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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 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.
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==
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The weakest enemy of Northern Alefgard. Your bread and butter to more gold and experience early on.
The weakest enemy of Northern Alefgard. Your bread and butter to more gold and experience early on.
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Cousin to Slimes, but with a little more ferocity. Extra ferocity for a little extra gold.
Cousin to Slimes, but with a little more ferocity. Extra ferocity for a little extra gold.
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A flying baby dragon common to the North. Take them on after you reach level 3.
A flying baby dragon common to the North. Take them on after you reach level 3.
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The Magidrakee knows the Hurt spell and is quite dangerous. A real pest. Look for them west of Tantagel and near Kol.
The Magidrakee knows the Hurt spell and is quite dangerous. A real pest. Look for them west of Tantagel and near Kol.
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Be prepared with magic when fighting Drakeemas. If your hitting power isn't high enough, they may heal themselves.
Be prepared with magic when fighting Drakeemas. If your hitting power isn't high enough, they may heal themselves.
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==Ghosts==
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From beyond the pale comes this awful apparition. Even on high levels, it can be hard to hit because of its high agility.
From beyond the pale comes this awful apparition. Even on high levels, it can be hard to hit because of its high agility.
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A tough opponent found in caverns. Much more hitting power than the regular ghost.
A tough opponent found in caverns. Much more hitting power than the regular ghost.
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Supernatural. Sly. Strong. The Specter is not an easy ghost to bust. You'll fight them in Garinham's grave.
Supernatural. Sly. Strong. The Specter is not an easy ghost to bust. You'll fight them in Garinham's grave.
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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.
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.
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''Known as Druins on the [[Game Boy Color]].''<br/>Stopspell should be used immediately when he shows up. He will cast HURT and SLEEP.
''Known as Druins on the [[Game Boy Color]].''<br/>Stopspell should be used immediately when he shows up. He will cast HURT and SLEEP.
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If you can, put it to Sleep then attack. Stronger enemy that you will encounter early on.
If you can, put it to Sleep then attack. Stronger enemy that you will encounter early on.
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Unless you're very strong, use Sleep. His HP is only slightly higher but his attack is much more powerful.
Unless you're very strong, use Sleep. His HP is only slightly higher but his attack is much more powerful.
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Most deadly of the three scorpions. Found like the Metal Slime near Hauksness. Very high defense.
Most deadly of the three scorpions. Found like the Metal Slime near Hauksness. Very high defense.
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''Known as Eyeder Lords on the [[Game Boy Color]].''<br/>Magic and strength both will it use against you. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.
''Known as Eyeder Lords on the [[Game Boy Color]].''<br/>Magic and strength both will it use against you. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.
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Be prepared to meet Drolls in dark passages. They are nothing special.
Be prepared to meet Drolls in dark passages. They are nothing special.
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It is much stronger than it looks. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.
It is much stronger than it looks. Another foe you'll encounter in Garinham's Grave.
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Weakest of its family, the skeleton is still a powerful fighter. Strongest monster in northern Alefgard, often found near Kol.
Weakest of its family, the skeleton is still a powerful fighter. Strongest monster in northern Alefgard, often found near Kol.
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Luckily, by the time you meet the Wraith Knight you know a few spells. Very dangerous opponent. Will still try to heal.
Luckily, by the time you meet the Wraith Knight you know a few spells. Very dangerous opponent. Will still try to heal.
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Don't let the bones fool you, the Wraith is an extraordinarily strong opponent. It does know HEAL.
Don't let the bones fool you, the Wraith is an extraordinarily strong opponent. It does know HEAL.
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Strong and persistent, wolves are a dangerous foe. They are teeming near Rimuldar. Have good armor before fighting. They're vulnerable to Sleep.
Strong and persistent, wolves are a dangerous foe. They are teeming near Rimuldar. Have good armor before fighting. They're vulnerable to Sleep.
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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.
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.
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A mighty fighter and the strongest wolf. It rarely sleeps from your magic.
A mighty fighter and the strongest wolf. It rarely sleeps from your magic.
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Like King Midas of legend, Goldman is made of solid Gold. After getting an Iron Shield, fight these foes to acquire a fortune.
Like King Midas of legend, Goldman is made of solid Gold. After getting an Iron Shield, fight these foes to acquire a fortune.
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Golem has a weakness for beautiful music. It guards the Castle Town of Cantlin.
Golem has a weakness for beautiful music. It guards the Castle Town of Cantlin.
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A small, flying dragon found in many places. Found south of Rimuldar and near Hauksness. Often underestimated.
A small, flying dragon found in many places. Found south of Rimuldar and near Hauksness. Often underestimated.
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A user of magic spells, the Magiwyvern can be a nightmare. Its SLEEP spell can wreck havoc.
A user of magic spells, the Magiwyvern can be a nightmare. Its SLEEP spell can wreck havoc.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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

Dw 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.

Dw 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.

Dw 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

Dw 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.

Dw 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.

Dw 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

Dw 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.

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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.

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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

Dw 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Droll
NES Remix
HP 25 43
XP 10 18
Gold 25 30

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

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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

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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.

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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.

Dw 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Dw 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Dw bluedragon.gif
Blue Dragon
NES Remix
HP 70 98
XP 60 180
Gold 150 150

Even tougher than the Green Dragon.

Dw 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

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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.

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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.

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