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:''This article is for the Slime from Dragon Quest. For the Slime from Minecraft, see {{h1|List of spirits (Minecraft series)|Slime}}. For the American Smasher, see [[Smasher:Slime]].''
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:''For the Canadian Smasher, see {{Sm|Slime|p=Canada}}''
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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name           = Slime
|name=Slime
|image         = {{tabber|width=200px|title1=Slime|content1=[[File:Slime.png|200px]]|title2=Liquid Metal Slime|content2=[[File:SSBU spirit Liquid Metal Slime.png|250px]]}}
|image=[[File:Slime.png|200px]]
|caption       = [[File:DragonQuestSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artworks of Slime and Liquid Metal Slime.
|caption=[[Image:DragonQuestSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Slime from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
|universe       = {{uv|Dragon Quest}}
|universe={{uv|Dragon Quest}}
|firstgame     = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest|video game}}'' (1986)
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Quest}}'' (1986)
|games         = ''[[Ultimate]]''
|games=''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince}}'' (2023)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|dragonquestwiki|Dragon Quest Builders 2}}'' (2018)
|console       = Nintendo Entertainment System
|console= Nintendo Entertainment System
|species       = Slime
|species=Slime
|creator       = [[Yuji Horii]]
|creator = Yuji Horii
|artist         = {{iw|wikipedia|Akira Toriyama}}
|artist = Akira Toriyama
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwiki = dragonquestwiki
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikiname = Dragon Quest Wiki
|interwikipage = Slime (Dragon Quest)
|interwikipage = Slime
}}
}}
The '''Slime''' ({{ja|スライム|Suraimu}}, ''Slime'') is a common enemy in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, also serving as the series' mascot.
The '''Slime''' ({{ja|スライム|Suraimu}}, ''Slime'') is a common enemy in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, also serving as the series mascot.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Slime in nes.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The player encounters a Slime in the original ''Dragon Quest''.]]
In the ''Dragon Quest'' games, Slimes are often the first monster that players come across. They are typically the weakest monster, and can be taken down with ease, as they lack any real offensive abilities. Other variations of Slime exist, such as She-Slime (which, despite its name, is not necessarily female) and the elusive Metal Slime. In later games, such as ''Dragon Quest IX'', there are special Slimes that⁠—though often unassuming⁠—can merge with or stack onto other Slimes, creating a new type of Slime, such as a King Slime or a Slime Stack.
In the ''Dragon Quest'' games, Slimes are often the first monster that players come across. They are typically the weakest monster, and can be taken down with ease, as they lack any real offensive abilities. Owing to their simplistic nature, there are many variants of Slime, to the point that they even have their own monster family. Other variations include the She-Slime (which, despite its name, is not necessarily female), the enormous King Slime, and the elusive Metal Slime (which, along with its relatives, is famous for the amount of experience points it gives if one is able to defeat it). In later games, such as ''Dragon Quest IX'', there are special Slimes that—though often unassuming—can merge with or stack onto other Slimes, creating a new type of Slime, such as a King Slime or a Slime Stack. Friendly Slimes also sometimes appear in the series, and often greet the Hero with the phrase "I'm not a bad Slime".


As the series progressed, Slimes grew popular among fans, becoming an icon of the franchise and starring in spin-off titles such as ''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''. They are also often used as the emblem to represent the series as a whole, such as in the ''Itadaki Street'' series. They even sometimes make playable appearances, including in the aforementioned ''Fortune Street'' series as well as in crossover games like ''Mario Sports Mix''. Certain games include Slimes as companions with their own personality and dialogue. In localized titles, they often use slime-related puns or phrases: for example, "gooman" instead of "human", "slime" instead of "time", "accrooze" instead of "accrue", and saying "slurp" or "goo" as a verbal tic.
As the series progressed, Slimes grew popular among fans, becoming an icon of the franchise and even starring in spin-off titles such as ''Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime''. Certain games include Slimes as companions with their own personality and dialogue. In localized titles, they often use slime-related puns or phrases: for example, "gooman" instead of "human", "slime" instead of "time", "acrooze" instead of "accrue", or simply saying "slurp" or "goo" as a verbal tic.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], while his first choice for a ''Dragon Quest'' fighter was the [[Hero]], he would not have opposed a Slime being playable on Square Enix's request. Ultimately, the two parties agreed on the Hero, but Slimes still feature prominently in the series' representation.<ref>https://www.siliconera.com/2019/09/26/masahiro-sakurai-and-yuji-horii-discuss-smash-ultimates-hero-dlc-director-philosophy-and-more/</ref>
The Hero's [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers#Hero|reveal trailer]] features Slime all throughout.  


===As a background character===
===As a background character===
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===As a moveset element===
===As a moveset element===
Slime appears in one of {{SSBU|Hero}}'s taunts, and three Slimes also appear in one of the Hero's [[victory pose]]s. Solo, the Hero from ''Dragon Quest IV'', has a Slime-themed earring on his left ear, which turns into a Metal Slime in his orange [[alternate costume]].
Slime appears in one of {{SSBU|Hero}}'s taunts, and three Slimes also appear in one of the Hero's [[victory pose]]s. Solo, the Hero from ''Dragon Quest IV'', has a Slime-themed earring on his left ear (which turns into a Metal Slime in his orange alternate costume).


===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:SSBUSlimeHat.jpg|thumb|left|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} wearing the Slime hat.]]
[[File:SSBUSlimeHat.jpg|thumb|left|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} wearing the Slime hat.]]
Slime appears as a paid DLC [[Mii Costume]] in the form of a hat. Uniquely, it wobbles and jiggles when in motion. The headgear was revealed during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Hero"}}'' presentation on July 30, 2019. It was released alongside the other Round 2 Mii Fighter costumes and Challenger Pack 2, Hero, on the same day.
Slime appears as a paid DLC [[Mii Costume]] in the form of a hat. Uniquely, it wobbles and jiggles when in motion.
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In the trailer for the ''Dragon Quest'' Mii Fighter costumes, a metal Mii Fighter wearing a Slime hat can be seen running away from Luminary, referencing the Metal Slime enemy and its tendency to run away. Additionally, the Luminary is seen trying to use [[Hatchet Man]] on the Mii Fighter; this references a common strategy for hunting Metal Slimes and their relatives in the ''Dragon Quest'' games, as Hatchet Man has a chance to deal a critical hit, which will always kill Metal Slimes instantly. Later to the same trailer, [[Captain Falcon]] thrusts his arm out and gestures for Slime to follow him; this is a reference to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest V}}'', where monsters may join the Hero's party after defeating them. The Mii Gunner wearing the Slime hat may reference the spin-off series ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime}}'', known as ''Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest'' in Japan, where guns are a common feature for tanks.
===Spirit===
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Various Slimes appear as spirits on the special DLC-exclusive [[Spirit Board]]. The standard Slime can be enhanced to King Slime at level 99.  


===Spirits===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
Various Slimes also appear as [[spirit]]s.
|-
 
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slot !! Ability !! Series
The Slime uses an army of {{SSBU|Kirby}} puppet fighters and is fought on the [[Gaur Plain]] stage's [[Battlefield form]]. During the battle, the Kirby puppet fighters use neutral aerial attacks, referencing the Slime's ability to attack while jumping. Also, the [[Giant]] Kirby puppet fighter appears after the Kirby Team is KO'd, referencing how the Slimes combine into King Slime, this spirit's [[Enhanceable spirit|enhanced]] form.
 
The Liquid Metal Slime uses a [[Metal]] Kirby puppet fighter and is fought on [[The Great Cave Offensive]] stage's Battlefield form. During the battle, the player's fighter must defeat the Metal Kirby puppet fighter in thirty seconds, referencing how a Liquid Metal Slime often flees after one turn in the ''Dragon Quest'' series. Also, the Metal Kirby puppet fighter has decreased attack power and increased move speed and defense, referencing the Liquid Metal Slime's low attack power and high defense stats, while it starts off with a Franklin Badge, referencing the Liquid Metal Slime's immunity to magic spells.
 
====Primary spirit====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
|-
| 1,330 || {{SpiritTableName|Slime (Dragon Quest)}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★ || 2 || 899 || 4499 || 454 || 2272 || 445 || 2227 || {{Rollover|Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99|King Slime|y}} || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
| 1,330 || [[File:SlimeOG.png|center|108x108px]] || Slime || [[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] || ★ || 2 || Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|-
|-
| 1,331 || {{SpiritTableName|King Slime}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★ || 2 || 3225 || 9701 || 1659 || 4989 || 1413 || 4250 || Weight ↑ ↑ || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
| 1,331 || [[File:BigBoiSlime.png|center|108x108px]] || King Slime || [[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] || ★★★ || 2 || Weight ↑↑ || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|}
====Support spirit====
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
|-
| 1,336 || {{SpiritTableName|Liquid Metal Slime}} || ★★ || 1 || Move Speed ↑ || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
| 1,336 || [[File:LMSlime.png|center|108x108px]] || Liquid Metal Slime || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★ || 1 || Move Speed ↑ || ''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|}
|}
===Other===
The Hero's [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers#Hero|reveal trailer]] features Slime all throughout.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Slime in Hero trailer.png|Slimes as they appeared in Hero's reveal trailer.
File:SSBU-Yggdrasil'sAltar.jpg|A Slime in the background of [[Yggdrasil's Altar]].
SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Slime.jpg|A Slime in the background of [[Yggdrasil's Altar]].
LiquidMetalSlime.jpg|{{SSBU|Joker}} and Erdrick with a Liquid Metal Slime.
SSBUHeroTaunt3.gif|A Slime in Hero's taunt.
HeroVictory3SSBU.gif|Three Slimes along with Hero in his victory screen.
HeroVictory3SSBU.gif|Three Slimes along with Hero in his victory screen.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|スライム|Suraimu}}, ''Slime''
|en=Slime
|fr=Gluant
|es=Limo
|de=Schleim
|it=Slime
|nl=Slime
|ru={{rollover|Слайм|Slaym|?}}
|ko={{rollover|슬라임|Seullaim|?}}, ''Slime''
|zh_cn={{rollover|史莱姆|Shǐláimǔ|?}}, ''Slime''
|zh_tw={{rollover|史萊姆|Shǐláimǔ|?}}, ''Slime''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Slime enemies are commonly featured in other fantasy-inspired series, including some featured in ''Super Smash Bros.''
**In ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'', using Magic Powder on certain enemies will turn them into a Slime. Rather than the famous blue color, these Slimes instead appear greenish-orange, more closely resembling an onion.
**In the Namco arcade game {{uvn|Babylonian Castle Saga|The Tower of Druaga}}, which predates the original ''Dragon Quest'' by two years, Slimes appear as a common foe. These Slimes are simple faceless blobs, typically green in color, and much more nondescript than the iconic ''Dragon Quest'' design.
*Slime previously appeared alongside {{uv|Mario}} characters in ''{{s|mariowiki|Itadaki Street DS}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Fortune Street}}'', as well as {{uv|Final Fantasy}} characters in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Sports Mix}}''.
**Slimes also appeared alongside [[Simon Belmont]], [[Pit]], and [[Mega Man]] in the ''Captain N: The Game Master'' episode "Trojan Dragon".
*Slime is the third non-playable character to appear in the panoramic banner, following [[Mr. Saturn]] and [[Morgana]].
*Slime is the third non-playable character to appear in the panoramic banner, following [[Mr. Saturn]] and [[Morgana]].
 
*In the trailer for the ''Dragon Quest'' Mii Fighter costumes, a metal Mii Fighter wearing a Slime hat can be seen running away from Luminary, referencing the Metal Slime enemy and its tendency to run away.
==References==
*In battles representing Slimes—such as the Hero's {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} and spirit battles—they are represented by {{SSBU|Kirby}}, likely due to their similar size and shape.
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==External links==
*Species article on the [[mdfw:Dragon Quest:Slime|Mystery Dungeon Franchise Wiki]].


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