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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Slugger
|title=Slugger
| image=[[File:DQVI Slugger.png|center|180px]]
|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=
|romaji=Tentsuku
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|old=Tentsuk
}}
}}
The '''Slugger''' is a funny looking creature appearing in the main series. 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.
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.
 
==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==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name = Slugger
|name=Slugger
|image = [[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|kanji=テンツク
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|romanji=Tentsuku
|console = DS
|sprite=[[Image:Tensk.gif]]
|hp = 10
|hp=10
|mp = 0
|mp=0
|attack = 17
|exp=7
|defense = 14
|gold=9
|agility = 6
|attack=17
|experience = 7
|defense=14
|gold = 9
|agility=6
|droppedItem = [[Pretty betsy]]
|tameRate=N/A
|bestiaryNumber=8
|bestiaryNumber=#008
|spells=None
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|skills=[[Sultry Dance]]
|spells=
|locations=[[Haggleton]] region<br>[[Somnia]] region ([[Upper World]])<br>[[Underwater Tunnel]]<br>[[Underkeep]] region
|locations=}}
|items=[[Pretty betsy]]{{fraction|1|4096}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=15%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Slugger DQVI DS.png]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:Slugger.PNG|200px]]
|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}}===
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==Trivia==
[[Image:Superten.png]]  
* 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.
Dragon Quest Monsters 1 slugger


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==Gallery==
[[Image:Super_ten.png]]
<center><gallery>
Dragon Quest Monsters 2 slugger
DQX Tentsuku.jpg|A slugger in ''X''
DQotS Slugger.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Tentsuku.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>


==Related enemies==
==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 Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[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 03:22, 28 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)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Tensk.gif
Bestiary No.
#008
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
9
HP *
10
MP
0
Attack
17
Defence
14
Evasion
0⁄64
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
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance *
50%
Ban Dance resistance
15%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Slugger DQVI DS.png
Notable Changes
None


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

Slugger (テンツク Tentsuku)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Slugger.PNG
Bestiary no.
#035
Family
Bug
Gold
47
HP
48
MP
4
Attack
42
Defence
34
Agility
68
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
Item(s) dropped
Medicinal herb1⁄16
Garish garb1⁄128
Fire resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
0%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
-25%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
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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