Metal slime

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2601:146:4101:3806:4D40:DC39:6DDE:29B4: /* Dragon Quest IV */

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Metal slime
|image=[[Image:MetalSlimeArt.png|230px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji=Metarusuraimu
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|old=Metaly
}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''If you're looking for speed, my guy was born to run. He's unstoppable! Sure, he's run from every battle he's fought, but at least he's undefeated, eh?'''''|source=-- Man with metal slime, Slimopolis, ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''|console=|align=center|bgcolor=efeff5}}
The '''Metal Slime''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is a [[slime]] with a metallic body rumored to be composed of the fabled [[Orichalcum]] alloy.

==Characteristics==
As far as appearances go, the metal slime is nearly identical to a normal slime, with its only notable differences being its gray coloring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are infamous monsters in the series, and for a good reason: they have one of the highest experience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other metal monsters; even some bosses pay out less than a single metal slime does. This comes at a catch, however: metal slimes rarely appear, and when they do, they usually run in an instant, often without a scratch due to a very high speed stat. Even if the player gets lucky and a metal slime or two decide to stick around for a turn, nearly all normal attacks will either miss or do a measly 1 point of damage, though their low HP means every hit counts. Nearly all forms of spell and skill are completely ineffective against metal slimes. There are very few exceptions to this.

Metal monster weapons (such as those found in the ''Joker'' games) have a good chance at connecting with a metal slime, and the [[Poison needle|poison needle]], with its 12.5%({{fraction|1|8}}) chance to kill instantly if it connects, or even [[Hela's hammer]]'s 37.5%({{fraction|3|8}}), are particularly effective as human weapons go.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of experience from any monster. The player may start dealing normal damage to metal slimes as they near the level 30 cap. Due to the fact that true spell immunity does not exist in the original NES version of ''I'', Sizz and Sizzle have a higher chance (1/16) to slay the slimes than critical hits (1/64).

{{DQEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji=metaru suraimu
|nes-sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|nes-hp=4
|nes-mp=6
|nes-exp=115
|nes-gold=5
|nes-attack=10
|nes-defense=255
|nes-agility=255
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-locations=South of [[Damdara]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-SNES-METAL-SLIME.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|remake-hp=4
|remake-mp=6
|remake-exp=775
|remake-gold=6
|remake-attack=18
|remake-defense=254
|remake-agility=153
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=South of [[Damdara]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
{{Enemy
|float =
|name = Metal Slime
|image = [[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|console = NES
|hp = 6
|mp = 30
|attack = 10
|defense = 180
|agility = 100
|experience = 135
|gold = 90
|droppedItem = [[Iron Helmet]]
|spells = [[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]
}}

{{Enemy
|float =
|name = Metal Slime
|image = [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|console = GBC
|hp = 5
|mp = 30
|attack = 37
|defense = 255
|agility = 100
|experience = 1015
|gold = 90
|droppedItem = [[Iron Helmet]]
|spells = [[Sizz]]
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The fire breath granted by the dragon form after casting [[Puff!]] is capable of instantly defeating metal slimes. Because the transformation drastically cuts the caster's agility, it is strongly advised to follow up with [[Acceleratle]].
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=50
|sprite=[[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|lvl=23
|hp=4
|mp=12
|exp=4140
|gold=5
|attack=40
|defense=1023
|agility=47
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Seed of Agility]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Baharata]] Region, [[Tower of Transcendence]], [[Zipangu Cave]], [[Navel of the Earth]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[file:MS3snes.png]] [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=044
|sprite=[[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=12
|attack=20
|defense=1023
|agility=50
|exp=1350
|gold=5
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Golden tiara]]({{fraction|1|256}})
|locations=[[Endor]] (Ch 2), [[The Cistern Chapel]] (Ch 3, 5), [[Lakanaba]] (Ch 5), [[Vrenor]] (Ch 5), [[Shinnock]] (Ch 5), [[Ballymoral]] (Ch 5), Desert (Ch 5), [[Porthtrunnel]] (Ch 5), [[Bath]] (Ch 5), [[Rosehill]] (Ch 5), [[Pharos Beacon]] (Ch 5)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=75%
|sap-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[image:metaly.gif]]
|remake-changes=None
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=043
|sprite=
|hp=5
|mp=12
|attack=39
|defense=1024
|agility=151
|exp=1,350
|gold=75
|tameRate=[[Metal slime (Recruit)|1/256]]
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Seed of Agility]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Whealbrook Adit]] (G2) [[Abovitall Tower]] [[Scary Lair]] [[Cataract Caves]] [[Dominicus' Dominion]] [[Neverglade]] [[Nadiria]] - outside Mt. Zugzwang [[Mt. Zugzwang]] [[Estark's Labyrinth]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=20%
|drain-resist=20%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=67%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Metalslime DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[image:metaly.gif]]
}}

The remakes allow for the [[metal slime (Recruit)|recruiting of metal slimes]], though the chances of one wanting to join the party are abysmally low, combining with their rarity and difficulty in defeating to make them one of the hardest monsters to recruit in the game. Their plethora of resistances and metal slime stats can make them worth the effort, though they are not nearly as versatile as [[liquid metal slime (Recruit)|liquid metal slimes]].

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[image:metaly.gif]]
|hp=5
|mp=12
|exp=1350
|gold=75
|attack=39
|defense=999
|agility=115
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=069
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|locations=
|items=[[Boomerang (weapon)|Boomerang]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=0%
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
}}

{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Metal slime (fusion type)
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[image:metaly.gif]]
|hp=8
|mp=0
|exp=1015
|gold=20
|attack=90
|defense=999
|agility=250
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered
|spells=None
|skills=Call for more metal slimes Merge into a [[Metal king slime]]
|locations=
|items=[[Slime helmet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji=Metarusuraimu
|sprite=[[Image:Metaly.gif]]
|hp=4
|mp=20
|exp=1000
|gold=65
|attack=55
|defense=512
|agility=255
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|128}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=055
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Run away
|locations=[[Roots of Ygg]] [[El Ciclo]] [[El Monumento de Pomposo]] [[Malign Shrine]] [[Gröndal]] Region (after Demon King's resurrection)
|items=[[Seed of resilience]] ({{fraction|1|64}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
}}

It is interesting to note that it is possible to put metal slimes to sleep in this title, and that normal damage may start being dealt once a character's attack power gets high enough.
{{Clear}}

{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Metal slime S
|kanji=メタルスライムＳ
|romanji=Metarusuraimu S
|sprite=[[Image:Metaly.gif]]
|hp=8
|mp=100
|exp=1050
|gold=120
|attack=70
|defense=500
|agility=255
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=230
|spells=[[Sizz]]
|skills=Call for Help (Metal slime S) Slime unite ([[Metal king slime]])
|locations=[[Cathedral of Blight]] [[Cave to Another World]]
|items=[[Medicinal Herb]] ({{fraction|1|4096}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=Counts as a separate enemy at the Monster Meadows.
}}

These metal slimes (differentiated as metal slime S) will summon more of themselves until there are 8 of them, then they try to form a metal king slime.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Metal slime.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=255
|exp=1350
|gold=5
|attack=30
|defense=4096
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=036
|family=[[Slime family|Slime]]
|description=Popular among adventurers for the inordinately large number of experience points they bestow. Although not particularly dangerous, their tendency to flee at the first sign of trouble makes them quite difficult to defeat.
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]
|items=[[Seed of resilience]]{{fraction|1|128}} [[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|flame-resist=100%
|ice-resist=100%
|grapple-resist=100%
|troop-resist=100%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Enemy
|float =
|bestiaryNumber = 46
|name = Metal Slime
|image =
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 3
|mp = Unlimited
|attack = 35
|defense = 256
|agility = 89
|experience = 4096
|gold = 20
|droppedItem = [[Strong Medicine]] (common, 1/64) [[Seed of Life]] (rare, 1/256)
|skills = attack, flee
|spells = Frizzle
|family = Slime
|description = ''Those lucky enough to meet one of these and defeat it before it dashes off will find it a very rewarding experience.'' ''Warning: Ordinary slimes have recently been wrapping themselves in aluminum foil and masquerading as metal slimes.''
|locations = [[Quarantomb]], [[Pluvi Isle]] (islet, daytime), [[Angel Falls]] area (slime hill: post-game)
}}

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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
{{Template:Enemy
|float =
|name = Metaly
|image = [[image:metaly.png1]]
|console = GBC
|hp = 1/5
|mp = 4/5
|attack = 3/5
|defense = 5/5
|agility = 5/5
|spells = Level 2 - [[Blaze]] Level 6 - [[Ice Bolt]] Level 17 - [[Beat]]
|family = [[Slime Family]]
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{Enemy
|float =
|name = Metaly
|image = [[image:metaly.png1]]
|console = GBC
|hp = 0/10
|mp = 9/10
|attack = 6/10
|defense = 9/10
|agility = 10/10
|spells = [[Blaze]], [[IceBolt]], [[Beat]]
|family = [[Slime Family]]
|locations = Breed a member of the [[Slime Family]] with a [[MetalDrak]]
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Metal slimes may first appear on Celeste Isle, where the [[hunter mech]]s hint to their residence on the island. They can also show up on Fert Isle. However, "yellow-bellies" will not appear on the overworld in any of these instances. The metal menagerie on Palaish Isle is the only place where metal slimes can be seen before engaging in a battle, though this area cannot be accessed until after the player solidifies his or her position in the finals of the tournament.
 
Given their resilience, metal slimes are one of the most difficult monsters to scout, though not nearly as much as the stronger metal monsters the player can run into. In the early parts of the game, a critical hit during the scouting process is one of the most reliable ways to scout one, though a great deal of luck is still needed.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
Metal slimes are Rank D monsters. Among other places, they can be encountered in a cave in the Iceolation part of the Island.

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===
Goodith, Goosashi, Gooshido and Tokyo Tom all appear to be metal slimes.
[[File:Silvery Sludge.png|right|border]]

===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=5
|chapter-1-attack=20
|chapter-1-defense=255
|chapter-1-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-1-locations=Various
|chapter-2-hp=5
|chapter-2-attack=10
|chapter-2-defense=255
|chapter-2-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-2-locations=Various
|chapter-3-hp=5
|chapter-3-attack=14
|chapter-3-defense=255
|chapter-3-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-3-locations=Various
|final-chapter-hp=5
|final-chapter-attack=10
|final-chapter-defense=255
|final-chapter-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|final-chapter-locations=Various
}}
Metal slimes have a reaction time faster than most players, and it is advised to corner them on cliffsides if possible. The little bugger can jump though, so try to corral them in areas with walls at least two blocks high.
==Gallery==
===''Artwork and media appearances''===
<center><gallery>
Image:Metal_Slime_vintage.png|Famicom artwork.
Image:Metal slime SNES.png|''Dragon Quest I + II''. (GBC)
Image:DW1NES_MetalSlime.png
Image:Metalslime DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''.
Image:Goosashi Gooshido and Tokyo Tom.png|''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan]]''.
Image:Singing metal slime.png|
Image:DQH Metal Slime.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''.
</gallery></center>

===''Merchandise''===
<center><gallery>
Image:DQMB Metal Slime.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Image:Slime Hourglass.png|Slime and Metal Slime hourglasses.
Image:Dragon Quest PS2 Metal Slime Controller.jpg|PS2 Metal Slime Controller.
Image:Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker.jpg|DS Metal Slime Speaker.
Image:Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker 2.jpg|
Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard Box.png|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard in the box.
Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard.jpg|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard.
Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard 2.jpg|
Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model.png|PS4 Metal Slime Model.
Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 2.png|
Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 3.png|
Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 4.png|
Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Controller.png|PS4 Metal Slime Controller.
Image:DQ Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.png|Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.
</gallery></center>

==Related Monsters==
*[[She-slime]]
*[[Slime]]
*[[Metal medley]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*[[Metal king slime]]
*[[Platinum king jewel]]
*[[Meddle slime]]
*[[Metal truffle slime]]

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[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]

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