Halberdsaurus
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Halberdsaurus | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | トマホーガー |
| Romaji | Tomahōgā |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest X |
The Halberdsaurus is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest X. It is a more powerful, black-scaled variant of the Hacksaurus.
Characteristics
Halberdsauruses are polearm-wielding crosses between tyrannosaurid dinosaurs and a European dragons. They have black scales, orange undersides, small wings on their back with orange membrane, and the frills on their head change colors from orange to teal. Their black and orange coloration is similar to that of the Dragstar, while the sharp halberds they wield are made out of black and orange metal as well. In battle, they make use of various martial techniques and can breathe powerful fiery breath, making them a force to be reckoned with even compared to their other axe-wielding cousins.
Appearances
Dragon Quest X
Halberdsaurus appears as the boss of the false Grand Zedora Gaiden quest: "The Man Who Became Hope". In battle, it can use Falcon Slash, Hatchet Man, and Scorch.
Dragon Quest Tact
Halberdsaurus appears as an S-rank monster of the Dragon family. It can be scouted by redeeming 2,000 Arena Medals in the Swap Shop.
| Halberdsaurus (トマホーガー Tomahōgā) |  |
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Dragon |
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 Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 110 | 909 | 333 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 423 | 466 | 326 | 196 | 50 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Bladebreaker | Rolling Attack | Volcanic Flame | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Move +1 / Stats Up | Zam Res +25 / Stats Up | Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up | Volcanic Flame Potency +5% / Stats Up | |
| First | |
| Raises physical potency of dragon allies, including itself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around it | |
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +15 | DEF +20 Dragonsoul: Raises ATK for 2 turns at start of battle. |
Volcanic Flame Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Move +1: Raises Move by 1. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Normal | Very Weak | Half Res | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Very Weak | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Half Res | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Half Res | Immune | Super Weak |
Etymology
Its Japanese name Tomahōgā is based on tomahawk, a type of single-handed axe used by various indigenous peoples of North America, while its English name is based on halberd, a two-handed pole weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long handle that saw heavy use in medieval Europe.
Related Monsters
Gallery
Halberdsaurus as it appears in Tact.
