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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Grraaargh! I must eradicate all of humankind!'''''|source=Psaro the Manslayer, in [[Psaro's Peak]]|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=A8A8A8}}
{{Character
|Name=Psaro the Manslayer
|Image=[[File:DQIV Psaro the Manslayer.png|center|325px]]
|Game={{DQ4}}
|Race= Artificially Augmented Demon
|Japanese name= {{tt|デスピサロ|Death Pisaro}}
|Roumaji=Desupisaro
|Old=Necrosaro<br>Pizzaro<br>Death Pisaro
|}}
'''Psaro the Manslayer''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as the central antagonist in {{DQ4}}. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity.

==Characteristics==
[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] hates and is in turn reviled by [[human]]s, but revered by [[demon]]s and the inhabitants of [[Rosehill]]. When [[Rose]], his lover, was attacked by humans for the ruby tears she sheds as an elf, he protected her by concealing her in a small fortress he built far away from human settlements. The town of Rosehill grew up around it as others looking for shelter from humans relocated there. Psaro paid frequent visits to Rosehill in order to see Rose. He shares with her his plans to destroy humanity, while disregarding her pleas to stop and pursue peaceful co-existence.

Near the end of the events of ''Dragon Quest IV'', [[Aamon]] has Rose murdered, causing Psaro to go insane. He loses what little inhibition Rose had given him and uses the [[Secret of Evolution]] to transform into a monster, destroying his mind in the process. The only thing he remembers is his desire to genocide humanity. This leads to the final confrontation between he and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] in the [[Nadiria]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
Psaro the Manslayer is fought at the very end of ''Dragon Quest IV''. He is notably the first transforming final boss in the Dragon Quest series, and the electronic medium as a whole. The battle is a test of endurance more than anything, as Psaro's only tricks are ones used by other bosses earlier on, so the player should already be familiar with the methods of dealing with them. He has seven different forms, effectively undergoing an elaborate metamorphosis.
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase one
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 1.png]]
|hp=2,000
|mp=0
|attack=250
|defense=250
|agility=70
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Desperate attack
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=75%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase two
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase2.png]]
|hp=1,600
|mp=0
|attack=340
|defense=220
|agility=110
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=None
|skills=Desperate attack
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase three
|kanji=xデスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 3.png]]
|hp=1,600
|mp=255
|attack=230
|defense=200
|agility=90
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=[[Crackle]]<br>[[Kabuff]]<br>[[Sizzle]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase four
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 4.png]]
|hp=1,800
|mp=0
|attack=210
|defense=200
|agility=90
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Hot Gas]] (30~40 damage)<br>[[Meditation]]<br>[[Inferno]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=75%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase five
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 5.png]]
|hp=1,600
|mp=0
|attack=260
|defense=220
|agility=85
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Hot Gas]] (30~40 damage)<br>[[Inferno]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase six
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 6.png]]
|hp=1,700
|mp=0
|attack=290
|defense=230
|agility=80
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=None
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Inferno]]
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=None
}}

{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Phase seven
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|bestiaryNumber=None
|sprite=[[File:Psaro DS phase 7.png]]
|hp=2,100
|mp=255
|attack=320
|defense=230
|agility=80
|exp=None
|gold=None
|spells=[[Bounce]] (always activates on first turn)
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]] (100-140 damage)<br>[[Inferno]] (80~100 damage)
|item=None
|locations=[[Psaro's Peak]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=Animation for C-c-cold Breath changed to [[Freezing Blizzard]]'s starting in DS version.
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9Enemy
|image=[[Image:Psaro IX.png]]
|name=Psaro
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|romanji=Desupisaro
|hp=7500<br>15066 (99)
|mp=255
|attack=665<br>1336 (99)
|defense=510<br>765 (99)
|agility=280<br>448 (99)
|experience=65600
|gold=2490
|droppedItem=
|skills=
|spells=
|family=???
|bestiaryNumber=299
|description="Toughens up with Kabuff, then --- Shazam! --- hits hard with Kazam. Keep him under control with water-based warcraft.<br><br>
A tragic figure who forsook his normal form to wreak revenge on the mortals who murdered his beloved."<br><br>''”スクルトで守りを高めドルモーアを使ってくる。弱点の氷の攻撃でこちらのペースに持ち込め。愛するものを殺した人間に復習するため、進化の秘密に手をそめた悲劇のプリンス。”'' (Japanese)
|locations=
| fire = 100
| ice = 150
| wind = 150
| earth = 100 
| light = 100
| dark = 100
| blast = 50
| drnmp = 100  
| mrdown = 25
|sleep = 0
|fizzle = 25
|charm = 5
|blunt = 5
|sap = 25
|decelerate = 75
}}
Psaro appears as a [[Legacy Boss]]. He has no current memory of himself, and he challenges the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]]. His map can be dropped from the [[Dragonlord]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times). 

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="50%" |
====Treasure====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level Range
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Secondary Drop
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Orb
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|
|-
|1-3||[[Zenithian boots]]||20%||[[Green Orb]]||5%
|-
|4-8||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||5%
|-
|9-15||Zenithian boots||25%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|16-25||[[Nimzo]]'s Map||10%||Green Orb||6%
|-
|26-40||Nimzo's Map||15%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|41-56||Nimzo's Map||20%||Green Orb||7%
|-
|57-68||Nimzo's Map||25%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|69-80||Nimzo's Map||30%||Green Orb||8%
|-
|81-90||Nimzo's Map||35%||Green Orb||9%
|-
|91-99||Nimzo's Map||40%||Green Orb||10%
|}
*''In addition, he will always drop a [[mini medal]].''
| valign="top" width="50%" |

====Skills====
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|New abilities
|-
|''Initial''||[[Disruptive Wave]], [[Kacrack]], [[Kazam]], [[Kabuff]], critical attack, sometimes attacks twice per round
|-
|5||[[Whack]]
|-
|10||[[Sweet Breath]]
|-
|16||[[Hellfire]]
|-
|22||[[Thwack]]
|-
|28||[[Kacrackle]]
|-
|34||[[C-c-cold Breath]]
|-
|41||Begins attacking 3 times per turn, [[Kazammle]], stops using Whack & Kacrack & Kazam
|-
|57||[[Meditation]]
|}
|}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Pizzaro
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|sprite=[[File:Pizzaro.png]]
|level=70
|hp=2/5
|mp=5/5
|attack=5/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[??? family|???]]
|in-game-description=Attained its power from the pearl of evolution.
|abilities=[[Fire Breath | FireAir]], [[BiAttack]], [[Lightning Storm | HellBlast]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Extinction]]
|breeding=[[Durran]] x [[Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|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=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}
Boss of the [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Extinction]], Pizzaro is confronted by [[Terry]] shortly after voicing his desire to eliminate all humans.

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Pizzaro
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|sprite=[[File:Pizzaro 1.png]]
|level=70
|hp=6/10
|mp=9/10
|attack=8/10
|defense=6/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=7/10
|family= [[??? family | ???]]
|in-game-description=A being that seeks ultimate power.
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[FireAir]], [[HellBlast]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Durran]] x [[Divinegon]]
|frizz-resist=Weak
|sizz-resist=Weak
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=None
|woosh-resist=Weak
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Weak
|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=Immune
|ban-dance-resist=Immune
|gobstopper-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Immune
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
Psaro appears in his final form. His Manslayer title is reflected in his default nicknames, all of which contain 'slay'.
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Psaro
|image =  
|family = [[Material family | Material]]
|rank = X
|description = ''Harnessing the power of evolution, this mighty demon has become destruction incarnate.''
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Desperado]]
|resistances = Whackproof
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Ruin]] x [[Roseguardin]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Psaro once again appears in his final form.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Psaro 
|image =  
|family = [[Material family | Material]]
|rank = X
|size = M
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Big Hitter]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Desperado]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Whacker]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Bang]], Immune to [[Whack]], Poison, [[Gobstopper]], Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Niflheim]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Roseguardin]] x [[Ruin]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2P}}===
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==={{DQH}}===
The green Goliath form appears as a part of Psaro's [[Coup de Grâce]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
Psaro the Manslayer appears as an S-rank monster of the [[??? family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest IV'' event on his own banner alongside [[Rhinoceraxe]]. He can be faced as a boss in Chapter 5, Episode 4: The Chosen, as well as challenge stages based on [[Psaro's Peak]], along with his four generals. Psaro, along with the other Demon Lords, could also be challenged as part of the Fiendish Onslaught, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Psaro the Manslayer
|kanji=デスピサロ
|romanji=Desupisaro
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Psaro the Manslayer.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=120
|hp=1172
|mp=323
|move=2-3
|attack=518
|defense=348
|agility=315
|wisdom=265
|weight=65
|bskill1=[[Thunder Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Grotesque Fist]]
|bskill3=[[Demonic Devastation]]
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Demonic Devastation Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Demonic Devastation Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Lowers enemy [[Bang]] Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1=ATK +15<br>Max HP +30
|bperk2='''Instant Bounce''': Grants a [[Bounce|barrier]] that reflects spells for 3 turns at battle start.
|bperk3=Demonic Devastation Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}

==Trivia==
*There are two Psaros in the remake; the other one is a gender-confused naked man.
*There is an writing error in the IX's Japanese version of the bestiary; it was written 秘密 (Himitsu) when it should have been 秘法 (Hibou, meaning secret act literary), although it is the same meaning.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Psaro Final.png|Famicom art
Image:PsaroALL DQIV NES.gif|Transforming rapidly in the NES version
Pizzaro.gif|''DQM I+II''
Psaro DQMJ DS.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
DQMJ_Psaro.gif|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
PsaroCoupDeGrace.jpg|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
DQ Stars Android Psaro the Manslayer 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
DQ Stars Android Psaro the Manslayer 2.jpg|
DQR Desupisaro.jpg|Psaro the Manslayer in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals|Rivals Ace]]''
DQT Psaro Manslayer.jpg|Appearance in ''Tact''
Necrosaro_sofubi.jpg|Psaro the Manslayer from the [[Sofubi Monster]] merchandise series
Necrosaro_sofubi_Metal.jpg|Special metallic version in the Sofubi Monster series
Desupisaro Monsters Gallery HD.jpg|Monsters Gallery HD
Desupisaro plush.jpg|Psaro the Manslayer plush from the ''Densetsu no Maō'' series
</gallery></center>

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