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|kanji=バトルレックス | |kanji=バトルレックス | ||
|romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}} | |romanji={{tt|Batoru rekkusu|Battle rex}} | ||
|firstappear={{ | |firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}} | ||
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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 | 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]] | Hacksaurus appears as the boss of the [[DLC Tablets]] "Here be Dragons" and "Scary Lair" in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version of the game. | ||
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy | {{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy | ||
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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]] | ||
|frizz-resist=Strong | |frizz-resist=Strong | ||
|sizz-resist=Strong | |sizz-resist=Strong | ||
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|curse-resist=Weak | |curse-resist=Weak | ||
}} | }} | ||
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]]. | |||
==={{DQM2}}=== | ==={{DQM2}}=== | ||
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|family= [[Dragon]] | |family= [[Dragon]] | ||
|in-game-description= | |in-game-description= | ||
|abilities=[[EvilSlash]], [[FireAir]], [[MetalCut]] | |abilities=[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]], [[Fire Breath|FireAir]], [[Metal Slash|MetalCut]] | ||
|habitat= | |habitat= | ||
|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]] | ||
|frizz-resist=Strong | |frizz-resist=Strong | ||
|sizz-resist=Strong | |sizz-resist=Strong | ||
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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> | ||
Hacksaurus DQM GBC.png|''DQM'' sprite. | |||
Hacksaurus DQM2 GBC.png|''DQM 2'' sprite. | |||
Hacksaurus psx.gif|''DQM I & II'' sprite. | |||
Hacksaurus DQMCH GBA.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite. | |||
Hacksaurus DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model. | |||
Hacksaurus Joker 2.png|''Joker 2'' model. | |||
Terry vs lizzie.jpg|Terry confronting Lizzie. | |||
DQHRS T-Rax.png|T-Rax tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''. | |||
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]] | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
[[Category:Dinosaurs]] | [[Category:Dinosaurs]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]] | ||