Editing Metal slime knight

{{Monster Infobox
|title = Metal slime knight
|image = [[File:DQVIII Metal Slime Knight.png|250px]]
|caption = Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji = メタルライダー
|romaji = Metaru Raidā
|translation = Metal Rider
|first = {{DQ5|short}}
|dw = MetlRider
|monster1=[[Dark lancer]]<br>[[Dark slime knight]]<br>[[Patissier knight]]<br>[[Slime knight]]<br>[[Snooty slime knight]]}}

The '''Metal slime knight''' is a monster in the series.

==Characteristics==
Metal slime knights are diminutive swordsmen riding on the backs of [[Slime family|metal slimes]]. They wield a sword and shield of dark pink metal, donning green armour and helmets with a purple plume. They do not yield the same amount of experience as their mounts, as either the [[metal slime]]s that let themselves get captured by the [[slime knight]]s are the least experienced slimes, or the slime knights shield their steeds from the finishing blow. Indeed, they are not even vulnerable to anti-metal weapons and skills, nor do they possess astonishing speed, a high chance of dodging attacks and immunity to magic. Instead, rumours abound that the steed is merely painted chrome.

These slime knights often have the ability to cast healing magic on themselves and fellow monsters like their green cousins. In some games, they are even able to perform some skillful feats or swordplay and acrobatic somersaults off the backs of their metallic steeds.

In the PlayStation 2 remake of ''V'' and the Nintendo 3DS version of ''VII'', the metal slime knight was further distinguished from an ordinary one by wielding a scimitar, a round shield emblazoned with the design of a [[king slime]], wearing purple gloves and boots, and a red plume on their helmets.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji= メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|bestiaryNumber=#061
|sprite=[[File:Metalrider.gif]]
|hp=50
|mp=8
|attack=61
|defense=85
|agility=55
|exp=135
|gold=31
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=Flee<br>Launches self (125% damage) 
|item=[[Iron cuirass]]{{fraction|1|32}} 
|locations=[[Lodestar Harbour]] Region<br>[[Scary Lair]]<br>[[Zoomingale]] Region
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=20%
|fire-breath-resist=20%
|bang-resist=20%
|crack-resist=20%
|cool-breath-resist=20%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=20%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=67%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=67%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=67%
|sap-resist=20%
|poison-resist=67%
|stun-resist=67%
|ps2-sprites=[[File:Metalslimeknight DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Metal slime knight1.png]]
}}

==={{DQ6}}===
{{DQ6Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime knight1.png]]
|hp=144
|mp=8
|exp=150
|gold=72
|attack=103
|defense=115
|agility=90
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=#084
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills=[[Double-Edged Slash]]<br>Flees
|locations=[[Clearvale]] Region<br>[[Lotus Lagoon]]
|items=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=60%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=15%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=25%
|strike-resist=25%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=60%
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime knight1.png]]
|hp=104
|mp=12
|exp=230 (PS1)<br>345 (3DS)
|gold=40 (PS1)<br>60 (3DS)
|attack=87
|defense=135
|agility=110
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism |{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=#092
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>Leaping slash (125% damage)
|locations=[[Hubble]] Region (past)
|items=[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=60%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=60%
|woosh-resist=60%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=60%
|cool-breath-resist=60%
|strike-resist=60%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=60%
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-94.gif|185px]]
|hp=90
|mp=8
|exp=91
|gold=33
|attack=78
|defense=145
|agility=64
|bestiaryNumber=#094
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Brave slime knights who live for a fight. Although resistant to attack spells, they are susceptible to support spells.
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>Jumping slash (125% damage)
|locations=[[Baccarat Region]] (day only)
|items=[[Slime earrings]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Kitty shield]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romaji=Metaru raidā
|bestiaryNumber=#075
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Well-rounded warriors who are battle naturals, and can attack twice in one turn with their falcon-like fleetness.<br><br>Although captive [[metal slime]]s might seem like easy experience, they get caught because they're the least experienced ones.
|model=[[Image:Metalslimeknight DQIX DS.png|100px]]
|hp=46
|mp=8
|exp=305
|gold=80
|attack=82
|defence=140
|agility=80
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=Blocks with its shield<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|items=[[Light shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations= [[Heights of Loneliness]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Fire, rank 1)
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|blast-resist=50%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-100%
|light-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=75%
}}*Defeating a metal slime knight is one of the objectives of [[Template:DQIXQuest/165|Quest #165: Shame on Goo]].

==={{DQ10}}===
Metal slime knight appeared from the beginning of the game. They can cast [[Midheal]] like the previous game and are able to land desperate attacks. It is also possible to change the appearance of a [[slime knight]] monster companion to that of a metal slime knight's with a colour-changing ticket.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji= メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaruraidā
|bestiaryNumber=#134
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Apparently, 'Silver' is the name they most often give their slimy steeds. It's something to do with their favourite adventure serial... 
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime knight XI sprite.png]]
|hp=100
|mp=12
|attack=93
|defense=154
|agility=82
|exp=256
|gold=39
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>Flees
|items=[[Light shield]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>[[Densinium]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[The Champs Sauvage]] (act one and postgame)<br>[[Neverglade]] (2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=50%
|beguile-resist=50%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
====Vicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー・強
|romanji={{tt|Metaruraidā・kyō|Metal rider・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#242
|family={{Slime}}
|description=Metal slime knights driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows. 
|sprite=[[File:Metal slime knight XI sprite.png]]
|hp=162
|mp=18
|attack=138
|defense=220
|agility=118
|exp=474
|gold=82
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills={{Desperate attack}}<br>Flees
|items=[[Light shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Densinium]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[The Champs Sauvage]] (act two)<br>[[Insula Orientalis]] (act two)<br>[[The Eerie Valley|The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley]] (postgame)
|fire-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=50%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=50%
|zap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=50%
|beguile-resist=50%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===
Metal slime knights can be found on [[Infern Isle]]. It is wise to scout them when first possible, as in-game events will later alter the island and prevent metal slime knights from appearing.

{{DQMJmonster
|name = Metal slime knight
|image =  
|family = {{Slime}}
|rank = D
|description = ''It is believed that these knights have sworn fealty to their beloved metal slimes.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]]
|resistances = [[Paralysis]]proof
|skill = [[Darklight Slashes]], [[Agility Boost]]
|location = [[Infern Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Slime knight]] x [[Dancing devil]] <br> [[Night emperor]] x [[Shell slime]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Metal slime knight
|image =  
|family = {{Slime}}
|rank = D
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Paralyzer]]
|resistances = -
|skill = [[Darklight Slashes]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Behemoth slime]] x [[Phantom fencer]]<br>[[Angel slime]] x [[Firn fiend]]
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|icon=[[File:Metal slime knight DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Metal slime knight]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 slime family icon.png|link=Slime family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>590</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>620</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>400</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#049
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These strong, silent types are superlative skirmishers. Incidentally, a metal slime knight's EXP is the sum of the metal slime and it's rider's EXP, divided by two.
|talents=[[Empath]]
|traits=[[Tactical Trooper]], [[Insta-Accel]], [[Close Scraper]]
|ltraits=[[Adrenaline Rush]], [[Ultra Crafty Paralyser]], [[Critical Sensation]]
|habitat=Unavailable in the wild
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Slime Knight DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Slime knight]] X [[File:Metal slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Metal slime]]
|fusions=[[File:Metal slime knight DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Metal slime knight]] X [[File:Beshemoth slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Beshemoth slime]] = [[File:Shogum DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Shogum]]
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|electricity-resist=50%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=50%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=-25%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji={{tt|Metaru raidā|Metal rider}}
|listNumber=#057
|fieldNotes=Noble knights who bounce into battle astride slimy steeds and administer aid to ailing allies. Didn't receive the experience bonanza you were hoping for? Remember, knights shield their steeds to the bitter end!
|image=[[File:Metal slime knight DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=28
|gold=23<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Glass frit]], [[Iron ore]], [[Gold chain|Classic gold chain recipe]]
|locations=[[Colissea]] (Hero), [[Colissean Desert]] (Hero), [[Grannet]] (Hero), [[Pinnacle of Light]] (Recruit), [[The Shrine of Scales]] (Recruit, Captain)
}}

==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romaji={{tt|Metaru raidā|Metal rider}}
|listNumber=#081
|fieldNotes=Noble knights who bounce into battle astride slimy steeds and administer aid to ailing allies. Didn't receive the experience bonanza you were hoping for? Remember, knights shield their steeds to the bitter end!
|image=[[File:Metal slime knight DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=322
|gold=33<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Densinium]], [[Iron ore]]
|locations=[[Battle of Mt. Neverest]], [[Blacka Pastures]]
}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Metal slime knight appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Slime family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-4, 8-7, 8-8, 10-5, 12-6, and 15-3 of the main storyline. It can also be recruited during the Slime Fest on Chapters 3-2 and 3-4 at normal difficulty, as well as 2-2, 2-3, and 3-4 at hard and very hard difficulties. The metal slime knight can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[slime knight]], [[pickled slime]], and [[Maam]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Metal slime knight
|kanji=メタルライダー
|romanji=Metaru raidā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Metal Slime Knight.png|225px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Slime.png|48px]]<br>Slime
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=115
|hp=563
|mp=216
|move=2
|attack=337
|defense=316
|agility=227
|wisdom=157
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Bomb Slash]]
|bskill2=[[Multislash]]{{tt|*|Level 20}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Physical MP Cost -5% / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +3
|bperk2=Multislash Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Physical MP Cost -5%''': Lowers physical MP cost by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Immune
|curse-resist=Half Res
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Jinete de limo metálico|es-meaning=Spanish for "metal slime rider".
|fr=Monte-gluant de métal|fr-meaning=French for "metal slime rider".
|de=Metallschleimritter|de-meaning=German for "metal slime knight".
|it=Cavaliere Slime|it-meaning=Italian for "slime knight/rider".
|zh-tw={{tt|金屬騎士|Jīnshǔ qíshì}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "metal knight".
}}

==Trivia==
* The metal slime knight's description in both ''X'' and ''XI'' reference the [[Wikipedia:Lone Ranger|Lone Ranger]], a masked former Texas Ranger who fights outlaws with his trusty horse, Silver, who were first serialised in American radio in 1938.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ V Android Slime Family 2.jpg|Metal slime knight, along with [[Metal slime]] and [[Liquid metal slime]] fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] in ''Dragon Quest V''.
DQVII Metal slime knight.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQX Metal slime knight.jpg|A Metal slime knight in {{X}}.
DQX Metal Rider dismounted.jpg|Walking alongside its mount.
DQXI Metal slime knight.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Vicious metal slime knight.jpg|A Vicious metal slime knight.
Metalslimeknight DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
DQM2-3D Metal Slime Knight Icon.jpg|Metal icon in {{Monsters 2: 3D}}.
MBRV Metal Rider.png|{{Monster Battle Road Victory}} cut-in.
DQMBRV Metal Slime Knight1.png|
DQMBRV Metal Slime Knight2.png|
DQMBRV Metal Slime Knight3.png|
DQMB Metal Slime Knight.png|Metal ''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle II'' card.
DQS Metal slime knight.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Metal Rider.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Metal Slime Knight icon.png|{{Tact}} party icon.
DQW Metal Rider.jpg|{{Walk}} model.
Metallic Metal Rider.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''.
DQTCG Metal Slime Knight.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>

==Related monsters==
*[[Prime slime]]
*[[Shogum]]
*[[Slionheart]]

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[[es:Jinete de Limo Metálico]]
[[fr:Monte-gluant de métal]]