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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Loss leader
|title=Loss leader
|image=[[File:Loss leader modern artwork.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Loss leader modern artwork.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=サタンの将軍
|kanji=サタンジェネラル
|romanji=Satan no shōgun
|romanji={{tt|Satanjeneraru|Satan general}}
|old=None
|old=None
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
}}
}}
The '''loss leader''' is a monster which was first encountered in ''[[Dragon Quest VI|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation]]''.
 
The '''Loss leader''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} which was first encountered in ''[[Dragon Quest VI|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation]]''. It is a powerful general in the Demon Lord's army of monsters.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The loss leader resembles a well-built male human with a green skintone.
The loss leader resembles a well-built male human with a green skintone.
He wears a dark, simple armor that doesn't cover much of its body. This attire is completed with an orange cape.
He wears a minimal set of dark armor that doesn't cover much of its body, consisting of wide pauldrons, small metal plates that only cover the side of his chest, boots, vambraces, and a metal fauld covering a pair of black briefs. This attire is completed with a long red cape around his neck. In his right hand, he wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a metallic handgrip and two sharp, curved metallic blades in each extreme.
He also wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a metallic handgrip and two sharp, metallic blades in each extreme.
In battle he boasts fast and furious fists, hitting foes four times in quick succession. He's also armed with awesome spells in the form of firey '''Kafrizzle''' and the ability to launch a towering pyre of fire.
In battle he boasts fast and furious fists, hitting foes four times in quick succession. He's also armed with awesome spells in the form of firey '''Kafrizzle''' and the ability to launch a towering pyre of fire.
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{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Loss leader
|name=Loss leader
|kanji=  
|kanji=サタンジェネラル
|romanji=
|romanji=Satanjeneraru
|sprite=[[Image:Satansgeneral.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Satansgeneral.gif]]
|hp=568
|hp=568
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|agility=137
|agility=137
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=163
|bestiaryNumber=#163
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Insulatle]]
|spells=[[Kafrizzle]]<br>[[Kazing]]<br>[[Insulatle]]
|skills=[[Multifists]]<br>[[Pyre o' Fire]]
|skills=[[Multifists]]<br>[[Pyre o' Fire]]
|locations=
|locations=[[Mortamor's Dreadlair]]
|items=[[Metal king helm]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Metal king helm]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion=1/64
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=60%
|sizz-resist=60%
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|cool-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=60%
|strike-resist=60%
|strike-resist=60%
|burning-breath-resist=
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=
|army-resist=50%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Loss leader VI DS.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:Loss leader VI DS.png]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ11Enemy
A highly decorated general in the army of an ancient evil, brought back by the dread power of the Dark One.
|name=Loss leader
|kanji=サタンジェネラル
|romanji=Satanjeneraru
|bestiaryNumber=#385
|family={{Demon}}
|description=A highly decorated general in the army of an ancient evil, brought back by the dread power of the [[Calasmos|Dark One]].
|sprite=[[Image:Loss leader XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,073
|mp=33
|attack=427
|defense=388
|agility=156
|exp=2,614
|gold=473
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]
|skills=[[Inferno Slash]]<br>[[Gigathrow]]
|items=[[Ethereal stone]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Liquid metal helm]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Fortress of Fear]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
 
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious loss leader
|kanji=サタンジェネラル・邪
|romanji={{tt|Satanjeneraru・ja|Satan general・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#494
|family={{Demon}}
|description=Loss leaders who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Loss leader XI sprite.png]]
|hp=1,422
|mp=55
|attack=452
|defense=441
|agility=176
|exp=2,927
|gold=516
|spells=[[Kafrizz]]
|skills=[[Inferno Slash]]<br>[[Gigathrow]]
|items=[[Ethereal stone]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Liquid metal helm]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act, night only)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (third act, night only)<br>[[The Other Side]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=-110%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=50%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Loss leader
|name=Loss leader
|kanji=
|kanji=サタンジェネラル
|romaji={{tt||}}
|romaji={{tt|Satanjeneraru|Satan general}}
|listNumber=161
|listNumber=#161
|fieldNotes=The undisputed champion of the underworld. His mastery of magic and martial arts is a result of his tireless training. He cuts a fine figure in his crimson cape—a monstrous matador who makes all the other monsters say 'olé!'
|fieldNotes=The undisputed champion of the underworld. His mastery of magic and martial arts is a result of his tireless training. He cuts a fine figure in his crimson cape—a monstrous matador who makes all the other monsters say 'olé!'
|image=[[File:Loss leader DQH2.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Loss leader DQH2.png|100px]]
|exp=55000
|exp=55,000
|gold=800<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=800<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
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}}
}}


==Similar Species==
==Etymology==
In marketing terms, a [[Wikipedia:loss leader|loss leader]] is a pricing strategy in which a product is sold below its market cost in order to stimulate the sales of more profitable goods and services.
 
==Related monsters==
===Similar Species===
* [[Dhuran]]
* [[Dhuran]]
* [[Nokturnus]]
* [[Nokturnus]]
* [[Indignus]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
DQVI Loss leader artwork.png|Vintage artwork, circa 1995
DQVI Loss leader artwork.png|Vintage artwork, circa 1995
DQXI Loss leader.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Malicious loss leader.jpg|A malicious loss leader
DQSB Satan General.jpg|''Scan Battlers'' card
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[fr:Gouvernator]]

Revision as of 18:53, 20 June 2022

The Loss leader is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series which was first encountered in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is a powerful general in the Demon Lord's army of monsters.

Characteristics

The loss leader resembles a well-built male human with a green skintone. He wears a minimal set of dark armor that doesn't cover much of its body, consisting of wide pauldrons, small metal plates that only cover the side of his chest, boots, vambraces, and a metal fauld covering a pair of black briefs. This attire is completed with a long red cape around his neck. In his right hand, he wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a metallic handgrip and two sharp, curved metallic blades in each extreme. In battle he boasts fast and furious fists, hitting foes four times in quick succession. He's also armed with awesome spells in the form of firey Kafrizzle and the ability to launch a towering pyre of fire.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#163
Recruit Rate
NA
Experience *
1800
Gold
252
HP *
568
MP
90
Attack
275
Defence
127
Agility
137
Evasion
1⁄64
Location(s)
Mortamor's Dreadlair
Item(s) dropped
Metal king helm1⁄256
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
60%
Fire Breath resistance *
60%
Bang resistance *
60%
Crack resistance *
60%
Ice Breath resistance *
60%
Woosh resistance *
60%
Strike/Rock resistance *
60%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance *
50%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
50%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#385
Family
Demon
Experience
2,614
Gold
473
HP
1,073
MP
33
Attack
427
Defence
388
Agility
156
In-game description

A highly decorated general in the army of an ancient evil, brought back by the dread power of the Dark One.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Location(s)
Fortress of Fear (second act)
Item(s) Dropped
Ethereal stone1⁄16
Liquid metal helm1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Malicious loss leader (サタンジェネラル・邪 Satanjeneraru・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#494
Family
Demon
Experience
2,927
Gold
516
HP
1,422
MP
55
Attack
452
Defence
441
Agility
176
In-game description

Loss leaders who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
Kafrizz
Location(s)
Gallopolis Region (third act, night only)
The Costa Valor (third act, night only)
The Other Side (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Ethereal stone1⁄16
Liquid metal helm1⁄256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Sleep resistance *
50%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
55,000 800g Yes
List No. #161
Field Notes The undisputed champion of the underworld. His mastery of magic and martial arts is a result of his tireless training. He cuts a fine figure in his crimson cape—a monstrous matador who makes all the other monsters say 'olé!'
Location(s) Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped Finessence, Champion's choker

Etymology

In marketing terms, a loss leader is a pricing strategy in which a product is sold below its market cost in order to stimulate the sales of more profitable goods and services.

Related monsters

Similar Species

Gallery

  • Vintage artwork, circa 1995
    Vintage artwork, circa 1995
  • XI polygon model
    XI polygon model
  • A malicious loss leader
    A malicious loss leader
  • Scan Battlers card
    Scan Battlers card
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