Dragon Quest Wiki - User contributions [en]

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:50:10 GMT

BoAexecute:

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px|Psaro before the Secret of Evolution - Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV.]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters (Original Game) Magic swordsman (Monster Battle Road)
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (originally '''Saro''' and '''Necrosaro''' in the NES localization, ''Dragon Warrior IV'') is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV|Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

During his rise to evil, Psaro attempted to kill the hero, sought the secret of evolution, and searched for the resting place of [[Estark]], Ruler of Evil. Enraged by the death of [[Rosaly]], Psaro became [[Psaro the Manslayer]].

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==In Dragon Quest IV==
{{localization}}
He is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive much of the game's plot.

===Chapter 1===
Psaro is behind the kidnapping of the children of [[Izmit]], and [[Ragnar]] fights [[Psaro's Shadow]] as a final boss to this chapter.

===Chapter 2===
Psaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]], having defeated five combatants in succession, when [[Alena]] and her party arrives. But after [[Alena]] defeats five fighters as well, he is nowhere to be found and [[Alena]] is declared the champion of the tournament. It is presumed that he went after the [[Golden Bracelet]] which [[Alena]] gave up to save [[May]], the fake princess, in [[Vrenor]].

===Chapter 3===
When [[Torneko]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Psaro are mentioned by several townspeople.

===Chapter 4===
After the sisters [[Meena]] and [[Maya]] defeat [[Balzack]], the [[Marquis de Leon]] appears stating that Psaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters.

===Chapter 5===
This chapter starts with Psaro leading a group of monsters into the hero's [[Hometown]] and killing everyone except the hero. After this he desires to resurrect [[Estark]]. When [[Estark's Palace]] is discovered by the miners in [[Mammon Mine]], Psaro leads a group of monsters from the [[Diabolic Hall]] to the mine. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] and his party are able to defeat Estark. Next, scenes of Psaro are seen in the dream sequence in [[Izmit]].

====After the Secret of Evolution====
Finally after using the secret of evolution upon himself, Psaro takes up residence in [[Nadiria]] and becomes the final boss [[Psaro the Manslayer]] in ''Dragon Warrior IV''; in ''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen'', Psaro the Manslayer is only the boss of chapter 5, as a sixth chapter was added to the remake where [[Aamon]] is the final boss.

===Chapter 6 (Remake Only)===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by [[Rose]]'s tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled).

====As an Ally====
Psaro's initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

====In Battle====
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

==Other Appearances==
===In Monster Battle Road II Legend===
[[Image:Saromb.png|200px|left|Psaro's appearance in Monster Battle Road II Legend.]]Psaro appears as a playable character, as well as the boss for Legend Quest IV in Chapter 7: The demon Lord.

===In Monster Battle Road Victory===
After the hero of Monster Battle Road Victory wins over his/her rival Ryuuta, Psaro escapes from the game world to the real world to challenge the hero. After clearing the game, he will be at the harbor waiting for the hero to challenge him again.

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
**In the PSX version, if you talk to the Psaro in your party, he will say "W-Why are you trying to talk to me?!"
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.
*In Monster Battle Road Victory, his first person in Japanese is changed from "私" (Watashi is a polite saying as a first person in Japanese) to "俺" (Ore, a common first person used by boys, usually it is considered as impolite.). Many fans disliked his new first person.
*In Monster Battle Road manga and Victory, there is a genderbent version of Psaro named Queen Psaro (クイーンピサロ）. Unlike Psaro, who is ruthless and cold, she has a person similar to [[Deborah]]. If you beat her, you can get a puff puff from her.
**Apparently it is unknown if she has any relation to Psaro in any way.

{{Bosses}}
{{DWIV}}
{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:29:30 GMT

BoAexecute:

[[File:Dqmbrvwii_092.jpg|thumb|Dragon Quest VIII's Hero takes on DQ IX'S Corvus]]{{Infobox VG
|type=Spinoff games
|title=Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road
|caption= Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Logo
|developer = [[Armor Project]], [[Square Enix]]
|publisher = [[Square Enix]]
|distributor=
|designer=
|version=
|released= {{vgrelease|JP= June [[2007 in video gaming|2007]]}}
|platforms= [[Arcade Game]]
|genre = [[Collectible card game|Card Battler]]
|modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer game|2-player]]
|ratings=
|media=
|input=
|cpu=
|sound=
|cabinet=
|display=
}}
'''''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road''''' is a Japanese [[arcade game]] based on ''[[Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King]]'' released in 2007, only in [[Japan]]. Players battle monsters and can win real-life cards with monster data imprinted on them.

As of November 7, 2008, ''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' has contributed between 1.6 and 1.7 billion [[Japanese yen|¥]] in earnings for Square Enix.

The sequel, Monster Battle Road II also got positive reviews, and ended circulation on September 30th, 2010.

In Japan, there is a Monster Battle Road game for the Wii for those who wanted to continue playing.

==Gameplay==
The game is based around battles with monsters from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' games. The battles take place in a coliseum and the monsters either can come from the game itself or cards the player can insert into the machine itself. The combat itself is very simple and only uses a two-button system.

The machine gives the player a free card at the beginning of a match. These cards can then be used in battle and if the player has one of the rarer cards, a special attack becomes available to be used in battle.

==External links==
*[http://www.dq-card.com/ Official Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Japanese website]
*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/coinop/arcade/data/937292.html Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road at GameFaqs.com]

{{Wikipedia}}
{{Wikipedia-ja}}

{{Dragon Quest series}}
[[Category:Spinoff games]]
[[Category:Japan-only games]]

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:51:01 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Trivia */

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters (Original Game) Magic swordsman (Monster Battle Road)
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (Originally '''Saro''';) is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==Story==
===As an Ally===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by Rosaly's tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled). His initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

===In Battle===
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

===In Monster Battle Road===
====In Monster Battle Road II Legend====
[[Image:Saromb.png|200px|left|Psaro's appearance in Monster Battle Road II Legend.]]Psaro appears as a playable character, as well as the boss for Legend Quest IV in Chapter 7: The demon Lord.

====In Monster Battle Road Victory====
After the hero of Monster Battle Road Victory wins over his/her rival Ryuuta, Psaro escapes from the game world to the real world to challenge the hero. After clearing the game, he will be at the harbor waiting for the hero to challenge him again.

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.
*In Monster Battle Road Victory, his first person in Japanese is changed from "私" (Watashi is a polite saying as a first person in Japanese) to "俺" (Ore, a common first person used by boys, usually it is considered as impolite.). Many fans disliked his new first person.
*In Monster Battle Road manga and Victory, there is a genderbent version of Psaro named Queen Psaro (クイーンピサロ）. Unlike Psaro, who is ruthless and cold, she has a person similar to [[Deborah]]. If you beat her, you can get a puff puff from her.
**Apparently it is unknown if she has any relation to Psaro in any way.

{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:43:36 GMT

BoAexecute:

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters (Original Game) Magic swordsman (Monster Battle Road)
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (Originally '''Saro''';) is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==Story==
===As an Ally===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by Rosaly's tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled). His initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

===In Battle===
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

===In Monster Battle Road===
====In Monster Battle Road II Legend====
[[Image:Saromb.png|200px|left|Psaro's appearance in Monster Battle Road II Legend.]]Psaro appears as a playable character, as well as the boss for Legend Quest IV in Chapter 7: The demon Lord.

====In Monster Battle Road Victory====
After the hero of Monster Battle Road Victory wins over his/her rival Ryuuta, Psaro escapes from the game world to the real world to challenge the hero. After clearing the game, he will be at the harbor waiting for the hero to challenge him again.

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.
*In Monster Battle Road Victory, his first person in Japanese is changed from "私" (Watashi is a polite saying as a first person in Japanese) to "俺" (Ore, a common first person used by boys, usually it is considered as impolite.). Many fans disliked his new first person.

{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

File:Saromb.png

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:39:29 GMT

BoAexecute: Psaro's appearance in Monster battle Road series

Psaro's appearance in Monster battle Road series

Erdrick

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:32:44 GMT

BoAexecute: /* The Hero */

{{Character
|Name = Erdrick
|Game = ''Dragon Quest III''
|Image = [[Image:RotoDQ3cropped.png|From the cover of Dragon Quest III for Famicom; artwork of the Hero Roto by Akira Toriyama.]]
|home = [[Aliahan]]
|beginstats =
|appearances = ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road: Victory]]''
|Sprite=
|Title=
|Race=Human
|Age=16
}}

'''Erdrick''' (ロト ''Roto'' or ''Loto''), also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the [[Dragon Quest]] series, and specifically the '''Hero of ''[[Dragon Warrior III|Dragon Quest III]]'''''. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games are called the "Erdrick Trilogy", as each are connected by the Legend of Erdrick. Known in these games as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness, the name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' where [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|the player]] is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the 1991 release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==The Hero==

===Background===
[[Image:DQ3card.jpg|left|Roto with a blue cape, from an early Japanese Dragon Quest card game.]]
In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home, [[Aliahan]], on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior and the hero's father, [[Ortega]], to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After defeating Baramos, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

===Appearance===
[[Image:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|right|The Hero of Dragon Quest III, as he appears in the Monster Battle Road series. Tantegel Castle is seen in the background.]]
In the original Japanese version of the game the hero has black hair and wears a gold headband, a dark green or blue tunic, and a black, green, or blue cape. In later remakes of ''Dragon Quest III'', the hero has either black or dark brown hair and wears a gold or silver headband, a blue tunic, brown leather boots and gloves, and either a red or purple cape.

===Equipment===

===Experience Levels===

===Spells===

{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || Dragon Warrior III || MP || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 2 || メラ ''[[Mera]]'' || [[Blaze]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy.
|-
| 4 || ホイミ ''[[Hoimi]]'' || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
|-
| 6 || ニフラム ''[[Nifuramu]]'' || [[Expel|Expell]] || 2 || Blows away weak enemies.
|-
| 8 || ルーラ ''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || 8 || Instantaneous travel to a previously visited location.
|-
| 10 || ギラ ''[[Gira]]'' || [[Firebal]] || 4 || A weak fire spell that affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 12 || アストロン ''[[Asutoron]]'' || [[Ironize]] || 6 || Makes the hero immune to all enemy attacks for a short period of time.
|-
| 13 || イオ ''[[Io]]'' || [[Bang]] || 5 || Weak explosion damage to all enemies.
|-
| 14 || リレミト ''[[Riremito]]'' || [[Outside]] || 8 || Exit a cave with this spell.
|-
| 16 || ラリホー ''[[Rarihoo]]'' || [[Sleep]] || 3 || May put a group of enemies to sleep.
|-
| 18 || マホトーン ''[[Mahotoon]]'' || [[Stopspell|StopSpell]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
|-
| 19 || トヘロス ''[[Toherosu]]'' || [[Repel]] || 4 || Causes weak enemies to leave you alone.
|-
| 23 || ベギラマ ''[[Begirama]]'' || [[Firebane]] || 6 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
|-
| 26 || ライデイン ''[[Raidein]]'' || [[Zap]] || 8 || Affects one enemy; the first lightning type spell.
|-
| 29 || ベホイミ ''[[Behoimi]]'' || [[Healmore]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
|-
| 33 || ベホマ ''[[Behoma]]'' || [[Healall]] || 7 || Restores an ally to full health.
|-
| 35 || ザオラル ''[[Zaoraru]]'' || [[Vivify]] || 10 || 50% chance to revive a deceased party member.
|-
| 38 || ベホマズン ''[[Behomazun]]'' || [[Healusall]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
|-
| 41 || ギガデイン ''[[Gigadein]]'' || [[Lightning]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies.
|}

==The Name==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|the hero]]. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the origins of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

Originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, the hero is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto. In the original Japanese version games (i.e. [[Dragon Quest]]), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers. Another romanization of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between ''R'' and ''L''.

When ''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies]]'' was released in North America and Europe, the name '''Erdrick''' was once again used to refer to the legendary hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', effectively returning to the original English localization from the NES era.

In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.

===Title or Name?===

At the end of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero '''''The Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies ''Erdrick'' is a title rather than the hero's actual name.

[[Image:ErdrickNameinNES.jpg|right]]
Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Warrior III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ".

===Items Bearing the Name Erdrick===

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names (which are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes).

====Erdrick’s Sword====
[[Image:ErdrickSword.jpg|left|Erdrick's Sword, a.k.a. the Sword of Kings or the Loto Sword.]]

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'').

====Erdrick’s Armor====
[[Image:ErdrickArmor.jpg|right|Erdrick's Armor, a.k.a. the Armor of Radiance or the Loto Armor.]]

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

====The Shield of Erdrick====
[[Image:ErdrickShield.jpg|left|Erdrick's Shield, a.k.a. the Shield of Heroes or the Loto Shield.]]

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

====The Helmet of Erdrick====
[[Image:ErdrickHelmet.jpg|right|Helmet of Erdrick.]]

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

====Erdrick’s Token====

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

====Erdrick's Tablet====

A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

==Other References to Erdrick==
* In ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' the set of legendary armaments are referred to as Erdrick's, and not Loto's, reversing the localization change from the Game Boy Color remake of ''Dragon Warrior III''.
* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, and the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy, the name is Link).
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called the Tolo Sword).

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

{{Hero}}
{{DWIII}}

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:31:38 GMT

BoAexecute:

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters (Original Game) Magic swordsman (Monster Battle Road)
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (Originally '''Saro''';) is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==Story==
===As an Ally===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by Rosaly's tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled). His initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

===In Battle===
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

===In Monster Battle Road===
====In Monster Battle Road II Legend====
Psaro appears as a playable character, as well as the boss for Legend Quest IV in Chapter 7: The demon Lord.

====In Monster Battle Road Victory====
After the hero of Monster Battle Road Victory wins over his/her rival Ryuuta, Psaro escapes from the game world to the real world to challenge the hero. After clearing the game, he will be at the harbor waiting for the hero to challenge him again.

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.
*In Monster Battle Road Victory, his first person in Japanese is changed from "私" (Watashi is a polite saying as a first person in Japanese) to "俺" (Ore, a common first person used by boys, usually it is considered as impolite.). Many fans disliked his new first person.

{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:08:38 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Appearance and Personality */

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (Originally '''Saro''';) is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==Story==
===As an Ally===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by Rosaly's tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled). His initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

===In Battle===
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.

{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

Psaro (Character)

BoAexecute — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:28:34 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Trivia */

:''This article is about the character, for the enemy form see [[Psaro (Enemy)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:saro.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=ピサロ
|Roumaji=Pisaro
|Title=Master of Monsters
|Class=Master of Monsters
|Race=Demon
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (Originally '''Saro''';) is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Appearance and Personality==
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would no sooner reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair and wears a dark outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him.

Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to all other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf Rosaly. His romantic attachment to Rosaly is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's twisting power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remake of the DS and PSX version, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if you use the party chat while he is in your party.

==Story==
===As an Ally===
The remake contains an additional sixth chapter, in which the Secret of Evolution is undone by Rosaly's tears and Psaro becomes a companion of the protagonist (a full PC whose actions in battle can be controlled). His initial state is of course 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 Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the Pandemonic items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]].

===In Battle===
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.

{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaboom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kacrackle]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dragon Slash]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hatchet Man]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Harvest Moon]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Safe Passage]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Oomph]]|level=36}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Metal Slash]]|level=40}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kathwack]]|level=42}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thin Air]]|level=44}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Disruptive Wave]]|level=46}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Puff!]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Lightning Storm]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Magic Burst]]|level=??}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*Psaro's appearance closely resembles [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Sephiroth Sephiroth] from another popular Square Enix game series called Final Fantasy and have many things in common; such as having different forms as enemies and both being villains with tragedies, because of their similarities, there are some jokes in Japan which involves the two, such as Psaro and Sephiroth are actually secret twins, or sometimes calling either one of them as "Psaroth".
*Psaro's outfit is roughly based off the baroque prince's outfit (Hence the puffed sleeves and pants), and implies that he may be a prince or from royalty. Also, in [[Dragon Quest IX]]'s Japanese version of the bestiary, it mentions him as a prince.

{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]{{Wikia}}

Lightning Storm

BoAexecute — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:17:20 GMT

BoAexecute:

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Lightning Storm
|image =
|japanese = ジゴスパーク
|romaji = Jigosupaku
|old =
|type = Skill
}}
'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It hits all enemies with lightning.

==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
In the remakes, '''Lightning Storm''' is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn.

===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
'''Lightning Storm''' can be learned by both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]], but through different means. The Hero obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. Angelo obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill.
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
'''Lightning Storm''' is a special [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]] available if the character possesses the 'Clear spear Theory' in their inventory.

{{stub}}

==See also==
*[[Zap]]
*[[Kazap]]
*[[Kazapple]]
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]

{{Wikia}}
[[category:Skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]

Disruptive Wave

BoAexecute — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:14:33 GMT

BoAexecute:

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Disruptive Wave
|image =
|japanese = いてつくはどう
|romaji = Itetsukuhadou
|old = DeMagic
|type = Skill
}}
'''Disruptive Wave''' (originally '''DeMagic''') is a recurring skill in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' as a monster-exclusive attack, it nullifies all stat changes, such as those caused by buffs (Kabuff, Oomph) and debuffs (Kasap, Deceleratle).

It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad.
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle.

In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]].

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
This ability is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to cast.

It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===

{{stub}}
{{Wikia}}

[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]

Hero (Dragon Quest IV)

BoAexecute — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:58:49 GMT

BoAexecute:

{{Merge|Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)}}

{{Character
|Name="Hero"
|Game=''Dragon Quest IV''
|Image=[[Image:Dq4 Hero.jpg|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4hero-sprite-NES.gif]]
|Japanese name=勇者
|Roumaji=Yusha
|Title=Chosen
|Class=Hero
|Race=Half-human, half-Zenithian
|Age=18
|}}

The '''Hero''' in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' is an 18-year-old man or woman prophesied to defeat [[Psaro]] and save the world from the rising tide of [[Demon]]s. As the only person able to wear the [[Zenithia Equipment]], he or she is the only person in the world capable of doing this. To stop this from happening, Psaro and his minions attempt to eliminate the Hero before he or she can take up arms, but, fortunately, fail.

Uncommon in the Dragon Quest series, ''Dragon Quest IV'' allows the player to choose their character's gender as well as their name (similar to ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''). The Hero's name is up to the player, a ''Dragon Quest'' staple, but the default names are '''Solo''' for the male and '''Sofia''' for the female.

== Story ==

On one starry night, an angel fell from the sky castle of [[Zenithia]]. She subsequently fell in love with a human woodcutter and, together, they produced a half-human, half-Zenithian child - the Hero. Shortly after the child's birth, the angel returned to Zenithia and the woodcutter went to live in solitude. The Hero was then brought up by two loving foster parents in a small village near the woodcutter's hut, to be protected by the denizens of the settlement until he came of age. He or she grows up alongside his or her childhood friend, [[Eliza]] and proceeds to train with a master swordsman regularly. However, the Hero's peaceful existence wasn't to last; eventually, Psaro's minions discovered the secretive village and assaulted it with the objective of assassinating the eighteen-year-old. They slaughtered all the villagers who stood in their way, including Eliza, who died whilst masquerading as the Hero with her transformation ability. Thinking that they had defeated the real Hero, the minions of Psaro left the ruins of the village. The Hero, after witnessing the savage ruins of his or her home, leaves to embrace his or her destiny as a hero.

During his travels, the Hero encounters the seven other 'Chosen' and they form a group to stop Psaro's evil plan to make use of the Secret of Evolution to destroy the world. The Hero and his companions go on a quest to retrieve all the pieces of the Zenithia equipment which they then use to gain access to Zenithia Castle.

==In Battle==
The Hero has extremely high stats, especially in the HP and Strength areas. The Hero is the only character capable of using lightning spells such as [[Zap]].
{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=DS}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Poof]]|level=1}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Heal]]|level=4}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Frizz]]|level=5}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Midheal]]|level=7}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zoom]]|level=9}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Sizz]]|level=11}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Holy Protection]]|level=12}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Evac]]|level=13}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasnooze]]|level=16}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Cock-a-doodle-doo]]|level=17}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Snub]]|level=20}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaclang]]|level=21}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Boom]]|level=24}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zap]]|level=25}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=27}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zing]]|level=28}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Omniheal]]|level=32}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazap]]|level=35}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazapple]]|level=37}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Hocus Pocus]]|level=39}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Gigasword]]|level=50}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Solo.jpg|Hero artwork
</gallery>

{{stub}}
{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Party members]]{{Wikia}}

User:BoAexecute

BoAexecute — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:13:35 GMT

BoAexecute: Created page with "Insert witty comment about this fanatic DQ artist here"

Insert witty comment about this fanatic DQ artist here

Psaro the Manslayer

BoAexecute — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:57:37 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Trivia */

:''This article is about the enemy Psaro, for the character see [[Psaro (Character)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro the Manslayer
|Image=[[File:Psaro_normal.jpg]]
|Game=Dragon Quest IV
|Race=Demon
|}}
'''''Psaro the Manslayer''''' ('''Necrosaro''', '''Pizzaro''') is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity

==Story==
Psaro hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose; he told her of his plans to destroy humanity to free the world for demons, and continued on with righteousness in spite of her pleas to stop and try for coexistence.

Towards the end of the game, [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his personality as an unavoidable side-effect. The only thing he remembers is his desire to destroy humanity. However, before he can unleash his worst, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] confronts and defeats him, saving the world.

==Abilities==
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not ''the'' first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing a metamorphosis:

===First form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks.

===Second form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.

===Third form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=[[Buff]] [[Sizzle]] [[Crackle]] [[Whack]]
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.

===Fourth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Belches hot gas [[Meditate]]
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.

===Fifth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.

===Sixth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1700
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.

===Final form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Cold breath
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The game's main antagonist and, in the remakes, possible party member in the bonus content.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

English:

:''"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''

Japanese:

:''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanese)''

Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Zenithian boots]]||20%||[[Green Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Nimzo]]'s Map||10%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Nimzo's Map||15%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Nimzo's Map||20%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Nimzo's Map||25%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Nimzo's Map||30%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Nimzo's Map||35%||Green Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Nimzo's Map||40%||Green Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Kacrack]], [[Kazam]], [[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kabuff]]
|-
|5||[[Whack]]
|-
|10||[[Sweet Breath]]
|-
|16||[[Hellfire]] breath
|-
|22||[[Thwack]]
|-
|28||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
|34||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|-
|41||[[Kazammle]]
|-
|57||[[Meditation]]
|}
|}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Boss of the Gate of Extinction, Psaro (then Pizzaro) is confronted by Terry shortly after voicing his desire to eliminate all humans.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a [[Ruin]] and [[Roseguardin]] together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*There is an writing error in the IX's Japanese version of the beastiary; it was written 秘密 (Himitsu) when it should have been 秘法 (Hibou, meaning secret act literary.), although it is the same meaning.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Necrosaro.gif|NES, the Secret of Evolution at work
Image:Pizzaro.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''
Image:Pizzaro.png1|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
Image:Material-psaro.jpg|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
</gallery>[[File:Pizzaro.gif]]

{{DQIV}}
{{DQ9 Boss}}
[[Category:Final bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}

Psaro the Manslayer

BoAexecute — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:58:47 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Dragon Quest IX */

:''This article is about the enemy Psaro, for the character see [[Psaro (Character)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro the Manslayer
|Image=[[File:Psaro_normal.jpg]]
|Game=Dragon Quest IV
|Race=Demon
|}}
'''''Psaro the Manslayer''''' ('''Necrosaro''', '''Pizzaro''') is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity

==Story==
Psaro hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose; he told her of his plans to destroy humanity to free the world for demons, and continued on with righteousness in spite of her pleas to stop and try for coexistence.

Towards the end of the game, [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his personality as an unavoidable side-effect. The only thing he remembers is his desire to destroy humanity. However, before he can unleash his worst, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] confronts and defeats him, saving the world.

==Abilities==
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not ''the'' first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing a metamorphosis:

===First form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks.

===Second form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.

===Third form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=[[Buff]] [[Sizzle]] [[Crackle]] [[Whack]]
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.

===Fourth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Belches hot gas [[Meditate]]
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.

===Fifth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.

===Sixth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1700
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.

===Final form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Cold breath
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The game's main antagonist and, in the remakes, possible party member in the bonus content.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

English:

:''"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''

Japanese:

:''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanese)''

Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Zenithian boots]]||20%||[[Green Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Nimzo]]'s Map||10%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Nimzo's Map||15%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Nimzo's Map||20%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Nimzo's Map||25%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Nimzo's Map||30%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Nimzo's Map||35%||Green Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Nimzo's Map||40%||Green Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Kacrack]], [[Kazam]], [[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kabuff]]
|-
|5||[[Whack]]
|-
|10||[[Sweet Breath]]
|-
|16||[[Hellfire]] breath
|-
|22||[[Thwack]]
|-
|28||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
|34||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|-
|41||[[Kazammle]]
|-
|57||[[Meditation]]
|}
|}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Boss of the Gate of Extinction, Psaro (then Pizzaro) is confronted by Terry shortly after voicing his desire to eliminate all humans.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a [[Ruin]] and [[Roseguardin]] together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Necrosaro.gif|NES, the Secret of Evolution at work
Image:Pizzaro.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''
Image:Pizzaro.png1|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
Image:Material-psaro.jpg|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
</gallery>[[File:Pizzaro.gif]]

{{DQIV}}
{{DQ9 Boss}}
[[Category:Final bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}

Psaro the Manslayer

BoAexecute — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:13:52 GMT

BoAexecute: /* Dragon Quest IX */

:''This article is about the enemy Psaro, for the character see [[Psaro (Character)]]''
{{Character
|Name=Psaro the Manslayer
|Image=[[File:Psaro_normal.jpg]]
|Game=Dragon Quest IV
|Race=Demon
|}}
'''''Psaro the Manslayer''''' ('''Necrosaro''', '''Pizzaro''') is the central villain of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity

==Story==
Psaro hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose; he told her of his plans to destroy humanity to free the world for demons, and continued on with righteousness in spite of her pleas to stop and try for coexistence.

Towards the end of the game, [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his personality as an unavoidable side-effect. The only thing he remembers is his desire to destroy humanity. However, before he can unleash his worst, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] confronts and defeats him, saving the world.

==Abilities==
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not ''the'' first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing a metamorphosis:

===First form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks.

===Second form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.

===Third form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1600
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=[[Buff]] [[Sizzle]] [[Crackle]] [[Whack]]
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.

===Fourth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Belches hot gas [[Meditate]]
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.

===Fifth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1500
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.

===Sixth form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=1700
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Belches hot gas
|spells=
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.

===Final form===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|console=DS
|romanji=
|hp=2000
|mp=
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=
|gold=
|droppedItem=
|skills=Attacks twice per round [[Disruptive Wave]] Blistering breath Cold breath
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|family=
|bestiaryNumber=
|description=
|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
|}}

In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The game's main antagonist and, in the remakes, possible party member in the bonus content.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

English:

:''"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''

Japanese:

:''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanense)''

Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Zenithian boots]]||20%||[[Green Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Nimzo]]'s Map||10%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Nimzo's Map||15%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Nimzo's Map||20%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Nimzo's Map||25%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Nimzo's Map||30%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Nimzo's Map||35%||Green Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Nimzo's Map||40%||Green Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Kacrack]], [[Kazam]], [[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kabuff]]
|-
|5||[[Whack]]
|-
|10||[[Sweet Breath]]
|-
|16||[[Hellfire]] breath
|-
|22||[[Thwack]]
|-
|28||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
|34||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|-
|41||[[Kazammle]]
|-
|57||[[Meditation]]
|}
|}

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Boss of the Gate of Extinction, Psaro (then Pizzaro) is confronted by Terry shortly after voicing his desire to eliminate all humans.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a [[Ruin]] and [[Roseguardin]] together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Necrosaro.gif|NES, the Secret of Evolution at work
Image:Pizzaro.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters''
Image:Pizzaro.png1|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''
Image:Material-psaro.jpg|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
</gallery>[[File:Pizzaro.gif]]

{{DQIV}}
{{DQ9 Boss}}
[[Category:Final bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}