Halberdsaurus

Dragon Quest monster Halberdsaurus
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese トマホーガー Romaji Tomahōgā First appearance Dragon Quest X Variants Axesaurus
Hacksaurus
Paladinos
Tyrantosaurus

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

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

Dragon Quest X

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

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)

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

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

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  Halberdsaurus as it appears in Tact.