Dark sabrecat

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The Dark sabrecat is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King as a sable-coated variant of the Great sabrecat.

Characteristics[edit]

The Dark sabrecat is a big cat similar to the prehistoric Smilodon. It was introduced as one of the monsters originating from the World of Darkness, having a solid coat of black fur. However, in later appearances, the sabrecat's fur was changed to a midnight blue instead with black spots all over its body and a dark magenta mane running from the top of its head down its back, as well as a tuft at the end of its tail. Perhaps the feline's most striking feature is their solid set of dark magenta eyes, which sets it apart from its lighter coated cousins. It eventually gained a juvenile form, the Dark sabrecub, in later games, as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Dark sabrecat (シャドウパンサー Shadoupansā)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Dark sabrecat.png 372 0 261
Defense Agility Experience Gold
177 128 507 103
Bestiary no. #215
Family Beast
In-game description Ferocious shadowcats that prowl through the darkness. It is said that no one who set eyes on a dark sabrecat ever lives to tell the tale.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Brutal hit
Gale Attack
Location(s) World of Darkness
Farebury Region
Pickham Region
Arcadia Region
Item(s) dropped Leather hat132
Saint's ashes164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 15% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 100% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Dark sabrecat (シャドウパンサー Shadoupansā)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Dark sabrecat XI sprite.png 628 26 260
Defense Agility Experience Gold
279 186 1530 307
Bestiary no. #403
Family Beast
In-game description Silent, solitary and utterly unyielding hunters who look down on other sabrecats for their less-than-perfect technique.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Battering Slam
Becomes Pepped up
Common Claws (Pep power, with Dark sabrecub)
Location(s) Zwaardsrust Region (third act)
Zwaardsrust Region - Whale Way Station (third act)
Castle Trodain (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Evencloth132
Saint's ashes1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a -110% 25% 25%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -125% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% -125%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 0% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Dark sabrecat (シャドウパンサー Shadoupansā) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Dark sabrecat DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 beast family icon.png 1,340 310
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
670 390 580 340
Bestiary No. #262
Rank B Rank
In-game description These crimson-eyed cats are steeped in darkness and possess a sinister strength. They no longer answer to any master beyond their own killer instinct
Talents Blighter (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Adrenaline Rush (lv. 1)
Rando-Accel (lv. 20)
Rando-Oomph (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Little Menace (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Rarified steak (Common)
Alarming amulet (Rare)
Synthesis chart Draguar DQM3 portrait.png X Winky DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% -25% 25% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
75% 25% 50% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% -25% 50% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Dark sabrecat Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
Portrait Forte Treasure Capacity Safekeeping Score
Dark sabrecat DQTR portrait.jpg DQTR Sprint Forte Icon.png 3 90%
Bestiary no. #49
Family Beast
Trivia They lurk in the shadows and blackest of nights
Their red eyes and fangs are a terrible sight
They leap from the darkness to give you a fright
Favorite foods Sharptooth steak DQTR icon.pngSuper sharptooth steakicon.pngSyrupy serum DQTR icon.pngSweetened syrupy serum DQTR icon.png
Habitats The Snarl
Item(s) dropped None
Stats
Starting HP Starting MP Starting Strength
50 10 15
Starting Defence Starting Deftness Starting magic
5 24 7
Max HP Max MP Max Strength
727 300 450
Max Defence Max Deftness Max magic
383 450 333
Potential abilities *
First Second Third
Bite from the Blue Blast Slash Burning Breath
Fourth Fifth Sixth
Mad Rush Spinning Wheel Whipcrackle
Dragon Attack
Name Target(s) Element
Cry of the Storm Area Electric
Traits
First Second
Daredevil Double Sided Fist
Third Fourth
Lone Wolf Poisoner
Fifth
Slippery Devil
Resistances
Fire Resistance * Water
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
Normal Normal Strong Weak
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Gravity Resistance *
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Slash Resistance Impact Resistance
Weak Strong Normal Normal
Piercing Resistance Sleep Resistance Stun Resistance Poison Resistance
Normal Normal Quite strong Weak
Debilitation Resistance *
Strong


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Dark sabrecat appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family during the second part of the limited Beast Fest event, appearing alongside Hellsguard Veera on her banner. It can participate in the Dark sabrecub's Battle Road as a party member.

Dark sabrecat (シャドウパンサー Shadoupansā)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Dark Sabrecat Icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast
DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 843 303 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
393 322 461 142 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Dark Claws Dark Roar* Dark Call*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rare Martial Potency Up / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Dark Call Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Dark Call Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Zam Res by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 AGL +15 Dark Call Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Rare Martial Potency Up: Rarely raises martial potency/effects for 3 turns at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal 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



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