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'''Saber''' is a character in {{DQ5}}. He is a monster the {{Hero 5}} will always recruit, first as a cub then as a full grown adult. He is a [[Great sabrecub]] in the first generation and then becomes a [[Great Sabrecat]], a large sabertooth leopard monster in the last couple of generations.
'''Saber''' is a character in {{Dragon Quest V}}.
 
He is a {{MFamilies}} the {{Hero 5}} will always recruit, first as a cub then as a full grown adult. He is a [[Great sabrecub]] in the first generation and then becomes a [[Great sabrecat]], a large sabertooth leopard monster in the last couple of generations.


==Bio==
==Bio==
Saber is one of the names that [[Bianca Whitaker]] will suggest when you first recruit Saber. Players first see Saber in the child part of the game where several children are bullying a small cat in [[Roundbeck]]. They will only stop it if The Hero and Bianca fight the ghosts in the castle north of the village. After accomplishing this, the kids complete their end of the deal and leave the cat alone.
Saber is one of the names that [[Bianca Whitaker]] will suggest when you first recruit Saber. Players first see Saber in the child part of the game where several children are bullying a small cat in [[Roundbeck]]. They will only stop it if the {{Hero 5}} and {{Bianca}} fight the ghosts in the castle north of the village. After accomplishing this, the kids complete their end of the deal and leave the cat alone.


As gratitude, Saber emotionally bonds to The Hero to become a party member for the rest of the child section of the game. Bianca gives him an equippable [[Bianca's clothing#Bianca's ribbon|Ribbon]] before she leaves the party. The Hero and Saber become separated at the end of the first part of the game.
As gratitude, Saber emotionally bonds to The {{Hero 5}} to become a {{Party 5}} member for the rest of the child section of the game. {{Bianca}} gives him an equippable [[Bianca's clothing#Bianca's ribbon|Ribbon]] before she leaves the {{Party 5}}. The {{Hero 5}} and Saber become separated at the end of the first part of the game.


They would meet again years later as adults, when The Hero is called on to save [[Hay|a village]] from a monster. The Hero learns that the "monster" has its lair in a dark cave. Saber, now an adult, will not quite remember The Hero and is considered impossible to defeat with a large amount of HP, though he does not attack, due to The Hero's scent being familiar to him. The only way to end the battle is to use Bianca's Ribbon on him. Thus, he will recognize The Hero and rejoin him for the rest of the game. If The Hero does defeat Saber in battle, he will be sent back outside the room and the battle will be repeatable.
They would meet again years later as adults, when The {{Hero 5}} is called on to save [[Hay|a village]] from a monster. The {{Hero 5}} learns that the "monster" has its lair in a dark cave. Saber, now an adult, will not quite remember The {{Hero 5}} and is considered impossible to defeat with a large amount of {{HP}}, though he does not attack, due to The {{Hero 5}}'s scent being familiar to him. The only way to end the battle is to use {{Bianca}}'s Ribbon on him. Thus, he will recognize The {{Hero 5}} and rejoin him for the rest of the game. If The {{Hero 5}} does defeat Saber in battle, he will be sent back outside the room and the battle will be repeatable.


==Stats==
==Stats==
As a permanent member of the team, Saber is a very powerful ally to use. He can not use magic, but has incredible attack and defense as well as some very powerful techniques. Saber is also one of the fastest characters in the game and often can strike before anyone else.
As a permanent member of the {{Party 5}}, Saber is a very powerful ally to use. He can not use magic, but has incredible {{Attack}} and {{Defense}} as well as some very powerful techniques. Saber is also one of the fastest characters in the game and often can strike before anyone else.


As the [[Nintendo DS]] port of game allows four members, Saber becomes a matter of choice on usage depending on the player's styles.  The {{Hero 5}} and [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]] are the strongest characters in the game and [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|the daughter]] can learn the best spells in the game so many players are suggested to use them. Players who like focusing on attacking opt to use Saber or {{Bianca}}/[[Debora Briscoletti]] as their fourth character while players who prefer to use magic will use [[Nera Briscoletti]]. Note that Saber's level will cap at 20 while as a great sabrecub in Generation 1.
As the [[Nintendo DS]] port of game allows four members, Saber becomes a matter of choice on usage depending on the player's styles.  The {{Hero 5}} and [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]] are the strongest characters in the game and [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|the daughter]] can learn the best spells in the game so many players are suggested to use them. Players who like focusing on attacking opt to use Saber or {{Bianca}}/[[Debora Briscoletti]] as their fourth character while players who prefer to use magic will use [[Nera Briscoletti]]. Note that Saber's Level will cap at 20 while as a [[Great sabrecub]] in Generation 1.
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| Level || 15 || 99
| Level || 15 || 99
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| HP || 115 || 530
| {{HP}} || 115 || 530
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| MP || 0 || 0
| {{MP}} || 0 || 0
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| Strength || 67 || 255
| {{Strength}} || 67 || 255
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| Resilience || 52 || 150
| {{Resilience}} || 52 || 150
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| Agility || 62 || 255
| {{Agility}} || 62 || 255
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| Wisdom || 21 || 100
| {{Wisdom}} || 21 || 100
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| Luck || 45 || 100
| {{Luck}} || 45 || 100
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|align="left"| Ice breath || 1
|align="left"| Ice breath || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Frizz || 1
|align="left"| [[Frizz]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Sizz || 1
|align="left"| [[Sizz]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Bang || 1
|align="left"| [[Bang]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Woosh || 1
|align="left"| [[Woosh]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Crack || 1
|align="left"| [[Crack]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Zap || 1
|align="left"| [[Zap]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Death/Paralysis || 4/5
|align="left"| {{Death}}/[[Paralysis]] || 4/5
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Kamikazee || 1
|align="left"| [[Kamikazee]] || 1
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Poof || 1/3
|align="left"| [[Poof]] || 1/3
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Dazzle || 1/3
|align="left"| [[Dazzle]] || 1/3
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Snooze || 1/3
|align="left"| [[Snooze]] || 1/3
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Drain Magic || 0
|align="left"| [[Drain Magic]] || 0
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Fizzle || 0
|align="left"| [[Fizzle]] || 0
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Fuddle || 1/3
|align="left"| [[Fuddle]] || 1/3
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Sap || 4/5
|align="left"| [[Sap]] || 4/5
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Poison || 1/3
|align="left"| {{Poison}} || 1/3
|-  
|-  
|align="left"| Stun || 4/5
|align="left"| {{Stun}} || 4/5
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==Skills==
==Skills==
''These abilities are only learned after the timeskip:''
''These abilities are only learned after the timeskip:''
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{{CharacterSpellList|header|title={{Dragon Quest V}}|subtitle={{DS}}}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Focus Strength]]|level=17}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Focus Strength]]|level=17}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[War Cry]]|level=21}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[War Cry]]|level=21}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Handwoven cape]]|statModifier=Defense+6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Handwoven cape]]|statModifier=Defense+6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather kilt]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather kilt]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fur cape]]|statModifier=Defense+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron cuirass]]|statModifier=Defense+23}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron cuirass]]|statModifier=Defense+23}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver cuirass]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver cuirass]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}


==Other appearances==
==={{DQTact}}===
Saber goes by his other name, '''Purrcy''' and he appears as a A-rank member of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest V'' event, where he can be recruited during the event's story. He joins the player in Chapter 3, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by collecting Purrcy Crystals by clearing the stage on any difficulty. Purrcy also stars in his own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Purrcy
|kanji=ゲレゲレ
|romanji=Geregere
|sprite=[[File:DQT Saber.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|hp=907
|mp=300
|move=4
|attack=461
|defense=260
|agility=457
|wisdom=123
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Muster Strength]]
|bskill2=[[Wild Lightning]]{{tt|*|Level 24}}
|bskill3=[[Mercurial Claws]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1='''[[Friendly Assassin]]'''/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Mercurial Claws]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''Beastly Instincts''': When attacking: For number of attacked enemies only, raises ATK for 1 turn
|askill4=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Mercurial Claws]] Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>'''[[Partner Purrcy]]''': When an ally is attacked by enemy: Occasionally attacks with Mercurial Claws when enemy is within 1-space range
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of beast allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
|bperk1={{ATK}} +10<br>Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=[[Mercurial Claws]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=[[Mercurial Claws]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''[[Friendly Assassin]]''': Battle start: Greatly raises {{ATK}} for 3 turns.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Super Weak
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Half Res
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Saber is called '''Purrcy''' in {{DQH}}, [[Dragon Quest Tact]] and {{Your Story}} and is featured when Bianca uses her [[Bianca's clothing#Bianca's ribbon|Ribbon]] during her High Tension super move.
*Saber is called '''Purrcy''' in {{DQH}}, {{Tact}} and {{DQYS}} and is featured when {{Bianca}} uses her [[Bianca's clothing#Bianca's ribbon|Ribbon]] during her High Tension super move.
*Bianca suggests ten names for Saber: Saber, Leo, Spot, Mohicat, Tom, Purrcy, Mogy, Punk, Pyjamas and Baumren. If the player rejects all of them, she'll cycle through the list again.
*In the English versions, {{Bianca}} suggests ten names for the sabercub: Saber, Leo, Spot, Mohicat, Tom, Purrcy, Mogy, Punk, Pyjamas and Baumren. If the player rejects all of them, she'll cycle through the list again.
**In the the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] version, there are eight possible names: Rusty, Borongo, Andre, Fluffy, Lynx, Growly, Peach, Zorro
**In the the {{PlayStation 2}} version, the choices are the original four names from the SFC version, plus six more new ones.
*All the names Bianca picks out for the sabrecat (including Purrcy) are derived from a children's book at her home in Roundbeck.
*All the names {{Bianca}} picks out for the sabrecat (including Purrcy) are derived from a children's book at her home in [[Roundbeck]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Saber_recruit.png|
File:Saber falling.png
Image:DQV_Hero_and_Saber.png|With his master.
File:Saber recruit.png
Image:Saber_falling.png|
File:DQV Hero and Saber.png|With his master.
Image:DQV Saber Young PS2.png|PS2 art.
File:In Sabers Lair.png|Together, in the [[Scary Lair|cave]], after a long separation.
Image:Saber Young PS2.png|
File:GothaPath.png|With the {{Hero 5}} and [[Nera Briscoletti]] in [[Gotha Path]].
Image:DQV Saber PS2.png|PS2 art.
File:Bianca Hero and Saber.png
Image:Bianca Hero and Saber.png|
File:DQV Saber Young PS2.png|{{PS2}} art.
Image:DQYourStory_SaberYoung.jpg|Saber as a cub as he appears in ''[[Dragon Quest: Your Story]]''.
File:Saber Young PS2.png
Image:DQYourStory_Saber.jpg|Saber as he appears in ''Dragon Quest: Your Story''.
File:DQV Saber PS2.png|{{PS2}} art.
Image:In_Sabers_Lair.png|Together, in the cave, after a long separation.
File:DQ V DS Saber Young And Old.jpg|Young and Old. ({{DS}})
Image:GothaPath.png|With the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]] and [[Nera Briscoletti]] in [[Gotha Path]]
File:Tom in a tight spot.png|Saber in the {{Definitive Edition}} of {{XI}}.
Image:003 sabrecub companion card.jpg|Sabrecub companion card.
File:DQ5 Bianca s Ribbon.jpg|Bianca giving Saber her ribbon.
Image:016 great sabrecat companion card.jpg|Great sabrecat companion card.
File:DQ5 Saber Reunion.jpg|Saber reuniting with his master.
File:DQ5 Legendary Monster Wrangler.jpg
File:DQYourStory SaberYoung.jpg|Saber as a cub as he appears in {{Your Story}}.
File:DQYourStory Saber.jpg|Saber as he appears in {{Your Story}}.
File:003 sabrecub companion card.jpg|[[Great sabrecub|Sabrecub]] companion card.
File:016 great sabrecat companion card.jpg|[[Great sabrecat]] companion card.
File:DQTCG Great sabrecat.png|Saber Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQV}}
{{DQVNav}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest V characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V characters]]

Latest revision as of 08:34, 4 April 2026

Saber
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite(s)
Japanese name ボロンゴ
Romaji Borongo
Race Great sabrecub/Great sabrecat

Saber is a character in Dragon Quest V.

He is a monster the Hero will always recruit, first as a cub then as a full grown adult. He is a Great sabrecub in the first generation and then becomes a Great sabrecat, a large sabertooth leopard monster in the last couple of generations.

Bio[edit | edit source]

Saber is one of the names that Bianca Whitaker will suggest when you first recruit Saber. Players first see Saber in the child part of the game where several children are bullying a small cat in Roundbeck. They will only stop it if the Hero and Bianca fight the ghosts in the castle north of the village. After accomplishing this, the kids complete their end of the deal and leave the cat alone.

As gratitude, Saber emotionally bonds to The Hero to become a party member for the rest of the child section of the game. Bianca gives him an equippable Ribbon before she leaves the party. The Hero and Saber become separated at the end of the first part of the game.

They would meet again years later as adults, when The Hero is called on to save a village from a monster. The Hero learns that the "monster" has its lair in a dark cave. Saber, now an adult, will not quite remember The Hero and is considered impossible to defeat with a large amount of HP, though he does not attack, due to The Hero's scent being familiar to him. The only way to end the battle is to use Bianca's Ribbon on him. Thus, he will recognize The Hero and rejoin him for the rest of the game. If The Hero does defeat Saber in battle, he will be sent back outside the room and the battle will be repeatable.

Stats[edit | edit source]

As a permanent member of the party, Saber is a very powerful ally to use. He can not use magic, but has incredible Attack and Defense as well as some very powerful techniques. Saber is also one of the fastest characters in the game and often can strike before anyone else.

As the Nintendo DS port of game allows four members, Saber becomes a matter of choice on usage depending on the player's styles. The Hero and his son are the strongest characters in the game and the daughter can learn the best spells in the game so many players are suggested to use them. Players who like focusing on attacking opt to use Saber or Bianca/Debora Briscoletti as their fourth character while players who prefer to use magic will use Nera Briscoletti. Note that Saber's Level will cap at 20 while as a Great sabrecub in Generation 1.

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 15 99
HP 115 530
MP 0 0
Strength 67 255
Resilience 52 150
Agility 62 255
Wisdom 21 100
Luck 45 100
Resistances
Flame breath 1
Ice breath 1
Frizz 1
Sizz 1
Bang 1
Woosh 1
Crack 1
Zap 1
Death/Paralysis 4/5
Kamikazee 1
Poof 1/3
Dazzle 1/3
Snooze 1/3
Drain Magic 0
Fizzle 0
Fuddle 1/3
Sap 4/5
Poison 1/3
Stun 4/5

Skills[edit | edit source]

These abilities are only learned after the timeskip:

Dragon Quest V (DS) 
Spell Level Learned
Focus Strength 17
War Cry 21
Disruptive Wave 33
Lightning 40

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Other appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Saber goes by his other name, Purrcy and he appears as a A-rank member of the Beast family as part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event, where he can be recruited during the event's story. He joins the player in Chapter 3, Episode 1 of the event quests and he can be fully awakened by collecting Purrcy Crystals by clearing the stage on any difficulty. Purrcy also stars in his own Battle Road.

Purrcy (ゲレゲレ Geregere)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Beast
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 907 300 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
461 260 457 123 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Muster Strength Wild Lightning* Mercurial Claws*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Friendly Assassin/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Mercurial Claws Potency +5%/Stats Up
Beastly Instincts: When attacking: For number of attacked enemies only, raises ATK for 1 turn
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25/Stats Up Mercurial Claws Potency +5%/Stats Up
Partner Purrcy: When an ally is attacked by enemy: Occasionally attacks with Mercurial Claws when enemy is within 1-space range
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of beast allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10
Max HP +20		 Mercurial Claws Potency +2% Mercurial Claws Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Friendly Assassin: Battle start: Greatly raises ATK for 3 turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Immune Half Res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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