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The '''Slime''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in the original {{Dragon Quest}}, Slimes have since become the series' mascot due to their popularity and iconic qualities to the point that they even have their own {{MFamilies}} [[Slime family|family]]. The basic Slime has been in every {{Main Series}} game to date, becoming the effective ambassador of the franchise.
The '''Slime''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in the original {{Dragon Quest}}, Slimes have since become the series' mascot due to their popularity and iconic qualities to the point that they even have their own {{MFamilies}} [[Slime family|family]]. The basic Slime has been in every {{Main Series}} game to date, becoming the effective ambassador of the franchise.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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|gold=1<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=1<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Slimedrop]], [[Salt of the earth]], Classic [[slime earrings]] recipe, Luxury slime earrings recipe
|item=[[Slimedrop]], [[Salt of the earth]], Classic [[lime earrings]] recipe, Luxury slime earrings recipe
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Big-Eye Boulevard]] (Things for a Fabulous Ring), [[Caliburgh]] (Recruit), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit), [[Fields of Goold]] (Showdown: Slimy Soldiers), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Big-Eye Boulevard]] (Things for a Fabulous Ring), [[Caliburgh]] (Recruit), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit), [[Fields of Goold]] (Showdown: Slimy Soldiers), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
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|bskill2=[[Zap]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill2=[[Zap]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Scorch]]
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Scorch]]
|askill1=Max MP +5 / Stats Up
|askill1=Max {{MP}} +5/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Zap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Scorch Potency +5%
|askill3=[[Zap]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Scorch]] Potency +5%
|askill4=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Zap Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Scorch Potency +5%
|askill5=[[Zap]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>[[Scorch]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Zap Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Zap]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Max MP +5''': Raises max MP by 5.
|aperk1='''Max {{MP}} +5''': Raises max {{MP}} by 5.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
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|bestiaryNumber=#01
|bestiaryNumber=#01
|family={{Slime}}
|family={{Slime}}
|trivia=A monster that's fond of a verdant pasture<br>They swallow their treasure to hold it secure<br>Their wibbly bodies are mostly moisture
|trivia=A {{MFamilies}} that's fond of a verdant pasture<br>They swallow their treasure to hold it secure<br>Their wibbly bodies are mostly moisture
|food=[[File:Abracaprese DQTR icon.png|link=Abracaprese|50px]][[File:Abracaprese alla Kazam DQTR icon.png|link=Abracaprese alla Kazam|70px]][[File:Wonderwater DQTR icon.png|link=Wonderwater|50px]][[File:Distilled wonderwater.png|link=Distilled wonderwater|70px]]
|food=[[File:Abracaprese DQTR icon.png|link=Abracaprese|50px]][[File:Abracaprese alla Kazam DQTR icon.png|link=Abracaprese alla Kazam|70px]][[File:Wonderwater DQTR icon.png|link=Wonderwater|50px]][[File:Distilled wonderwater.png|link=Distilled wonderwater|70px]]
|habitats=[[The Paternoggin]]<br>[[The Maneland]]<br>[[The Hinterquarters]]<br>[[The Wingswept Moors]]<br>[[The Snarl]]
|habitats=[[The Paternoggin]]<br>[[The Maneland]]<br>[[The Hinterquarters]]<br>[[The Wingswept Moors]]<br>[[The Snarl]]
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==={{SSB5}}===
==={{SSB5}}===
The slime appears as a spirit, a cameo figure in one of the {{Hero Smash}}'s victory screens, bounces around the {{Hero Smash}} in one of his taunts, and is a DLC hat for the Mii Fighters.
The Slime appears as a spirit, a cameo figure in one of the {{Hero Smash}}'s victory screens, bounces around the {{Hero Smash}} in one of his taunts, and is a DLC hat for the Mii Fighters.


==Notable slimes==
==Notable Slimes==
*[[Goober]] - originally known as Rookie in the {{Super Famicom}} version, he is a Slime companion joining you after winning the [[Slimopolis]] in {{DQ6}}.
*[[Goober]] - originally known as Rookie in the {{Super Famicom}} version, he is a Slime companion joining you after winning the [[Slimopolis]] in {{DQ6}}.
*[[Smiles]] - The first slime that can be recruited by the player in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. In the original Japanese, its name is Slarin, the same as many other friendly slimes throughout the series.
*[[Smiles]] - The first slime that can be recruited by the player in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. In the original Japanese, its name is Slarin, the same as many other friendly slimes throughout the series.
*[[Rocket]] ([[Slarin]]) - the heroic slime and player character of ''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest'', ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]'', and ''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3''.
*[[Rocket]] ([[Slarin]]) - the heroic slime and player character of {{SMMDQ}}, ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]'', and {{SMMDQ3}}.
*[[Slival]] - arch-rival of Rocket and anti-hero in the storyline of ''Rocket Slime'', joining you only at the final battle against [[Flucifer]].
*[[Slival]] - arch-rival of Rocket and anti-hero in the storyline of {{Rocket Slime}}, joining you only at the final battle against [[Flucifer]].
*[[Gomechan|Gome-chan]] - Friend of Dai in the ''Dragon Quest'' manga, ''[[Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]''.
*[[Gomechan|Gome-chan]] - Friend of Dai in the ''Dragon Quest'' manga, {{The Adventure of Dai}}.
*Slalon - temporary leader of the caravan at the beginning of {{Caravan Heart}}.
*Slalon - temporary leader of the caravan at the beginning of {{Caravan Heart}}.
*Slib - The first slime that will join [[Terry]] in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''. He used to be the loyal companion of the King of [[GreatTree]].
*Slib - The first slime that will join [[Terry]] in {{Monsters}}. He used to be the loyal companion of the King of [[GreatTree]].
*Splatrick - is a non-violent Slime who can be recruited in ''Dragon Quest Builders''.
*Splatrick - is a non-violent Slime who can be recruited in {{Builders}}.
*[[Majellan]] - A scholarly Slime who assists the player in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.
*[[Majellan]] - A scholarly Slime who assists the player in {{Tact}}.


==In animation==
==In animation==
*The regular Slimes appear in the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "Trojan Dragon".  In addition to their altered designs, their means of attack is spitting out acidic slime.  They're defeated by the weapon shots of Captain N, Kid Icarus/Pit & Mega Man and drop some 2 [[gold]] coins each.
*The regular Slimes appear in the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "Trojan Dragon".  In addition to their altered designs, their means of attack is spitting out acidic slime.  They're defeated by the weapon shots of Captain N, Kid Icarus/Pit & Mega Man and drop some 2 {{Gold}} each.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The internet MMORPG ''Kingdom of Loathing'' has a monster called Irritating Series of Random [[Encounter]]s which is a group of 8 Slimes. It is a reference to the random [[encounter]]s of most RPG games.
*The internet MMORPG ''Kingdom of Loathing'' has a monster called Irritating Series of Random [[Encounter]]s which is a group of 8 Slimes. It is a reference to the random [[encounter]]s of most RPG games.
*In an interview, series creator [[Yuji Horii]] revealed that his inspiration for this enemy was some "slime-looking enemy" (possibly the creeping crud from the ''Wizardry series'').<sup>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/10/yuji-horii-explains-the-dragon-quest-slimes-origin]</sup>
*In an interview, series creator [[Yuji Horii]] revealed that his inspiration for this enemy was some "slime-looking enemy" (possibly the creeping crud from the ''Wizardry series'').<sup>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/10/yuji-horii-explains-the-dragon-quest-slimes-origin]</sup>
*Issue 277 of ''Nintendo Power'' featured a Slime in the Star Power section, where the "gooey blue mascot" had its career as one of many "hapless punching bags" charted, as well as its physiology analyzed. The section also showcased a handful of other types of Slimes, such as the [[Metal slime]] and [[Slime knight]].
*Issue 277 of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' featured a Slime in the Star Power section, where the "gooey blue mascot" had its career as one of many "hapless punching bags" charted, as well as its physiology analyzed. The section also showcased a handful of other types of Slimes, such as the [[Metal slime]] and [[Slime knight]].
*Despite often being the emblem used to represent the series, they are not used as the series symbol in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
*Despite often being the emblem used to represent the series, they are not used as the series symbol in {{Smash Ultimate}}.
*There is a minigame called [[Slippin' Slime]] that appears in the remakes for {{DQ6}}, which functions similarly to [[wikipedia:curling|curling]].
*There is a minigame called [[Slippin' Slime]] that appears in the remakes for {{VI}}, which functions similarly to [[wikipedia:curling|curling]].




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|zh-tw=史萊姆, ''Slime''<ref name="ssbu_translation">Translation sourced from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.</ref>|zh-tw-meaning=Literally ''slime''.
|zh-tw=史萊姆, ''Slime''<ref name="ssbu_translation">Translation sourced from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.</ref>|zh-tw-meaning=Literally ''slime''.
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==Similar species & close cousins==
*[[Slime (amalgoomated)]]
*[[Dark slime (Dragon Quest VIII)|Dark slime]]
*[[Chocoslime]]
*[[Cutie slime]]
*[[Electroslime]]
*[[Lemon slime]]
*[[Lime slime]]
*[[Marble slime]]
*[[Metal slime]]
*[[Mottle slime]]
*[[Shadow slime]]
*[[She-slime]]
*[[Pink slime]]
*[[Snow slime]]
*[[King slime]]
*[[Queen slime]]
*[[Emperor slime]]
*[[Slime family]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQV Slime recruit.png|{{V}} recruit.
DQV Slime recruit.png|{{V}} recruit.
DQM1 and 2_Slime.png|{{1·2}}.
DQM1 and 2_Slime.png|{{1·2}}.
Cobi_Tara_and_monster_husbandry.png|Slimes in the background in the artwork from ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''.
Cobi_Tara_and_monster_husbandry.png|Slimes in the background in the artwork from {{Monsters 2}}.
Monster Parade Slime.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Parade''
Monster Parade Slime.png|{{DQMP}}.
Itadaki Street DS slime.png|''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''.
Itadaki Street DS slime.png|''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''.
Fortune Street slime.png|''[[Fortune Street]]''.
Fortune Street slime.png|''[[Fortune Street]]''.
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DQB2 Slime.png|Artwork of Slimes for {{Builders 2}}.
DQB2 Slime.png|Artwork of Slimes for {{Builders 2}}.
DQT Majellan.png|Majellan from {{Tact}}.
DQT Majellan.png|Majellan from {{Tact}}.
DQM3 key art 1.png|A Slime, from {{DQM3}}.
DQM3 key art 1.png|A Slime, from {{The Dark Prince}}.
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MonstersGalleryHD5_KingSquid.jpg|Cameo in [[King squid]]'s Monsters Gallery HD5
MonstersGalleryHD5_KingSquid.jpg|Cameo in [[King squid]]'s Monsters Gallery HD5
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==Similar species & close cousins==
*[[Slime (amalgoomated)]]
*[[Dark slime (Dragon Quest VIII)|Dark slime]]
*[[Chocoslime]]
*[[Cutie slime]]
*[[Electroslime]]
*[[Lemon slime]]
*[[Lime slime]]
*[[Marble slime]]
*[[Metal slime]]
*[[Mottle slime]]
*[[Shadow slime]]
*[[She-slime]]
*[[Pink slime]]
*[[Snow slime]]
*[[King slime]]
*[[Queen slime]]
*[[Emperor slime]]
*[[Slime family]]


==References==
==References==