Pazuzu, one of High Priest Hargon’s fearsome lieutenants, stands as a major obstacle in Dragon Quest 2‘s endgame. This winged demon appears twice during your journey—first in Pazuzu’s Lair and later in Rendarak, with the main difference being his health pool rather than combat strategy. Don’t let his intimidating presence fool you, though. With the right approach, the Scions of Erdrick can bring down this ancient evil without breaking a sweat.
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Pazuzu Boss Dragon Quest 2 Fight Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Boss Type | Demon Family |
| Locations | Pazuzu’s Lair, Rendarak (one floor after Atlas) |
| Primary Threat | Thwack spell (AOE instant death) |
| Key Weaknesses | Rib Tickler, Puff Puff, Demon Demeanor, Cattle Prod |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate (with proper buffs and status effects) |
| Recommended Strategy | Status ailment lockdown with physical DPS |
Understanding Pazuzu’s Attack Arsenal
This boss tests your magical defenses with a devastating spell rotation that includes Thwack (potential party-wide KO), Kasizz (60-80 damage to all), Freezing Blizzard breath weapon (40-100 damage), Fizzle (disables spellcasting), Snooze (puts party to sleep), Wild Side (double actions), and melee attacks hitting for 100-120 damage.
The most dangerous aspect? Pazuzu loves spamming Thwack multiple times throughout the fight, which can wipe your party if you’re unprepared. If instant death worries you, consider playing on Dracky Quest difficulty where status effects grant invulnerability.
Winning Strategy: Keep Him Stunned
Here’s where things get interesting. Pazuzu has critical status ailment vulnerabilities—Rib Tickler (used by Matilda) and Puff Puff (used by Hero or Peronel) work with very high success rates, essentially keeping him out of action for most of the battle.
Party Role Breakdown
Matilda/Peronel: Your dedicated debuffer and support. Continuously apply Rib Tickler or Puff Puff to lock down Pazuzu. Maintain Magic Barrier and Insulatle buffs to reduce incoming spell damage. The Duplic Hat on Peronel enhances healing efficiency during emergencies.
Hero (Prince of Midenhall): Your primary damage dealer. Focus exclusively on Demon Demeanor attacks, which slice through Pazuzu’s HP pool efficiently. Magic damage isn’t particularly effective here, so stick to physical combat.
Princess of Cannock: Support with healing and backup buffs. Keep party health topped off and reapply defensive buffs as needed.
Pre-Battle Preparation
Before engaging Pazuzu, ensure your party has:
- Magic Barrier active (reduces magical damage significantly)
- Insulatle cast on all members (individual magic resistance)
- Full HP and MP reserves
- Medicinal herbs and healing items stocked
Magic resistance buffs are absolutely essential since Pazuzu’s spell-heavy approach can overwhelm unprepared parties.
Combat Execution
Turn 1: Apply Magic Barrier and Insulatle immediately while landing your first Rib Tickler or Puff Puff.
Turns 2+: Keep Pazuzu constantly stunned with status ailments while your Hero hammers away with Demon Demeanor. With proper debuff application, he’ll spend most of the fight unable to act, making this encounter far simpler than it appears.
Defensive positioning: Even with buffs active, Pazuzu doesn’t hit devastatingly hard compared to other late-game threats. Maintain your defensive buffs and he becomes quite manageable.
Why This Boss Matters
Pazuzu represents the second member of the Unholy Trinity protecting Hargon’s stronghold. Defeating him proves your party has mastered the interplay between offensive pressure and defensive buffs—skills you’ll desperately need for the final confrontations ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What level should my party be before fighting Pazuzu?
While the game doesn’t impose strict level requirements, most players successfully defeat Pazuzu around levels 30-35. More importantly than raw levels, ensure you have access to Magic Barrier, Insulatle, Rib Tickler or Puff Puff, and Demon Demeanor abilities. Proper equipment matters too—prioritize gear that boosts magic defense and provides resistance to status ailments.
Q2: What should I do if Pazuzu keeps wiping my party with Thwack?
If instant death spells are causing repeated failures, you have three options: switch to Dracky Quest difficulty where invulnerability prevents instant KO effects, prioritize landing.
