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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Hacksaurus
|title=Hacksaurus
|image=[[File:DQVI_Hacksaurus.png|310px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Hacksaurus.png|350px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=バトルレックス
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|old=Battle rex
|old=BattleRex (''Monsters'' 1 and 2'')
}}
|monster1=[[Axesaurus]]<br>[[Hackzilla]] (infamous monster)<br>[[Halberdsaurus]]<br>[[Lizzie]]<br>[[Paladinos]]<br>[[Tyrantosaurus]]}}
 
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Ahh, nothing like a battle to get the juices flowing! My axe is ready to sing!'''''|source=Hacksaurus, ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''|console=|bgcolor=32CD32}}
The '''Hacksaurus''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ6}}, they are depicted as a mix between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe.
The '''Hacksaurus''' is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.
Hacksauri are powerful dragons, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Its appearance is a cross between a [[Wikipedia:Tyrannosauridae|tyrannosaurid]] dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the [[tyrantosaurus]] monsters, the hacksaurus are still formidable opponents. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] [[Wayfarer's Pass|cave]], the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|small Fries]] and [[great dragon]]s.


Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recuritable]] members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the {{PS2}} Version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.
Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recruitable]] members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the [[slime family]]. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by [[Hackzilla]], one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the PS2 version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.


Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.
Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that hacksauruses have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by [[Koei-Tecmo]] when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=  
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif]]
|hp=416
|hp=416
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|defense=100
|defense=100
|agility=115
|agility=115
|tameRate=Na
|tameRate=N/a
|bestiaryNumber=157
|bestiaryNumber=#157
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br> [[Inferno]]
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br> [[Inferno]]
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablet]]s "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game.
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablet]]s "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game.
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=  
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=
|romanji=batoru rekkusu
|sprite=
|sprite=
|hp=416
|hp=416
|mp=0
|mp=80
|exp=1044
|exp=1,044
|gold=165
|gold=165
|attack=285
|attack=285
|defense=100
|defense=100
|agility=115
|agility=115
|tameRate=1/32
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #081
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #081
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|locations=Here Be Dragons<br>Scary Lair
|locations=Here Be Dragons<br>Scary Lair
|items=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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|stun-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|fire-breath-resist=50%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=25%
|army-resist=15%
}}
}}
*'''[[Dragon family|Dragon-type]]'''


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a special roaming one near [[Farebury]] at the very start of the game. It is ill-advised to fight this hacksaurus until much later on since she can easily wipe out a low-level party using its fire breath and falcon slash techniques, though having a monster team will enable one to recruit the powerful monster after defeating it.
While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the [[Royal Hunting Ground]]s, it is possible to run into a [[Hackzilla|special roaming one]] near [[Farebury]] at the very start of the game. It is ill-advised to fight this hacksaurus until much later on since it can easily wipe out a low-level party using its Fire Breath and Falcon Slash abilities, though having a monster team will enable one to recruit the powerful monster after defeating it.
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス  
|kanji=バトルレックス  
|romanji=batoru rekkusu
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Hacksaurus.png|80px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-150.gif|275px]]
|hp=171
|hp=171
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=108
|defense=108
|agility=65
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=150
|bestiaryNumber=#150
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers.
|description=Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers.
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|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|locations=[[Arcadia]] Region<br>[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|locations=[[Arcadia]] Region<br>[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|items=[[Dragon's scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}})
|items=[[Dragon's scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Hacksauruses began appearing starting from Version 2 onward. In battle, they are able to perform a [[Falcon Slash]] and breathe out [[Inferno|fierce flames]]. They can also be recruited once again by [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]], similar to previous games. They first appear in the False Renshinda.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=BattleRex
|name=BattleRex
|kanji=  
|kanji= バトルレックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png]]
|level=60
|level=60
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|curse-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
}}
A BattleRex appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Anger]].
A BattleRex appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Anger]].


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{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=BattleRex
|name=BattleRex
|kanji=  
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=60
|level=60
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|wisdom=6/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|family=[[Dragon]]
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]]
|abilities=[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]]
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==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Hacksaurus
|name = Hacksaurus
|image =   
|kanji=バトルレックス
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|bestiary=#091
|strength=990
|defence=920
|agility=980
|wisdom=700
|hp=970
|mp=180
|image =[[File:DQMJ Hacksaurus icon.png]] |family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.''
|description = ''With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.''
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|resistances = Confusionproof
|resistances = Confusionproof
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
The Hacksaurus is a Rank C monster in this game.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|bestiary=#118
|strength=750
|defence=620
|agility=660
|wisdom=200
|hp=650
|mp=120
|image =[[File:DQMJ2 Hacksaurus icon.png|50px]] 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Giant Killer]]
|resistances = Immune to Confusion
|skill = [[Dragon Lore]]
|location = [[Bemusoleum]]
|breeding chart = [[Red dragon]] x [[Behemoth slime]]<br>[[Gasbagon]] x [[Firn fiend]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji= バトルレックス
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|icon=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Hacksaurus]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,320</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>680</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>480</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>380</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>550</big></big>
|bestiary=#113
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Though these rude and rowdy reptiles are unrepentantly rough-tempered, they [[Lizzie|res]][[Hackzilla|pect]] any creature, even [[Terry|hum]][[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|ans]], who can best them in battle.
|talents=[[Firebrand]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Muster]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Triumph]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Metal Medley]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=[[Yggdrasil leaf]] (Common)<br>N/A (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|64px|link=Dragon family]] X [[File:DQM3 beast family icon.png|64px|link=Beast family]]<br>(Either parent must be B-rank.)<br>[[File:Axesaurus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Axesaurus]] X [[File:Jowler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Jowler]] = [[File:Hacksaurus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Hacksaurus]]
|fusions=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Hacksaurus]] X [[File:Uberkilling machine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Überkilling machine]] X [[File:Stout troll DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stout troll]] X [[File:Murdaw DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Murdaw]] = [[File:Mortamor DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Mortamor]]<br>(Two generation synthesis)
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji={{tt||}}
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|listNumber=025
|listNumber=#025
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're [[Lizzie|known]] to [[Terry|admire enemies]] deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=67
|exp=67
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|kanji=バトルレックス
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romaji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|romaji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|listNumber=056
|listNumber=#056
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're [[Lizzie|known]] to [[Terry|admire enemies]] deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=976
|exp=976
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|item=[[Small scale]], [[Titan belt]]
|item=[[Small scale]], [[Titan belt]]
|locations=[[Redrock Ravine]]
|locations=[[Redrock Ravine]]
}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the Dragon family, first being recruitable in the second part of the "Dragon Fest" event. It will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the event quests and it can participate in [[Bobonga]]'s Battle Road as a party member. The hacksaurus can be fully awakened by repeating the Scalewood Entrance stage of the Dragon Island: Forest at any difficulty. It can also be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Carver during the ''Dragon Quest VI'' event at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Carver]]'s Battle Road as a party member. Hacksaurus can also participate in [[Baran]] and [[Maldragora]] the Worldbreaker's Battle Road as a party member, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Hacksaurus.png|325px]]
|family=Dragon
|rank=B
|role=Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=881
|mp=223
|move=2-3
|attack=416
|defense=375
|agility=328
|wisdom=113
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Defensive Stance]]
|bskill2=[[Searing Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Falcon Armour Hammer]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Falcon Armor Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Leñasaurio|es-meaning=Derived from the Spanish verb ''leñar'', which means to cut down trees, and ''saurio'', a suffix used for dinosaurs.
|fr=Hachosaure|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|hache|axe}}'' and the suffix ''{{tt|-saure|used in the common names of extinct reptilian creatures such as dinosaurs}}''.
|de=Hacksaurier|de-meaning=German for "hacksaurus", derived from the verb ''{{tt|hacken|to hack}}'' and ''{{tt|Saurier|saurian, a dinosaur}}''.
|it=Asciasauro|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|ascia|axe}}'' and the suffix ''{{tt|-sauro|used in the common names of dinosaurs}}''.
|zh-cn={{tt|战斗恐龙|Zhàndòu kǒnglóng}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "battle dinosaur".
|zh-tw={{tt|戰鬥恐龍|Zhàndòu kǒnglóng}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "battle dinosaur".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|''DQM'' sprite.
DQVI Battle Rex.png|Super Famicom artwork.
Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|''DQM 2'' sprite.
Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie.
Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
DQVIII Hackzilla.jpg|Hackzilla chasing the Hero in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
Cobi Tara and monster eggs.png|Watching [[Cobi]] and [[Tara]] move some monster eggs.
Hacksaurus psx.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite.
Hacksaurus psx.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite.
Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.
Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie.
DQMBRV Hacksaurus.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Hacksaurus1.png
DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
DQ Stars Android Hacksaurus 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Hacksaurus 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQR Battle Rex.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQT_Expedition_WorldOfIllusions.jpg|A Hacksaurus and other monsters in "Expedition! World of Illusions" in {{Tact}}.
DQ40th Hacksaurus.png|40th anniversary artwork for [[Dragon Quest the DIVE]].
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related Monsters==
[[Category:Dragon family]]
*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Paladinsaurus]]
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
 
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[es:Leñasaurio]]
[[fr:Hachosaure]]

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"Ahh, nothing like a battle to get the juices flowing! My axe is ready to sing!"

—Hacksaurus, Dragon Quest Tact

The Hacksaurus is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Hacksauri are powerful dragons, introduced in VI as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Its appearance is a cross between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the tyrantosaurus monsters, the hacksaurus are still formidable opponents. As demonstrated in the Arkbolt cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into diethons when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between small Fries and great dragons.

Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily recruitable members of the Dragon family. This precedent was set by Lizzie, the very first hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in VIII by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the PS2 version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.

Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that hacksauruses have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first Heroes spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #157
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Sprites Attributes
SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
416 0 698 110 290 100 115 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
25% 60% 60% 60% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Falcon Slash
Inferno 		Mortamor's Dreadlair
Fungeon 		Seed of strength1⁄256
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the DLC Tablets "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the Nintendo 3DS Version of the game.

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, batoru rekkusu )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #081 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
416 80 1,044 165 285 100 115 0⁄64 1⁄32
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
25% 60% 50% 60% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
15% 15% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Falcon Slash
Inferno 		Here Be Dragons
Scary Lair 		Seed of strength1⁄256

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a special roaming one near Farebury at the very start of the game. It is ill-advised to fight this hacksaurus until much later on since it can easily wipe out a low-level party using its Fire Breath and Falcon Slash abilities, though having a monster team will enable one to recruit the powerful monster after defeating it.

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #150
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Dragon 171 0 216 55 155 108 65 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 50%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Flame Breath
Falcon Slash 		Arcadia Region
Royal Hunting Ground 		Dragon's scale (1⁄32)
Dragon dung (1⁄64)
Description Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Hacksauruses began appearing starting from Version 2 onward. In battle, they are able to perform a Falcon Slash and breathe out fierce flames. They can also be recruited once again by Monster Wranglers, similar to previous games. They first appear in the False Renshinda.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

BattleRex (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Dragon 60 3/5 2/5 5/5 2/5 5/5 4/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
Strong Strong Immune Strong Weak Weak Strong Weak Strong
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Weak None Weak Strong Immune Weak Strong Weak Strong
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak
Additional information
Description Attacks by swinging its powerful giant ax
Skills Gate of Anger
Location FireAir, MetalCut, EvilSlash
Breeding Chart Dragon family x EvilArmor, KingLeo, Lionex, MadKnight, Ogre

A BattleRex appears as the boss of Gate of Anger.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

BattleRex (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Dragon 60 7/10 6/10 8/10 5/10 6/10 6/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
Strong Strong Immune Strong Weak Weak Strong Weak Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
Strong Weak None Weak Strong Immune Weak Strong Weak
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak
Additional information
Description
Skills EvilSlash, FireAir, MetalCut
Location
Breeding Chart Dragon family x EvilArmor, KingLeo, Lionex, MadKnight, Ogre

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Bestiary number: #091
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Dragon C 970 180 990 920 980 700
Traits Skills Resistances
Critical Massacre Dragon Lore Confusionproof
Additional information
Description With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Location Celeste Isle (Temple of the Moon), Fert Isle
Breeding chart Dragurn x Gryphon

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Bestiary number: #118
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Dragon C S 650 120 750 620 660 200
Traits Skills Resistances
Hit Squad, Giant Killer Dragon Lore Immune to Confusion
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Location Bemusoleum
Breeding chart Red dragon x Behemoth slime
Gasbagon x Firn fiend

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス, Batoru rekkusu )
Monsterpedia No.: #113
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Hacksaurus Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B 1,320 300 680 480 550 380
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Firebrand (lv. 1) Rando-Muster (lv. 1)
Critical Triumph (lv. 20)
Frizzmeister (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Metal Medley (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60) 		Yggdrasil leaf (Common)
N/A (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
50% -25% 50% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 25%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
50% 0% -25% 0% 25% -25% 50% 50% 0%
Additional information
Description Though these rude and rowdy reptiles are unrepentantly rough-tempered, they respect any creature, even humans, who can best them in battle.
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
(Either parent must be B-rank.)
X = Hacksaurus
Notable fusions
Hacksaurus X X X =
(Two generation synthesis)


Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス Batoru rekkusu)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
67 55g
List No. #025
Field Notes Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
Location(s) Grannet (Captain), Pinnacle of Light (Recruit), Pinnacle of Light (Captain), Sylvea (Hero), The Lion's Den (Showdown: Feral Feline)
Item(s) Dropped Dragon horn, Dragon hide

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス Batoru rekkusu)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
976 145g Yes
List No. #056
Field Notes Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
Location(s) Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped Small scale, Titan belt

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the Dragon family, first being recruitable in the second part of the "Dragon Fest" event. It will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the event quests and it can participate in Bobonga's Battle Road as a party member. The hacksaurus can be fully awakened by repeating the Scalewood Entrance stage of the Dragon Island: Forest at any difficulty. It can also be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Carver during the Dragon Quest VI event at any difficulty and it can participate in Carver's Battle Road as a party member. Hacksaurus can also participate in Baran and Maldragora the Worldbreaker's Battle Road as a party member, as well.

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス Batoru rekkusu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 120 881 223 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
416 375 328 113 25
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
Defensive Stance
Searing Breath*
Falcon Armour Hammer*		 Move +1 / Stats Up
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
Falcon Armor Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks ATK +5
Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Move +1: Raises Move by 1.


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolLeñasaurioDerived from the Spanish verb leñar, which means to cut down trees, and saurio, a suffix used for dinosaurs.
FrançaisHachosaureFrom the French hache and the suffix -saure.
DeutschHacksaurierGerman for "hacksaurus", derived from the verb hacken and Saurier.
ItalianoAsciasauroFrom the Italian ascia and the suffix -sauro.
中文战斗恐龙Simplified Chinese for "battle dinosaur".
中文 (繁體)戰鬥恐龍Traditional Chinese for "battle dinosaur".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Super Famicom artwork.
    Super Famicom artwork.
  • Terry confronting Lizzie.
    Terry confronting Lizzie.
  • Appearing in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
    Appearing in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.
  • Hackzilla chasing the Hero in Dragon Quest VIII.
    Hackzilla chasing the Hero in Dragon Quest VIII.
  • Watching Cobi and Tara move some monster eggs.
    Watching Cobi and Tara move some monster eggs.
  • DQM I & II sprite.
    DQM I & II sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in.
    Battle Road Victory cut-in.
  • T-Rax tank in Rocket Slime.
    T-Rax tank in Rocket Slime.
  • Appearance in Stars.
    Appearance in Stars.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • A Hacksaurus and other monsters in "Expedition! World of Illusions" in Tact.
    A Hacksaurus and other monsters in "Expedition! World of Illusions" in Tact.
  • 40th anniversary artwork for Dragon Quest the DIVE.
    40th anniversary artwork for Dragon Quest the DIVE.
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