Metal slime knight

The Metal slime knight is a monster in the series.

Dragon Quest monster Metal slime knight
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese メタルライダー Romaji Metaru Raidā Translation Metal Rider First appearance Dragon Quest V Dragon Warrior naming MetlRider Variants Dark lancer
Dark slime knight
Patissier knight
Slime knight
Snooty slime knight

Characteristics

Metal slime knights are diminutive swordsmen riding on the backs of 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 slimes that let themselves get captured by the slime knights 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

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #061

Sprites Attributes SFC PS2 DS & Mobile HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 50 8 135 31 61 85 55 1⁄64 N/A

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee 0% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 0% 0% 20% 0% Drain Magic Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 67% 100% 67% 20%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Flee Launches self (125% damage) Lodestar Harbour Region Scary Lair Zoomingale Region Iron cuirass1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #084

Sprites Attributes SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion ? 144 8 150 72 103 115 90 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 60% 60% 60% 60% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 15% 80% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 60% 0% 100% 80% 50% 100% 0% 50% 15% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Heal Double-Edged Slash Flees Clearvale Region Lotus Lagoon Steel broadsword1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #092

Sprite Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 104 12 230 (PS1) 345 (3DS) 40 (PS1) 60 (3DS) 87 135 110 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 0% 100% 80% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 60% 100% 50% 100% 50% 100% 15% 15% 50% 15% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Heal Desperate attack Leaping slash (125% damage) Hubble Region (past) Copper sword1⁄32 Notable changes in the remakes None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā ) Defeated Monster List No. : #094

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Slime 90 8 91 33 78 145 64 0⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 50% 25% 50% 0% 25% 50% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 50% 15% 50% 0% 15% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Heal Desperate attack Jumping slash (125% damage) Baccarat Region (day only) Slime earrings1⁄32 Kitty shield1⁄128 Description Brave slime knights who live for a fight. Although resistant to attack spells, they are susceptible to support spells. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā) Defeated Monster List No. : #075

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Slime 46 8 305 80 82 140 80

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% -100% 0% 0% 50% 0% 25% Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm 50% 50% 50% 100% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 75%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped items Midheal Blocks with its shield Falcon Slash Heights of Loneliness Grotto (Fire, rank 1) Light shield1⁄64 Iron helmet1⁄128 Description Well-rounded warriors who are battle naturals, and can attack twice in one turn with their falcon-like fleetness. Although captive metal slimes might seem like easy experience, they get caught because they're the least experienced ones.

• Defeating a metal slime knight is one of the objectives of Quest #165: Shame on Goo.

Dragon Quest X

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.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaruraidā ) Defeated Monster List No. : #134

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Slime 100 12 256 39 93 154 82

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 0% 50% 50% 25% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Heal Desperate attack Flees The Champs Sauvage (act one and postgame) Neverglade (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only) Light shield1⁄128 Densinium1⁄256 Description Apparently, 'Silver' is the name they most often give their slimy steeds. It's something to do with their favourite adventure serial...

Vicious

Vicious metal slime knight (メタルライダー・強, Metaruraidā・kyō ) Defeated Monster List No. : #242

Image Attributes Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Slime 162 18 474 82 138 220 118

Resistances Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle 100% 50% 25% 50% 50% 25% 50% 0% 0% Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Midheal Desperate attack Flees The Champs Sauvage (act two) Insula Orientalis (act two) The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (postgame) Light shield1⁄64 Densinium1⁄128 Description Metal slime knights driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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.

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaruraidā ) Bestiary number: #073

Sprite Attributes Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom D 790 570 820 970 650 560 Traits Skills Resistances Counterstriker Darklight Slashes, Agility Boost Paralysisproof

Additional information Description It is believed that these knights have sworn fealty to their beloved metal slimes. Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves Location Infern Isle Breeding chart Slime knight x Dancing devil Night emperor x Shell slime

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaruraidā ) Bestiary number: #111

Sprite Attributes Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom D S 480 350 500 610 400 340 Traits Skills Resistances Counterstriker, Crafty Paralyzer Darklight Slashes -

Additional information Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves Location - Breeding chart Behemoth slime x Phantom fencer Angel slime x Firn fiend

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー, Metaru raidā ) Monsterpedia No.: #049

Icon Attributes Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom C 1,350 300 590 620 500 400 Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items Empath Tactical Trooper, Insta-Accel, Close Scraper Adrenaline Rush, Ultra Crafty Paralyser, Critical Sensation N/A

Resistances Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic * 25% 0% 50% 25% -25% 25% 50% 0% 0% 0% Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death * 50% 25% 25% -25% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0%

Additional information 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. Location Unavailable in the wild

Synthesis Breeding chart X Notable fusions X =

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Model	Experience	Gold
	28	23g

List No.	#057
Field Notes	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!
Location(s)	Colissea (Hero), Colissean Desert (Hero), Grannet (Hero), Pinnacle of Light (Recruit), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped	Glass frit, Iron ore, Classic gold chain recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	322	33g	Yes

List No.	#081
Field Notes	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!
Location(s)	Battle of Mt. Neverest, Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Densinium, Iron ore

Dragon Quest Tact

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.

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Image Attributes Role Max level HP MP Move Attack 115 563 216 2 Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight 337 316 227 157 20 Resistances Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak Normal Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock Very Weak Normal Super Weak Normal Normal Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun * Super Weak Normal Normal Normal Normal Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm Immune Half Res Normal Normal Half Res Skills Basic skills Awakening skills Bomb Slash Multislash* N/a Physical MP Cost -5% / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up Perks Basic perks ATK +3 Multislash Potency +2% N/a Leader perk N/a Awakening perk Physical MP Cost -5%: Lowers physical MP cost by 5%.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Jinete de limo metálico	Spanish for "metal slime rider".
Français	Monte-gluant de métal	French for "metal slime rider".
Deutsch	Metallschleimritter	German for "metal slime knight".
Italiano	Cavaliere Slime	Italian for "slime knight/rider".
中文 (繁體)	金屬騎士	Traditional Chinese for "metal knight".

Trivia

• The metal slime knight's description in both X and XI reference the 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

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  Metal slime knight, along with Metal slime and Liquid metal slime fighting each other in the Monster Arena in Dragon Quest V.
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  Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
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  A Metal slime knight in X.
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  Walking alongside its mount.
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  XI polygon model.
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  A Vicious metal slime knight.
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  Monsters: Joker model.
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  Metal icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
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  Monster Battle Road Victory cut-in.
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  Metal Dragon Quest: Monster Battle II card.
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  Stars model.
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  Rivals card.
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  Tact party icon.
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  Walk model.
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  Metallic Monsters Gallery.
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  DQ Trading Card.

Related monsters

• Prime slime
• Shogum
• Slionheart