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Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.
Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in ''VI'' as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the [[Arkbolt]] cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into [[Diethon (DQVI)|Diethon]]s when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between [[Small fry|Small Fries]] and [[Great dragon]]s.


Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recuritable]] members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PS2 Version]], and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.
Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recuritable]] members of the [[Dragon family]]. This precedent was set by [[Lizzie]], the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in ''VIII'' by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the {{PS2}} Version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.


Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.
Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first ''Heroes'' spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game.
Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game.


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|in-game-description=Attacks by swinging its powerful giant ax
|in-game-description=Attacks by swinging its powerful giant ax
|abilities=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Anger]]
|abilities=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Anger]]
|habitat=[[Fire Breath | FireAir]], [[Metal Slash | MetalCut]], [[Hatchet Man | EvilSlash]]
|habitat=[[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]], [[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[EvilArmor]], [[KingLeo]], [[Lionex]], [[MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Marquis de Léon|KingLeo]], [[Hyperanemon|Lionex]], [[Knight Aberrant|MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]
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A BattleRex appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Anger]].
 
A BattleRex appears as the boss of [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Anger]].


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|abilities=[[EvilSlash]], [[FireAir]], [[MetalCut]]
|abilities=[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]]
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|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[EvilArmor]], [[KingLeo]], [[Lionex]], [[MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]  
|breeding=[[Dragon family]] x [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Marquis de Léon|KingLeo]], [[Hyperanemon|Lionex]], [[Knight Aberrant|MadKnight]], [[Ogre]]  
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|name = Hacksaurus
|name = Hacksaurus
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Dragon family | Dragon]]
|family = [[Dragon family|Dragon]]
|rank = C
|rank = C
|description = ''With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.''
|description = ''With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.''
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Critical Massacre]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Critical Massacre]]
|resistances = Confusionproof
|resistances = Confusionproof
|skill = [[Dragon Lore]]
|skill = [[Dragon Lore]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|DQM 1 sprite
Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|''DQM''  sprite.
Image:Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|DQM 2 sprite
Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|''DQM 2'' sprite.
File:Hacksaurus psx.gif|DQM I & II sprite
Hacksaurus psx.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite.
Image:Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|Caravan Heart sprite
Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
Image:Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|Joker 1 model
Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.
File:Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|Joker 2 model
Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model.
Image:Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie
Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie.
Image:DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''.
File:Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in VII's [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake
Hacksaurus VII 3DS.png|Appearing in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
DQ Stars Android Hacksaurus 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
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[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]

Revision as of 23:36, 8 November 2020

The Hacksaurus is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, they are depicted as a mix between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe.

Characteristics

Hacksauri are powerful members of the dragon family, introduced in VI as one of the strongest end-game enemy types. Though later titles would have the species trade positions with the Tyrantosaurus monsters, the Hacksaurus is still considered by most players to be a dangerous foe when first encountered. As demonstrated in the Arkbolt cave, the species exhibits r-type reproductive strategy, with the mother only watching over her offspring until their eggs hatch. Also of note, said eggs will hatch into Diethons when examined by the player. Though this is likely due to game difficulty balancing more than anything, it could suggest a metamorphic relationship between the two types of monsters in a similar to the fan-perceived relationship between Small Fries and Great dragons.

Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily recuritable members of the Dragon family. This precedent was set by Lizzie, the very first Hacksaurus introduced in the series and the most popular monstrous companion in the series, outside of the slime family. This theme was reinforced in VIII by Hackzilla, one of the first infamous monsters (on-screen encounter) new players will stumble upon in the PS2 Version, and by the fact that the species is present in every title that has monster taming.

Taking this into consideration, it can be assumed that Hacksauri have a high regard for physical strength, and will respect anyone who bests them in battle. This notion was picked up by Koei-Tecmo when developing the first Heroes spin-off, and wrote it into the monster's description.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Hacksaurus DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif 416 0 290 100
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
115 698 110 Na
Bestiary No. 157
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Falcon Slash
Inferno
Location(s) Mortamor's Dreadlair
Fungeon
Item(s) Dropped Seed of strength1⁄256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
60% 0% 0% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 50%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Hacksaurus DS.png None



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the DLC Tablets "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the Nintendo 3DS Version of the game.


Hacksaurus
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
416 0 285 100
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
115 1044 165 1/32
Bestiary No. DLC #081
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Falcon Slash
Inferno
Location(s) Here Be Dragons
Scary Lair
Item(s) Dropped Seed of Strength1⁄256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 60% 60%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
60% 0% 0% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 25%


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

While a normal hacksaurus won't be encountered until the player reaches the Royal Hunting Grounds, it is possible to run into a special roaming one near Farebury at the very start of the game. It is ill-advised to fight this hacksaurus until much later on since she can easily wipe out a low-level party using its fire breath and falcon slash techniques, though having a monster team will enable one to recruit the powerful monster after defeating it.

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス batoru rekkusu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Hacksaurus.png 171 0 155
Defense Agility Experience Gold
108 65 216 55
Bestiary no. 150
Family Dragon
In-game description Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flame Breath
Falcon Slash
Location(s) Arcadia Region
Royal Hunting Ground
Item(s) dropped Dragon's scale (1⁄32)
Dragon dung (1⁄64)
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 0% 25% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters

BattleRex DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png 60 3/5 2/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
Family Dragon
In-game description Attacks by swinging its powerful giant ax
Abilities Gate of Anger
Habitat FireAir, MetalCut, EvilSlash
Breeding chart Dragon family x EvilArmor, KingLeo, Lionex, MadKnight, Ogre
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong Weak None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Strong Immune Weak Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Strong Weak Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak



A BattleRex appears as the boss of Gate of Anger.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

BattleRex DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png 60 7/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
8/10 5/10 6/10 6/10
Family Dragon
In-game description
Abilities EvilSlash, FireAir, MetalCut
Habitat
Breeding chart Dragon family x EvilArmor, KingLeo, Lionex, MadKnight, Ogre
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak Weak Strong Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Strong Immune Weak
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Weak Strong Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak Weak



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Hacksaurus
Family Dragon
Rank C
Description With axe in hand, they are dedicated to chopping everything they find into tiny pieces.
Weapons Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves
Traits Critical Massacre
Resistances Confusionproof
Skill Dragon Lore
Location Celeste Isle (Temple of the Moon), Fert Isle
Breeding chart Dragurn x Gryphon


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The Hacksaurus is a Rank C monster in this game.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Hacksaurus DQH Logo.png
Model Experience Gold
Hacksaurus DQH series.png 67 55g
List No. 025
Field Notes Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
Location(s) Grannet (Captain), Pinnacle of Light (Recruit), Pinnacle of Light (Captain), Sylvea (Hero), The Lion's Den (Showdown: Feral Feline)
Item(s) Dropped Dragon horn, Dragon hide



Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Hacksaurus (バトルレックス Batoru rekkusu)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Hacksaurus DQH series.png 976 145g Yes
List No. 056
Field Notes Reptilian rogues who like nothing more than to flambé foes with blazing breath and then cut them into cubes. They're known to admire enemies deft enough to defeat them, and are often found fighting for former foes.
Location(s) Redrock Ravine
Item(s) Dropped Small scale, Titan belt



Gallery

  • DQM sprite.

  • DQM 2 sprite.

  • DQM I & II sprite.

  • Caravan Heart sprite.

  • Joker model.

  • Joker 2 model.

  • Terry confronting Lizzie.

  • T-Rax tank in Rocket Slime.

  • Appearing in VII's Big Book of Beasts in the remake.

  • Appearance in Stars.

Related Monsters


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