Killing machines are four-legged robots with suction-cup-like feet, a single red eye, and are primarily blue in color. In most games, the killing machine holds a single-edged sword in its right hand and has a crossbow for a left arm with the bolts stored in a quiver worn on its back, the strap going across its upper body, though there are rare occasions where they have a normal left arm instead of a crossbow.
Often portrayed as heavy-attackers, killing machines had little else in their arsenal beyond physical attacks until Dragon Quest VIII gave them the power to shoot a laser from their eye. They are notably one of the first regular enemies in the series that can attack twice per round and do so essentially all the time, retaining this ability in their mainstream appearances and often bearing similar attributes or references to this in spin-off games. Another recurring quality is that they often appear in cold climates or areas close to such places, being able to channel the power of ice through their swords with Kacrackle Slash. Their robotic bodies tend to give them protection against status effects such as poison and sleep, but the machines frequently have difficulty dealing with lightning and explosive spells. In the Heroes series of games, they can be short circuited them with electrical attacks and magic.
The Killing machine reappears and is essentially in the same position it was first in: a monster not encountered until almost the very end of the game. They can be found in the latter portions of Nadiria and will also appear within Mt. Zugzwang, the dungeon players must venture through in order to confront the game's antagonist. Killing machines are also summoned by Nimzo as reinforcements. It is possible to recruit a Killing machine for the team, though the odds of one wanting to join the player are extremely low.
Killing machine (キラーマシン, Kirā mashin ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #165
Invented by the infamous Dr. Dorte, these killing machines don't feel pity, remorse, or fear. Once activated, they will not stop until every living creature within range has been terminated.
Killing machine appeared from the beginning of the game. Like before, they act twice per turn and can attack with violent slashes, arrows from their bows, their laser beam, and Kacrackle Slash. Starting with Version 2.2, Item Masters are able to recruit them as monster companions. In Version 5.0, vicious killing machines can be encountered in the Netherworld.
Acts twice per turn Becomes Pepped up Parries an attack perfectly with its weapon Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage) Takes aim and fires (125% damage) Fires off a laser (50~60 damage to entire party) Kacrackle Slash
Acts twice per turn Becomes Pepped up Parries an attack perfectly with its weapon Makes a violent slashing attack (180% damage) Takes aim and fires (125% damage) Fires off a laser (108~132 damage to entire party) Kacrackle Slash
*Interestingly, the default name of the Killing machine is KB. One interpretation of this is 'Killer Bot', a likely reference to its Japanese name and present one.
The Roboster is a four-star member of the Material family with a weight of 4. It naturally learns ChargeUp, BladeD and NumbHit. Its in-game description reads "A completed puppet who walks on four legs."
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Single-minded slayers who keep shooting and slicing until their target is slain. Powered by perpetual engines, their innards don't require maintenance, but their red eye lamps need to be replaced frequently.
Killing machines appear in the Flying Clawtress, the last area of the game and appear en masse in the rooms they are found, one particular room forcing the player against ten of them before being able to continue. They lack their usual crossbows but wield the eye laser attack given to them in Dragon Quest VIII. While they cannot attack twice given the genre of the game, they do have a frenzied state upon first being attacked and will occasionally drop lucky bags containing vulcan ammunition, a type of ammo that can be used to attack multiple times in tank battles.
Murderous mechanoids programmed for one purpose—to exterminate any and all enemies on sight. Their internal power plant will provide energy indefinitely, but their red eye requires regular bulb changes.
Murderous mechanoids programmed for one purpose—to exterminate any and all enemies on sight. Their internal power plant will provide energy indefinitely, but their red eye requires regular bulb changes.
Killing machine is a S-rank monster of the Inorganic family. It appears on a special banner for new players that can be rerolled as many times as possible. The Killing machine can also be faced as a boss in the VS Killing Machine quest.
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Famicom artwork.
Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the 3DS version
A Killing machine in X
A vicious killing machine in X
XI polygon model.
A Malicious killing machine
DQM1·2 sprite.
Caravan Heart sprite
Monsters: Joker model
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Heroes promotional render
The Robo-Bow weapon from Heroes II
Angelo wielding the Robo-Bow.
Appearance in Stars.
Rivals artwork.
A Killing machine in Walk
The Killing machine and Lethal armour in Tact
A killing machine in Keshi Keshi
AM Big Figure.
Metallic Monster Gallery.
DQ Trading Card
Killing machine monster companion card
40th anniversary artwork for Dragon Quest the DIVE.
