Hacksaurus

Dragon Quest monster Hacksaurus File:DQVI Hacksaurus.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese バトルレックス Romaji Battle Rex First appearance Dragon Quest VI

The hacksaurus (formerly BattleRex / Battle Rex) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VI, they are depicted as a mix between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe.

Characteristics

Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in VI as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the Arkbolt cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into Diethons when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-precieved relationship between Small Fries and Great Dragons.

Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily recuritable members of the Dragon family. This precedent was set by Lizzie, the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in VIII by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon.

Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI

#157 - Hacksaurus
HP MP Experience Gold 416 0 698 110 Attack Defense Speed 290 100 115
Dropped Item	Seed of strength
Skills	Falcon Slash Inferno
Bestiary #	157
Game	Dragon Quest VI
Console	DS

Dragon Quest VIII

#150 - Hacksaurus
HP MP Experience Gold 171 0 216 55 Attack Defense Speed 155 108 65
Dropped Item	Dragon scale (common) Dragon dung (rare)
Locations	Arcadia Region Royal Hunting Grounds
Skills	Flame Breath Falcon Slash
Family	Dragon
Bestiary #	150
Game	Dragon Quest VIII
Console	PS2
Description	Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their sorching flame-breath to roast hapless travellers.

While normal hacksauruses won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a special roaming one near Farebury at the very start of the game. It is ill-advised to fight this hacksaurus until much later on since it can easily wipe out a low-level party using its fire breath and falcon slash techniques, though having a monster team will enable one to recruit the powerful monster after defeating it.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The hacksaurus is a Rank C monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.

Variants

Axesaurus

Dragon Quest monster Axesaurus File:Axesaurus.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アックスドラゴン First appearance Dragon Quest VI

#97 - Axesaurus
File:Axesaurus DQVI SNES.gif
HP MP Experience Gold 296 0 300 90 Attack Defense Speed 110 100 80
Dropped Item	Battle axe
Skills	Flame Breath Hatchet Man
Bestiary #	97
Game	Dragon Quest VI
Console	DS

Tyrantosaurus

Dragon Quest monster Tyrantosaurus File:DQVI Tyrantosaurus.png
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese ドラゴンソルジャー First appearance Dragon Quest VI

Interestingly, the Tyrantosaurus has changed color with its transition into the third dimension, shifting from a dull green to a bright red. It also ditched the axe for a sizable spiked hammer, likely to differentiate it from its brethren.

Dragon Quest VI

#118 - Tyrantosaurus
HP MP Experience Gold 248 0 372 108 Attack Defense Speed 180 90 96
Dropped Item	Battle axe
Bestiary #	118
Game	Dragon Quest VI
Console	DS

Dragon Quest VIII

#182 - Tyrantosaurus
File:Tyrantosaurus DQVIII PS2.png
HP MP Experience Gold 208 0 283 57 Attack Defense Speed 187 146 108
Dropped Item	Dragon scale (common) Iron axe (rare)
Locations	Dragon Graveyard Isolated Plateau
Skills	Scorch
Family	Dragon
Bestiary #	182
Game	Dragon Quest VIII
Console	PS2
Description	A dragon warrior. Use magic to defend yourself against fire, lest you be consumed by their searing flame breath.

Gallery

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  T-Rax tank in Rocket Slime

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  The Axesaurus

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  The modern Tyrantosaurus

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  Argonaut tank in Rocket Slime