Metal slime: Difference between revisions

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

==Appearances==

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

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|name=Metal Slime

|nes-item=[[Iron Helmet]]

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|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]

|remake-hp=5

|remake-item=[[Iron Helmet]]

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The fire breath granted by the dragon form after casting [[Puff!]] is capable of instantly defeating metal slimes. Because the transformation drastically cuts the caster's agility, it is strongly advised to follow up with [[Acceleratle]].

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{{DQ4Enemy

|name=Metal slime

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{{DQ5Enemy

|name=Metal slime

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

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|name=Metal slime

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|hp=5

|mp=12

|burning-breath-resist=100%

|army-resist=100%

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|hp=8

|mp=0

|burning-breath-resist=100%

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{{DQ7Enemy

|name=Metal slime

These metal slimes (differentiated as metal slime S) will summon more of themselves until there are 8 of them, then they try to form a metal king slime.

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Metal slimes have a reaction time faster than most players, and it is advised to corner them on cliffsides if possible. The little bugger can jump though, so try to corral them in areas with walls at least two blocks high.

A Metal slime appears as one of the costumes for Slime in this game.

==Related Monsters==

*[[Slime]]

*[[Meddle slime]]

*[[Metal medley]]

*[[Liquid metal slime]]

*[[Metal king slime]]

*[[Metal kaiser slime]]