Slugger

Dragon Quest monster Slugger
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese テンツク Romaji Tentsuku First appearance Dragon Quest VI Old localisation Tentsuk

The Slugger is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.

Characteristics

Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic flea or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku)

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#008

Recruit Rate

N/A

Experience *

7

Gold

9

HP *

10

MP

0

Attack

17

Defence

14

Agility

6

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Sultry Dance

Location(s)

Haggleton region
Somnia region (Upper World)
Underwater Tunnel
Underkeep region

Item(s) dropped

Pretty betsy¹⁄₄₀₉₆

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Fire Breath resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

0%

Ice Breath resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Strike/Rock resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

100%

Whack resistance *

0%

Poof resistance *

50%

Ban Dance resistance

15%

Dazzle resistance *

0%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance *

0%

Paralysis resistance *

50%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Army resistance *

0%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku)

Model

Bestiary no.

#035

Family

Bug

Experience

64

Gold

47

HP

48

MP

4

Attack

42

Defence

34

Agility

68

In-game description

They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.

They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Sultry Dance
Egg On

Location(s)

Eastern Coffinwell
Western Coffinwell

Item(s) dropped

Medicinal herb¹⁄₁₆
Garish garb¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *

0%

Ice resistance *

0%

Wind resistance *

0%

Blast/Lightning resistance *

0%

Earth resistance *

0%

Dark resistance *

-25%

Light resistance *

-25%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

0%

Dazzle resistance *

100%

Fizzle resistance *

100%

Fuddle resistance *

25%

Paralysis resistance *

50%

Snooze resistance *

50%

Poison resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

0%

Blunt resistance *

0%

Deceleratle resistance *

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura resistance *

0%

Charm resistance *

25%

Dragon Quest X

Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a Sultry Dance and can boost the Tension of other monsters with Egg On. They have also gained the ability to perform an Weird Dance and will call for backup from other sluggers.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for Priest leaders.

Trivia

• The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word tentsukuten (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of taiko drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.

Gallery

• 
  A slugger in X
• 
  Stars model
• 
  Rivals card

Similar species

• Sluggernaut
• Sluggerslaught