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The '''hacksaurus''' (originally '''BattleRex''' / '''Battle Rex''') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'', it is a bipedal dragon wielding a large axe.
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Hacksaurus
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Hacksaurus.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|old=BattleRex ({{DQM}} and {{DQM2}})
}}
 
The '''Hacksaurus''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ6}}, they are depicted as a mix between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe.


==Characteristics==
==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]] [[Wayfarer's Pass|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 [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s 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-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.
Hacksauruses are dragons with a build similar to that of a predatory dinosaur, especially a tyrannosaurus rex as indicated by their original localization, battle rex. They are green in color with a yellow underbelly and carry large axes in their small arms.
 
Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recruitable]] 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 in the {{PS2}} Version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.


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. This notion was picked up by ''Koei-Tecmo'' when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.
As dragons, hacksauruses are naturally powerful and especially dangerous due to their axe-wielding. They can also breathe fire.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif]]
|hp=416
|mp=0
|exp=698
|gold=110
|attack=290
|defense=100
|agility=115
|tameRate=Na
|bestiaryNumber=157
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br> [[Inferno]]
|locations=[[Mortamor's Dreadlair]]<br>[[Fungeon (Dragon Quest VI)|Fungeon]]
|items=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Hacksaurus DS.png]]
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablet]]s "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game.
 
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=416
|mp=0
|exp=1044
|gold=165
|attack=285
|defense=100
|agility=115
|tameRate=1/32
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #081
|spells=None
|skills=[[Falcon Slash]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|locations=Here Be Dragons<br>Scary Lair
|items=[[Seed of strength]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the [[Royal Hunting Ground]]s, it is possible to run into a [[Hackzilla|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 she 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.
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Hacksaurus.png|80px]]
|hp=171
|mp=0
|exp=216
|gold=55
|attack=155
|defense=108
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=150
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|description=Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers.
|spells=None
|skills=[[Flame Breath]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|locations=[[Arcadia]] Region<br>[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
|items=[[Dragon's scale]] ({{fraction|1|32}})<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Dragon dung]] ({{fraction|1|64}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=15%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the start of Version 2 onwards, they can also be recruited once again, similar to past entires. They first appear in the False Renshinda.
 
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=BattleRex
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png]]
|level=60
|hp=3/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|in-game-description=Attacks by swinging its powerful giant ax
|abilities=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Anger]]
|habitat=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Marquis de Léon|KingLeo]], [[Hyperanemon|Lionex]], [[Knight Aberrant|MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Weak
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}
 
A BattleRex appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Anger]].
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=BattleRex
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png]]
|level=60
|hp=7/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= [[Dragon]]
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Marquis de Léon|KingLeo]], [[Hyperanemon|Lionex]], [[Knight Aberrant|MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]
|frizz-resist=Strong
|sizz-resist=Strong
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Strong
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Weak
|zap-resist=Strong
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Strong
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Weak
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Weak
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Weak
|sap-resist=Weak
|decelerate-resist=Weak
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=Weak
|ban-dance-resist=Weak
|gobstopper-resist=Weak
|curse-resist=Weak
}}


==={{DQMCH}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{Stub}}
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.


==={{DQMJ}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===


{{DQMJmonster
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
|name = Hacksaurus
|image =
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = C
|description = ''With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.''
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|resistances = Confusionproof
|skill = [[Dragon Lore]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]] (Temple of the Moon), [[Fert Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Dragurn]] x [[Gryphon]]
}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQMJ2}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Hacksaurus
|image = 
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|rank = C
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Giant Killer]]
|resistances = Immune to Confusion
|skill = [[Dragon Lore]]
|location = [[Bemusoleum]]
|breeding chart = [[Red dragon]] x [[Behemoth slime]]<br>[[Gasbagon]] x [[Firn fiend]]
}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQM3D}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQM23D}}===
==Related Monsters==
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Hacksaurus DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 dragon family icon.png|link=Dragon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,320</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>680</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>480</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>380</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>550</big></big>
|bestiary=#113
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Though these rude and rowdy reptiles are unrepentantly rough-tempered, they [[Lizzie|res]][[Hackzilla|pect]] any creature, even [[Terry|hum]][[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|ans]], who can best them in battle
|talents=[[Firebrand]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Muster]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Triumph]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Frizzmeistr]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Metal Medley]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=[[Yggdrasil leaf]] (Common)<br>N/A (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Drakulard DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Drakulard]] X [[File:Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Antguzzler]]
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=-25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=-25%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|listNumber=#025
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're [[Lizzie|known]] to [[Terry|admire enemies]] deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=67
|gold=55<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Dragon horn]], [[Dragon hide]]
|locations=[[Grannet]] (Captain), [[Pinnacle of Light]] (Recruit), [[Pinnacle of Light]] (Captain), [[Sylvea]] (Hero), [[The Lion's Den]] (Showdown: Feral Feline)
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romaji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}}
|listNumber=#056
|fieldNotes=Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're [[Lizzie|known]] to [[Terry|admire enemies]] deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
|image=[[File:Hacksaurus DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=976
|gold=145<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Small scale]], [[Titan belt]]
|locations=[[Redrock Ravine]]
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
{{stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the Dragon family, first being recruitable in the second part of the limited "Dragon Fest" event. It will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the event quests and it can participate in [[Bobonga]]'s Battle Road as a party member. The hacksaurus can be fully awakened by completing the Scalewood Entrance stage of the Dragon Island: Forest at any difficulty. Prior to that, they were a C-rank monster. It can also be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Carver during the limited ''Dragon Quest VI'' event at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Carver]]'s Battle Road as a party member. Hacksaurus can participate in [[Baran]] and [[Maldragora]] the Worldbreaker's Battle Road as a party member, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Hacksaurus
|kanji=バトルレックス
|romanji=Batoru rekkusu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Hacksaurus.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Dragon.png|48px]]<br>Dragon
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=110
|hp=782
|mp=201
|move=2-3
|attack=390
|defense=338
|agility=307
|wisdom=106
|weight=25
|bskill1=[[Defensive Stance]]
|bskill2=[[Searing Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Falcon Armour Hammer]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Falcon Armor Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +5
|bperk2=Falcon Armour Hammer Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Half Res
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
 
==Similar species==
*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Halberdsaurus]]
*[[Paladinos]]
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
DQVI Battle Rex.png|Super Famicom artwork.
Image:Hacksaurus.png
Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie.
Image:Battle_rex.png
Cobi Tara and monster eggs.png|Watching [[Cobi]] and [[Tara]] move some monster eggs.
Image:Battlerex.png
Hacksaurus psx.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite.
Image:Battlerex.png1
Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Image:Dragon-hacksaurus.jpg
Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.
</gallery>
Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
[[Category:Monsters]]
DQMBRV Hacksaurus.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Hacksaurus1.png
DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
DQ Stars Android Hacksaurus 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQR Battle Rex.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQT_Expedition_WorldOfIllusions.jpg|A Hacksaurus and other monsters in "Expedition! World of Illusions" in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
 
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