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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Slugger
|title=Slugger
| image=[[File:DQVI Slugger.png|center|180px]]
|image=[[File:DQIX Slugger.png|250px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| kanji=テンツク
|kanji=テンツク
| romanji=
|romaji=Tentsuku
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
}}
|old=Tentsuk
The '''Slugger''' is a funny looking creature appearing in the main series. They are probably more annoying than a real threat, with their Sultry Dance that has the effect of a character being inactive for a round.
|monster1=[[Sluggernaut]]<br>[[Sluggerslaught]]}}
The '''Slugger''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.
 
==Characteristics==
Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic [[Bug family|flea]] or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name = Slugger
|name=Slugger
|image = [[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|kanji=テンツク
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|romanji=Tentsuku
|console = DS
|sprite=[[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|hp = 10
|hp=10
|mp = 0
|mp=0
|attack = 17
|exp=7
|defense = 14
|gold=9
|agility = 6
|attack=17
|experience = 7
|defense=14
|gold = 9
|agility=6
|droppedItem = [[Pretty betsy]]
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=8
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|spells=
|locations=[[Haggleton]] region<br>[[Somnia]] region ([[Upper World]])<br>[[Underwater Tunnel]]<br>[[Underkeep]] region
|locations=}}
|items=[[Pretty betsy]]{{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=0%
|poof-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=15%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Slugger DQVI DS.png]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|175px]]
|name=Slugger
|name=Slugger
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=テンツク
|console=DS
|romaji=Tentsuku
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|family={{Bug}}
|description=They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.<br><br>They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.
|model=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|85px]]
|hp=48
|hp=48
|mp=4
|mp=4
|exp=64
|gold=47
|attack=42
|attack=42
|defense=34
|defence=34
|agility=68
|agility=68
|experience=64
|spells=None
|gold=47
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Egg On]]
|droppedItem=[[Medicinal herb]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Garish garb]] (rare, 1/128)
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Garish garb]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Bug
|bestiaryNumber=035
|description=They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.<br>They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.
|locations=[[Eastern Coffinwell]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]]
|locations=[[Eastern Coffinwell]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]]
|}}
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|charm-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a [[Sultry Dance]] and can boost the [[Tension]] of other monsters with [[Egg On]]. They have also gained the ability to perform an [[Weird Dance]] and will call for backup from other sluggers.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
[[Image:Superten.png]]  
Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for [[Priest]] leaders.
Dragon Quest Monsters 1 slugger


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==Trivia==
[[Image:Super_ten.png]]
* The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word ''tentsukuten'' (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of [[Wikipedia:Taiko|taiko]] drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2 slugger


==Related enemies==
==Gallery==
*[[Sluggernaut]]
<center><gallery>
*[[Sluggerslaught]]
DQX Tentsuku.jpg|A slugger in ''X''
{{stub}}
DQotS Slugger.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Tentsuku.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:51, 2 July 2026

The Slugger is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic flea or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Slugger (テンツク, Tentsuku )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #008
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Sprites Attributes
SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
10 0 7 9 17 14 6 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 15%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Sultry Dance Haggleton region
Somnia region (Upper World)
Underwater Tunnel
Underkeep region 		Pretty betsy1⁄4096
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Slugger (テンツク, Tentsuku)
Defeated Monster List No. : #035
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Bug 48 4 64 47 42 34 68
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -25% -25% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm
25% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped items
None Sultry Dance
Egg On 		Eastern Coffinwell
Western Coffinwell 		Medicinal herb1⁄16
Garish garb1⁄128
Description They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.

They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a Sultry Dance and can boost the Tension of other monsters with Egg On. They have also gained the ability to perform an Weird Dance and will call for backup from other sluggers.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for Priest leaders.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word tentsukuten (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of taiko drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A slugger in X
    A slugger in X
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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