Metal slime: Difference between revisions

|title=Metal slime

|image=[[Image:MetalSlimeArt.png|230px]]

|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]

|kanji=メタルスライム

|romanji={{tt|Metaru suraimu|Metal slime}}

|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]''

|old=Metaly

}}

{{quote|style=1|quote='''''If you're looking for speed, my guy was born to run. He's unstoppable! Sure, he's run from every battle he's fought, but at least he's undefeated, eh?'''''|source=-- Man with metal slime, Slimopolis, ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''|console=|align=center|bgcolor=efeff5}}

The '''Metal Slime''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is a [[slime]] with a metallic body rumored to be composed of the fabled [[Orichalcum]] alloy.

As far as appearances go, the metal slime is nearly identical to a normal slime, with its only notable differences being its gray coloring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are infamous monsters in the series, and for a good reason: they have one of the highest experience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other metal monsters; 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 in an instant, often without a scratch due to a very high speed stat. 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. There are very few exceptions to this.

Metal monster weapons (such as those found in the ''Joker'' games) have a good chance at connecting with a metal slime, and the [[Poison needle|poison needle]], with its 12.5%({{fraction|1|8}}) chance to kill instantly if it connects, or even [[Hela's hammer]]'s 37.5%({{fraction|3|8}}), are particularly effective as human weapons go.

===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===

Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of experience 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 hits (1/64).  

 

{{DQEnemy

|romanji=metaru suraimu

|nes-mp=6

|nes-locations=South of [[Damdara]]

|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-SNES-METAL-SLIME.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]

|remake-locations=South of [[Damdara]]

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===

{{Enemy

|float =  

|name = Metal Slime

|image = [[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]

|game = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''

|console = NES

|hp = 6

|mp = 30

|attack = 10

|defense = 180

|agility = 100

|experience = 135

|gold = 90

|droppedItem = [[Iron Helmet]]

|spells = [[Sizz]], [[Snooze]]

|float =  

|name = Metal Slime

|image = [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]

}}

 

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

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]].

|kanji=  

|romanji=

|bestiaryNumber=50

|sprite=[[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]

|defense=1023

|skills=Flee

|item=[[Seed of Agility]]{{fraction|1|32}}

|locations=[[Baharata]] Region, [[Tower of Transcendence]], [[Zipangu Cave]], [[Navel of the Earth]]

|remake-sprites=[[file:MS3snes.png]]<br>[[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]

|remake-changes=None

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===

|kanji=

|romanji=

|bestiaryNumber=044

|sprite=[[Image:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]

|exp=1350

|skills=Flee

|locations=[[Endor]] (Ch 2), [[The Cistern Chapel]] (Ch 3, 5), [[Lakanaba]] (Ch 5), [[Vrenor]] (Ch 5), [[Shinnock]] (Ch 5), [[Ballymoral]] (Ch 5), Desert (Ch 5), [[Porthtrunnel]] (Ch 5), [[Bath]] (Ch 5), [[Rosehill]] (Ch 5), [[Pharos Beacon]] (Ch 5)

|remake-sprites=[[image:metaly.gif]]

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

|kanji=  

|romanji=

|bestiaryNumber=043

|defense=1024

|tameRate=[[Metal slime (Recruit)|1/256]]

|item=[[Seed of Agility]]{{fraction|1|64}}

|evasion=0/64

|drain-resist=20%

|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Metalslime DQV PS2.png]]

|ds-mobile-sprites=[[image:metaly.gif]]

 

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

|kanji=  

|romanji=

|sprite=[[image:metaly.gif]]

|bestiaryNumber=069

|locations=

|items=[[Boomerang (weapon)|Boomerang]]{{fraction|1|128}}

|evasion=0%

|name=Metal slime (fusion type)

|sprite=[[image:metaly.gif]]

|tameRate=NA

|skills=Call for more metal slimes<br>Merge into a [[Metal king slime]]

|locations=

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

|romanji=Metarusuraimu

|sprite=[[Image:Metaly.gif]]

|exp=1000

|bestiaryNumber=055

|skills=Run away

|locations=[[Roots of Ygg]]<br>[[El Ciclo]]<br>[[El Monumento de Pomposo]]<br>[[Malign Shrine]]<br>[[Gröndal]] Region (after Demon King's resurrection)

|items=[[Seed of resilience]] ({{fraction|1|64}})

|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}

|frizz-resist=0%

|sizz-resist=0%

|bang-resist=0%

|crack-resist=0%

|woosh-resist=0%

|zap-resist=0%

|snooze-resist=0%

|fuddle-resist=0%

|cool-breath-resist=0%

|strike-resist=0%

|burning-breath-resist=50%

|army-resist=0%

}}

 

It is interesting to note that it is possible to put metal slimes to sleep in this title, and that normal damage may start being dealt once a character's attack power gets high enough.

 

|romanji=Metarusuraimu S

|sprite=[[Image:Metaly.gif]]

|exp=1050

|bestiaryNumber=230

|skills=Call for Help (Metal slime S)<br>Slime unite ([[Metal king slime]])

|items=[[Medicinal Herb]] ({{fraction|1|4096}})

|frizz-resist=0%

|sizz-resist=0%

|bang-resist=0%

|crack-resist=0%

|woosh-resist=0%

|zap-resist=0%

|snooze-resist=0%

|fizzle-resist=0%

|fuddle-resist=0%

|stun-resist=0%

|cool-breath-resist=0%

|strike-resist=0%

|burning-breath-resist=0%

|army-resist=0%

}}

 

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.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

|kanji=  

|romanji=

|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Metal slime.png]]

|exp=1350

|defense=4096

|bestiaryNumber=036

|family=[[Slime family|Slime]]

|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]

|remake-changes=

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

{{Enemy

|float =  

|bestiaryNumber = 46

|name = Metal Slime

|image = [[File:Metalslime DQIX DS.png]]

|game = ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''

|console = DS

|hp = 3

|mp = Unlimited

|attack = 35

|defense = 256

|agility = 89

|experience = 4096

|gold = 20

|droppedItem = [[Strong Medicine]] (common, 1/64)<br />[[Seed of Life]] (rare, 1/256)

|skills = attack, flee

|spells = Frizzle

|family = Slime

|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 slimes have recently been wrapping themselves in aluminum foil and masquerading as metal slimes.''

|locations = [[Quarantomb]], [[Pluvi Isle]] (islet, daytime), [[Angel Falls]] area (slime hill: post-game)

{{Stub}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===

|kanji=  

|romanji=

|family= [[Slime Family]]

|abilities=[[Frizz | Blaze]], [[Crack | IceBolt]], [[Whack | Beat]]

|breeding=[[Slime family]] x [[MetalDrak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

|kanji=  

|romanji=

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

|family= [[Slime]]

|abilities=[[Beat]], [[Blaze]], [[IceBolt]]

|breeding=[[Slime family]] x [[MetalDrak]]

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===

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.

<br /><br />

Given their resilience, metal slimes are one of the most difficult monsters to scout, though not nearly as much as the stronger metal monsters 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.

Metal slimes are Rank D monsters. Among other places, they can be encountered in a cave in the Iceolation part of the Island.

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===

Goodith, Goosashi, Gooshido and Tokyo Tom all appear to be metal slimes.

|kanji=

|romanji={{tt||}}

|listNumber=047

|fieldNotes=As eager adventurers ache to earn experience from splatting them, these quicksilver slimes are loath to loiter. Bolder specimens scoff at beating a retreat, flinging Frizz at foes while stiffening their steel skins.

|exp=1350

|item=[[Molten globules]], [[Slimedrop]]

|listNumber=041

|fieldNotes=As eager adventurers ache to earn experience from splatting them, these quicksilver slimes are loath to loiter. Bolder specimens scoff at beating a retreat, flinging Frizz at foes while stiffening their steel skins.

|exp=4020

===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===

|kanji=

|romanji=

==='''Other appearances'''===

A Metal slime appears as one of the costumes for Slime in this game.

===<small>''Artwork and media appearances''</small>===

Image:Metal_Slime_vintage.png|Famicom artwork.

File:Metalslime DQM PSX.gif|DQM I&II sprite

File:Metal slime caravan heart sprite.png|Caravan heart sprite

Image:Metalslime DQMJ DS.png|Joker model

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

Image:DQH Metal Slime.png|''Heroes'' render

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

Image:Singing metal slime.png|

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

Image:Slime Hourglass.png|Slime and Metal Slime hourglasses.

Image:Dragon Quest PS2 Metal Slime Controller.jpg|PS2 Metal Slime Controller.

Image:Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker.jpg|DS Metal Slime Speaker.

Image:Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker 2.jpg|

Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard Box.png|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard in the box.

Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard.jpg|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard.

Image:Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard 2.jpg|

Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model.png|PS4 Metal Slime Model.

Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 2.png|

Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 3.png|

Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 4.png|

Image:Dragon Quest PS4 Controller.png|PS4 Metal Slime Controller.

Image:DQ Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.png|Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]