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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
|title=Slaughtomaton | |title=Slaughtomaton | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:DQVII EvilMech.png|center|250px]] | ||
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
|kanji=デスマシーン | |kanji=デスマシーン | ||
|romanji={{tt|Desumashīn|Death Machine}} | |romanji={{tt|Desumashīn|Death Machine}} | ||
|firstappear={{ | |firstappear={{DQ7}} | ||
|old=EvilMech | |old=EvilMech | ||
}} | }} | ||
<small><center>''For the | <small><center>''For the {{MFamilies}} vocation in'' {{Dragon Quest VII}}, ''see [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)]]''.''</center></small> | ||
The '''Slaughtomaton''' (デスマシーン, ''Death Machine'') is a recurring | The '''Slaughtomaton''' (デスマシーン, ''Death Machine'') is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing as a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}} at the depths of the [[Automaton Stronghold]]. | ||
Its English name is a portmanteau of the words "slaughter" and "[[automaton]]". | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Slaughtomaton is the trump card that the [[Tinpot Dictator]] uses against the | Slaughtomaton is the trump card that the [[Tinpot Dictator]] uses against the {{Party 7}}. When he summons the [[Tinpot Dictator|monster]], it crushes him to death. It then sets its sights on the {{Party 7}}. However, it is eventually defeated as well, shutting down and disappearing for good. | ||
==Boss Encounter== | ==Boss Encounter== | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#288 ({{3DS}} Version only) | |bestiaryNumber=#288 ({{3DS}} Version only) | ||
|spells=[[Magic Barrier]] | |spells=[[Magic Barrier]] | ||
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Fire Breath]]<br>[[Double-Edged Slash]] | |skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn.<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Fire Breath]]<br>[[Double-Edged Slash]] | ||
|locations=[[Automaton Stronghold]] (past) | |locations=[[Automaton Stronghold]] (past) | ||
|items=N/a | |items=N/a | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
The party fights this battle right after defeating the Tinpot Dictator. Conserving MP and healing items from the last fight is instrumental. | The party fights this battle right after defeating the [[Tinpot Dictator]]. Conserving {{MP}} and healing items from the last fight is instrumental. | ||
The Slaughtomaton can use [[Dazzleflash]] which, if it lands, can decrease the accuracy of the party. It can breathe flames, causing 15-20 {{HP}} worth of damage. Every so often, it will use Double-Edged Slash, which is a devastating attack, inflicting 40~50 damage on a single character. However, some damage will be reflected back to it. | The Slaughtomaton can use [[Dazzleflash]] which, if it lands, can decrease the accuracy of the party. It can breathe flames, causing 15-20 {{HP}} worth of damage. Every so often, it will use [[Double-Edged Slash]], which is a devastating attack, inflicting 40~50 damage on a single character. However, some damage will be reflected back to it. | ||
{{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] although it only has a slight resistance to it and it is capable of casting Magic Barrier. [[Kiefer]] should use the combo of [[Focus Strength]] and [[Flame Slash]] on the enemy. The {{Hero 7}} should attack, stopping only if a | {{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] although it only has a slight resistance to it and it is capable of casting [[Magic Barrier]]. [[Kiefer]] should use the combo of [[Focus Strength]] and [[Flame Slash]] on the enemy. The {{Hero 7}} should attack, stopping only if a {{Party 7}} member is low on {{HP}}. [[Ruff]] should constantly attack, stopping only if the {{Party 7}} is really hurting and the {{Hero 7}} and {{Maribel}} can't heal fast enough. | ||
Keep with this strategy and victory will be yours. | Keep with this strategy and victory will be yours. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQRivals}}=== | ||
Slaughtomaton appeared as a legendary rare card exclusive for [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]] leaders in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction". It also appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure mode of | Slaughtomaton appeared as a legendary rare card exclusive for [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]] leaders in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction". It also appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure mode of {{Rivals Ace}}, reprising its role as the boss of the [[Automaton Stronghold]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQWalk}}=== | ||
Slaughtomaton appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 2, Episode 5 of the limited | Slaughtomaton appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 2, Episode 5 of the limited {{Dragon Quest VII}} event starting on March 19, 2021, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Slaughtomaton is one of the only | *The Slaughtomaton is one of the only {{MFamilies}}s in the game that cannot drop its [[Monster Heart]], as the {{MFamilies}} is only encountered once in the game. | ||
*It bears a notable resemblance to Estark and Psaro the Manslayer. | *It bears a notable resemblance to [[Estark]] and [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | ||
==Related {{MFamilies}}s== | |||
*[[Ersatz Estark]] | |||
*[[Metal heavy]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQ VII Manga Death Machine.jpg|From Manga series ''DQ VII: Warriors of Eden''. | DQ VII Manga Death Machine.jpg|From Manga series ''DQ VII: Warriors of Eden''. | ||
DQMSL Slaughtomaton.jpg|Appearance in | DQMSL Slaughtomaton.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}} | ||
DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}. | DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}. | ||
DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 2.jpg| | DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 2.jpg| | ||
DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 3.jpg| | DQ Stars Android Slaughtomaton 3.jpg| | ||
DQR Death Machine.png| | DQR Death Machine.png|{{Rivals}} card. | ||
DQW Death Machine.jpg|Slaughtomaton in | DQW Death Machine.jpg|Slaughtomaton in {{Walk}}. | ||
DQKeshiKeshi DeathMachine.jpg|Slaughtomaton in | DQKeshiKeshi DeathMachine.jpg|Slaughtomaton in {{Keshi Keshi}}. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||