Slaughtomaton

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For the monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII, see Slaughtomaton (vocation).

The Slaughtomaton (デスマシーン, Death Machine) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing as a boss in Dragon Quest VII at the depths of the Automaton Stronghold.

Its English name is a portmanteau of the words "slaughter" and "automaton".

Characteristics[edit]

Slaughtomaton is a green mechanical monster that appears like an armored knight with an oni face in the center of its chest. The machine has a helmet with purple horns (or blue horns on some artwork and games) on top of its head and dual wields a pair of swords with purple handles and hilts. Its feet and the top half of its demonic face are sea green and it has eye-like structures on its helmet, shoulders, and knees. The mouth opens back and forth to reveal its sharp fangs and a purple tongue (or blue tongue for certain games and artwork). The Slaughtomaton is a force to be reckoned with, as it is capable of blinding its enemies and using a variety of deadly attacks, such as breathing fire. Its design also bears a resemblance to Psaro the Manslayer's fifth form.

Story[edit]

Slaughtomaton is the trump card that the Tinpot Dictator uses against the party after being beaten by them and summons it with his last breath. When he summons the monster, it crushes his body. It then sets its sights on the party. However, it is eventually defeated as well, shutting down and disappearing for good.

Boss Encounter[edit]

Slaughtomaton (デスマシーン Desumashīn) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Evilmech.gif 380 8 80 70
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
38 300 200 N/a
Bestiary No. #288 (3DS Version only)
Spell(s) Magic Barrier
Skill(s) Occasionally acts twice per turn.
Dazzleflash
Fire Breath
Double-Edged Slash
Location(s) Automaton Stronghold (past)
Item(s) Dropped N/a
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 15% 15% 15%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
15% 15% 15% 15%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
15% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 50% 100%
3DS version changes
Added to the 'Big Book of Beasts'



Strategy[edit]

The party fights this battle right after defeating the Tinpot Dictator. Conserving MP and healing items from the last fight is instrumental.

The Slaughtomaton can use Dazzleflash which, if it lands, can decrease the accuracy of the party. It can breathe flames, causing 15-20 HP worth of damage. Every so often, it will use Double-Edged Slash, which is a devastating attack, inflicting 40~50 damage on a single character. However, some damage will be reflected back to it.

Maribel should use Sap although it only has a slight resistance to it and it is capable of casting Magic Barrier. Kiefer should use the combo of Focus Strength and Flame Slash on the enemy. The Hero should attack, stopping only if a party member is low on HP. Ruff should constantly attack, stopping only if the party is really hurting and the Hero and Maribel can't heal fast enough.

The mech has a very low resistance to Ruff's Aooo! ability, making it possible to survive the fight with the bot making next to zero attacks.

Other Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Slaughtomaton appeared as a legendary rare card exclusive for Demon Swordsmen leaders in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction". It also appeared as a boss in the Solo Battle Adventure mode of Rivals Ace, reprising its role as the boss of the Automaton Stronghold.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Slaughtomaton appeared in the game as a boss in Chapter 2, Episode 5 of the limited Dragon Quest VII event starting on March 19, 2021, as well as a special mega version that can be challenged by multiple players.

Trivia[edit]

Related monsters[edit]

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