Striking sabrecat

The Striking sabrecat is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II.

Dragon Quest monster Striking sabrecat
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キラータイガー Romaji Killer Tiger First appearance Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line Old localisation SaberLion (II NES and GBC) Variants Dark sabrecat
Great sabrecat
Sabrecat
Silver sabrecat
Stormy sabrecat
Tigercub

When it first debuted, it was a stronger, pink-furred variant of the Sabrecat, but in some spinoff games it became a palette swap of the Great sabrecat instead.

Characteristics

The original Striking sabrecat resembles the real-world smilodons of the Pleistocene era with pink fur and fearsome solid yellow eyes. This design make a reappearance in Stars, but starting with Monster Battle Road II, the sabrecat became a pink and red-furred palette swap of the Great sabrecat. This design went on to reappear in Joker 3 and Tact, as well.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

NES VersionRemake Versions

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)

Sprite Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 80 0 81 55 95 76 71 1⁄64 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 4⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item None Sea Cave B3-4 Dirkandor (1) Cave to Rendarak Iron spear1⁄16

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 80 0 128 55 95 76 71 1⁄64 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 7⁄7 2⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item None Sea Cave B3-4 Dirkandor (1) Cave to Rendarak Iron spear 1⁄16

The party faces a Striking sabrecat at the castle of Dirkandor in exchange for the Moon Sigil.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Tigercub appeared as an infant form to the Striking sabrecat, paralleling the Great sabrecat and the Great sabrecub.

Dragon Quest Tact

Striking sabrecat appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family that can be scouted normally from any banner. The striking sabrecat can be faced as an enemy at Dirkandor during the limited Dragon Quest II event, referencing the Luminaries' acquisition of the Moon Sigil. It can participate in Heligator's Battle Road as a party member.

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 120 886 343 4 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 410 193 467 138 35 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Half Res Normal Super Weak Normal Super Weak Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Normal Normal Normal Half Res Immune Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Half Res Normal Normal Normal Normal Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Singe Sear* Hades Pit* Talent Blossoming: Cremate Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10% / Stats Up Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up Cremate Potency +5% Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up Cremate Potency +5% Perks Basic perks Max HP +20 AGL +15 Sear Potency +2% Leader perk Raises martial potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. Awakening perk Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10%: Lowers Frizz-type martial MP cost by 10%.

Gallery

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  Erdrick trilogy, Nintendo Switch sprite.
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  DQ Trading Card Game.
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  Stars model
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  Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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  Joker 3 official art.
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  Tact model.
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  Striking sabrecat and other monsters in Tact.