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|kanji=バトルレックス | |kanji=バトルレックス | ||
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}} | |romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}} | ||
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The '''Hacksaurus''' is a recurring monster in the | 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. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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]] 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]]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- | 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]] 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 recuritable 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 | Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily recuritable 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 [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PS2 Version]]. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
{{DQ6Enemy | {{DQ6Enemy | ||
|name=Hacksaurus | |name=Hacksaurus | ||
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Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the DLC Tablets "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game. | Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game. | ||
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While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a 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. | While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a 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. | ||
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|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]] | |skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]] | ||
|locations=[[Arcadia | |locations=[[Arcadia]] Region<br>[[Royal Hunting Ground]] | ||
|items=[[Dragon scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}}) | |items=[[Dragon's scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}}) | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
|attack-resist=0% | |attack-resist=0% | ||
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The Hacksaurus is a Rank C monster in | ==={{DQMJ}}=== | ||
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The Hacksaurus is a Rank C monster in this game. | |||
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