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{{Monster Infobox
|title=Metal slime
|image=[[File:DQVIII Metal Slime.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji={{tt|Metaru suraimu|Metal slime}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
|old=Metaly
}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''If you're looking for speed, my guy was born to run. He's unstoppable! Sure, he's run from every battle he's fought, but at least he's undefeated, eh?'''''|source=-- Man with metal slime, [[Slimopolis]], {{Dragon Quest VI}}|console=|align=center|bgcolor=efeff5}}
The '''Metal slime''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], it is the forefather of the [[Metal slime family]] and set the standard for every member therein.

==Characteristics==
As far as appearances go, the Metal slime is nearly identical to a normal [[Slime]], with its only notable differences being its gray coloring and metallic luster.

Metal slimes are infamous {{MFamilies}}s in the series and for a good reason: they have one of the highest {{exp}}erience point payouts of any enemy in the games, exceeded only by far stronger monsters and other metal monsters; even some bosses pay out less than a single Metal slime does. This comes at a catch, however: Metal slimes rarely appear, and when they do, they usually run away at the first chance, often without a scratch due to a very high {{Agility}} stat. Even if the player gets lucky and a [[Metal slime]] or two decide to stick around for a turn, nearly all normal attacks will either miss or do a measly 1 point of damage, though their low {{HP}} means every hit counts. Nearly all forms of spell and skill are completely ineffective against Metal slimes.

Anti-metal weapons such as the [[Metal slime spear]] will always deal damage to a Metal slime, and the [[Poison needle]] has a 12.5%({{fraction|1|8}}) chance to kill instantly if it connects, as well as the [[Hela's hammer]]'s 37.5%({{fraction|3|8}}) are popular among players who enjoy gambling on mashing the globs in one shot.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
Metal slimes make their first appearance as the greatest source of experience from any {{MFamilies}}. The player may start dealing normal damage to Metal slimes as they near the Level 30 cap. Due to the fact that true spell immunity does not exist in the original {{NES}} version of {{I}}, [[Sizz]] and [[Sizzle]] have a higher chance (1/16) to slay the slimes than critical hits (1/64). 

{{DQEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji=metaru suraimu
|nes-sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|nes-hp=4
|nes-mp=6
|nes-exp=115
|nes-gold=5
|nes-attack=10
|nes-defense=255
|nes-agility=255
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]
|nes-locations=South of [[Damdara]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:Metal slime SNES.png]] [[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|remake-hp=4
|remake-mp=6
|remake-exp=775
|remake-gold=6
|remake-attack=18
|remake-defense=254
|remake-agility=153
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=South of [[Damdara]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
}}

==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Metal Slime
|kanji=メタルスライム 
|romanji=
|nes-sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|nes-hp=6
|nes-mp=30
|nes-exp=135
|nes-gold=90
|nes-attack=10
|nes-defense=180
|nes-agility=100
|nes-spells=[[Sizz]]<br>[[Snooze]]
|nes-locations=
|nes-item=[[Iron helmet]]
|nes-evasion=
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|remake-hp=5
|remake-mp=30
|remake-exp=1015
|remake-gold=90
|remake-attack=37
|remake-defense=255
|remake-agility=100
|remake-spells=[[Sizz]]
|remake-locations=
|remake-item=[[Iron helmet]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
The [[Bire Breath]] granted by the dragon form after casting [[Puff!]] is capable of instantly defeating Metal slimes. Because the transformation drastically cuts the caster's {{Agility}}, it is strongly advised to follow up with [[Acceleratle]].
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#050
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|lvl=23
|hp=4
|mp=12
|exp=4140
|gold=5
|attack=40
|defense=1023
|agility=47
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee<br>Call for help
|item=[[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Baharata]] Region<br>[[Tower of Transcendence]]<br>[[Orochi's Lair]]<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]<br>[[Shrine of the Dwarf]] region<br>[[Lozamii]] region
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|snes-sprites=[[File:MS3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:DQ-GBC-METAL-SLIME.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Metal slime erdrick trilogy.png|100px]]
}}

==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#044
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQI NES.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=12
|attack=20
|defense=1023
|agility=50
|exp=1350
|gold=5
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Golden tiara]]({{fraction|1|256}})
|locations=[[Endor]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}}), [[The Cistern Chapel]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, 5), [[Lakanaba]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Vrenor]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Shinnock]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Ballymoral]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), Desert ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Porthtrunnel]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Bath]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Rosehill]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}}), [[Pharos Beacon]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5-6}})
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=75%
|sap-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:metaly.gif]]
|remake-changes=None
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#043
|sprite=[[File:Metalslime V snes.png]]
|hp=5
|mp=12
|attack=39
|defense=1024
|agility=151
|exp=1,350
|gold=75
|tameRate=[[Metal slime (Recruit)|1/256]]
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Whealbrook Adit]] (G2)<br>[[Abovitall Tower]]<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Cataract Caves]]<br>[[Dominicus' Dominion]]<br>[[Neverglade]]<br>[[Nadiria]] - outside Mt. Zugzwang<br>[[Mt. Zugzwang]]<br>[[Estark's Labyrinth]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=20%
|drain-magic-resist=20%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=67%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Metalslime DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Metaly.gif]]
}}

The remakes allow for the [[Metal slime (Recruit)|recruiting of Metal slimes]], though the chances of one wanting to join the {{Party 5}} are abysmally low, combining with their rarity and difficulty in defeating to make them one of the hardest {{MFamilies}}s to recruit in the game. Their plethora of resistances and Metal slime stats can make them worth the effort, though they are not nearly as versatile as [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|liquid metal slimes]].

==={{DQ6}}===
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime VI SNES.png]]
|hp=5
|mp=12
|exp=1350
|gold=75
|attack=39
|defense=999
|agility=115
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=#069
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|locations=[[Lucid Grotto]]<br>Outside [[Arkbolt]] Castle<br>Outside [[Aridea]]<br>[[Hallowed Hollow]]<br>Outside [[Slimopolis]]<br>[[The Spiegelspire]]<br>Outside [[Cloudsgate Citadel]]
|items={{Boomerang W}}{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Metaly.gif]]
}}

{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Metal slime (fusion type)
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime VI SNES.png]]
|hp=8
|mp=0
|exp=1015
|gold=20
|attack=90
|defense=999
|agility=250
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=Unnumbered
|spells=None
|skills=Call for more Metal slimes.<br>[[Slime (amalgoomated)|Merge]] into a [[Metal king slime]]
|locations=[[Mortamor's Dreadlair]]
|items=[[Slime helmet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion=1/16
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Metaly.gif]]
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romanji=Metarusuraimu
|sprite=[[File:Metaly.gif]]
|hp=4
|mp=20
|exp=1000
|gold=65
|attack=55
|defense=512
|agility=255
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|1/128]]
|bestiaryNumber=#055
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Run away
|locations=[[Roots of Ygg]]<br>[[El Ciclo]]<br>[[El Monumento de Pomposo]]<br>[[Malign Shrine]]<br>[[Gröndal]] Region (after Demon King's resurrection)
|items=[[Seed of resilience]] ({{fraction|1|64}})
|evasion=1/16
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
}}

It is interesting to note that it is possible to put Metal slimes to sleep in this title, and that normal damage may start being dealt once a character's attack power gets high enough.
{{Clear}}

{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Metal slime S
|kanji=メタルスライムＳ
|romanji=Metarusuraimu S
|sprite=[[File:Metaly.gif]]
|hp=8
|mp=100
|exp=1050
|gold=120
|attack=70
|defense=500
|agility=255
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|1/64]]
|bestiaryNumber=#230
|spells=[[Sizz]]
|skills=Call for Help (Metal slime S)<br>Slime unite ([[Metal king slime]])
|locations=[[Cathedral of Blight]]<br>[[Cave to Another World]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|4096}})
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=0%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=Counts as a separate enemy at the Monster Meadows.
}}

These Metal slimes (differentiated as Metal slime S) will summon more of themselves until there are 8 of them, then they try to form a [[Metal king slime]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Metal slime.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=255
|exp=1350
|gold=5
|attack=30
|defense=4096
|agility=65
|bestiaryNumber=#036
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Popular among adventurers for the inordinately large number of experience points they bestow. Although not particularly dangerous, their tendency to flee at the first sign of trouble makes them quite difficult to defeat.
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]
|items=[[Seed of resilience]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|flame-resist=100%
|ice-resist=100%
|grapple-resist=100%
|troop-resist=100%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
|float = 
|bestiaryNumber = 46
|name = Metal Slime
|image = [[File:Metalslime DQIX DS.png]]
|game = {{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console = {{DS}}
|hp = 3
|mp = Unlimited
|attack = 35
|defense = 256
|agility = 89
|experience = 4096
|gold = 20
|droppedItem = [[Strong medicine]] (common, 1/64)<br />[[Seed of life]] (rare, 1/256)
|skills = attack, flee
|spells = [[Frizzle]]
|family = {{Slime}}
|description = ''Those lucky enough to meet one of these and defeat it before it dashes off will find it a very rewarding experience.''<br>''Warning: Ordinary slimes have recently been wrapping themselves in aluminum foil and masquerading as metal slimes.''
|locations = [[Quarantomb]], [[Pluvi Isle]] (islet, daytime), [[Angel Falls]] area (Slime hill: post-game)
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=015
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Maddening little blobs that, despite being made of solid metal, are so easily scared that they scarper at the first sign of trouble. 
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime XI sprite.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=999
|attack=25
|defense=999
|agility=152
|exp=2,010
|gold=20
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|items=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Molten globules]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis]] region (first act)<BR>[[Dundrasil]] region (first act)<BR>[[Ruins of Dundrasil]] (first act)<BR>[[Caverns under Octagonia]] (first act)<BR>[[Rainbow Mines]] ({{3DS}} & {{Switch}} only) 
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=100%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=100%
|rock-resist=100%
|light-resist=100%
|dark-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|blunt-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=99%
|elemental-resist=100%
}}


{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious metal slime
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=202
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Metal slimes driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows. 
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime XI sprite.png]]
|hp=4
|mp=999
|attack=121
|defense=999
|agility=327
|exp=12,100
|gold=70
|spells=[[Frizzle]]
|skills=Flees
|items=[[Molten globules]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Heliodor]] region (second act)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (second act)<br>[[The Kingsbarrow]] (second act)<br>[[Insula Orientalis]] (second act)<br>[[Path to Trial Isle]] (third act) 
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=100%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=100%
|rock-resist=100%
|light-resist=100%
|dark-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=99%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|blunt-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=100%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=99%
|elemental-resist=100%
}}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Metaly
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime dqm sprite.png]]
|level=20
|hp=1/5
|mp=4/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=5/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family= {{Slime}}
|in-game-description=Its diet of iron gives this slime a metal body
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Whack|Beat]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Slime family]] x [[Metal dragon|MetalDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Immune
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Immune
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Immune
|zap-resist=Immune
|water-resist=Immune
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Metaly
|kanji= 
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime dqm sprite.png]]
|level=20
|hp=1/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=6/10
|defense=9/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=10/10
|family= {{Slime}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Whack|Beat]], [[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Crack|IceBolt]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Slime family]] x [[Metal dragon|MetalDrak]]
|frizz-resist=Immune
|sizz-resist=Immune
|fire-breath-resist=Immune
|bang-resist=Immune
|crack-resist=Immune
|ice-breath-resist=Immune
|woosh-resist=Immune
|rock-resist=Immune
|zap-resist=Immune
|water-resist=Immune
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=Weak
|drain-resist=Immune
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|fuddle-resist=Immune
|snooze-resist=Immune
|dazzle-resist=Immune
|sap-resist=Immune
|decelerate-resist=Immune
|fizzle-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
The Metal slime is a two-star member of the [[Slime family]] with a weight of 3. It naturally learns [[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Crack|Icebolt]] and [[Whack|Beat]]. Its in-game description reads "If you tap its mythril silver body, it makes a nice sound."
{{Stub}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
Metal slimes may first appear on [[Celeste Isle]], where the [[Hunter mech]]s hint to their residence on the island. They can also show up on [[Fert Isle]]. However, "yellow-bellies" will not appear on the overworld in any of these instances. The Metal menagerie on [[Palaish Isle]] is the only place where Metal slimes can be seen before engaging in a battle, though this area cannot be accessed until after the player solidifies his or her position in the finals of the tournament.
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Given their resilience, Metal slimes are one of the most difficult {{MFamilies}}s to scout, though not nearly as much as the stronger metal {{MFamilies}}s the player can run into. In the early parts of the game, a [[Critical Hit]] during the scouting process is one of the most reliable ways to scout one, though a great deal of luck is still needed.

{{DQMJmonster
|name = Metal slime 
|image =  
|family = {{Slime}}
|rank = D
|description = ''These slimes are astonishingly agile despite their heavy metal coating.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Body]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Escape Artist]]
|resistances = Practically Invincible
|skill = [[Slimer]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]], [[Fert Isle]]
|breeding chart = -
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Metal slime
|image =  
|family = {{Slime}}
|rank = D
|size = S
|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Body]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Yellow-Belly]]
|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 = [[Slimer]]
|location = Rare appearances in each area
|breeding chart = -
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQHRS}}===
Goodith, Goosashi, Gooshido and Tokyo Tom all appear to be Metal slimes.

==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji={{tt||}}
|listNumber=047
|fieldNotes=As eager adventurers ache to earn experience from splatting them, these quicksilver slimes are loath to loiter. Bolder specimens scoff at beating a retreat, flinging [[Frizz]] at foes while stiffening their steel skins.
|image=[[File:Metal slime Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=1350
|gold=5<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Molten globules]], [[Slimedrop]]
|locations=[[Arba Town]] (Recruit, Captain, Hero), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Hero), [[Colissea]] (Hero), [[Colissean Desert]] (Hero), [[Dawnsholm]] (Captain), [[Grannet]] (Hero), [[Guardian's Grove]] (In Search of Elevation), [[Pinnacle of Light]] (Hero), [[The Shrine of Scales]] (Captain)
}}

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=メタルスライム
|romaji={{tt|Metaru suraimu|Metal slime}}
|listNumber=041
|fieldNotes=As eager adventurers ache to earn experience from splatting them, these quicksilver slimes are loath to loiter. Bolder specimens scoff at beating a retreat, flinging [[Frizz]] at foes while stiffening their steel skins.
|image=[[File:Metal slime Heroes.png|100px]]
|exp=4020
|gold=14<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Molten globules]], [[Slimedrop]]
|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Lumberlands]], [[Redrock Ravine]], [[The Frosty Foothills]], [[Quicksilver Colony]]
}}

==={{DQB}}===
[[File:Silvery Sludge.png|right|border]]
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=5
|chapter-1-attack=20
|chapter-1-defense=255
|chapter-1-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-1-locations=Various
|chapter-2-hp=5
|chapter-2-attack=10
|chapter-2-defense=255
|chapter-2-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-2-locations=Various
|chapter-3-hp=5
|chapter-3-attack=14
|chapter-3-defense=255
|chapter-3-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|chapter-3-locations=Various
|final-chapter-hp=5
|final-chapter-attack=10
|final-chapter-defense=255
|final-chapter-items=[[Silvery sludge]] (★★★)
|final-chapter-locations=Various
}}
Metal slimes have a reaction time faster than most players, and it is advised to corner them on cliffsides if possible. The little bugger can jump though, so try to corral them in areas with walls at least two blocks high.

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{DQTreasuresEnemy
|name=Metal slime
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime DQTR portrait.jpg|100px]]
|forte=[[Launch]]
|treasure=2
|safekeeping=100%
|bestiaryNumber=#05
|family={{Slime}}
|trivia=Their bodies are metal, and harder than steel<br>They're hunted like treasure, or that's how it feels<br>When confronted they often take off on their heels!
|food=[[Abracaprese]]<br>[[Abracaprese alla Kazam]]<br>[[Wonderwater]]<br>[[Distilled Wonderwater]]
|habitats=[[The Paternoggin]]<br>[[The Maneland]]<br>[[The Hinterquarters]]<br>[[The Wingswept Moors]]<br>[[The Snarl]]
|items=[[Princely Powder]]<br>[[Slimedrop]]
|hp1=8
|mp1=8
|strength1=10
|defence1=64
|deftness1=23
|magic1=9
|hp2=96
|mp2=450
|strength2=310
|defence2=1,450
|deftness2=480
|magic2=393
|ability1=[[Flash of Steel]]
|ability2=[[Hypergravity]]
|ability3=[[Kafrizz]]
|ability4=[[Kasizzle]]
|ability5=[[Oozeflash]]
|ability6=[[Steely Spank]]
|daname=[[Meteoric Rise]]
|target=Area
|element=Explosion & Impact
|trait1=[[List of traits in Dragon Quest Treasures|Attention Seeker]]
|trait2=[[List of traits in Dragon Quest Treasures|Metal skin]]
|trait3=[[List of traits in Dragon Quest Treasures|Shiny Skin]]
|trait4=[[List of traits in Dragon Quest Treasures|Slippery Devil]]
|trait5=[[List of traits in Dragon Quest Treasures|Unhealthy Advantage]]
|fire-resist=Immune
|water-resist=Immune
|wind-resist=Immune
|earth-resist=Immune
|explosion-resist=Immune
|ice-resist=Immune
|electricity-resist=Immune
|gravity-resist=Immune
|light-resist=Immune
|dark-resist=Immune
|slash-resist=Quite strong
|impact-resist=Quite strong
|piercing-resist=Quite strong
|sleep-resist=Immune
|stun-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Immune
|debilitation-resist=Weak
}}

===''Mario_Sports_Mix Mario Sports Mix''===
A Metal slime appears as one of the costumes for [[Slime]] in this game.

==Similar species & close cousins==
*[[Meddle slime]]
*[[Metal medley]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*[[Metal truffle slime]]
*[[Metal king slime]]
*[[Metal kaiser slime]]
*[[Platinum king jewel]]
*[[Liquid metal king slime]]
*[[Metal goddess]]

==Gallery==
===''Artwork and media appearances''===
<center><gallery>
Metal_Slime_vintage.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
Metalslime DQM PSX.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Metal slime caravan heart sprite.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Metalslime DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Meddle slime joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
DQH Metal Slime.png|{{Heroes}} render.
Goosashi Gooshido and Tokyo Tom.png|''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan]]''
Singing metal slime.png|
DQ Stars Android Metal Slime 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Metal Slime 2.jpg|
</gallery></center>

===<small>''Merchandise''</small>===
<center><gallery>
DQMB Metal Slime.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle'' card.
Slime Hourglass.png|[[Slime]] and Metal Slime hourglasses.
Dragon Quest PS2 Metal Slime Controller.jpg|{{PS2}} Metal Slime Controller.
Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker.jpg|{{DS}} Metal Slime Speaker.
Dragon Quest Nintendo DS Metal Slime Speaker 2.jpg|
Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard Box.png|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard in the box.
Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard.jpg|Wii-U Metal Slime Keyboard.
Dragon Quest Metal Slime Keyboard 2.jpg|
Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model.png|{{PS4}} Metal Slime Model.
Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 2.png|
Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 3.png|
Dragon Quest PS4 Metal Slime Model 4.png|
Dragon Quest PS4 Controller.png|{{PS4}} Metal Slime Controller.
DQ Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.png|Monster Parade Sleeping Figure Collection.
</gallery></center>

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