The Demonic Core (魔核の領域) is the sixth and last section of the Darm Tower in Ys Origin.
Design[]
The theme of this area is darkness, as the area is flooded with purple gem decorations and strong enemies. The enemies in this area causes various status effects, with the most common one being confusion. This area also includes the sub-areas called Hall of Reflection, True Reflection, and Devil's Throne.
The floor boss is Zava and her familiars Yogleks & Omulgun.
Enemies[]
| # | Image | Name | Stats | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 
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Chryolos | LV: 32 HP: 278 Str: 180 Def: 168 Gold: 120 Exp: 266 |
A demon with sickle-like talons. Gathers in groups that attack as a single unit. Its extreme speed and agility make it imperative that it be dispatched fast. |
| 46 | 
|
Gunghogan | LV: 33 HP: 369 Str: 187 Def: 184 Gold: 130 Exp: 361 |
A greater form of Irebolg. Its huge build and oversized mace allow it to do extreme amounts of damage, but its stooped posture manages to humble it very slightly. |
| 47 | 
|
Ogacha | LV: 34 HP: 302 Str: 191 Def: 170 Gold: 140 Exp: 347 |
An odd demon that suspends a light-emitting bulb in front of its face. Detest the feel of bloodied water and will spring into the air to escape it on contact. |
| 48 | 
|
Tolpi | LV: 35 HP: 394 Str: 190 Def: 200 Gold: 150 Exp: 357 |
A type of grass that was transformed by the poison gases. Attacks humans on sight with a spray of pollen. Though exceedingly slow, it is capable of walking. |
| 49 | 
|
Urobass | LV: 35 HP: 331 Str: 193 Def: 200 Gold: 150 Exp: 357 |
A half-serpentine wizard. Disorients foes through heavy use of teleportation, then finishes them off with bolts of powerful energy from its staff. |
| 50 | 
|
Kelmarel | LV: 36 HP: 433 Str: 193 Def: 191 Gold: 160 Exp: 422 |
A more powerful Kelemare. Bearing thick, protective armor, it attacks without fear. Its overconfidence can easily be exploited to your advantage, however. |
| 51 | 
|
Zeruena | LV: 37 HP: 413 Str: 197 Def: 195 Gold: 170 Exp: 405 |
An advanced Zarue. Casts bolts of temporal flux in all directions to torment the unwary on a basic level. If company is desired, it summons Sinn-Piaches. |
| 52 | 
|
Tenat-Baocar | LV: 38 HP: 343 Str: 206 Def: 189 Gold: 192 Exp: 415 |
A Baocar of the ninth rank among the clans. Its relentless studies have given it remarkable magic prowess, allowing it to fire bolts of temporal energy at foes. |
| 53 | 
|
Nooze (Green) | LV: 38 HP: 343 Str: 192 Def: 194 Gold: 186 Exp: 368 |
An evolved form of Nooze. Changed color through direct absorption of the noxious mist. Can inflict status ailments with each successful strike. |
| 54 | 
|
Xomack | LV: 38 HP: 380 Str: 203 Def: 214 Gold: 90 Exp: 388 |
A member of a bull-like clan of demons. Attacks with a powerful charge, using its horns to send foes flying. Also quite fast, making it difficult to avoid. |
| 55 | 
|
Samachryce | LV: 39 HP: 363 Str: 215 Def: 209 Gold: 207 Exp: 449 |
An elder and leader among the Chryolos clans. In spite of its size, it remains quite nimble. Exceptionally skilled at launching sickle attacks while leaping about wildly. |
| 56 | 
|
Liliborad | LV: 40 HP: 472 Str: 223 Def: 219 Gold: 565 Exp: 422 |
A strange-looking demon in a strange-looking shell. Its upper half is covered in blades which are expelled as projectiles. Fortunately, it's rooted to the ground. |
| 57 | 
|
Bazeraena | LV: 41 HP: 524 Str: 224 Def: 204 Gold: 296 Exp: 397 |
A stronger form of the Zaruena. Its arms can fire lasers and its main body can generate its own shield, which it uses for cover while charging foes. |
| 58 | 
|
Nooze (Purple) | LV: 42 HP: 386 Str: 232 Def: 231 Gold: 220 Exp: 354 |
An evolved form of Nooze. Its body is filled with untold toxins. Charges at virtually anything that approaches it, so it must be handled with extreme caution. |
| 59 | 
|
Fliogan | LV: 42 HP: 696 Str: 224 Def: 221 Gold: 440 Exp: 392 |
A mad, demonic warrior that constantly cheats death. Its spinning attack can confuse foes, but it's always preceded by a telltale step back. |
| 60 | 
|
Heketie | LV: 43 HP: 251 Str: 223 Def: 233 Gold: 40 Exp: 446 |
A small sorcerer with angel-like wings. Capable of both combat and healing magic, and loves to camouflage combat spells as heals. |
| 61 | 
|
Sinn-Piache | LV: 43 HP: 367 Str: 245 Def: 225 Gold: 210 Exp: 356 |
A blue light demon. Plays tricks on the unwary with quick interdimensional movement and powerful beams. Spawns Maka-Piaches for company. |
| 62 | 
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Maka-Piache | LV: 43 HP: 437 Str: 233 Def: 221 Gold: 40 Exp: 375 |
A red light demon. Plays tricks on the unwary with quick interdimensional movement and powerful beams. Spawns Sinn-Piaches for company. |
| 63 | 
|
Euchreas | LV: 44 HP: 588 Str: 248 Def: 225 Gold: 403 Exp: 448 |
A mighty mage. Teleports nonstop, firing bolts of magic from its wand. Recently decided magic was blase, so is now considering a career change. |
| 64 | 
|
Astyle | LV: 45 HP: 463 Str: 242 Def: 242 Gold: 707 Exp: 483 |
A bizarre creature with a body comprised of moving ivy. Able to pull enemies into melee range. Taking out its head seems to be the best way to kill it. |
| 65 | 
|
Hekat-Baocar | LV: 46 HP: 454 Str: 247 Def: 223 Gold: 367 Exp: 408 |
A Baocar whose training has brought it absolute mastery over magic projectiles. The bolts it fires will actively home in on their chosen targets. |
| 66 | 
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Levenueba | LV: 46 HP: 611 Str: 249 Def: 234 Gold: 260 Exp: 437 |
A superior Venueba. Approaches foes by oozing a mucus trail. The mucus secreted from its front can absorb the blood of passers-by, so take heed! |
| 67 | 
|
Drefflum | LV: 46 HP: 633 Str: 235 Def: 237 Gold: 735 Exp: 445 |
An evil sporophyte born of the toxins in the air. Due to its origins, it's full of poison and is quite capable of spreading it. It's also rarely alone. |
| 68 | 
|
Glaregrave | LV: 47 HP: 591 Str: 255 Def: 263 Gold: 381 Exp: 483 |
An armor-clad warrior. Its slashes emit quick bolts of lightning and its shield deflects all frontal assaults. Do not go into battle with a Glaregrave unprepared! |
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Bosses[]
| # | Image | Name | Stats | Description |
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| 81 | 
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Epona | LV: 43 HP: 3381 Str: 229 Def: 235 Gold: 5204 Exp: 5900 |
Epona - The Resolute A Darkling warrior confronted in the Demonic Core tier. Devoted all of her energy to gaining power, now exhibiting far more varied, rapid and overall dangerous techniques than ever before. |
| Encountered on Floor 23 when playing as Yunica | ||||
| 82 | 
|
Kishgal | LV: 43 HP: 5686 Str: 228 Def: 203 Gold: 5204 Exp: 12869 |
Kishgal - The Peerless A Darkling warrior confronted in the Demonic Core tier. After learning that Epona is this man's younger sister, he and Hugo engaged in a fierce battle. Once Hugo demonstrated his strength, Kishgal silently withdrew. |
| Encountered on Floor 23 when playing as Hugo | ||||
| 90 |
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Kishgal | LV: 43 HP: 5686 Str: 231 Def: 203 Gold: 5204 Exp: 12869 |
Kishgal - The Maddened A Darkling warrior, confronted in the Demonic Core tier. Discarded his humanity for a final battle royale with Toal. Though he'd been defeated once before, his demonic rampage granted him near-invincibility. |
| Encountered on Floor 23 when playing as Toal | ||||
| 83 | 
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Zava with Yogleks & Omulgun | LV: 45 HP: 5000 Str: 232 Def: 228 Gold: 5656 Exp: 10379 |
Zava with Yogleks & Omulgun - The Merciless A sorceress who was once instrumental in the invasion of Ys. Typically summons a pair of twin demons into battle to flank her, then hides herself and lets them do the dirty work. |
| Encountered on Floor 24 (All characters) | ||||
| 84 |
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Kishgal | LV: 48 HP: 6249 Str: 251 Def: 222 Gold: 6335 Exp: 14348 |
Kishgal - The Peerless A Darkling warrior confronted in the Demonic Core tier. Having unleashed his demonic powers, he again stood before Yunica. At the battle's conclusion, a satisfied smile slowly cracked upon his stoic face. |
| Encountered on Floor 25 when playing as Yunica | ||||
| 85 | 
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Toal Fact | LV: 48 HP: 7431 Str: 247 Def: 248 Gold: 6335 Exp: 21848 |
Toal Fact - The Believer Toal Fact, confronted in the Demonic Core tier. Having unleashed the full demonic power within him, he attacked Hugo. Once the fight was over, all traces of malice had completely vanished. |
| Encountered on Floor 25 when playing as Hugo | ||||
| 91 | 
|
Hugo Fact | LV: 48 HP: 4186 Str: 249 Def: 259 Gold: 6335 Exp: 22128 |
Hugo Fact - The Unbound Hugo, ensnared by demonic power. By channeling immense magic, he'd gained control over six Eyes of Fact. Though the battle was difficult, Toal was able to knock him back to his senses. |
| Encountered on Floor 25 when playing as Toal | ||||
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Triva[]
- This is the only section in the game where there are more dungeon sections after the floor boss.
- This is also the only section where the medallion key does not open to the floor boss, but the mid-boss room.