Slime

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Slime
Official artwork of Slime from Dragon Quest VIII.
Universe	Dragon Quest
Debut	Dragon Quest (1986)
Smash Bros. appearances	Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Dragon Quest Builders 2 (2018)
Console/platform of origin	Nintendo Entertainment System
Species	Slime
Created by	Yuji Horii
Designed by	Akira Toriyama
Article on Dragon Quest Wiki	Slime

The Slime (スライム, Slime) is a common enemy in the Dragon Quest series, also serving as the series mascot.

Origin

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.

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.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Hero's reveal trailer features Slime all throughout.

As a background character

Multiple Slimes appear on the Dragon Quest stage, Yggdrasil's Altar. This also includes a Liquid Metal Slime, which like in their respective games, are rare.

It also appears in one of Hero's taunts, and three Slimes also appear in one of the Hero's victory poses. 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

A 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.

Spirit

Various Slimes appear as spirits on the special DLC-exclusive Spirit Board. The standard Slime can be enhanced to King Slime at level 99.

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slot	Ability	Series
1,330		Slime		★	2	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99	DRAGON QUEST Series
1,331	File:BigBoiSlime.png	King Slime		★★★	2	Weight ↑↑	DRAGON QUEST Series
1,336		Liquid Metal Slime		★★	1	Move Speed ↑	DRAGON QUEST Series

Gallery

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  A Slime in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.

Trivia

• Slime enemies are commonly featured in other fantasy-inspired series, including some featured in Super Smash Bros.
  • In 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 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 Mario characters in Itadaki Street DS and Fortune Street, as well as Final Fantasy characters in 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.
• 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.
• In battles representing Slimes—such as the Hero's Classic Mode and spirit battles—they are represented by Kirby, likely due to their similar size and shape.