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[[Image:Tensk.gif]] | {{Monster Infobox | ||
|title=Slugger | |||
|image=[[File:DQIX Slugger.png|250px]] | |||
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |||
|kanji=テンツク | |||
|romaji=Tentsuku | |||
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}} | |||
|old=Tentsuk | |||
}} | |||
The '''Slugger''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic [[Bug family|flea]] or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | |||
{{DQ6Enemy | |||
|name=Slugger | |||
|kanji=テンツク | |||
|romanji=Tentsuku | |||
|sprite=[[Image:Tensk.gif]] | |||
|hp=10 | |||
|mp=0 | |||
|exp=7 | |||
|gold=9 | |||
|attack=17 | |||
|defense=14 | |||
|agility=6 | |||
|tameRate=N/A | |||
|bestiaryNumber=#008 | |||
|spells=None | |||
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]] | |||
|locations=[[Haggleton]] region<br>[[Somnia]] region ([[Upper World]])<br>[[Underwater Tunnel]]<br>[[Underkeep]] region | |||
|items=[[Pretty betsy]]{{fraction|1|4096}} | |||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |||
|frizz-resist=0% | |||
|sizz-resist=0% | |||
|bang-resist=0% | |||
|crack-resist=0% | |||
|woosh-resist=0% | |||
|zap-resist=0% | |||
|whack-resist=0% | |||
|poof-resist=50% | |||
|dazzle-resist=0% | |||
|snooze-resist=0% | |||
|drain-resist=100% | |||
|fizzle-resist=100% | |||
|fuddle-resist=0% | |||
|sap-resist=0% | |||
|poison-resist=0% | |||
|stun-resist=0% | |||
|ban-dance-resist=15% | |||
|fire-breath-resist=0% | |||
|cool-breath-resist=0% | |||
|strike-resist=0% | |||
|burning-breath-resist=50% | |||
|army-resist=0% | |||
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Slugger DQVI DS.png]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | |||
{{DQ9EnemyNew | |||
|name=Slugger | |||
|kanji=テンツク | |||
|romaji=Tentsuku | |||
|bestiaryNumber=#035 | |||
|family={{Bug}} | |||
|description=They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.<br><br>They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth. | |||
|model=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|85px]] | |||
|hp=48 | |||
|mp=4 | |||
|exp=64 | |||
|gold=47 | |||
|attack=42 | |||
|defence=34 | |||
|agility=68 | |||
|spells=None | |||
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Egg On]] | |||
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Garish garb]]{{fraction|1|128}} | |||
|locations=[[Eastern Coffinwell]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]] | |||
|fire-resist=0% | |||
|ice-resist=0% | |||
|wind-resist=0% | |||
|blast-resist=0% | |||
|rock-resist=0% | |||
|dark-resist=-25% | |||
|light-resist=-25% | |||
|drain-resist=0% | |||
|whack-resist=0% | |||
|poison-resist=0% | |||
|paralysis-resist=50% | |||
|fuddle-resist=25% | |||
|snooze-resist=50% | |||
|dazzle-resist=100% | |||
|sap-resist=0% | |||
|blunt-resist=0% | |||
|deceleratle-resist=0% | |||
|spooky-aura-resist=0% | |||
|fizzle-resist=100% | |||
|stun-resist=0% | |||
|charm-resist=25% | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ10}}=== | |||
Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a [[Sultry Dance]] and can boost the [[Tension]] of other monsters with [[Egg On]]. They have also gained the ability to perform an [[Weird Dance]] and will call for backup from other sluggers. | |||
==={{DQRivals}}=== | |||
Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for [[Priest]] leaders. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word ''tentsukuten'' (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of [[Wikipedia:Taiko|taiko]] drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQX Tentsuku.jpg|A slugger in ''X'' | |||
DQotS Slugger.jpg|''Stars'' model | |||
DQR Tentsuku.png|''Rivals'' card | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
==Similar species== | |||
*[[Sluggernaut]] | |||
*[[Sluggerslaught]] | |||
[[Category:Bugs]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]] | |||
[[fr:Limasson]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:22, 27 March 2024
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Slugger | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | テンツク |
| Romaji | Tentsuku |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
| Old localisation | Tentsuk |
The Slugger is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic flea or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]
Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku)
Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]
Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a Sultry Dance and can boost the Tension of other monsters with Egg On. They have also gained the ability to perform an Weird Dance and will call for backup from other sluggers.
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]
Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for Priest leaders.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word tentsukuten (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of taiko drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A slugger in X -
Stars model -
Rivals card
