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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not ''the'' first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing a metamorphosis:
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not ''the'' first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing an elaborate metamorphosis:


===First form===
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In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks.
In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks. He physically resembles a bronze palette swap of [[Estark]].
{{Clear}}
|Second form|
===Second form===
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This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.
This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.
{{Clear}}
|Third form|
===Third form===
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|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|spells=[[Buff]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Crackle]]<br>[[Whack]]
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This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.
This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.
{{Clear}}
|Fourth&nbsp;form|
===Fourth form===
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|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>Blistering breath<br>Belches hot gas<br>[[Meditate]]
|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>Belches hot gas<br>[[Meditate]]
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At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.
At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using [[Disruptive Wave]] and breath attacks at this point.
{{Clear}}
|Fifth&nbsp;form|
===Fifth form===
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He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.
He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.
{{Clear}}
|Sixth&nbsp;form|
===Sixth form===
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He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.
He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.
{{Clear}}
|Final&nbsp;form|
===Final form===
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|skills=Attacks twice per round<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[Freezing Blizzard]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]
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|locations=[[Nadiria]] - mountain behind [[Psaro's Castle]]
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In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."
In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts [[Bounce]]. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."
{{Clear}}
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==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
 
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:''"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''
:''"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary''
 
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Japanese:
 
:''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanese)''
:''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanese)''
 
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Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).  
Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).  


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|''Initial''||[[Kacrack]], [[Kazam]], [[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kabuff]]
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|57||[[Meditation]]
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Image:Necrosaro_sofubi.jpg|<center>Psaro the Manslayer from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi.jpg|<center>Psaro the Manslayer from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi_Metal.jpg|<center>Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series.</center>
Image:Necrosaro_sofubi_Metal.jpg|<center>Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series.</center>
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Revision as of 11:29, 5 February 2011

This article is about the enemy Psaro, for the character see Psaro (Character)
Psaro the Manslayer
Dragon Quest IV
File:753002-psaro large.jpg
Race Demon

Psaro the Manslayer (Necrosaro, Pizzaro) is the central villain of Dragon Quest IV and a recurring monster in the series. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity

Story

Psaro hates and is in turn reviled by humans, but revered by demons and the inhabitants of Rosehill. When Rose, his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose; he told her of his plans to destroy humanity to free the world for demons, and continued on with righteousness in spite of her pleas to stop and try for coexistence.

Towards the end of the game, Aamon has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the Secret of Evolution to transform into a monster, destroying his personality as an unavoidable side-effect. The only thing he remembers is his desire to destroy humanity. However, before he can unleash his worst, the Hero confronts and defeats him, saving the world.

Abilities

Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of the original game. He is notably one of the very first, if not the first, transforming final bosses in video game history, setting a longstanding trend. This battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing an elaborate metamorphosis:


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
2000
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Skills Attacks twice per round
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

In this phase, Psaro relies on direct melee attacks. He physically resembles a bronze palette swap of Estark.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
1600
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

This phase occurs when he loses right arm. With only one hand, he can only attack once per round.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
1600
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Skills Attacks twice per round
Sweet Breath
Spells Buff
Sizzle
Crackle
Whack
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

This phase occurs when he loses his other arm. Without his weapon hands, Psaro switches to spellcasting.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
1500
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Skills Attacks twice per round
Disruptive Wave
Inferno
Belches hot gas
Meditate
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

At this point he discards his head.....and his abdomen turns green and morphs into a face. He starts using Disruptive Wave and breath attacks at this point.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
1500
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Skills Attacks twice per round
Disruptive Wave
Belches hot gas
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

He grows new arms....and proceeds to start hitting you with them.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
1700
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Psaro's Peak
Skills Attacks twice per round
Disruptive Wave
Belches hot gas
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

He grows new legs, but uses same strategy.


Psaro the Manslayer
HP MP Experience Gold
2000
Attack Defense Speed
Locations Nadiria - mountain behind Psaro's Castle
Skills Attacks twice per round
Disruptive Wave
Inferno
Freezing Blizzard
Spells Bounce
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

In his ultimate form, Psaro grows a new head with three eyes, and immediately casts Bounce. The music changes to "Incarnation of Evil."

Other Appearances

Dragon Quest IX

"Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft. A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved." - Dragon Quest IX bestiary

”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。” - Dragon Quest IX Beastiary (Japanese)

Psaro appears as a Legacy Boss. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the Hero. His map can be dropped from the Dragonlord at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

Treasure

Level Range Secondary Drop Orb
1-3 Zenithian boots 20% Green Orb 5%
4-8 Zenithian boots 25% Green Orb 5%
9-15 Zenithian boots 25% Green Orb 6%
16-25 Nimzo's Map 10% Green Orb 6%
26-40 Nimzo's Map 15% Green Orb 7%
41-56 Nimzo's Map 20% Green Orb 7%
57-68 Nimzo's Map 25% Green Orb 8%
69-80 Nimzo's Map 30% Green Orb 8%
81-90 Nimzo's Map 35% Green Orb 9%
91-99 Nimzo's Map 40% Green Orb 10%

Skills

Level New abilities
Initial Disruptive Wave, Kacrack, Kazam, Kabuff, critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
5 Whack
10 Sweet Breath
16 Hellfire
22 Thwack
28 Kacrackle
34 C-c-cold Breath
41 Begins attacking 3 times per turn, Kazammle, stops using Whack & Kacrack & Kazam
57 Meditation

Dragon Quest Monsters

Boss of the Gate of Extinction, Psaro (then Pizzaro) is confronted by Terry shortly after voicing his desire to eliminate all humans.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Psaro appears in his final form as a rank X member of the material family and can be obtained by synthesizing a Ruin and Roseguardin together. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Trivia

  • There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
  • There is an writing error in the IX's Japanese version of the beastiary; it was written 秘密 (Himitsu) when it should have been 秘法 (Hibou, meaning secret act literary.), although it is the same meaning.

Gallery

  • Necrosaro.gif

    NES, the Secret of Evolution at work

  • Dragon Quest Monsters

  • Pizzaro.png1

    Dragon Quest Monsters 2

  • Material-psaro.jpg

    Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

  • Psaro the Manslayer from the Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
  • Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series.
  • Pizzaro.gif
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