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The ''' | The '''hacksaurus''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{DQ6}}, they are depicted as a mix between a tyrannosaurid dinosaur and a traditional European dragon wielding a broad axe. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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 [[ | 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]] [[Wayfarer's Pass|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|recruitable]] members of the [[ | Interestingly, the species has made a name for itself by being one of the most easily [[Monster recruitment|recruitable]] 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 | 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. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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{{DQ6Enemy | {{DQ6Enemy | ||
|name=Hacksaurus | |name=Hacksaurus | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=バトルレックス | ||
|romanji= | |romanji=batoru rekkusu | ||
|sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif]] | |sprite=[[File:Hacksaurus DQVI SNES.gif]] | ||
|hp=416 | |hp=416 | ||
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{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy | {{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy | ||
|name=Hacksaurus | |name=Hacksaurus | ||
|kanji= | |kanji=バトルレックス | ||
|romanji= | |romanji=batoru rekkusu | ||
|sprite= | |sprite= | ||
|hp=416 | |hp=416 | ||
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|kanji=バトルレックス | |kanji=バトルレックス | ||
|romanji=batoru rekkusu | |romanji=batoru rekkusu | ||
|sprite=[[File: | |sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-150.gif|300px]] | ||
|hp=171 | |hp=171 | ||
|mp=0 | |mp=0 | ||
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|defense=108 | |defense=108 | ||
|agility=65 | |agility=65 | ||
|bestiaryNumber=150 | |bestiaryNumber=#150 | ||
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]] | |family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]] | ||
|description=Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers. | |description=Giant axe-toting dragons. Fond of using their scorching flame-breath to roast hapless travelers. | ||
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==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Reappearing from the start of | Reappearing from the start of version 2 onwards, they can also be recruited once again, similar to past entires. They first appear in the False Renshinda. | ||
==={{DQM}}=== | ==={{DQM}}=== | ||
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==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the | Hacksaurus appears as a B-rank monster of the dragon family, first being recruitable in the second part of the limited "Dragon Fest" event. It will join the player in Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the event quests and it can participate in [[bobonga]]'s Battle Road as a party member. The hacksaurus can be fully awakened by completing the Scalewood Entrance stage of the Dragon Island: Forest at any difficulty. Prior to that, they were a C-rank monster. It can also be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 2: Carver during the limited ''Dragon Quest VI'' event at any difficulty and it can participate in [[Carver]]'s Battle Road as a party member. Hacksaurus can participate in [[Baran]] and [[Maldragora]] the Worldbreaker's Battle Road as a party member, as well. | ||
{{DQTactEnemy | {{DQTactEnemy | ||
|name=Hacksaurus | |name=Hacksaurus | ||