Metal slime: Difference between revisions

|old=Metaly (''I'' NES and Game Boy, ''II'' NES and Game Boy, ''III'' NES, ''IV'' NES, ''VII'' PS1, ''Monsters'', ''Monsters 2'', ''Torneko: The Last Hope'')

The '''metal slime''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is the forefather of the [[metal slime family]] and set the standard for every member therein, dropping a large amount of experience if it can be defeated.

As far as appearances go, the Metal slime is nearly identical to a normal [[slime]], with its only notable differences being its silver-grey colouring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are infamous monsters in the series and for a good reason: they have one of the highest {{Exp}}erience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other 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 the [[poison needle]] has a 12.5%({{fraction|1|8}}) chance to kill instantly if it connects, as well as the [[hela's hammer]]'s 37.5%({{fraction|3|8}}) are popular among players who enjoy gambling on mashing the globs in one shot. 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 of {{I}}, [[Sizz]] and [[Sizzle]] have a higher chance (1/16) to slay the slimes than [[Critical Hit]]s (1/64).  

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

The [[Fire Breath]] granted by the {{Dragon}} form after casting [[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]].

|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

|description=Mercurial monsters that flee at a moment's notice. Their appearance delights, but their inevitable escape leaves you dreaming of the experience you could've had

|locations=[[Tower of Transcendence]]<br>[[Orochi's Lair]]

|evasion=0/64

}}

Note that though the metal slimes are programmed to be immune to Fire damage, the effect of the Puff! spell still works on them as a tribute to the tried and true grinding method of yore.

|skills=[[Encounter#Fleeing_from_Encounters|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:metaly.gif]]

* The remakes allow for the [[Metal slime (Recruit)|recruiting of metal slimes]], though the chances of one wanting to join the {{Party 5}} 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]].

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

|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-36.gif|300px]]

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

}}

|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (first act)<br>[[Dundrasil Region]] (first act)<br>[[Ruins of Dundrasil]] (first act)<br>[[Caverns under Octagonia]] (first act)<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 appears 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.

|defense=999

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

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

|sprite=[[File:Metal slime dqm sprite.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."

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|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

|image =   

|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

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

|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

Metal slimes appear, as of yet, exclusively as enemies on stages such as EXP Quest: Beginner and Intermediate, as well as certain stages where they have a random chance to appear and can be defeated for high amounts of experience. They can cast [[Frizz]] or will waste their turns doing nothing and eventually flee after enough turns have passed if they aren't defeated first.

Metal_Slime_vintage.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.

DQ VIII PS2 Regular Slimes.jpg|Metal slime among [[Slime]], [[She-slime]] and [[Dark slime (Dragon Quest VIII)|Dark slime]]. ({{PS2}})

Golem_and_Metal_Slime.png|A metal slime getting punched by a [[Golem]].

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]])

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]])

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]])

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DQMBRV Metal slime1.png

DQMBRV Metal slime2.png

DQMBRV Metal slime3.png

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

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

Singing metal slime.png|

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

DQ Stars Android Metal Slime 2.jpg|

DQW Metal Slime.jpg|{{Walk}} model.

DQT Metal Slime.png|{{Tact}} official art.

DQT Metal Fest.jpg

DQMB Metal Slime.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.

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