Killing machine

Dragon Quest monster Killing machine File:DQII Killing Machine.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キラーマシン Romaji Kirā mashin First appearance Dragon Quest II Old localisation Attackbot, roboster

The Killing Machine is a recurring enemy in the Dragon Quest series. First introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a quadrupedal robot and one of the few mechanical monsters featured in the series.

Characteristics

Killing machines are four-legged robots with suction-cup-like feet, a single red eye, and are primarily blue in color. In most games they are featured in the killing machine holds a single-edged sword in its right hand and has a crossbow for a left arm with the bolts stored in a quiver worn on its back, the strap going across its upper body, though there are rare occasions where they have a normal left arm instead of a crossbow.

Often portrayed as heavy-attackers, killing machines had little else in their arsenal beyond physical attacks before Dragon Quest VIII gave them the power to shoot a laser from their eye. They are notably one of the first regular enemies in the series that can attack twice per round and do so essentially all the time, retaining this ability in their mainstream appearances and often bearing similar attributes or references to this in spin-off games. Another recurring quality is that they often appear in cold climates or areas close to such places.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II

NES VersionRemake Versions

Killing Machine (キラーマシン kirā mashin)

Sprite Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 120 0 523 120 115 230 90 1⁄64 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item None Cave to Rendarak Steel shield (1⁄16)

Killing Machine (キラーマシン kirā mashin)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 90 0 554 120 115 150 80 1⁄64 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item None Cave to Rendarak Steel shield (1⁄16)

Dragon Quest V

The killing machine reappears and is essentially in the same position it was first in: a monster not encountered until almost the very end of the game. They can be found in the latter portions of Nadiria and will also appear within Mt. Zugzwang, the dungeon players must venture through in order to confront the game's antagonist. Killing Machines are also summoned by Nimzo as reinforcements. It is possible to recruit a killing machine for the team, though the odds of one wanting to join the player are extremely low.

Killing machine Big Book of Beasts No. : 165

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 179 0 633 74 185 185 98 0/64 1/256

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 20% 20% 20% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 100% 100% 100% 20% 67% 100% 100% 67% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Always acts twice Flails weapon (125% damage) Slashes character (125% damage) Nadiria Mt. Zugzwang Spiked armour1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII

Killing machines retain their previous qualities, though they aren't fought as near to the game's end as they are in other titles. They can be found in the Dragon Graveyard and the snowy area where Orkutsk is situated, locations that may reference their habitats in the previous two mainstream games they were in.

Additionally, three killing machines are available as Monster Team recruits once the player fulfills the requirements for them to appear and also gains access to the areas they appear in.

Killing machine Defeated Monster List No. : 168

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Machine 165 0 315 58 158 146 90 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Fire an arrow (125%) Kacrackle Slash Laser strike (50~60) Slash violently (125%) Blizzard Peaks Dragon Graveyard Iron cuirass1⁄64 Steel broadsword1⁄128 Description Invented by the infamous Dr. Dorte, these killing machines don't feel pity, remorse, or fear. Once activated, they will not stop until every living creature within range has been terminated. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX

#087 - Killing Machine
HP MP Experience Gold 182 0 1880 168 Attack Defense Speed 155 216 164
Dropped Item	Iron nails (common, 1/16) Seed of agility (rare, 1/256)
Locations	Gittish Empire Gittingham Palace Tower of Nod Djust Desert (high ground) Grotto
Family	Machine
Bestiary #	087
Game	Dragon Quest IX
Console	DS
Description	These super-fast, multi-tasking, military machines always attack twice per turn, and know an astounding amount of abilities. Fervent fans of their flawlessly efficient forms assert that an adventure without one is a waste of everyone's time.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Roboster

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Material 40 3/5 1/5 2/5 2/5 5/5 5/5 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap* Weak Weak Weak Weak Strong Strong Weak None Weak Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze* None None None Immune Immune Strong Strong None Strong Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Weak None None None Strong None None Weak Additional information Description Skills SquallHit, RainSlash, BiAttack Location Bazaar Gate #2 Breeding Chart Material family x Grizzly, GulpBeast, KingLeo, SkulRider, Trumpeter

Interestingly, the default name of the killing machine is KB. One interpretation of this is 'Killer Bot', a likely reference to its Japanese name and present one.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Sprite Attributes GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth ? Material 40 7/10 3/10 6/10 6/10 7/10 6/10 Resistances Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water* Weak Weak Weak Weak Strong Strong Weak None None Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Weak None None None Immune Immune Strong Strong None Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse Strong Weak None None None Strong None None Weak Additional information Description Skills BiAttack, RainSlash, SquallHit Location Sky World (Cobi's Journey) Breeding Chart Material family x Grizzly, GulpBeast, KingLeo, SkulRider, Trumpeter SabreMan x DeadNoble, EvilArmor, GreatDrak, Grendal, Ogre, Skeletor, SlimeBorg, Unicorn

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

The Roboster is a four-star member of the Material family with a weight of 4. It naturally learns Save Power, Fang Block and Numb Hit. Its in-game description reads "A completed puppet who walks on four legs."

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Killing machine

Sprite Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom Material S ? ? ? ? ? ? Traits Skills Resistances Double Trouble Assassin Vulnerable to Bang, Whackproof, Dazzleproof

Additional information Description These mechanical monstrosities were manufactured to menace all mankind. Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves Location - Breeding chart Hunter mech x Mechan-o'-wyrm or Phantom swordsman

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Killing machines appear in the Flying Clawtress, the last area of the game and appear en masse in the rooms they are found, one particular room forcing the player against ten of them before being able to continue. They lack their usual crossbows but wield the eye laser attack given to them in Dragon Quest VIII. While they cannot attack twice given the genre of the game, they do have a frenzied state upon first being attacked and will occasionally drop lucky bags containing vulcan ammunition, a type of ammo that can be used to attack multiple times in tank battles.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Killing machine

Model	Experience	Gold
	64	64g

List No.	018
Field Notes	Murderous mechanoids programmed for one purpose—to exterminate any and all enemies on sight. Their internal power plant will provide energy indefinitely, but their red eye requires regular bulb changes.
Location(s)	Big-Eye Boulevard (Grudge Match: Blue Behemoth), Cyclops City (Showdown: Terracotta Titan), Dawnsholm (Recruit), Dual Duel Dell (Grudge Match: Devilish Duo), The Shrine of Scales (Captain)
Item(s) Dropped	Platinum ore, Mirrorstone

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Killing machine (キラーマシン Kirā mashin)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	2821	278g	Yes

List No.	075
Field Notes	Murderous mechanoids programmed for one purpose—to exterminate any and all enemies on sight. Their internal power plant will provide energy indefinitely, but their red eye requires regular bulb changes.
Location(s)	Battle of Mt. Neverest, The Frosty Foothills
Item(s) Dropped	Celestial skein, Mirrorstone

Dragon Quest Builders

Killing machine

Image Chapter 3 Attributes HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations 250 30 32 Mechrochip (★★★) Galenholm

Related Monsters

Similar species

• Hunter mech
• Type G0

Close Cousins

• Overkilling machine
  • Überkilling machine
  • Crimson killing machine
• Automaton
  • Scrapper
• Extreme killing machine
• Drak machine
• Trauminator
  • AU-1000
  • Void droid
• Sagittar

Gallery

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  Famicom artwork
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  Dragon Quest Monsters sprite.
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  Rocket Slime.
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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.
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  DQ Trading Card Game card.
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  Dragon Quest Heroes.
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  Dragon Quest Heroes II weapon the Robo-Bow.
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  Angelo wielding the Robo-Bow.