Hacksaurus: Difference between revisions

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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.

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]] [[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|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.

|romanji=batoru rekkusu

|tameRate=Na

|bestiaryNumber=157

|mp=0

|exp=1044

|tameRate=1/32

|fire-breath-resist=60%

|army-resist=25%

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 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.

|romanji=batoru rekkusu

|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-150.gif|300px]]

|items=[[Dragon's scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}})

Reappearing from the start of version 2 onwards, they can also be recruited once again, similar to past entires. They first appear in the False Renshinda.

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|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]

|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves

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|icon=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]

|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

|traits=[[Rando-Muster]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Triumph]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Frizzmeistr]] (lv. 40)

|synthesis=[[File:Drakulard DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakulard]] X [[File:Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Antguzzler]]

Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the dragon family, first being recruitable in the second part of the limited "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 completing the Scalewood Entrance stage of the Dragon Island: Forest at any difficulty. Prior to that, they were a C-rank monster. It can also be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Carver during the limited ''Dragon Quest VI'' event at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Carver]]'s Battle Road as a party member. Hacksaurus can participate in [[Baran]] and [[Maldragora]] the Worldbreaker's Battle Road as a party member, as well.

|sprite=[[Image:DQT Hacksaurus.png|275px]]

|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<br>Dragon

|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]

|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack

|lvl=110

|hp=782

|mp=201

|attack=390

|defense=338

|agility=307

|wisdom=106

==Similar species==

Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.

Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.

[[Category:Dinosaurs]]