Hunter mech

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The hunter mech is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a weaker version of the killing machine that often hints to the presence of metal slimes in the immediate area.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Hunter mechs are quadrupedal, one-eyed robots armed with a crossbow and sword. Their colour scheme is two tones of gray with gold and purple accents. As the less-efficient model, hunter mechs are typically the weakest of the killing machine pallet swaps and tend to lack some of their stronger qualities, such as high resistances and the ability to strike more than once per round. Metal hunters live up to their name and are only encountered in areas that also house metal slimes, tipping players off to the fact that the Experience point bonanzas are near by.

In its original appearance, the hunter mech did not have a sword and was missing a quiver to hold its crossbow bolts. This was changed in later installments.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
150
HP
70
MP
0
Attack
55
Defence
80
Agility
61
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Sea Cave B5F
Cave to Rhone
Item Dropped
Steel broadsword1⁄16
Fire resistance *
4⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
5⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
125
HP
70
MP
0
Attack
55
Defence
95
Agility
61
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Sea Cave B5F
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped
Steel broadsword1⁄16
Fire resistance *
4⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Thwack resistance
5⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#077
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
51
HP
72
MP
0
Attack
88
Defence
90
Agility
63
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)
Item dropped
Seed of wisdom1⁄16
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
20%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
20%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
72 0 88 90
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
63 210 77 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #124
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Metal Slash
Location(s) Metal Medley
Item(s) Dropped Seed of wisdom1⁄32
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 25% 25% 15%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 15% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
50% 0% 100% 15%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
80% 100% 0% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
100% 80% 100% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 100%

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#082 Machine
Experience Gold HP MP
76 20 71 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
75 106 58 1⁄64
In-Game Description Deadly machines designed to hunt down and exterminate monsters of the metal family. If you encounter one, chances are a certain highly desirable metal monster may be in the area.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Fire an arrow (125% damage)
Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)
Location(s) Castle Trodain
Item(s) Dropped Hunter's bow1⁄64
Steel broadsword1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 100% 100% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#087
Family
Machine
Gold
144
HP
95
MP
5
Attack
95
Defence
110
Agility
100
In-game description

Robotic seekers of little metal blobs that don't take kindly to adventurers trying to poach their prey.

If one of these metal-hunting mechanical marauders is nearby, surely its mark can't be far off...

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Lets an arrow fly (125% damage)
Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)
Attack Attacker
Location(s)
The Bad Cave
Pluvi Isle
Hermany (high ground)
Grotto (Ruins, rank 3, Volcano, rank 4)
Item(s) dropped
Iron ore1⁄32
Hunter's bow1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-100%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
75%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
100%


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Hunter mechs appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to act twice per turn, make violent slashing attacks, and can use Attack Attacker to weaken their opponents. Starting with Version 5.0 of the game, they are highly sought after as they can drop white treasure chests that can contain a Metal slime sword, Metal slime spear, or Metal wing boomerang. It is possible to change the appearance of a Killing machine monster companion to that of a Hunter mech's with a colour-changing ticket.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#169
Family
Machine
Gold
51
HP
155
MP
0
Attack
127
Defence
197
Agility
97
In-game description

Ruthless robots who mercilessly hunt down metal slimes for molten globules, with which they mend their bodies so they can keep on hunting.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Occasionally acts twice per turn
Deflects attacks
Makes a violent slashing attack (150% damage)
Attack Attacker
Location(s)
The Snærfelt (first act)
The Royal Library - Level 3 (first act)
Neverglade (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Silver ore1⁄8
Molten globules1⁄64
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Malicious[edit | edit source]

Malicious hunter mech (メタルハンター・邪 Metaruhantā・ja )
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Bestiary no.
#579
Family
Machine
Experience
3,293
Gold
509
HP
605
MP
0
Attack
276
Defence
488
Agility
200
In-game description

Hunter mechs who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Deflects attacks
Makes a violent slashing attack (150% damage)
Takes aim and fires (125% damage)
Attack Attacker
Location(s)
The Royal Library - Level 3 (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Silver ore1⁄8
Molten globules1⁄64
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
50%
Dark resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
-50%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
100%
Sleep resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech
Family Material
Rank C
Description A fearsome, four-legged machine created to hunt metal monsters.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater
Resistances Whackproof, Poisonproof, Paralysisproof
Skill Anti-metal, Defense Boost
Location Celeste Isle
Breeding chart Metal slime knight x Lethal armour


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech
Family Material
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater, Tactical Trooper
Resistances Vulnerable to Bang, Immune to Whack and Poison
Skill Anti-metal
Location Bemusoleum, Metal menagerie
Breeding chart Metal slime knight x Lethal armour

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,330 300
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
680 540 510 360
Bestiary No. #300
Rank F
In-game description Merciless mechs made to hunt metallic slimes. Sick of their swift and cowardly quarry, they hope they'll be upgraded into killing machines one day.
Talents Blade Maven (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Metal Beater (lv. 20)
Static Discharge (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Dodge Denier (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Stunning Touch (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Hunter mech X =
Hunter mech X =
Hunter mech X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
50% 50% 50% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
58 32g
List No. #037
Field Notes Machines made to murder metal slimes. Despite their fulsome frames, they pursue prey with spellbinding speed. Steely in spirit and substance, these automated assassins will stop at nothing to see their mercurial marks melted down.
Location(s) Dual Duel Dell (Showdown: Devilish Duo), Grannet (Recruit, Captain), Guardian's Grove (In Search of Elevation), Sylvea (Captain)
Item(s) Dropped Platinum ore, Ice crystal, Classic wrecklace recipe, Luxury wrecklace recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
119 32g Yes
List No. #020
Field Notes Machines made to murder metal slimes. Despite their fulsome frames, they pursue prey with spellbinding speed. Steely in spirit and substance, these automated assassins will stop at nothing to see their mercurial marks melted down.
Location(s) Greena Pastures, The Battle of Dunisia, The Battle of the Wildwood, The Lumberlands
Item(s) Dropped Silver ore, Adamant pendant

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
180~200 25~30 2432 Mechrochip (★★★)
Location(s)
Galenholm
Sprite

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

They return in the sequel as a Super Strong Monster. If the player defeats this robot in Rimey Reef they get the recipe for the Falcon Blade. If the player defeats it again they can drop 10 iron ingots or 5 ingots of gold or silver. Sometimes the play can befriend it. They can farm faster than humans in the Isle of Awakening.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech
Dragon Quest Treasures
Portrait Forte Treasure Capacity Safekeeping Score
3 90%
Bestiary no. #52
Family Machine
Trivia A machine that was made to hunt metal foes
They ceaselessly search through the highs and the lows
Non-stop frequent system errors just add to their woes
Favorite foods
Habitats The Maneland
The Snarl
Item(s) dropped
Stats
Starting HP Starting MP Starting Strength
60 15 17
Starting Defence Starting Deftness Starting magic
7 11 8
Max HP Max MP Max Strength
790 280 476
Max Defence Max Deftness Max magic
360 435 33
Potential abilities *
First Second Third
Crash Landing Hatchet Man Head Trimmer
Fourth Fifth Sixth
Laser Cannon Rain of Pain Widget Spinner
Dragon Attack
Name Target(s) Element
Full Beam Area Light
Traits
First Second
Counter-Debilitator Daredevil
Third Fourth
Idealist Stunner
Fifth
Thick Skin
Resistances
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
Quite strong Weak Quite strong Normal
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Gravity Resistance *
Strong Normal Weak Normal
Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Slash Resistance Impact Resistance
Quite strong Quite strong Normal Weak
Piercing Resistance Sleep Resistance Stun Resistance Poison Resistance
Normal Strong Normal Very strong
Debilitation Resistance *
Weak

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Hunter mech appears as a C-rank monster of the Inorganic family. It can be recruited from Chapters 10-4, 11-5, 11-7, 12-1, and 12-7 of the main storyline and it can participate in the Battle Roads of the Dancing flame, Slon the Rook, Purrcival, Gyldenbritches, and Stella as a party member.

Hunter mech (メタルハンター Metaruhantā)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Inorganic
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
115 751 186 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
328 316 187 187 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Paralysis Attack Tempest Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Zap-type Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Tempest Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Tempest Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +3 Tempest Slash Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Zap-type Physical Potency +5%: Raises Zap-type physical potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Immune Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit | edit source]

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In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolRoboarmadura guerreraSpanish for "robotic armour warrior".
FrançaisMécachasseurFrom the French mécanique and chasseur.
DeutschJagdroboterGerman for "hunter robot".
ItalianoMechacentauro grigioItalian for "grey killing machine". Derived from the English mecha- and centauro, a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a man and the lower body and legs of a horse.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the 3DS version
    Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the 3DS version
  • A Hunter mech in X
    A Hunter mech in X
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Malicious hunter mech.
    A Malicious hunter mech.
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in
    Battle Road Victory cut-in
  • The Robo-Razor in Heroes II
    The Robo-Razor in Heroes II
  • Terry wielding the Robo-Razor.
    Terry wielding the Robo-Razor.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.
  • Walk model.
    Walk model.
  • A Hunter mech in Keshi Keshi
    A Hunter mech in Keshi Keshi
  • Big Sofubi Monster.
    Big Sofubi Monster.
  • Metallic Monster Gallery.
    Metallic Monster Gallery.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
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