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The '''Metal slime''' is a monster in the series.

Metal slimes are nearly identical to a normal [[slime]], with its only notable differences being its silver-grey colouring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are noteworthy for having one of the highest {{Exp}}erience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other [[Metal slime family|metal slimes]]; even some bosses pay out less than a single Metal slime does. This comes at a catch, however: metal slimes rarely appear, and when they do, they usually run away at the first chance, often without a scratch due to their high {{Agility}} and {{Defence}}. Even if the player gets lucky and a metal slime or two decide to stick around for a turn, nearly all normal attacks will either miss or do a measly 1 point of damage, though their low {{HP}} means every hit counts. Nearly all forms of spell and skill are completely ineffective against metal slimes.

Anti-metal weapons such as the [[Metal slime spear]] will always deal damage to a metal slime, and weapons such as the [[Poison needle]] and [[Hela's hammer]] that can either instantly kill or have a higher chance of landing a critical hit are effective countermeasures for hunting metal slimes. Certain games program the phials of [[holy water]] to act as non-elemental equivalents of the [[Frizz]] spell when tossed at monsters in battle, dealing 1 point of damage when used on metal slimes.

Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of {{Exp}}erience from any monster. The player may start dealing normal damage to metal slimes as they near the Level 30 cap. Due to the fact that true spell immunity does not exist in the original NES version, [[Sizz]] and [[Sizzle]] have a higher chance ({{fraction|1|16}}) to slay the slimes than [[Critical Hit]]s ({{fraction|1|64}}).  

{{DQ1Enemy

|romanji=Metaru suraimu

|nes-locations=South of [[Damdara]]<br>[[Cantlin]] region

|remake-locations=South of [[Damdara]]<br>[[Cantlin]] region

|name=Metal slime

|nes-locations=[[Moonbrooke]]<br>West of [[Moonbrooke]]<br>[[Dragon's Horn]]<br>[[Rippleport|Lianport]] Region

|nes-item=[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|16}}

|remake-locations=[[Moonbrooke]]<br>West of [[Moonbrooke]]<br>[[Dragon's Horn]]<br>[[Lianport]] region

|remake-item=[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|16}}

The [[Fire Breath]] used by [[Puff!]] is capable of instantly defeating metal slimes. Because the transformation drastically cuts the caster's {{Agility}}, it is strongly advised to follow up with [[Acceleratle]].

|skills=Flees

|locations=[[Baharata]] Region<br>[[Tower of Transcendence]]<br>[[Orochi's Lair]]<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]<br>[[Shrine of the Dwarf]] Region<br>[[Castle of the Dragon Queen]] Region<br>[[Lozamii]] Region

|skills=Flees

|locations=[[Vrenor]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Endor]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Lakanaba]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Shinnock]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[The Cistern Chapel]]<br>Desert south of the [[Last Chance Saloon]]<br>[[Bath]] Region<br>[[Porthtrunnel]] Region<br>[[Pharos Beacon]]<br>[[Rosehill]] Region

|remake-sprites=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Metal slime.png]]

|drain-magic-resist=20%

* The remakes allow for the [[Metal slime (Recruit)|recruiting of metal slimes]], though the chances of one wanting to join the party are abysmally low, combining with their rarity and difficulty in defeating to make them one of most difficult monsters to recruit in the game. Their plethora of resistances and metal slime stats can make them worth the effort, though they are not nearly as versatile as [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|liquid metal slimes]].

|kanji=メタルスライム  

|locations=[[Lucid Grotto]]<br>[[Arkbolt|Arkbolt Castle]] Region<br>[[Aridea]] Region<br>[[Hallowed Hollow]]<br>[[Slimopolis]] Region<br>[[The Spiegelspire]]<br>[[Cloudsgate Citadel]] Region

|name=Metal slime (agoomulation type)

|tameRate=N/A

|skills=Calls for backup (Metal slime)<br>[[Slime (amalgoomated)|Merge]] into a [[Metal king slime]]

|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}

|skills=Flee<br>Calls for backup (metal slime S)<br>Slimification ([[metal king slime]])

}}* These metal slimes (differentiated as metal slime S) will summon more of themselves until there are 8 of them, then they try to form a [[metal king slime]].

|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-36.gif|200px]]

|locations=[[Ruined Abbey]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]<br>[[Unnamed Isle|Small isle north of Trodain]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|East Argonia]]<br>[[Untrodden Groves|Howlwind Hill]]

|family={{Slime}} & [[Metal slime family|Metal]]

|description=Those lucky enough to meet one of these and defeat it before it dashes off will find it a very rewarding experience.<br><br>Warning: Ordinary [[slime]]s have recently been wrapping themselves in aluminum foil and masquerading as metal slimes.

}}*During [[Template:DQIXQuest/109|Quest #109: Elementary Training]], the player must defeat two metal slimes while under the effects of [[Wizard Ward]] in order to become an [[Armamentalist]].

Starting with Version 1.1, an item known as the Metal ticket would cause a metal slime to appear when used as a tool in battle. Version 1.2 also introduced the metal slime coin, which would allow players to encounter metal slimes when used in the Magic Labyrinth.

|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (act one)<br>[[Dundrasil Region]] (act one)<br>[[Ruins of Dundrasil]] (act one)<br>[[Caverns under Octagonia]] (act one)<br>[[Rainbow Mines]] (2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)

}}*Like in ''Dragon Quest X'', Metal slimes, along with other members of the metal slime family in this game, only appear when fighting other monsters. Additionally, depending on the party's average level scale, the [[Pep|Pep Power]] Electro Light may replace enemies fought in a normal battle with Metal slimes or their [[Vicious monsters|vicious]] versions.

|defence=999

|spells=[[Frizzle]]{{tt|*|Act two only}}<br>[[Kafrizz]]{{tt|*|Postgame only}}

|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (act two)<br>[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (act two)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (act two)<br>[[The Kingsbarrow]] (act two)<br>[[Insula Orientalis]] (act two)<br>[[Path to Trial Isle|Drustan's Labryrinth - Path to Trial Isle]] (postgame)  

|kanji=メタルスライム

|romanji=Metaru suraimu

|kanji= メタルスライム

|romanji=Metaru suraimu

|sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQM2.png]]

The metal slime is a two-star member of the [[Slime family]] with a Weight of 3. It naturally learns [[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Crack|IceBolt]] and [[Whack|Beat]]. Its in-game description reads "If you tap its mythril silver body, it makes a nice sound."

Metal slimes may first appear on [[Celeste Isle]], where the [[hunter mech]]s hint to their residence on the island. They can also show up on [[Fert Isle]]. However, "yellow-bellies" will not appear on the overworld in any of these instances. The Metal Menagerie on [[Palaish Isle]] is the only place where metal slimes can be seen before engaging in a battle, though this area cannot be accessed until after the player solidifies his or her position in the finals of the tournament.

Given their resilience, metal slimes are one of the most difficult {{MFamilies}}s to scout, though not nearly as much as the stronger metal {{MFamilies}}s the player can run into. In the early parts of the game, a [[Critical Hit]] during the scouting process is one of the most reliable ways to scout one, though a great deal of luck is still needed.

|image =[[File:DQMJ Metal slime icon.png]]  

|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]

|image =[[File:DQMJ2 Metal slime icon.png]]  

|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]

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

|in-game-description=Despite being made of metal, when these monsters' mettle is tested, it is often found wanting, prone as they are to scurrying away at the slightest of sounds. Still, in the field of swift exists, their skills are second to none.

|traits=[[Metal Skin]]<br>[[Strong Starter]]<br>[[Ace Evader]]

|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]]<br>[[Frizzmeister]]<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zapper]]

{{DQB2Enemy

}}

File:Metal Slime vintage.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.

File:DQ VIII PS2 Regular Slimes.jpg|Metal slime among [[Slime]], [[She-slime]] and [[Shadow slime|Dark slime]]

File:Golem and Metal Slime.png|A metal slime getting punched by a [[Golem]].

File:DQ IV Android Metal Slime Family.jpg|Metal slime, along with [[Metal king slime]] and [[Liquid metal slime]] fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])

File:DQ V Android Slime Family 1.jpg|Metal slime, along with [[Healslime]], [[Bubble slime]] and [[Slime]] fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])

File:DQ V Android Slime Family 2.jpg|Metal slime, along with [[Metal slime knight]] and [[Liquid metal slime]] fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])

File:DQX Metal Slime.jpg|A metal slime in {{X}}.

File:DQXI Metal slime.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.

File:DQXI Vicious metal slime.jpg|A vicious metal slime in ''XI''.

File:Metalslime DQM PSX.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.

File:Metal slime caravan heart sprite.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.

File:Metalslime DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.

File:Meddle slime joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.

File:DQMBRV Metal slime.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.

File:DQMBRV Metal slime1.png

File:DQMBRV Metal slime2.png

File:DQMBRV Metal slime3.png

File:DQH Metal Slime.png|{{Heroes}} render.

File:Goosashi Gooshido and Tokyo Tom.png|''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan]]''

File:Singing metal slime.png

File:DQR Metal Slime.png|''Rivals'' artwork.

File:DQ Stars Android Metal Slime 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.

File:DQ Stars Android Metal Slime 2.jpg

File:DQW Metal Slime.jpg|''Walk'' model.

DQMB Metal Slime.png|''Monster Battle Road'' card.

[[Category:Metal enemies]]