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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|Name=Psaro | |Name=Psaro | ||
|Game={{Dragon Quest IV}} | |Game={{Dragon Quest IV}} | ||
|Image=[[File:DQIV Psaro | |Image=[[File:DQIV DS Psaro artwork.png|320px|center]] | ||
|Sprite=[[File:DQ4-NDS-PSARO.PNG]][[File:Psaro mimic transparent.png|100px]] | |Sprite=[[File:DQ4-NDS-PSARO.PNG]][[File:Psaro mimic transparent.png|100px]] | ||
|Japanese name=ピサロ | |Japanese name=ピサロ | ||
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|Age=Unknown | |Age=Unknown | ||
|Family=[[Randolfo]] (father) | |Family=[[Randolfo]] (father) | ||
|Voice Actor=[[Daisuke Ono]] ({{Heroes}}, Japanese)<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3152605/ Gwilym Lee] ( | |Voice Actor=[[Wikipedia:Shūichi Ikeda|Shūichi Ikeda]] (Japanese, [[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br>[[Daisuke Ono]] ({{Heroes}}, Japanese)<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3152605/ Gwilym Lee] (English) | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Humanity never fails to disappoint me...'''''|source=Psaro, in [[Laissez Fayre]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=A8A8A8}} | {{quote|style=1|quote='''''Humanity never fails to disappoint me...'''''|source=Psaro, in [[Laissez Fayre]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=A8A8A8}} | ||
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He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for [[human]]ity. During his rise to evil, Psaro attempted to kill the {{Hero 4}}, sought the Secret of Evolution, and searched for the resting place of [[Estark]], Ruler of Evil. Enraged by the death of his beloved, Psaro became [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for [[human]]ity. During his rise to evil, Psaro attempted to kill the {{Hero 4}}, sought the Secret of Evolution, and searched for the resting place of [[Estark]], Ruler of Evil. Enraged by the death of his beloved, Psaro became [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | ||
Psaro's humanoid form has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games, starting with the second ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road]]'' game. He is a boss in ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]'', is a secret character in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]'', can join the player in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional]]'' | Psaro's humanoid form has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games, starting with the second ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road]]'' game. He is a boss in ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]'', is a secret character in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]'', can join the player in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional]]'', ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]'', and was one of the original leader characters in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'', representing the [[Demon Swordsman]] vocation. His younger self is the main character in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''. His equipment also made a cameo appearance in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars'', allowing players to dress up as the overpowered overlord himself. | ||
==Appearance and Personality== | ==Appearance and Personality== | ||
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would soon reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark, baroque-styled outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. He also has a single, long strand of hair sticking up out of the top of his head, known as an [https://www.japanesewithanime.com/2017/05/ahoge.html ahoge]. Upon using the [[Secret of Evolution]] he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious, green, horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him. | Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would soon reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark, baroque-styled outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. He also has a single, long strand of hair sticking up out of the top of his head, known as an [https://www.japanesewithanime.com/2017/05/ahoge.html ahoge]. Upon using the [[Secret of Evolution]] he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious, green, horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him. | ||
Psaro loathes [[human]]s, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf [[Rose]]. His romantic attachment to | Psaro loathes [[human]]s, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf [[Rose]]. His romantic attachment to Rose is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder, and he can be freed from the [[Secret of Evolution]]'s maddening power and join the {{Party 4}} if she is revived and brought before him. | ||
In the Japanese and [[cell phone]] remakes, Psaro has a personality which is known to be [ | In the Japanese and [[cell phone]] remakes, Psaro has a personality which is known to be [[Wikipedia:Tsundere|tsundere]] if [[Party Chat]] is used while he is in the {{Party 4}}. He usually does not appear to be interested in speaking to his new comrades, usually expressing annoyance if attempting to do so. Nevertheless, Psaro will express both remorse and gratitude when due, such as when visiting the {{Hero 4}}'s [[Hidden Valley|hometown]] and [[Rosehill]]. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Falcon blade]], [[Zombie mail]], [[Iron shield]] | | Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Falcon blade]], [[Zombie mail]], [[Iron shield]] | ||
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* | *Remake versions. | ||
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====Equipment==== | ====Equipment==== | ||
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I have something to tell you. I've decided to destroy all [[human]]kind. | I have something to tell you. I've decided to destroy all [[human]]kind. | ||
I'll use the [ | I'll use the [[Secret of Evolution]] and become so strong that no one will be able to stop me! | ||
Soon the world will be ablaze with the searing flames of judgement.|source= Psaro, in a flashback after staying at the [[Strathbaile]] inn|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Cell phone]]|align=center}} | Soon the world will be ablaze with the searing flames of judgement.|source= Psaro, in a flashback after staying at the [[Strathbaile]] inn|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Cell phone]]|align=center}} | ||
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*Although Psaro himself does not appear in {{Dragon Quest X}}, the design of the [[Demon Swordsman]] vocation was based on him, with players able to wield two-handed swords, cast [[Zam]] spells, and use special skills such as [[Disruptive Wave]]. Players could also obtain a special outfit that allows them to dress like Psaro. | *Although Psaro himself does not appear in {{Dragon Quest X}}, the design of the [[Demon Swordsman]] vocation was based on him, with players able to wield two-handed swords, cast [[Zam]] spells, and use special skills such as [[Disruptive Wave]]. Players could also obtain a special outfit that allows them to dress like Psaro. | ||
**Players could also dress up as Psaro in ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]'', however, this was for a limited-time event. | **Players could also dress up as Psaro in ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]'', however, this was for a limited-time event. | ||
**Likewise, the design of the Demon Swordsman vocation in {{DQWalk}} is based on Psaro as well. A special banner was held when the vocation was first introduced that would allow players to acquire equipment that lets them dress like Psaro. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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DQ Illustrations Pages 6-7.jpg| | DQ Illustrations Pages 6-7.jpg| | ||
PsaroMangas.png|Psaro as seen in various manga over the years. | PsaroMangas.png|Psaro as seen in various manga over the years. | ||
DQIV | DQIV Psaro PSX Art.png|{{PSX}} artwork depicting his 2001 redesign. | ||
File:Rose confronting Psaro PSX.jpg|Being purified by Rose, PlayStation version | File:Rose confronting Psaro PSX.jpg|Being purified by Rose, PlayStation version | ||
DQR Pizarro.png|Psaro as he appears in {{Rivals}}. | DQR Pizarro.png|Psaro as he appears in {{Rivals}}. | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince characters]] | ||
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