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The '''Slime''' is the mascot of the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' console role-playing game franchise. Designed by [[Akira Toriyama]], the basic slime resembles a water drop with two large eyes and a big smile. It made its first appearance in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' as the weakest enemy in the game, and usually the first the player encounters. It continues its history as a weak enemy in the series.
{{MonsterInfo
| name=Slime
| image=Slime-smalll.jpg
| size =100
| family=Slime
| type=Slime
| game= Dragon Quest
}}
:<small>''[[File:Slime.png]]This article is about the monster. For the family, see ''[[:Slime family]]</small>


The Slime is also the protagonist of its own spinoff games, ''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest]]'', a Japanese [[Game Boy Advance]] title. It was followed by ''[[Rocket Slime|Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]'', which was released worldwide, for the [[Nintendo DS]]. These games follow a nation of slimes who are intelligent, and civilized, but also cute and somewhat comical.
The '''Slime''' is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the very first game, Slimes have since become the series' mascot due to their popularity and iconic qualities. The basic slime has been in every Dragon Quest to date.


The Slime is often seen as representing the [[Enix]] side of the [[Square Enix]] merger. Its counterpart is the chocobo, which represents Square. The two creatures decorate the front of the official Square Enix store, as well as its shopping bags.
==Characteristics==
The basic Slime is known for its onion/droplet shape, round eyes, and goofy, toothless smile, the former two traits having become the ones shared amongst nearly all other Slimes.


"Originally when we thought up the slime it was a pile of goo and we gave it to Toriyama-san to draw a picture of and make it a proper monster. We had imagined it an icky pool of slime, but when he came back with that perfectly shaped tear-drop monster we thought it was perfect. That's part of Toriyama's power to take something like a pool of slime and use his imagination to make it a great character."
They are typically the weakest enemies in every game, having no abilities and being easily disposed of, and likely the first monster the player ever encounters in a battle. However, starting with ''Dragon Quest IV'', there will occasionally be stronger Slimes that can call on others of their kind; they may form a [[King Slime]] when eight gather and starting in ''Dragon Quest IX'' three slimes may join to form the Slime Stack. In the DS remake of ''Dragon Quest IV'', these Slimes appear under '''slimification''' in [['The Big Book of Beasts']].
-- ''[[Yuji Horii]]''


The Slime shares its name with characters from other games, including many other RPGs, such as an enemy monster from Namco's ''The Tower of Druaga'', which was released two years prior to the first ''Dragon Quest'' game.
In some games, slimes can be domesticated into pets and others have gained the ability to speak to humans in their own tongue. In [[Dragon Quest IX]], all slimes have a certain verbal tic, ''goo'', which can replace words like ''good''.


== Stats ==
The basic Slime gives 1 Experience Point and 1 Gold Coin.


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==Appearances==
|-
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
!  Game !!  System !!  HP  !!  MP  !!  Atk  !!  Def  !!  Agi  !!  Gold  !!  EXP  !!  Sp/Ab  !!  Treasure
{{Monster
|-
|float = Left
| DW1  ||  NES  ||  3 ||    ||    ||    ||   ||  2  ||  1  ||  None  || 
|name = Slime
|-
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DW1,2,3,4_-_NES.png]]   [[Image:SLIME_GBC.gif]]
| DW2  ||  NES || 5 ||    ||    ||    ||  ||  2  ||  1  ||  None  ||
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|-
|console = NES, GBC
| DW3  ||  NES  ||  8  ||    ||    ||    ||  ||  2 ||  5  ||  None  ||
|hp = 3
|-
|attack = 5
| DW4  ||  NES  ||  8  ||    ||    ||    ||  ||  2 ||  1  ||  None  ||
|defense = 3
|}
|agility = 2
|experience = 1
|gold = 2
}}Slimes make their debut as one of the first enemies the player is likely to encounter alongside [[Red Slime]]s and [[Dracky|Drackies]].
<br style="clear: right;"/>


==Slime Family==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
[[Image:Slimese.jpg|right|Many types of Slime.]]
{{Monster
There are many different types of slime found throughout the series, including slimes in different colors, nautical slimes (wearing conch shells), metal slimes (with extremely high defense), and cureslimes (who have tentacles and use magic). In some ''Dragon Quest'' titles, slimes also appear as friendly NPCs and peaceful inhabitants of cities.
|float = left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DW1,2,3,4_-_NES.png]]  [[Image:SLIME_GBC.gif]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|console = NES, GBC
|hp = 4
|attack = 7
|defense = 5
|agility = 2
|experience = 1
|gold = 2
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>


==Merchandise==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
As the most recognizable symbol of the best-selling video game series in Japan, the slime has been featured prominently in ''Dragon Quest''-related merchandise. It now has their own section called 'Smile Slime' on the Square Enix JP shopping website. Slime merchandise includes plush toys, pencil cases, keychains, game controllers and a stylus.
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DW1,2,3,4_-_NES.png]] [[Image:SLIME_-_DQ3_-_SNES.png‎]] [[Image:DW3SLIME.gif]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|hp = 8
|attack = 9 (NES)
4 {GBC)
|defense = 5
|agility = 4 (NES)
9 (GBC)
|experience = 6 (NES)
4 (GBC)
|gold = 2
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
|bestiaryNumber = 001
|locations = Aliahan Region, [[Promontory Cave]], [[Alefgard]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>


==References==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
{{Monster
|float = Left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DW1,2,3,4_-_NES.png‎]] [[Image:Slimelv8.gif]] [[Image:DQ4SLIMEDS.png]]
|game = Dragon Quest IV
|console = NES, PSX, DS
|hp = 8
|attack = 9
|defense = 5
|agility = 3
|experience = 1
|gold = 2
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal herb]]
|locations=[[Burland]] outskirts<br>[[Strathbaile Burrow]]<br>[[Strathbaile]] outskirts (chapter 1)<br>[[Lakanaba]] outskirts<br>[[Casabranca]] outskirts
}}<br style="clear: right;"/>


{{Enemy
|float = Left
|name = Slimification
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DW1,2,3,4_-_NES.png‎]] [[Image:Slimelv8.gif]] [[Image:DQ4SLIMEDS.png]]
|game = Dragon Quest IV
|console = NES, PSX, DS
|hp = 40
|attack = ??
|defense = 30
|agility = 15
|experience = 3
|gold = 1
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal herb]]
|skills = Call for help
|spells = [[Slimification]]
|locations=[[Havre Léon]] outskirts (chapter 4)
}}


==External links==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
* [http://www.dragonquest-game.co.uk/portals/dragon-quest/ Official European ''Dragon Quest'' portal]
{{Monster
* [http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dragonquest/ Official ''Dragon Quest'' website (in Japanese)]
|float = Left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:Slime.gif]][[Image:Slimelv8.gif]] [[Image:DQ5SLIMEDS.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|console = SNES, PS2, DS
|hp = 7
|attack = 7
|defense = 5
|agility = 3
|experience = 1
|gold = 1
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest I Monsters]]
{{Enemy
[[Category:Dragon Quest II Monsters]]
|float = Left
[[Category:Dragon Quest III Monsters]]
|name = Slimification
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV Monsters]]
|image = [[Image:Slime.gif]] [[Image:Slimelv8.gif]] [[Image:DQ5SLIMEDS.png]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V Monsters]]
|game = [[Dragon Quest V]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI Monsters]]
|console = SNES, PS2, DS
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Monsters]]
|hp = 53
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII Monsters]]
|attack = 53
|defense = 35
|agility = 56
|experience = 24
|gold = 18
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
|skills = Calls for help
|spells = [[Slimification]]
}}<br style="clear: right;"/>
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:Slime2.gif]][[Image:DQ5SLIMEDS.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|console = SNES, DS
|hp = 12
|attack = 14
|defense = 13
|agility = 4
|experience = 4
|gold = 3
|droppedItem = [[Herb]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>
 
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slimification
|image = [[Image:Slime2.gif]][[Image:DQ5SLIMEDS.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|console = SNES, DS
|hp = 150
|attack = 105
|defense = 72
|agility = 86
|experience = 24
|gold = 18
|droppedItem = [[Slime Armor]]
|skills = Calls for help
|spells = [[Slimification]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slimelv8.gif]]
|name=Slime
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=7
|mp=0
|attack=9
|defense=8
|agility=3
|experience=1
|gold=1
|droppedItem=Herb <br> Slime Heart
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Slime
|bestiaryNumber=1
|captureRate=Very Easy
|description=
|locations=Rexwood <br> Krage
|}}
 
The slime can be found in the [[Rexwood]] region in the past, the [[Colorstone Mine]] in the past and present, [[Rexwood Tower]], and the [[Krage]] region in Disc 2. The slime has the rare chance of dropping a Slime Heart, allowing one party member to become a slime when it is taken to the [[Temple of Dharma]].
 
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slimelv8.gif]]
|name=SlimeLv8
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|console=PSX
|romanji=
|hp=120
|mp=100
|attack=58
|defense=35
|agility=30
|experience=150
|gold=50
|droppedItem=Herb
|skills=Call for Help (SlimeLv8) <br> Call for Help (KingSlime)
|spells=
|family=Slime
|bestiaryNumber=229
|captureRate=Hard
|description=
|locations=Hamelia <br> Probina
|}}
 
The SlimeLv8 can be found in the [[Mountain Tower]] in the past both before and during the flood and also in the present and [[Mount Probina]] in the past.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{Monster
 
 
|float = left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:SLIME_-_DQ8.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|console = PS2
|hp = 7
|attack = 10
|defense = 8
|agility = 6
|experience = 1
|gold = 1
|droppedItem = [[Herb]] (common)
[[Amor Seco Essence]] (Rare)
|locations = [[Farebury Region]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
There are three type of slimes, but all share the same bestiary entry and item drops. The ones near [[Alltrades Abbey]] will call in reinforcements and attempt to form a [[Slime stack]]; likewise those near [[Bloomingdale]] will attempt to form a [[King slime]].
 
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slime (Normal)
|image = [[Image:DQ9SLIME.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 8
|experience = 2
|gold = 4
|attack=10
|defense=7
|agility=7
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal Herb]] (common, 1/8)<br>[[Slimedrop]] (rare, 1/16)
|bestiaryNumber=001
|description = ''Slimes are common monsters that are found all over the world. Their simple yet lovable form attracts many admirers.''<br>(extended) ''They're unimpressive alone, but if a few of them focus the force of friendship, they can make a miraculous metamorphosis.''
|locations = [[Angel Falls]], [[The Hexagon]]
}}
 
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slime (Newid Isle)
|image = [[Image:DQ9SLIME.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 55
|experience = 48
|gold = 16
|attack=42
|defense=48
|agility=80
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal Herb]] (common, 1/8)<br>[[Slimedrop]] (rare, 1/16)
|bestiaryNumber=001
|description = ''Slimes are common monsters that are found all over the world. Their simple yet lovable form attracts many admirers.''<br>(extended) ''They're unimpressive alone, but if a few of them focus the force of friendship, they can make a miraculous metamorphosis.''
|locations = [[Alltrades Abbey]], [[Tower of Trades]]
}}
 
{{Monster
|float = left
|name = Slime (Bloomingdale)
|image = [[Image:DQ9SLIME.png]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|console = DS
|hp = 76
|experience = 72
|gold = 24
|attack=52
|defense=65
|agility=128
|droppedItem = [[Medicinal Herb]] (common, 1/8)<br>[[Slimedrop]] (rare, 1/16)
|bestiaryNumber=001
|description = ''Slimes are common monsters that are found all over the world. Their simple yet lovable form attracts many admirers.''<br>(extended) ''They're unimpressive alone, but if a few of them focus the force of friendship, they can make a miraculous metamorphosis.''
|locations = [[Bloomingdale]]
}}
<br style="clear: right;"/>
 
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
''{{Enemy
|float = Left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:DQMSLIME.png]]
|game = Dragon Warrior Monsters
|console = GBC
|hp = 2/5
|mp = 4/5
|attack = 2/5
|defense = 3/5
|agility = 5/5
|spells = 4 - [[Fireball]]<br />13 - [[Radiant]]<br />
39 - [[Mega Magic]]
|family = [[Slime Family]]
}}''
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
''{{Enemy
|float = Left
|name = Slime
|image = [[Image:DQMSLIME.png]]
|game = Dragon Warrior Monsters 2
|console = GBC
|hp = 6/10
|mp = 6/10
|attack = 5/10
|defense = 6/10
|agility = 6/10
|spells = [[Firebal]], [[Radiant]], [[MegaMagic]]
|family = [[Slime Family]]
|locations = You cannot conventionally breed a Slime, you can only breed two slime together to create a stronger Slime.
}}''
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
 
===''[[Torneko no Daibouken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
 
===''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''===
 
===''[[Torneko no Daibouken 3: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
 
===''[[Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]''===
 
===''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''===
 
===''[[Kenshin Dragon Quest: Yomigaerishi Densetsu no Ken]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable]]''===
 
===''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''===
 
==Notable Slimes==
*[[Rocket]] - the heroic slime the player uses in Rocket Slime.
*[[Slival]] - arch-rival of Rocket and anti-hero in the storyline of Rocket Slime.
*[[Gome-chan]] - Friend of Dai in the Dragon Quest manga, [[Dragon Quest Dai no Daiboken]]
 
==Related Enemies==
*[[Dark Slime]]
*[[Metal Slime]]
*[[She-Slime]]
 
==See Also==
*[[Slime (Class)]]
 
==Trivia==
*Unlike his contemporaries, longtime ''Nintendo Power'' staff writer (and current Nintendo of America localization manager) Alan Averill never had a photo of him printed in the magazine; instead, he was represented by a plush Slime doll.
*The internet MMORPG Kingdom of Loathing has a monster called Irritating Series of Random Encounters which is a group of 8 slimes. It is a reference to the random encounters of most RPG games.
*In an interview, series creator [[Yūji Horii]] revealed that his inspiration for this enemy was some "slime-looking enemy" (possibly the creeping crud<sup>[http://www.gamespot.com/features/tenspot_monsters/page8.html]</sup>) from the ''Wizardry series''.<sup>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/10/yuji-horii-explains-the-dragon-quest-slimes-origin]</sup>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
SLIME - DW1,2,3,4 - NES.png|Dragon Warrior I + II + III + IV NES
SLIME GBC.gif|Dragon Warrior 1 + 2 (GBC)
SLIME - DQ3 - SNES.png|Dragon Warrior III (SNES)
DW3SLIME.gif|Dragon Warrior III (GBC)
DQ4SLIMEDS.png|Dragon Quest IV (DS)
Image:Slime.gif|''Dragon Quest V''
DQ5SLIMEDS.png|Dragon Quest V (DS)
Image:Slime2.gif|''Dragon Quest VI''
Image:Slimelv8.gif|''Dragon Quest VII''
SLIME - DQ8.png|Dragon Quest VIII (PS2)
DQ9SLIME.png|Dragon Quest IX (DS)
DQMSLIME.png|Dragon Warrior Monsters (GBC)
dqm12_slime.gif|Dragon Quest Monsters 1 + 2 (PS1)
Slime SNES.png|Dragon Quest I + II (SNES)
</gallery>
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
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