Slaughtomaton

Slaughtomaton
Introduced in	VII
Former names	EvilMech
Japanese name	デスマシーン
Rōmaji	Desumashīn
Family	Machine

The slaughtomaton 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.

Characteristics

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 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. 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.

Main game appearances

Dragon Quest VII

#288 - Slaughtomaton Machine Family
	HP	MP	Attack	Defence	Agility
	380	8	80	70	38
	Exp	Gold	Drop	None
	300	200 G
	Note: None
Abilities
Normal attack May act twice Double-Edged Slash Fire Breath Dazzleflash
Spells
None
Haunts at:
Automaton Stronghold (Past)

The Slaughtomaton is the trump card that Tinpot Dictator uses against the party. Just by summoning it, the Slaughtomaton kills the Tinpot Dictator. It then sets its sights on the party. However, it is defeated as well, shutting down and disappearing for good.

Strategy

The party fights this battle right after defeating the Tinpot Dictator and so losing this battle means that the party must defeat the Tinpot Dictator again (in the 3DS remake, the slaughtomaton can be fought directly after losing, without fighting the Tinpot Dictator if you already defeated him). Conserving MP and Herbs from the last fight is instrumental.

The Slaughtomaton can use Flash which, if it hits, can decrease the accuracy of the party. It can breath flames, causing 15-20 HP. Every so often, it will use 2EdgeHit which is a devastating attack, doing about 40-50 HP. However, some damage will be reflected back to it.

Maribel should use Sap although it has a slight resistance to it. Kiefer should use Psycheup/Fireslash on the enemy. The Hero should attack, stopping only if a party member is low on HP. Gabo should constantly attack, stopping only if the party is really hurting and the Hero and Maribel can't heal fast enough.

Keep with this strategy and victory will be yours.

Sprites

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Trivia

• The Slaughtomaton is one of the only monsters in the game that cannot drop its Monster Heart, as the monster is only encountered once in the game.

Etymology

Its name is a combination of the words "slaughter" and "automaton"

Other languages

Other languages
French	Unknown
German	Grobotron
Spanish	Automatón
Italian	Massacratronic
Dutch	Unknown
Norwegian	Unknown
Greek	Unknown
Portuguese	Unknown
Russian	Unknown
Chinese	Unknown
Korean	Unknown

Related monsters

• Ersatz estark
• Metal heavy

See also

Slaughtomaton (Vocation)