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The '''slime stack''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', it is, as indicated by its name, a stack of three slimes.
The '''slime stack''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', it is, as indicated by its name, a stack of three slimes.


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A slime stack is simply an organized stack of three different slimes: a [[slime|blue one]] on the bottom, a [[she-slime|red one]] in the middle, and a [[slime knight|green one]] on top.
A slime stack is simply an organized stack of three different slimes: a [[slime|blue one]] on the bottom, a [[she-slime|red one]] in the middle, and a [[slime knight|green one]] on top.


Given that they are three slimes working together, they are fairly formidable when first confronted and especially exceed the sum of their parts.
Given that they are three slimes working together, they are fairly formidable when first confronted and especially exceed the sum of their parts. They attack by separating and launching themselves at enemies.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
In the 3DS version, slime stacks appear as special enemies in the Test of Slime DLC tablet. It is also possible to acquire a slime stick weapon through DLC.
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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The player may first encounter slime stacks on Newid Isle, where Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffen are, though they will first appear as seemingly normal slimes. However, these particular slimes are stronger than those previously faced and can call on other slimes, forming into a slime stack when three gather. On Pluvi Isle, the slime stacks appear as is.
The player may first encounter slime stacks on Newid Isle, where Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffan are, though they will first appear as seemingly normal slimes. However, these particular slimes are stronger than those previously faced and can call on other slimes, forming into a slime stack when three gather. On Pluvi Isle, the slime stacks appear as is. It is also possible for a character to dress up like a slime stack in reverse order (with the blue slime on top and green at the bottom) by wearing a [[slood]] and [[gooey gear]] together.


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File:DQHII Slime Stack Sword.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' weapon the slime stack stick
File:DQHII Slime Stack Sword.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' weapon the slime stack stick
File:DQH slime stick.jpg|Teresa wielding the slime stick
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Revision as of 11:34, 6 March 2017

The slime stack is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest IX, it is, as indicated by its name, a stack of three slimes.

Characteristics

A slime stack is simply an organized stack of three different slimes: a blue one on the bottom, a red one in the middle, and a green one on top.

Given that they are three slimes working together, they are fairly formidable when first confronted and especially exceed the sum of their parts. They attack by separating and launching themselves at enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

In the 3DS version, slime stacks appear as special enemies in the Test of Slime DLC tablet. It is also possible to acquire a slime stick weapon through DLC.

Dragon Quest IX

#51 - Slime stack
Slimestack DQIX DS.png
HP MP Experience Gold
177 24 317 137
Attack Defense Speed
93 68 102
Family Slime
Bestiary # 51
Game Dragon Quest IX
Description You'd think three slimes would be better than one, but there's more bickering than battling with these tetchy towers.

Trios of slimes with royal ambitions who banded together to become King Slimes, but were too few to do so.
Additional Attributes
Fire Ice Wind Earth Light Dark
100 100 100 100 100 200
Blast Dazzle Sleep Death Drain MP Confusion
125 0 50 50 100 50
Fizzle Inaction Paralyze Poison Charm Magic Res
0 0 75 50 0 75
Blunt Sap Decelerate
0 0 0

The player may first encounter slime stacks on Newid Isle, where Alltrades Abbey and Porth Llaffan are, though they will first appear as seemingly normal slimes. However, these particular slimes are stronger than those previously faced and can call on other slimes, forming into a slime stack when three gather. On Pluvi Isle, the slime stacks appear as is. It is also possible for a character to dress up like a slime stack in reverse order (with the blue slime on top and green at the bottom) by wearing a slood and gooey gear together.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The slime stack is a Rank C monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. It is possible to synthesize one by combining a dragon slime and a hades condor.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Trivia

The slime stack, along with its related kin, are possibly a reference to a game-play mechanic in the Slime MoriMori series where it is possible to stack things on a slime, such as objects and monsters, including other slimes.

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References

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