Loss leader

The Loss leader is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series which was first encountered in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is a powerful general in the Demon Lord's army of monsters.

Dragon Quest monster Loss leader
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese サタンジェネラル Romaji Satanjeneraru First appearance Dragon Quest VI Old localisation None Variants Abject terror
Bathysfear
Darkest despair
Daviyaga
Dhuran
Indignus
Master commander
Nokturnus
Red giant
Ultra marine

Characteristics

The loss leader resembles a physically-fit, male human with a green skintone and whited out eyes. He wears a minimal set of dark armor that doesn't cover much of its body, consisting of wide pauldrons, small metal plates that only cover the side of his chest, boots, vambraces, and a metal fauld covering a pair of black briefs. This attire is completed with a long red cape around his neck. In his right hand, he wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a metallic handgrip and two sharp, curved metallic blades in each extreme. In battle he boasts fast and furious fists, hitting foes four times in quick succession. He is also knowledgeable in magic, being most recurring spell being the Frizz line.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル, Satanjeneraru ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #163

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 568 90 1800 252 275 127 137 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 25% 100% 100% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 100% 15% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizzle Kazing Insulatle Multifists Pyre o' Fire Mortamor's Dreadlair Metal king helm1⁄256 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル, Satanjeneraru ) Defeated Monster List No. : #385

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Demon 1,073 33 2,614 473 427 388 156

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 25% 25% -110% 25% 25% -125% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 25% 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 50% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizz Inferno Slash Gigathrow Fortress of Fear (second act) Ethereal stone1⁄16 Liquid metal helm1⁄256 Description A highly decorated general in the army of an ancient evil, brought back by the dread power of the Dark One.

Malicious variant

Malicious loss leader (サタンジェネラル・邪, Satanjeneraru・ja ) Defeated Monster List No. : #494

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Demon 1,422 55 2,927 516 452 441 176

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 25% 25% -110% 25% 25% -125% 0% 100% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 50% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kafrizz Inferno Slash Gigathrow Gallopolis Region (third act, night only) The Costa Valor (third act, night only) The Other Side (third act) Ethereal stone1⁄16 Liquid metal helm1⁄256 Description Loss leaders who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	55,000	800g	Yes

List No.	#161
Field Notes	The undisputed champion of the underworld. His mastery of magic and martial arts is a result of his tireless training. He cuts a fine figure in his crimson cape—a monstrous matador who makes all the other monsters say 'olé!'
Location(s)	Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Finessence, Champion's choker

Dragon Quest Treasures

Loss leader Bestiary number: #66 Icon Attributes Family Min. HP Min. MP Min. Attack Min. Defence Min. Agility Min. Magic Demon 65 10 22 8 5 7 Treasure Capacity Safekeeping Score Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Magic 3 95% 1,064 180 476 383 375 333 Resistances Fire * Water * Wind* Earth * Explosion* Ice * Electricity* Gravity* Light * Quite strong Strong Quite strong Weak Quite strong Quite strong Weak Weak Weak Dark * Slash Impact Piercing Sleep Stun Poison Debilitation* Strong Normal Normal Normal Strong Quite strong Weak Quite strong Additional information Abilities* Electroslash, Excalibur, Gigaslash, Kasizzle, Meditation, Unrelenting Force Traits Debilitator, Healthy Advantage, Lone Wolf, Paragon, Slim Pickings Dragon Attack Dark Machinations Description Huge demon warriors, proud and stately With their king dethroned they need a new one greatly They've been staring at bonfires and mumbling lately... Habitat The Hinterquarters, see below Favorite Foods Items

Etymology

In marketing terms, a loss leader is a pricing strategy in which a product is sold below its market cost in order to stimulate the sales of more profitable goods and services.

Gallery

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  Vintage artwork, circa 1995
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  XI polygon model
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  A malicious loss leader
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  Scan Battlers card