Slime

The Dragon Quest series mascot monster

Slime is the best-known monster and mascot of the Dragon Quest series. Its blue teardrop body and smiling face made it both the standard early enemy and a symbol of the franchise.

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Profile

Species
Monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
The classic Slime is a small blue teardrop-shaped creature with round eyes and a simple U-shaped smile. Variants change its color, size, equipment, or material.
Iconic items
  • blue teardrop body
  • smiling face

Personality and abilities

Detailed personality
Although usually a weak enemy, Slime is friendly and expressive in many spin-offs. Different Slime types can heal, merge, flee quickly, or fight as party members.
Keywords
  • friendly
  • weak enemy
  • mascot
  • varied

History

Backstory
Designed by Akira Toriyama for the first Dragon Quest, the Slime evolved from a generic blob concept into a simple and memorable mascot that appears across games, anime, manga, and merchandise.
Work title
Dragon Quest
Media type
Game

Media appearances

Dragon Quest series

Game / Mascot

Dragon Quest Monsters

Game / Supporting

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