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|Race= Artificially Augmented Demon
|Race= Artificially Augmented Demon
|Japanese name= デスピサロ
|Japanese name= デスピサロ
|old=Necrosaro, Pizzaro
|}}
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' ('''Necrosaro''', '''Pizzaro''' in older localizations) is the central antagonist in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' is the central antagonist in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.


==Story==
==Story==
[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose.  He shares with her his plans to destroy humanity, while disregarding her pleas to stop and pursue peaceful co-existence.
[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose.  He shares with her his plans to destroy humanity, while disregarding her pleas to stop and pursue peaceful co-existence.


Near the end of the events of Dragon Quest IV, [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his human personality in the process. The only thing he remembers is his desire to destroy humanity.  This leads to the final confrontation between he and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] in the [[Nadiria]]
Near the end of the events of Dragon Quest IV, [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his mind in the process. The only thing he remembers is his desire to genocide humanity.  This leads to the final confrontation between he and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] in the [[Nadiria]]


==Abilities==
==Battle==
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of Dragon Quest IV. He is notably the first transforming final boss in the Dragon Quest series, and the electronic medium as a whole. The battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing an elaborate metamorphosis:
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of Dragon Quest IV. He is notably the first transforming final boss in the Dragon Quest series, and the electronic medium as a whole. The battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing an elaborate metamorphosis:
 
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In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks. He physically resembles a bronze palette swap of [[Estark]].
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|Second&nbsp;form|
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|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
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This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.
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|Third&nbsp;form|
|name=Phase three
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|romanji=
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|mp=infinite
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|hp=1,600
|mp=255
|attack=230
|attack=230
|defense=200
|defense=200
|agility=90
|agility=90
|experience=0
|exp=None
|gold=0
|gold=None
|droppedItem=
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=[[Buff]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Crackle]]<br>[[Whack]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
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This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.
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|Fourth&nbsp;form|
|name=Phase four
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|console=DS
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|hp=1800
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|mp=0
|attack=210
|attack=210
|defense=200
|defense=200
|agility=90
|agility=90
|experience=0
|exp=None
|gold=0
|gold=None
|droppedItem=
|spells=None
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>Belches hot gas<br>[[Meditate]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Hot Gas (30~40 damage)<br>[[Inferno]]
|spells=
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|}}
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|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=75%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
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}}


At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.
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|Fifth&nbsp;form|
|name=Phase five
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|defense=200
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|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
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He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.
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|Sixth&nbsp;form|
|name=Phase six
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|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
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|console=DS
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|romanji=
|hp=1700
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|hp=1,700
|mp=0
|attack=290
|attack=290
|defense=230
|defense=230
|agility=80
|agility=80
|experience=0
|exp=None
|gold=0
|gold=None
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|spells=None
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Belches hot gas
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Inferno]]
|spells=
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}


He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.
{{DQ4Enemy
|Final&nbsp;form|
|name=Phase seven
{{Enemy
|kanji=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|romanji=
|hp=2100
|bestiaryNumber=None
|mp=infinite
|sprite=
|hp=2,100
|mp=255
|attack=320
|attack=320
|defense=230
|defense=230
|agility=80
|agility=80
|experience=0
|exp=None
|gold=0
|gold=None
|droppedItem=
|spells=[[Bounce]] (always activates at onset)
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
 
|frizz-resist=0%
In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}


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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
 
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a [[Ruin]] and [[Roseguardin]] together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.
Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a [[Ruin]] and [[Roseguardin]] together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''===
The green Goliath form appears as a part of Psaro's [[Coup de Grace]]
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:PsaroALL DQIV NES.gif|NES, the Secret of Evolution at work
Image:Pizzaro.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''
Image:Pizzaro.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''
Image:Pizzaro 1.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
Image:Pizzaro 1.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
File:Pizzaro.gif|''DQM I+II''
Image:Psaro DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
Image:Psaro DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
Image:DQMJ_Psaro.gif|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
Image:PsaroCoupDeGrace.jpg|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi.jpg|<center>Psaro the Manslayer from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi.jpg|<center>Psaro the Manslayer from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi_Metal.jpg|<center>Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi_Metal.jpg|<center>Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series.</center>
File:Pizzaro.gif
Image:DQMJ_Psaro.gif|
Image:PsaroCoupDeGrace.jpg|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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