Liquid metal slime

For the secret vocation in Dragon Quest VI, see Liquid metal slime (vocation).

The Liquid Metal Slime is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest II, it is a metallic Bubble slime that acts as a large source of experience points. Players are tipped off to Liquid metal slimes being in an area by the presence of Hunter mechs, which are seemingly programmed to track down the silver sludge.

CharacteristicsEdit

In terms of appearance, Liquid metal slimes are essentially identical to Bubble slimes, but are a slick silver in colour and shine indicative of the metal slime family. This is rumoured to the little globs being made out of the precious Orichalcum metal, but this has never been affirmed.

Liquid metal slimes have the standard qualities of metal monsters: high Agility, high Defence, immunity to essentially all forms of magic, skills, and status ailments, very low HP, very high experience payout, and the unfavourable habit of running away from battle frequently. Although a step up from the Metal slime, the Liquid metal slime is rarely shown to be competent at fighting, its only enhancements being its HP and the Experience it gives when compared to Metal slimes.

Due to being encountered (comparatively) more frequently than Metal king slimes and only having marginally higher HP but approximately ten times as many experience points than Metal slimes, the Liquid metal slime is the most popular choice amongst power leveling adventurers.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  35 Infinite 75
Defense Agility Experience Gold
255 200 1,050 255
Abilities Sizzle
Dazzle
Location(s) Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Sea Cave
Cave to Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Rebirth stone (18)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 77 77 77
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
77 77 77
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
    5 30 75
Defense Agility Experience Gold
255 200 10,150 255
Abilities Sizz
Location(s) Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Sea Cave
Cave to Rendarak
Hall of Hargon
Item Dropped Rebirth stone (18) (SFC only)
Mad cap (116) (GBC and onwards)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
164 77 77 77
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
77 77 77



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
  24 6 255
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
55 1023 150 40200 10
Bestiary No. #109
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Maw of the Necrogond
Baramos' Lair
Tower of Rubiss
Rimuldar region
Zoma's Citadel
Cloudsgate Citadel
Item Dropped Elevating shoes164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
116 100% 100% 100%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 100% 100%
Remakes sprites


  • A popular strategy for vanquishing liquid metal slimes is to have a Mage cast Puff! and then a Priest casting Accelerate on the first turn of the encounter, incinerating them automatically on the next turn. For Warriors, the Spiked armour is handy to punish them for attacking directly and having a Falcon blade will give them twice as many chances to attack. The Headsman's axe has a 18th chance to land a Critical Hit, but also a 1/8th chance to miss altogether on top of the monster's dodge rate. A Martial Artist of a reasonably high level will have a great critical hit rate to rely upon as well, with the calculation being level/256 with a cap of 25% at Level 64.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  5 255 65
Defense Agility Experience Gold
1023 125 10,050 10
Bestiary No. #097
Spell(s) Frizz
Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Femiscyra region
Royal Crypt
Stairway to Zenithia
Nadiria Watchtower
Item Dropped Happy hat(1128)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
116 100% 100% 100%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
  None


  • Liquid metal slimes are commonly found in the Royal Crypt southwest of Endor by sea. They can occasionally drop Happy hats or Torneko can steal one at random. It is best to use the Sands of time item as they can run away and it may take many tries before Torneko successfully steals a Happy hat at random.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
  6 255 61 1,023
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
150 10,050 10 1/256
Bestiary No. #065
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Knick-Knackatory
Central Continent
Gotha Pass (G3, most common encounter point)
Riteof Passage
Knightmare Towers
Ancient Ruins area (G3)
Mantleplace
Nadiria
Mt. Zugzwang
Estark's Labyrinth
Item dropped Mini medal164
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
164 100% 100% 100%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
20% 100% 100% 100%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
   


Liquid metal slimes can be encountered shortly after the player obtains a ship. Though they remain an excellent source of Experience points, they also have a habit of appearing alongside troublesome monsters such as Hoodlums and Hocus chimaeras. Exceptionally lucky and/or vigilant players may obtain a defeated Liquid metal slime as an ally, one of the most potent monster companions that can be had in the game.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru)  
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
  6 255 53 999
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
500 10,050 10 1256
Bestiary No. #136
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Everfrost Grotto
Pillar of Pegasus
Greedmore Valley region
Old Coal Mine
Mortamor's Dreadlair
Item(s) Dropped Happy hat1256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
164 100% 100% 100%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 100%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
  None



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru)  
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
  6 50 90 999
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
999 10,500 20 164
Bestiary No. #123
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Den of the Dwarves
The Beacon
Dig Site - Underground
Malign Shrine
(After the Demon King's resurrection):
Wilted Heart region (present)
Gröndal region (present)
Nottagen region (present)
Item(s) Dropped Elevating shoes1256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 100% 100% 100%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 100%
3DS version changes
None


  • The liquid metal slime is one of the forms that a Rotten egg can become when hatched.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  8 255 65
Defense Agility Experience Gold
4,096 215 10,050 18
Bestiary no. #084
Family Slime
In-game description Hunted by adventurers all over the world. Their bodies consist of a mysterious gel-like metal.
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Castle Trodain
Southwest Isle
Godbird's Eyrie
Untrodden Groves
Dragovian Path
Memories Lane
Item(s) dropped Seed of agility1128
Elevating shoes1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
116 0% 100% 100%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 100%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None


  • Liquid metal slimes can first be encountered in Castle Trodain, though their appearances there are very rare and only indicated by the Hunter mechs in the area. They also appear in most places accessible only by flight, most commonly at nighttime. In particular, the island behind Maella Abbey is a frequent haunt and an excellent place for power leveling.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Model HP MP Attack
  8 255 100
Defence Agility Experience Gold
256 179 40,200 40
Bestiary no. #153
Family Slime
In-game description Their defence and speed are pretty impressive, but nowhere near as amazing as the amount of experience they give!

They're constantly striving to see who can last the longest without getting whacked and still succeed in scarpering.
Spell(s) Bang
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) The Bowhole
Slime Hill
Grotto (Volcano, rank 4, Ruins rank 7)
Item(s) dropped Agility ring132
Depressing shoes1128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Rock Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Deceleratle Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance* Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Charm Resistance *
95%
  • Defeating a liquid metal slime with the skill Bagsy Last while wearing a Tortoise shell is the objective of Quest #82: To Shell and Back.
  • There are several grotto maps with floors where only liquid metal slimes can be encountered.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Liquid metal slimes appeared from the beginning of the game, dropping 20,100 experience when defeated. As always, their metallic bodies mean that they take almost no damage and they are quick to flee from battle. They can cast Boom on characters. There is also a rare item known as the Liquid metal coin that allows players to encounter liquid metal slimes when used in the Magic Labyrinth.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Sprite HP MP Attack
  8 999 43
Defense Agility Experience Gold
999 287 10,050 40
Bestiary no. #155
Family Slime
In-game description These super speedy slimes' low centre of gravity, aerodynamic shape and slippery-smooth skin make them the ultimate masters of fleeing a fight.
Spell(s) Sizz
Skill(s) Flees
Location(s) The Other Side (first act)
The Royal Library (first act)
The First Forest (first act)
Insula Orientalis (first and third acts)
Baramos' Lair (2D mode of 3DS & Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Molten globules116
Happy hat1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A 100% 100% 100%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
100% 100% 99% 100%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 99% 100%


ViciousEdit

Vicious liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル・強 Hagure metaru・kyō) 
Sprite HP MP Attack
  10 999 112
Defense Agility Experience Gold
999 362 30,300 120
Bestiary no. #278
Family Slime
In-game description Liquid metal slimes driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) Kasizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Dundrasil Region (second act)
Ruins of Dundrasil (second act)
Caverns Under Octagonia (second act)
The Battleground (second act)
Insula Orientalis (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt (third act)
Item(s) dropped Molten globules116
Happy hat1256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/A 100% 100% 100%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
100% 100% 99% 100%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 99% 100%


Dragon Quest MonstersEdit

Metabble (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru)  
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
  35 1/5 5/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 5/5 4/5 5/5
Family Slime
In-game description Produces strong weapons from its body
Abilities Sacrifice, Firebal, Bang
Habitat Gate of Mastermind
Breeding chart Metaly x Metaly
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Immune None Strong Immune
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None Immune
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune



Dragon Quest Monsters 2Edit

Metabble  
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
  35 1/10 9/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 10/10 5/10 10/10
Family Slime
In-game description
Abilities Bang, Firebal, Sacrifice
Habitat
Breeding chart Metaly x Metaly, WonderEgg
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Immune Immune None Strong
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Immune Immune Immune Immune
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Immune None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Immune Immune Immune



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan HeartEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Liquid metal slime
Family Slime
Rank C
Description Their liquid metal bodies soften even the most powerful impacts.
Weapons Spears, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits Metal Body, Escape Artist
Resistances Practically Invincible
Skill Bombardier
Location Infern Isle (Tartarus), Metal menagerie
Breeding chart Metal slime x Metal slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Liquid metal slime
Family Slime
Rank C
Size S
Weapons Whips, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Metal Body, Escape Artist
Resistances Immune to Frizz, Bang, Woosh, Crack, Zap, Zam, Sizz, Donk, Abiliterator, Blade Blunter, Fire Breath, Cold Breath, Whack, Poison, Drain Magic, Gobstopper, Ban Dance, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, Sleep, Decelerate, Dim, and Magical Sabotage.
Skill Bombardier
Location Bemusoleum, Necropolis, Metal menagerie
Breeding chart Metal slime x Metal slime


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious KeyEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit

The Liquid metal slime is a Rank C monster. It can be found in the Pedal to the Metal disk area. One is given as a reward by the King of the Nochorin in exchange for thirty Mini medals.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru)  
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
    830 560
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
550 1,200 1,000 720
Bestiary No. #047
Rank C Rank
In-game description The speediest of all slimekind. Their low centre of gravity and slick metal morphology mean minimal wind resistance, giving them an unbeatable edge when it comes to the age-old art of running away
Talents Storm Chaser
Guaranteed traits Metal Skin, Rando-Accel, Ultra Crafty Banger
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius, Insult to Injury, Last Legs
Habitat All circles, upper echelons only    
Items Yggdrasil dew
Endurance amulet
Synthesis chart   X  
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 100% -75% 100%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-75% 100%
Instant Death Resistance *
100%



Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket SlimeEdit

Merc appears to be a Liquid metal slime.

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

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Model Experience Gold
  10,050 10g
List No. #028
Field Notes Pesky puddles whose liquid metal bodies bounce blows right off them...should they stay long enough to be struck. The burnished bubbles which bob above their silver surface serve as painful projectiles when pressed.
Location(s) Arba Town (Captain, Hero), Dawnsholm (Captain, Hero), Pinnacle of Light (Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Molten globules, Densinium, Classic elevating shoes recipe, Luxury elevating shoes recipe



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

Liquid metal slime (はぐれメタル Hagure metaru) 
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
  40,200 10g Yes
List No. #077
Field Notes Pesky puddles whose liquid metal bodies bounce blows right off them...should they stay long enough to be struck.
The burnished bubbles which bob above their silver surface serve as painful projectiles when pressed.
Location(s) The Damned Dunes, The Darkwood, Blackrock Ravine, Dead Man's Land, No Man's Land, The Frosty Foothills, Quicksilver Colony
Item(s) Dropped Molten globules, Elevating shoes



Dragon Quest Builders 2Edit

Dragon Quest of the StarsEdit

Dragon Quest RivalsEdit

Dragon Quest TactEdit

Liquid metal slimes appear, as of yet, exclusively as enemies in various stages where they can be defeated for high amounts of experience. They can cast Sizz or will waste their turns doing nothing and eventually flee after enough turns have passed if they aren't defeated first. Liquid metal slimes drop more experience than a Metal slime, but less than a Metal Healie.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolBurbujilimo metálicoSpanish for "metallic bubble slime".
  FrançaisGluant de mercureFrench for "mercury slime".
  DeutschFlüssigmetallschleimGerman for "liquid metal slime".
  ItalianoLiquislimeItalian for "liquid slime".

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