations	The Vast Skies
Skills	Attacks twice per round Disruptive Wave Freezing Blizzard Scorch Anger of the Gods Burst out in defiant laughter Lullab-Eye Meditation Sceptre Ball Summons Meteors
Spells	Kafrizzle Kaboom Magic Burst
Family	???
Bestiary #	287
Game	Dragon Quest VIII
Console	PS2
Description	The Lord of Darkness himself, taken physical form, and grown powerful enough to absorb the massive Black Citadel into his new body.

Once his shield is broken, Rhapthorne can be attacked in earnest. He has no resistance to elemental damage, a 25% resistance to sap, and immunity to all other debilitation. He'll put his girth to use when swiping with his arm, dealing 100~120 defense piercing damage, and can knock out a character after it connects. The ball on his scepter will deal 281 points of pierce damage to two random targets, and can confuse a character. Anger of the Gods will deal 84~96 points of bang damage to four random targets. Because his physical skills ignore defence, Kabuff is useless; cast Acceleratle to boost evasion and Insulatle to take the sting out of his breath attacks. Anger of the Gods can devastate the party if the player isn't careful while praying, so don't be afraid to take a turn to heal. Rhapthorne's random targeting can be tricky to counter, but as long as the party is above 50% health throughout the battle, victory is assured.

Other Appearances

Outside his main role in Dragon Quest VIII, Rhapthorne also makes appearances in these titles.

Dragon Quest IX

"Evil incantations and Kafrizz form just part of this portly demon's plan to exterminate his enemies. Lick him with light. Some say his body is so big that is contains enough cursed power to contort the space-time continuum itself." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary

Rhapthorne also appears as a Legacy Boss in Dragon Quest IX, obtained after completing Quest #179 (or received at special events). He will become enraged once his health drops to orange range.

Treasure Level Range Secondary Drop Orb 1-3 Alefgard gloves 20% Purple Orb 5% 4-8 Alefgard gloves 25% Purple Orb 5% 9-15 Trodain trousers 15% Purple Orb 6% 16-25 Trodain trousers 20% Purple Orb 6% 26-40 Trodain trousers 25% Purple Orb 7% 41-56 Trodain bandana 20% Purple Orb 7% 57-68 Trodain bandana 25% Purple Orb 8% 69-80 Trodain togs 15% Purple Orb 8% 81-90 Trodain togs 20% Purple Orb 9% 91-99 Trodain togs 25% Purple Orb 10% In addition, he will always drop a mini medal.

Skills Level New abilities Initial Kafrizz, Kaboom, Disruptive Wave, Defiant Laughter, Slap on the Chops, Scepter Ball, attacks twice per turn 5 Lullab-Eye 10 Wrath of the Gods 16 C-c-cold Breath 22 Meditation 28 Starfall 34 Kafrizzle 41 Kaboomle, stops using Kafrizz & Kaboom 57 Restore all MP, Magic Burst

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Both forms appear as separate monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional.

Gallery

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  DQ VIII 1st Forme concept art
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  DQ VIII 1st Forme (PS2)
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  DQ VIII 2nd Forme (PS2)
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  DQMJ 1st Forme (DS)
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  DQMJ 2nd Forme (DS)
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