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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Hardy hand
|title=Hardy hand
|image=[[File:Hardy hand.png]]
|image=[[Image:Hardy hand.png|center|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=メタルハンド
|kanji=メタルハンド
|romanji=Metaru hando
|romanji=Metaru hando
|old=MtlGoopi
|old=MtlGoopi
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{DQ3}}
}}
}}
The '''Hardy hand''' is a silvery counterpart of the [[Muddy hand]] monster, which has preserved its putrefaction for posterity in a liquid metal coating. Debuting in the {{Game Boy Color}} port of {{DQ3}}, it is one of the few bonus [[Monsters|monsters]] from that version of the game to be added to later titles.
The '''hardy hand''' is a silvery counterpart of the [[muddy hand]] {{MFamilies}}, which has preserved its putrefaction for posterity in a liquid metal coating.
 
Debuting in the {{Game Boy Color}} port of {{Dragon Quest III}}, it is one of the few bonus {{Monsters}} from that version of the game to be added to later titles.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Hardy hand
|kanji= メタルハンド
|romanji=Metaru hando
|bestiaryNumber=#188
|family={{Material}}<br>{{Metal}}<br>{{Undead}}
|description=The horrible hands of berserk combatants that lost their lives before their dreams were realised. They were later reborn as abhorrent appendages that brim with animosity
|sprite=[[File:Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=280
|mp=42
|exp=9,706
|gold=15
|attack=339
|defense=801
|agility=188
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|skills=[[Assassin's Stab]]<br>Call for backup
|item=[[War drum]] (1/256)
|steal=[[Knuckledusters]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Cave of Confusion]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=75%
|fire2-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=75%
|strike-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=75%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3GBCEnemy
{{DQ3GBCEnemy
|name=Hardy hand
|name=Hardy hand
|kanji= メタルハンド
|kanji= メタルハンド
|romanji=
|romanji=Metaru hando
|bestiaryNumber=#162
|bestiaryNumber=#162
|sprite=[[File:Hardy hand III GBC.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Hardy hand III GBC.png]]
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|agility=85
|agility=85
|spells=[[Kasizzle]]
|spells=[[Kasizzle]]
|skills=Call for backup
|skills=Call for backup.
|item=[[Seed of luck]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|item=[[Seed of luck]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Ice Cave]], all floors
|locations=[[Ice Cave]], all floors
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Hardy hand
|kanji= メタルハンド
|romanji=Metaru hando
|bestiaryNumber=#141
|family={{Metal}}
|description=The horrible hands of berserk combatants that lost their lives before their dreams were realised. They were later reborn as abhorrent appendages that brim with animosity
|sprite=[[File:Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=320
|mp=42
|exp=3,200
|gold=18
|attack=394
|defense=901
|agility=255
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Sizzle]]
|skills=[[Assassin's Stab]]<br>Call for backup
|item=[[orichalcum claws]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Temple of Trials]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=75%
|fire2-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=75%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=75%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
Monsters made when veteran warriors die with unfinished business in hand, and their restless souls reach out from beyond the grave.
{{Monster}}s made when veteran warriors die with unfinished business in hand, and their restless souls reach out from beyond the grave.


==={{DQTreasures}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The toxic fumes alluded to in the hardy hand's ''Treasures'' bestiary refers to the vapors that mercery gives off when heated.
*The toxic fumes alluded to in the hardy hand's {{Treasures}} bestiary refers to the vapors that mercury gives off when heated.


==Similar species==
==Similar species==
*[[Bloody hand]]
*[[Bloody hand]]
*[[Greasy palm]]
*[[Grotty hand]]
*[[Grotty hand]]
*[[Muddy hand]]
*[[Muddy hand]]
*[[Soggy hand]]
*[[Soggy hand]]


==Gallery==
<gallery><center>
Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
</center></gallery>
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III GBC enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III GBC enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake bonus dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures enemies]]

Latest revision as of 12:01, 9 July 2026

The hardy hand is a silvery counterpart of the muddy hand monster, which has preserved its putrefaction for posterity in a liquid metal coating.

Debuting in the Game Boy Color port of Dragon Quest III, it is one of the few bonus Monsters from that version of the game to be added to later titles.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Hardy hand (メタルハンド Metaru hando)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#188
Experience
9,706
Gold
15
HP
280
MP
42
Attack
339
Defence
801
Agility
188
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

The horrible hands of berserk combatants that lost their lives before their dreams were realised. They were later reborn as abhorrent appendages that brim with animosity

Spell(s)
Fizzle
Sizzle
Skill(s)
Assassin's Stab
Call for backup
Location(s)
Cave of Confusion
Dropped Item
War drum (1/256)
Stolen Item
Knuckledusters (1/8)
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
75%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Hardy hand (メタルハンド Metaru hando)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprite Level HP MP
Hardy hand III GBC.png 60 180 12
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
210 200 85 2,000 90
Bestiary No. #162
Spell(s) Kasizzle
Skill(s) Call for backup.
Location(s) Ice Cave, all floors
Item Dropped Seed of luck1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0/64 70% 100% 100%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
25% 100% 70% 25%
Poof Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 70%
Snooze Resistance Deceleratle Resistance * Sap Resistance *
25% 25% 25%


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Hardy hand (メタルハンド Metaru hando)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Hardy hand DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#141
Family
Metal
Experience
3,200
Gold
18
HP
320
MP
42
Attack
394
Defence*
901
Agility
255
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

The horrible hands of berserk combatants that lost their lives before their dreams were realised. They were later reborn as abhorrent appendages that brim with animosity

Spell(s)
Fizzle
Sizzle
Skill(s)
Assassin's Stab
Call for backup
Location(s)
Temple of Trials
Item Dropped
orichalcum claws1⁄256
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
75%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

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Monsters made when veteran warriors die with unfinished business in hand, and their restless souls reach out from beyond the grave.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Hardy hand
Dragon Quest Treasures
Portrait Forte Treasure Capacity Safekeeping Score
Hardy hand DQTR portrait.jpg DQTR Stealth Forte Icon.png 2 100%
Bestiary no. #24
Family Undead
Trivia Liquid metal that gives of no poisonous vapours
Unlike other hands, they are rapid escapers
They resolve all their quarrels with rock, scissors, paper
Favorite foods Springy salad.pngSpringier salad icon.pngRepulsive jelly DQTR icon.jpgRancid repulsive jelly.png
Habitats Select spots in:
The Paternoggin
The Maneland
The Hinterquarters
The Wingswept Moors
Cinderback Ridge
Item(s) dropped Princely powder dqtr icon.pngDensinium dqtr icon.png
Stats
Starting HP Starting MP Starting Strength
10 15 20
Starting Defence Starting Deftness Starting magic
34 15 12
Max HP Max MP Max Strength
100 350 366
Max Defence Max Deftness Max magic
1,333 430 397
Potential abilities *
First Second Third
Burning Breath Double Trouble Driller Instinct
Fourth Fifth Sixth
Kasizzle Multifists Time Bomb
Dragon Attack
Name Target(s) Element
Gold Crush Area Light & Blunt
Traits
First Second
Metal Skin Restless Heart
Third Fourth
Shiny Skin Slim Pickings
Fifth
Sorcereverb
Resistances
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Gravity Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Slash Resistance Impact Resistance
Immune Immune Quite strong Quite strong
Piercing Resistance Sleep Resistance Stun Resistance Poison Resistance
Quite strong Immune Immune Immune
Debilitation Resistance *
Weak


Trivia[edit]

  • The toxic fumes alluded to in the hardy hand's Treasures bestiary refers to the vapors that mercury gives off when heated.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • HD sprites

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