Editing Psaro (Character) (section)

==={{DQ4}}===
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[[File:PsaroPSXArt.png|right|thumb|200px|PlayStation artwork]]
Psaro is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive the game's plot.

In the {{DQ4 Chapter 1}}, Psaro sends his minions to kidnap the children of [[Strathbaile]] in search of the child that is prophesied to stand against him one day. [[Ragnar McRyan]] fights the leader of the kidnappers, [[Psaro's Pawn]] as a final boss to this chapter. Unbeknownst to Psaro at the time, he had the wrong location and thus the plan never had a chance of succeeding.

In the second chapter, Psaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]]. He gains infamy throughout the kingdom by being known to fight his battles to the death rather than for sport. Additionally, his motive for participating in the tournament is in hopes of finding the {{Hero 4}}. During this time, Psaro is made aware that the [[Tsar Stepan|Tsar of Zamoksva]] had a vision of the [[Estark|Lord of the Underworld]] unleashing havoc onto the world. To silence him, Psaro cast a vicious curse on the Tsar, taking away his voice. However, the Tsar's voice is returned to him by his [[Alena|daughter]] who lifts the curse with [[Birdsong nectar]]. Due to this, the Tsar is able to deliver his vision to at least his [[Alena||daughter]] and her comrades. Later, Psaro is supposed to be [[Alena]]'s last opponent in the tournament, but fails to show up. This disqualifies him and makes [[Alena]] the victor. It is highly implied that during this time, Psaro took off to [[Zamoksva]] to silence the Tsar once and for all, which ended up causing the entire kingdom's citizens to disappear.

In the {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, when [[Torneko Taloon]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Psaro are mentioned by several townspeople in hushed breath, and {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}, after the sisters {{Meena}} and [[Maya Mahabala]] defeat [[Balzack]], [[Marquis de Léon]] appears, stating that Psaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters.

{{DQ4 Chapter 5}} starts with Psaro leading a group of {{MFamilies}}s into the {{Hero 4}}'s [[Hidden Valley|Hometown]] and murdering everyone except the {{Hero 4}}. After this he desires to resurrect [[Estark]], and focuses on that for a time. When [[Estark's Crypt|Estark’s Temple]] is discovered by the miners in [[Mamon Mine]], Psaro leads a group of {{MFamilies}}s from the [[Diabolic Hall]] to the mine. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the {{Hero 4}} and his {{Party 4}} are able to defeat [[Estark]]. Next, scenes of Psaro are seen in a dream sequence if the player stays in [[Strathbaile]]'s [[inn]].

After using the secret of evolution upon himself, Psaro takes up residence in [[Nadiria]] and becomes the [[Psaro the Manslayer|final opponent]] that the {{Hero 4}} and {{Party 4}} must face. [[Psaro the Manslayer]] is only the boss of {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, as in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} that was added in the remakes where [[Aamon]] is the final boss.

In the remake-exclusive sixth chapter, the players hear word of a legendary bloom of the world tree that can fully revive the dead. Setting out to find the bloom, the [[Chosen Ones]] use it to revive [[Rose]]. Aware that she was murdered at the order of [[Aamon]], she insists that she accompany the group to [[Nadiria]] to stop her lover. When she confronts the hideous form {{Psaro B}} has become, the [[Secret of Evolution]] is undone by her tears and Psaro is returned to sanity. After being informed of [[Aamon]]'s conspiracy, he joins the [[Chosen Ones]] as a playable character.
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====Abilities====
Psaro's initial state is quite powerful; he starts at level 35 and all his stats are high, not to mention he can learn powerful spells such as [[Lightning Storm]] and [[Magic Burst]] (most of which originally premiered in later {{Main Series}} installments.) If the player chooses to pursue the bonus content and make Psaro an ally they will quickly find that he is more than a jack-of-all-trades, being adept at healing, support, and especially offensive abilities. If the time is taken to level him up he will swiftly become the most powerful ally in the game, vastly outshining the {{Hero 4}}. He can furthermore equip [[Cursed Equipment]] without penalty and without having his stats lowered. Also, as if all the above wasn’t enough, his ultimate equipment is far better than both the [[Legendary Equipment|Zenithian]] and [[Liquid metal armour|Liquid Metal]] set.

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====Base stats====
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| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 35 || 99
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| HP || 359 || 764
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| MP || 276 || 697
|-
| Strength || 154 || 228
|-
| Agility || 131 || 239
|-
| Resilience || 144 || 216
|-
| Wisdom || 102 || 166
|-
| Luck || 41 || 132
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Falcon blade]], [[Zombie mail]], [[Iron shield]]
|}
*Remake versions.
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====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper sword]]|statModifier=Attack +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron lance]]|statModifier=Attack +28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron claw]]|statModifier=Attack +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Steel broadsword]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cautery sword]]|statModifier=Attack +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Battle axe]]|statModifier=Attack +50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fire claw]]|statModifier=Attack +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon blade]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hela's hammer]]|statModifier=Attack +70}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Icicle dirk]]|statModifier=Attack +75}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cobra claw]]|statModifier=Attack +80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragonsbane]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Demon spear]]|statModifier=Attack +90}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Miracle sword]]|statModifier=Attack +100}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Massacre sword]]|statModifier=Attack +120}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal sword]]|statModifier=Attack +130}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic sword|Pandemonic sword]]|statModifier=Attack +150}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron mask]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic helm|Pandemonic helm]]|statModifier=Defense +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal helm]]|statModifier=Defense +50}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armour]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze armour]]|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron armour]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armour]]|statModifier=Defense+35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon mail]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zombie mail]]|statModifier=Defense+49}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked armour]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hela's armour]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal armour]]|statModifier=Defense+95}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic armour|Pandemonic armour]]|statModifier=Defense+100}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron shield]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon shield]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror shield]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic shield|Pandemonic shield]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Liquid metal shield]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=Remakes|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Strength+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Strength+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer ring]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of protection]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucida shard]]|statModifier=Luck+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel ring]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
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====Other remake changes====
*Originally the {{Hero 4}}'s [[Hidden Valley|hometown]] was discovered when the [[inn]]keeper allowed a traveling poet room and shelter, with his actions being noticed by some monsters.  The remakes replace him with Psaro, who was posing as a traveler to find the {{Hero 4}}'s home.
*A Psaro impersonator can be found in remakes of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.

====Selected quotes====
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{{quote|style=2|quote=There was only one reason I took part in the [[Endor]] Tourney. I was seeking {{Hero 4}}, the chosen (hero/heroine).|source= Psaro, after speaking to the scholar in the house east of [[Endor]]'s [[item shop]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=[[Rose]]. Have you been good?

I have something to tell you. I've decided to destroy all [[human]]kind.

I'll use the [[Secret of Evolution]] and become so strong that no one will be able to stop me!

Soon the world will be ablaze with the searing flames of judgement.|source= Psaro, in a flashback after staying at the [[Strathbaile]] inn|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=[[Human]]s, it seems that I must thank you.

You saved both of us, [[Rose]] and myself. I can't tell you how grateful I am for that.

I thought for so long that [[human]]s were my true enemy, but perhaps I was mistaken.

It will take time to come to terms with this. I must return to the village with Rose and think long and hard.

But first, there's something that needs to be done.

It seems the path we must take from here is the same. So I will travel it with you.|source= Psaro, after being saved by Rose|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=I destroyed this village because I believed it to be the right thing to do. I have no regrets.

But I know what it is to lose someone precious... I know how it felt to lose my [[Rose]]...|source= Psaro, in [[Hidden Valley]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Why do you always feel the need to try and talk to me?

Why don’t you keep quiet for a few minutes, and just let me know when we’ve reached wherever it is we’re heading?|source= Psaro, anywhere with no significance to any of the [[Chosen]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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