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Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.
Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.


Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily recuritable members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PS2 Version]].
Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recuritable]] members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PS2 Version]], and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.


Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle.
Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br> [[Inferno]]
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br> [[Inferno]]
|locations=
|locations=[[Mortamor's Dreadlair]]<br>[[Fungeon (Dragon Quest VI)|Fungeon]]
|items=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion=0%
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=60%
|sizz-resist=60%
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|burning-breath-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Hacksaurus DS.png]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game.
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game.
 
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|romanji=
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|mp=0
|exp=1044
|gold=165
|attack=285
|defense=100
|agility=115
|tameRate=1/32
|bestiaryNumber=
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|locations=Tablet
|items=[[Seed of Strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
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|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
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|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=25%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
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}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Hacksaurus DQVIII PS2.png|
Image:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|DQM 1 sprite
Image:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|
Image:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|DQM 2 sprite
Image:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|
File:Hacksaurus psx.gif|DQM I & II sprite
Image:Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|
Image:Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|Caravan Heart sprite
Image:Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|
Image:Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|Joker 1 model
Image:Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie.
File:Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|Joker 2 model
Image:DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Image:Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie
Image:DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
File:Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in VII's [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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