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|kanji=トマホーガー
|kanji=トマホーガー
|romanji=Tomahōgā
|romanji=Tomahōgā
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest X]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest X}}
}}
|monster1=[[Axesaurus]]<br>[[Hacksaurus]]<br>[[Paladinos]]<br>[[Tyrantosaurus]]}}
 
The '''Halberdsaurus''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ10}}.


The '''Halberdsaurus''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest X]]''. It is a more powerful, black-scaled variant of the [[Hacksaurus]].
It is a more powerful, black-scaled variant of the [[Hacksaurus]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
'''Halberdsauruses''' are polearm-wielding crosses between tyrannosaurid dinosaurs and a European dragons. They have black scales, orange undersides, small wings on their back with orange membrane, and the frills on their head change colors from orange to teal. Their black and orange coloration is similar to that of the [[Dragstar]], while the sharp halberds they wield are made out of black and orange metal as well. In battle, they make use of various martial techniques and can breathe powerful fiery breath, making them a force to be reckoned with even compared to their other axe-wielding cousins.
'''Halberdsauruses''' are polearm-wielding crosses between tyrannosaurid dinosaurs and a European dragons. They have black scales, orange undersides, small wings on their back with orange membrane, and the frills on their head change colors from orange to teal. Their black and orange coloration is similar to that of the [[Dragstar]], while the sharp halberds they wield are made out of black and orange metal as well. In battle, they make use of various martial techniques and can breathe powerful fiery breath, making them a force to be reckoned with even compared to their other {{Axe}}-wielding cousins.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Halberdsaurus appears as the boss of the false Grand Zedora Gaiden quest: "The Man Who Became Hope". In battle, it can use [[Falcon Slash]], [[Hatchet Man]], and [[Scorch]].
Halberdsaurus appears as the boss of the false Grand Zedora Gaiden quest: "The Man Who Became Hope". In battle, it can use [[Falcon Slash]], [[Hatchet Man]], and [[Scorch]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Halberdsaurus appears as an S-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]]. It can be scouted by redeeming 2,000 Arena Medals in the Swap Shop and it can be fully awakened by purchasing Halberdsaurus Crystals for 800 Arena Medals each up to 10 times.
Halberdsaurus appears as an S-rank monster of the [[Dragon family]]. It can be scouted by redeeming 2,000 Arena Medals in the Swap Shop and it can be fully awakened by purchasing Halberdsaurus Crystals for 800 Arena Medals each up to 10 times.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
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|romanji=Tomahōgā
|romanji=Tomahōgā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Halberdsaurus.png|275px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Halberdsaurus.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png]]<br>[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family=Dragon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|50px]]
|rank=S
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|50px]]<br>Attack
|role=Attack
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=967
|hp=1,040
|mp=358
|mp=386
|move=2-3
|move=2-3
|attack=452
|attack=485
|defense=493
|defense=528
|agility=350
|agility=376
|wisdom=211
|wisdom=227
|weight=50
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Bladebreaker]]
|bskill1=[[Bladebreaker]]
|bskill2=[[Rolling Attack]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill2=[[Rolling Attack]]{{tt|*|Level 31}}
|bskill3=[[Volcanic Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 56}}
|bskill3=[[Volcanic Flame]]{{tt|*|Level 56}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Volcanic Slash]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Volcanic Slash Potency +5%
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Volcanic Slash Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around it
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around it
|bperk1=ATK +15<br>DEF +20
|bperk1=ATK +15<br>DEF +20
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Its Japanese name ''Tomahōgā'' is based on tomahawk, a type of single-handed axe used by various indigenous peoples of North America, while its English name is based on halberd, a two-handed pole weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long handle that saw heavy use in medieval Europe.
Its Japanese name ''Tomahōgā'' is based on tomahawk, a type of single-handed axe used by various indigenous peoples of North America, while its English name is based on halberd, a two-handed pole weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long handle that saw heavy use in medieval Europe.
==Related Monsters==
* [[Axesaurus]]
* [[Hacksaurus]]
* [[Paladinos]]
* [[Tyrantosaurus]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQT Tomahoga Arena.png|Halberdsaurus as it appears in ''Tact''.
DQT Tomahoga Arena.png|Halberdsaurus as it appears in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dragons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Latest revision as of 11:49, 21 July 2026

The Halberdsaurus is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest X .

It is a more powerful, black-scaled variant of the Hacksaurus.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Halberdsauruses are polearm-wielding crosses between tyrannosaurid dinosaurs and a European dragons. They have black scales, orange undersides, small wings on their back with orange membrane, and the frills on their head change colors from orange to teal. Their black and orange coloration is similar to that of the Dragstar, while the sharp halberds they wield are made out of black and orange metal as well. In battle, they make use of various martial techniques and can breathe powerful fiery breath, making them a force to be reckoned with even compared to their other Axe-wielding cousins.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Halberdsaurus appears as the boss of the false Grand Zedora Gaiden quest: "The Man Who Became Hope". In battle, it can use Falcon Slash, Hatchet Man, and Scorch.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Halberdsaurus appears as an S-rank monster of the Dragon family. It can be scouted by redeeming 2,000 Arena Medals in the Swap Shop and it can be fully awakened by purchasing Halberdsaurus Crystals for 800 Arena Medals each up to 10 times.

Halberdsaurus (トマホーガー Tomahōgā)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 130 1,040 386 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
485 528 376 227 50
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res Very Weak
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Half Res Immune Super Weak
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Bladebreaker
Rolling Attack*
Volcanic Flame*
Talent Blossoming: Volcanic Slash
Move +1 / Stats Up
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up
Volcanic Slash Potency +5%
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up
Volcanic Slash Potency +5%
Perks
Basic perks ATK +15
DEF +20
Dragonsoul: Raises ATK for 2 turns at start of battle.
Volcanic Flame Potency +2%
Leader perk Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around it
Awakening perk Move +1: Raises Move by 1.


Etymology[edit | edit source]

Its Japanese name Tomahōgā is based on tomahawk, a type of single-handed axe used by various indigenous peoples of North America, while its English name is based on halberd, a two-handed pole weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long handle that saw heavy use in medieval Europe.

Gallery[edit | edit source]