Metal slime

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"If you're looking for speed, my guy was born to run. He's unstoppable! Sure, he's run from every battle he's fought, but at least he's undefeated, eh?"

—-- Man with metal slime, Slimopolis, Dragon Quest VI

The metal slime (sometimes Metaly due to display constraints) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the original game, it is a slime with a metallic body.

Characteristics

As far as appearances go, the metal slime is nearly identical to a normal slime, with its only notable differences being its gray coloring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are infamous monsters in the series, and for a good reason: they have one of the highest experience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other metal monsters; even some bosses pay out less than a single metal slime does. This comes at a catch, however: metal slimes rarely appear, and when they do, they usually run in an instant, often without a scratch due to a very high speed stat. Even if the player gets lucky and a metal slime or two decide to stick around for a turn, nearly all normal attacks will either miss or do a measly 1 point of damage, though their low HP means every hit counts. Nearly all forms of spell and skill are completely ineffective against metal slimes. There are very few exceptions to this.

Metal monster weapons (such as those found in the Joker games) have a good chance at connecting with a metal slime, and the poison needle, with its 12% chance to kill instantly if it connects, or even Hela's hammer, are particularly effective as human weapons go.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of experience from any monster. The player may start dealing normal damage to metal slimes as they near the level 30 cap. Due to the fact that true spell immunity does not exist in the original NES version of I, Sizz and Sizzle have a higher chance (1/16) to slay the slimes than critical hits (1/64).


Metal slime (メタルスライム metaru suraimu)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
5
HP
4
MP
6
Attack
10
Defence
255
Agility
255
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
South of Damdara
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
15⁄16
Fire resistance
15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Gold
6
HP
4
MP
6
Attack
18
Defence
254
Agility
153
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
Sizz
Location(s)
South of Damdara
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Fire resistance
7⁄7





Metal Slime (Metaly)
File:Metal slime1.png
HP MP Experience Gold
6 30 135 90
Attack Defense Speed
10 180 100
Dropped Item Iron Helmet
Spells Firebal, Sleep
Game Dragon Quest II
Console NES



Metal Slime (Metaly)
File:Metalslimegbc.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
5 30 1015 90
Attack Defense Speed
37 255 100
Dropped Item Iron Helmet
Spells Firebal
Game Dragon Quest II
Console GBC


The fire breath granted by the dragon form after casting Puff! (BeDragon) is capable of instantly defeating metal slimes. The poison needle is also capable of instantly slaying them when it works.


#50 - Metal Slime (Metaly)
File:Metal slime1.png
HP MP Experience Gold
4 12 5520 6
Attack Defense Speed
40 1023 47
Dropped Item Agility Seed(AGLseed)
Locations Baharata Region, Tower of Garuna, Zipangu Cave, Navel of the Earth
Spells Blaze
Bestiary # 50
Game Dragon Quest III
Console NES


#50 - Metal Slime (Metaly)
File:Dq3metaly.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
4 12 4140 5
Attack Defense Speed
40 1023 47
Dropped Item Agility Seed(AGLseed)
Locations Baharata Region, Tower of Garuna, Zipangu Cave, Navel of the Earth
Spells Blaze
Bestiary # 50
Game Dragon Quest III
Console GBC



Metal Slime
File:Metal slime1.png
HP MP Experience Gold
4 12 1350 5
Attack Defense Speed
20 1023 50
Dropped Item Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
Locations Endor (Ch 2), Cave of the Silver Statuette (Ch 3, 5), Lakanaba (Ch 5), Frenor (Ch 5), Foxville (Ch 5), Bonmalmo (Ch 5), Desert (Ch 5), Konenber (Ch 5), Aneaux (Ch 5), Rosaville (Ch 5), Great Lighthouse (Ch 5)
Spells Blaze
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console NES



#44 - Metal Slime
HP MP Experience Gold
4 12 1350 5
Attack Defense Speed
20 1023 50
Dropped Item Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
Locations Endor (Ch 2), Cave of the Silver Statuette (Ch 3, 5), Lakanaba (Ch 5), Frenor (Ch 5), Foxville (Ch 5), Bonmalmo (Ch 5), Desert (Ch 5), Konenber (Ch 5), Aneaux (Ch 5), Rosaville (Ch 5), Great Lighthouse (Ch 5)
Spells Blaze
Bestiary # 44
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console PSX


#44 - Metal Slime
HP MP Experience Gold
4 12 1350 5
Attack Defense Speed
20 1023 50
Dropped Item Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
Locations Endor (Ch 2), Cave of the Silver Statuette (Ch 3, 5), Lakanaba (Ch 5), Frenor (Ch 5), Foxville (Ch 5), Bonmalmo (Ch 5), Desert (Ch 5), Konenber (Ch 5), Aneaux (Ch 5), Rosaville (Ch 5), Great Lighthouse (Ch 5)
Spells Blaze
Bestiary # 44
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS


Metal Slime
File:Metalslimegbc.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
5 12 1350 75
Attack Defense Speed
39 2047 115
Dropped Item Seed of agility
Locations Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Abovitall Tower
Scary Lair
Cataract Caves
Dominicus' Dominion
Neverglade
Nadiria - outside Mt. Zugzwang
Mt. Zugzwang
Estark's Labyrinth
Spells Frizz
Game Dragon Quest V
Console SNES


#43 - Metal Slime
HP MP Experience Gold
5 12 1350 75
Attack Defense Speed
39 1024 115
Dropped Item Seed of agility
Locations Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Abovitall Tower
Scary Lair
Cataract Caves
Dominicus' Dominion
Neverglade
Nadiria - outside Mt. Zugzwang
Mt. Zugzwang
Estark's Labyrinth
Spells Frizz
Capture Rate 1/256
Bestiary # 43
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS

The remakes allow for the recruiting of metal slimes, though the chances of one wanting to join the party are abysmally low, combining with their rarity and difficulty in defeating to make them one of the hardest monsters to recruit in the game. Their plethora of resistances and metal slime stats can make them worth the effort, though they are not nearly as versatile as liquid metal slimes.


#69 - Metal Slime
File:Metalslimegbc.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
6 12 1350 75
Attack Defense Speed
39 999 115
Dropped Item Boomerang
Bestiary # 69
Game Dragon Quest VI
Console SNES


Metal Slime
File:Metalslimegbc.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
8 1015 20
Attack Defense Speed
90 999 250
Dropped Item Slime Helm
Game Dragon Quest VI
Console SNES

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#69 - Metal slime
HP MP Experience Gold
6 12 1350 75
Attack Defense Speed
39 999 115
Dropped Item Boomerang
Bestiary # 69
Game Dragon Quest VI
Console DS


#55 - Metaly
HP MP Experience Gold
4 20 1000 65
Attack Defense Speed
55 512 255
Dropped Item DEF Seed
Locations Krage
Litorud
Deja
Spells Blaze
Family Slime
Capture Rate Very Hard
Bestiary # 55
Game Dragon Quest VII
Console PSX

The metal slime (then Metaly) can be found in the Sacred Tree, the Litorud region in the past, Baloch's Tower, the Demon Lord's Lair, and the Krage region in Disc 2. It is interesting to note that it is possible to put metal slimes to sleep in this title, and that normal damage may start being dealt once a character's attack power gets high enough.


#230 - MetalyS
HP MP Experience Gold
8 100 1050 120
Attack Defense Speed
70 500 255
Dropped Item Herb
Locations Dark Palace
Bonus Dungeon 1
Skills Call for Help (MetalyS)
Slime Unite (MetalKing)
Spells Fireball
Family Slime
Capture Rate Very Easy
Bestiary # 230
Game Dragon Quest VII
Console PSX

These metal slimes (differentiated as MetalyS) can be found in the Dark Palace and the first Bonus Dungeon.


#36 - Metal Slime
File:Dq8metaly.png
HP MP Experience Gold
4 ∞ 1350 5
Attack Defense Speed
30 4096 65
Dropped Item Seed of Defense (Common)
Seed of Agility (Rare)
Locations Kingdom of Ascantha
Bestiary # 36
Game Dragon Quest VIII
Console PS2
Description Popular among adventurers for the inordinately large number of experience points they bestow. Although not particularly dangerous, their tendency to flee at the first sign of trouble makes them quite difficult to defeat.


#46 - Metal Slime
File:Dq9metaly.png
HP MP Experience Gold
3 Unlimited 4096 20
Attack Defense Speed
35 256 89
Dropped Item Strong Medicine (common, 1/64)
Seed of Life (rare, 1/256)
Locations Quarantomb, Pluvi Isle (islet, daytime), Angel Falls area (slime hill: post-game)
Skills attack, flee
Spells Frizzle
Family Slime
Bestiary # 46
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description Those lucky enough to meet one of these and defeat it before it dashes off will find it a very rewarding experience.
Warning: Ordinary slimes have recently been wrapping themselves in aluminum foil and masquerading as metal slimes.

Monsters series

N/A

Metal slimes may first appear on Celeste Isle, where the hunter mechs hint to their residence on the island. They can also show up on Fert Isle. However, "yellow-bellies" will not appear on the overworld in any of these instances. The metal menagerie on Palaish Isle is the only place where metal slimes can be seen before engaging in a battle, though this area cannot be accessed until after the player solidifies his or her position in the finals of the tournament.

Given their resilience, metal slimes are one of the most difficult monsters to scout, though not nearly as much as the stronger metal monsters the player can run into. In the early parts of the game, a critical hit during the scouting process is one of the most reliable ways to scout one, though a great deal of luck is still needed.

Metal slimes are Rank D monsters. Among other places, they can be encountered in a cave in the Iceolation part of the Island.

N/A

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Goodith, Goosashi, Gooshido and Tokyo Tom all appear to be metal slimes.

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