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The '''liquid metal slimes''' are recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, it is a metallic [[bubble slime]] that acts as a large source of experience points. Players are tipped off to liquid metal slimes being in an area by the presence of [[hunter mech]]s, which are seemingly programmed to track down the silver sludge.   

Liquid metal slimes have the standard qualities of metal monsters: high {{Agility}}, high {{Defence}}, immunity to essentially all forms of magic, skills, and status ailments, very low {{HP}}, very high experience payout, and the unfavourable habit of running away from battle frequently. Although a step up from the [[metal slime]], the Liquid metal slime is rarely shown to be competent at fighting, its only enhancements being its {{HP}} and the {{Exp}}erience it gives when compared to metal slimes.  

Due to being encountered (comparatively) more frequently than metal king slimes and only having marginally higher HP but approximately ten times as many experience points than [[metal slime]]s, the liquid metal slime is the most popular choice amongst power leveling adventurers.

* A popular strategy for vanquishing liquid metal slimes is to have a [[Mage]] cast [[Puff!]] and then a [[Priest]] casting [[Accelerate]] on the first turn of the encounter, incinerating them automatically on the next turn. For [[Warrior]]s, the [[Spiked armour]] is handy to punish them for attacking directly and having a [[Falcon blade]] will give them twice as many chances to attack. The [[Headsman's axe]] has a {{fraction|1|8}}th chance to land a [[Critical Hit]], but also a 1/8th chance to miss altogether on top of the monster's dodge rate. A [[Martial Artist]] of a reasonably high level will have a great critical hit rate to rely upon as well, with the calculation being level/256 with a cap of 25% at Level 64.

All of the strategies in the older versions of ''III'' work in the HD-2D Remake, including the Puff! spell. This spell overrides the liquid metal slimes' normal immunity to Fire damage as a homage to the tried and true grinding method from the late 80's. Do note that [[Spooky Aura]] always works on metal slimes but cannot increase spell damage against them: 0 damage multiplied by 1.8 is still 0 damage.

* Liquid metal slimes are commonly found in the [[Royal Crypt]] southwest of [[Endor]] by sea. They can occasionally drop Happy hats or {{Torneko}} can steal one at random. It is best to use the [[Sands of time]] item as they can run away and it may take many tries before Torneko successfully steals a [[Happy hat]] at random.

Liquid metal slimes can be encountered shortly after the player obtains a ship. Though they remain an excellent source of {{exp}}erience points, they also have a habit of appearing alongside troublesome {{MFamilies}}s such as [[hoodlum]]s and [[hocus chimaera]]s. Exceptionally lucky and/or vigilant players may obtain a defeated liquid metal slime [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|as an ally]], one of the most potent monster companions that can be had in the game.

}}*Liquid metal slimes can first be encountered in Castle Trodain, though their appearances there are very rare and only indicated by the [[Hunter mech]]s in the area. They also appear in most places accessible only by flight, most commonly at nighttime. In particular, the island behind [[Maella Abbey]] is a frequent haunt and an excellent place for power leveling.

Liquid metal slimes, along with other members of the metal slime family in this game, only appears when fighting other monsters. Additionally, depending on the party's average level scale, the [[Pep|Pep Power]] Electro Light may replace enemies fought in a normal battle with Liquid metal slimes or their [[Vicious monsters|vicious]] versions.

|description=Liquid metal slimes driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.  

|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]

'''NOTE:''' [[Monster sizes|large-sized]] liquid metal slimes are programmed to have unique stat reductions instead of those brought on by the [[Tactical Genius]] trait, with their maximum HP, MP, attack, and wisdom being reduced by 30% while their defence and agility are increased by 10%.