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 appear 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.
Appearances
Main series
Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of experience from a normal monster, the only other creature coming close in the original release being the red dragon that falls short 15 points from the metal slime's payout. The player may start dealing normal damage to metal slimes as they near the level 30 cap.
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.
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| Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
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| 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)
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| Dragon Quest IV
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| NES
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| Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
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| 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)
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| Blaze
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| Dragon Quest IV
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| PSX
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| Golden Barrette(Golden Tiara)
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| 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)
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| Blaze
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| Dragon Quest IV
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| DS
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N/A
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.
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.
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500
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255
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| Herb
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Dark Palace
Bonus Dungeon 1
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Call for Help (MetalyS)
Slime Unite (MetalKing)
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| Fireball
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| Slime
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| Very Easy
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| Dragon Quest VII
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| PSX
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These metal slimes (differentiated as MetalyS) can be found in the Dark Palace and the first Bonus Dungeon.
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256
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Strong Medicine (common, 1/64)
Seed of Life (rare, 1/256)
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| Quarantomb, Pluvi Isle (islet, daytime), Angel Falls area (slime hill: post-game)
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| attack, flee
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| Frizzle
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| Slime
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| Dragon Quest IX
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| DS
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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.
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Monsters series
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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, metal slimes 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 can be scouted by scouted Meddle Slime. They can also be encountered in a cave in the ice part of the Island.
Goodith appears to be a metal slime.
Related Monsters
Gallery
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Dragon Warrior I + II (GBC)
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Dragon Quest Monsters GBC
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
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Dragon Quest Monsters 1 + 2 (PS1)
Dragon Warrior I + II (GBC)
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