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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Slugger
|title=Slugger
| image=[[File:DQIX Slugger.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQIX Slugger.png|250px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| kanji=テンツク
|kanji=テンツク
| romanji=Tensk
|romaji=Tentsuku
|old=None
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
| firstappear={{DQ6}}
|old=Tentsuk
}}
}}
The '''Slugger''' is a funny looking creature appearing in the main series.
The '''Slugger''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.


They are probably more annoying than a real threat, with their [[Sultry Dance]] that has the effect of a character being inactive for a round.
==Characteristics==
Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic [[Bug family|flea]] or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQ6Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Slugger
|name=Slugger
|kanji=  
|kanji=テンツク
|romanji=
|romanji=Tentsuku
|sprite=[[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|hp=10
|hp=10
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|defense=14
|defense=14
|agility=6
|agility=6
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=008
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|locations=
|locations=[[Haggleton]] region<br>[[Somnia]] region ([[Upper World]])<br>[[Underwater Tunnel]]<br>[[Underkeep]] region
|items=[[Pretty betsy]]{{fraction|1|4096}}
|items=[[Pretty betsy]]{{fraction|1|4096}}
|evasion=0%
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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|burning-breath-resist=50%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Slugger DQVI DS.png]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|175px]]
|name=Slugger
|name=Slugger
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|kanji=テンツク
|console={{DS}}
|romaji=Tentsuku
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|family={{Bug}}
|description=They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.<br><br>They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.
|model=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|85px]]
|hp=48
|hp=48
|mp=4
|mp=4
|exp=64
|gold=47
|attack=42
|attack=42
|defense=34
|defence=34
|agility=68
|agility=68
|experience=64
|spells=None
|gold=47
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]<br>[[Egg On]]
|droppedItem=[[Medicinal herb]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Garish garb]] (rare, 1/128)
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Garish garb]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Bug
|bestiaryNumber=035
|description=They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.<br>They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.
|locations=[[Eastern Coffinwell]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]]
|locations=[[Eastern Coffinwell]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]]
|}}
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|charm-resist=25%
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a [[Sultry Dance]] and can boost the [[Tension]] of other monsters with [[Egg On]]. They have also gained the ability to perform an [[Weird Dance]] and will call for backup from other sluggers.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for [[Priest]] leaders.


==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
==Trivia==
* The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word ''tentsukuten'' (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of [[Wikipedia:Taiko|taiko]] drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQX Tentsuku.jpg|A slugger in ''X''
DQotS Slugger.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Tentsuku.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
==Similar species==
*[[Sluggernaut]]
*[[Sluggernaut]]
*[[Sluggerslaught]]
*[[Sluggerslaught]]


{{stub}}
[[Category:Bugs]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[fr:Limasson]]

Latest revision as of 22:22, 27 March 2024

The Slugger is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a bizarre bug monster known for its dancing abilities.

Characteristics[edit]

Sluggers are unusual, pink-skinned creatures with an appearance similar to that of an anthropomorphic flea or other type of bug. They are more known for dancing in battle rather than being genuine threats, hopping back and forth constantly and trying to get adventurers into the groove with their jigs. The sluggers also have the ability to raise the spirits of their fellow monsters in battle with their dance performances.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Tensk.gif 10 0 17 14
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
6 7 9 N/A
Bestiary No. #008
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Sultry Dance
Location(s) Haggleton region
Somnia region (Upper World)
Underwater Tunnel
Underkeep region
Item(s) Dropped Pretty betsy1⁄4096
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
0% 0% 100% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Slugger DQVI DS.png None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
Slugger.PNG 48 4 42
Defence Agility Experience Gold
34 68 64 47
Bestiary no. #035
Family Bug
In-game description They know a dazzling array of dastardly dances, but run out of steam rather quickly.

They're moving every moment, beating bare feet against the ground in time with the unremitting rhythm of the earth.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Sultry Dance
Egg On
Location(s) Eastern Coffinwell
Western Coffinwell
Item(s) dropped Medicinal herb1⁄16
Garish garb1⁄128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% -25% -25% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 25%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance *
50% 100% 0% 0%
Deceleratle Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance* Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Charm Resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Sluggers began appearing in Version 4.4 of the game. Like their previous appearance, they are able to perform a Sultry Dance and can boost the Tension of other monsters with Egg On. They have also gained the ability to perform an Weird Dance and will call for backup from other sluggers.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Slugger appeared in the 3rd card pack, "Cries of the Phoenix and Mother Earth" as a rare card exclusive for Priest leaders.

Trivia[edit]

  • The slugger's Japanese name Tentsuku (テンツク) is based on the word tentsukuten (てんつくてん), an onomatopoeia of taiko drums being played at a festival, relating to the monster's dancing abilities.

Gallery[edit]

  • A slugger in X

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

Similar species[edit]

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