Loss leader
The Loss leader is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series which was first encountered in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is a powerful general in the Demon Lord's army of monsters.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Loss leader | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | サタンジェネラル |
| Romaji | Satanjeneraru |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
| Old localization | None |
CharacteristicsEdit
The loss leader resembles a physically-fit, male human with a green skintone and whited out eyes.
He wears a minimal set of dark armor that doesn't cover much of its body, consisting of wide pauldrons, small metal plates that only cover the side of his chest, boots, vambraces, and a metal fauld covering a pair of black briefs. This attire is completed with a long red cape around his neck. In his right hand, he wields a double-bladed weapon. This weapon is similar to its armor and has a metallic handgrip and two sharp, curved metallic blades in each extreme.
In battle he boasts fast and furious fists, hitting foes four times in quick succession. He is also knowledgeable in magic, being most recurring spell being the Frizz line.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit
| Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru) |  |
Original (SFC)
| Sprite | HP * | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
568 | 90 | 275 | 127 |
| Agility | Experience * | Gold | Recruit Rate | |
| 137 | 1800 | 252 | NA | |
| Bestiary No. | #163 |
| Spell(s) | Kafrizzle Kazing Insulatle |
| Skill(s) | Multifists Pyre o' Fire |
| Location(s) | Mortamor's Dreadlair |
| Item(s) Dropped | Metal king helm1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 1⁄64 | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 60% | 25% | 50% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 100% | 15% | 50% | |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
| Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
1,073 | 33 | 427 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 388 | 156 | 2,614 | 473 |
| Bestiary no. | #385 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | A highly decorated general in the army of an ancient evil, brought back by the dread power of the Dark One. |
| Spell(s) | Kafrizz |
| Skill(s) | Inferno Slash Gigathrow |
| Location(s) | Fortress of Fear (second act) |
| Item(s) dropped | Ethereal stone1⁄16 Liquid metal helm1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/a | 50% | 25% | 25% | |
| Earth Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 25% | -125% | 25% | -110% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 50% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | |
| 25% | 50% | 50% | 0% | |
| Snooze Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
Stumble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 99% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Malicious variantEdit
| Malicious loss leader (サタンジェネラル・邪 Satanjeneraru・ja) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| |
1,422 | 55 | 452 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 441 | 176 | 2,927 | 516 |
| Bestiary no. | #494 |
| Family | Demon |
| In-game description | Loss leaders who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil. |
| Spell(s) | Kafrizz |
| Skill(s) | Inferno Slash Gigathrow |
| Location(s) | Gallopolis Region (third act, night only) The Costa Valor (third act, night only) The Other Side (third act) |
| Item(s) dropped | Ethereal stone1⁄16 Liquid metal helm1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/a | 50% | 25% | 25% | |
| Earth Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 25% | -125% | 25% | -110% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 100% | 50% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | |
| Snooze Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
Stumble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 50% | 99% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit
| Loss leader (サタンジェネラル Satanjeneraru) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
 |
55,000 | 800g | Yes |
| List No. | #161 |
| Field Notes | The undisputed champion of the underworld. His mastery of magic and martial arts is a result of his tireless training. He cuts a fine figure in his crimson cape—a monstrous matador who makes all the other monsters say 'olé!' |
| Location(s) | Blacka Pastures |
| Item(s) Dropped | Finessence, Champion's choker |
Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit
| Loss leader |  |
| Portrait | Forte | Treasure Capacity | Safekeeping Score |
 |
 |
3 | 95% |
| Bestiary no. | #66 |
| Family | Demon |
| Trivia | Huge demon warriors, proud and stately With their king dethroned they need a new one greatly They've been staring at bonfires and mumbling lately... |
| Favorite foods |     |
| Habitats | The Hinterquarters, see below |
| Item(s) dropped |   |
Stats
| Starting HP | Starting MP | Starting Strength |
| 65 | 10 | 22 |
| Starting Defence | Starting Deftness | Starting magic |
| 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Max HP | Max MP | Max Strength |
| 1,064 | 180 | 476 |
| Max Defence | Max Deftness | Max magic |
| 383 | 375 | 333 |
Potential abilities *
| First | Second | Third |
| Electroslash | Excalibur | Gigaslash |
| Fourth | Fifth | Sixth |
| Kasizzle | Meditation | Unrelenting Force |
Dragon Attack
| Name | Target(s) | Element |
| Dark Machinations | Area | Dark & Slash |
Traits
| First | Second | ||
| Debilitator | Healthy Advantage | ||
| Third | Fourth | ||
| Lone Wolf | Paragon | ||
| Fifth | |||
| Slim Pickings | |||
Resistances
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| Quite strong | Strong | Quite strong | Weak |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Gravity Resistance * |
| Quite strong | Quite strong | Weak | Weak |
| Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Slash Resistance | Impact Resistance |
| Weak | Strong | Normal | Normal |
| Piercing Resistance | Sleep Resistance | Stun Resistance | Poison Resistance |
| Normal | Strong | Quite strong | Weak |
| Debilitation Resistance * | |||
| Quite strong | |||
EtymologyEdit
In marketing terms, a loss leader is a pricing strategy in which a product is sold below its market cost in order to stimulate the sales of more profitable goods and services.
Lethe legionariesEdit
GalleryEdit
Vintage artwork, circa 1995
XI polygon model
A malicious loss leader
Scan Battlers card
