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|romanji={{tt|Killer Tiger|kirā taigā}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=SaberLion
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The '''Striking sabrecat''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ2}}.
The '''striking sabrecat''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}.


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


==Characteristics==
==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 {{DQStars}}, 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.
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==
==Appearances==
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The party faces a Striking sabrecat at the castle of [[Dirkandor]] in exchange for the [[[[5 Sigils#Locations]]|Moon Sigil]].
The party faces a striking sabrecat at the castle of [[Dirkandor]] in exchange for the [[5 Sigils#Locations|Moon Sigil]].
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Striking Sabrecat
|kanji=キラータイガー
|romanji=Kirā taigā
|bestiaryNumber=#244
|family={{Beast}}
|description=Though their cubs are absolutely adorable, and popular pets among the wealthy, they grow extremely vicious as adults, at which point only the King of Dirkandor wants anything to do with them
|sprite=[[File:Striking sabrecat I & II HD sprite.png]]
|hp=3,068
|mp=85
|exp=24,460
|gold=2,560
|attack=222
|defense=293
|agility=71
|spells=N/A
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Double Up]]<br>[[War Cry]]<br>[[Wild Side]]
|item=N/A
|steal=N/A
|locations=[[Dirkandor]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-150%
|fire2-resist=-125%
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|ice-resist=-150%
|wind-resist=75%
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|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQMJ3}}===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
[[Tigercub]] appeared as an infant form to the striking sabrecat, paralleling the Great sabrecat and the [[Great sabrecub]].
[[Tigercub]] appeared as an infant form to the Striking sabrecat, paralleling the great sabrecat and the [[great sabrecub]].


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
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 [[5 Sigils#Locations|Moon Sigil]]. It can participate in [[Heligator]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Striking sabrecat appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} 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 [[5 Sigils#Locations|Moon Sigil]]. It can participate in [[Heligator]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Striking sabrecat
|name=Striking sabrecat
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|romanji=Kirā taigā
|romanji=Kirā taigā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Striking sabrecat.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Striking sabrecat.png|250px]]
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|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
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|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
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|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|lvl=120
|hp=886
|hp=886
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|bskill2=[[Sear]]{{tt|*|Level 28}}
|bskill3=[[Hades Pit]]{{tt|*|Level 46}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Cremate]]
|bskill3=[[Hades Pit]]{{tt|*|Level 46}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Cremate]]
|askill1=Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10% / Stats Up
|askill1=[[Frizz]]-type Martial {{MP}} Cost -10% / Stats Up
|askill2=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Cremate Potency +5%
|askill3=[[Sear]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>[[Cremate]] Potency +5%
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Cremate Potency +5%
|askill5=[[Sear]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>[[Cremate]] Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk3=Sear Potency +2%
|bperk3=Sear Potency +2%
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|aperk1='''[[Frizz]]-type Martial {{MP}} Cost -10%''': Lowers [[Frizz]]-type martial {{MP}} cost by 10%.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
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==Related monsters==
==In other languages==
===Similar species===
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Protodientes de sable asesino|es-meaning=''Killer sabrecat'', with ''Protodientes de sable'' being the Spanish name of the [[Sabrecat]]
|les=Pantera agresiva|les-meaning=''Aggressive panther''
|fr=Smilodon agressif|fr-meaning=''Aggressive [[wikipedia:Smilodon|Smilodon]]''
|de=Rosa Säbelzahnkatze|de-meaning=''Pink sabre-toothed cat''
|it=Koguar atrox|it-meaning=''Koguar'' + Latin ''{{tt|atrox|fierce / savage}}''
|ko=킬러 타이거, ''Killeo Taigeo''|ko-meaning=Transliteration of ''Killer Tiger''
|zh-cn=杀人虎, ''Shārénhǔ''|zh-cn-meaning=''Killer tiger''
|zh-tw=殺人虎, ''Shārénhǔ''|zh-tw-meaning=''Killer tiger''
}}
 
==Trivia==
*Like the [[gremlin]] and [[grimlin]], the striking sabrecat could be seen in standard battles in older releases of {{Dragon Quest II}}, but only appears in a boss encounter in {{DQ2HD}}.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Sabrecat]]
*[[Sabrecat]]
*[[Tigercub]]
*[[Tigercub]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Striking_Sabrecat.png|[[Erdrick trilogy]], Nintendo Switch sprite.
Striking sabrecat I & II HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Striking_Sabrecat.png|[[Erdrick trilogy]], [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite.
DQTCG_Striking_Sabrecat.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
DQTCG_Striking_Sabrecat.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
Conflagation.jpg|
Conflagation.jpg|Fighting the Scions of Erdrick in the [[Volcanic Grotto]]
DQS Striking sabrecat.jpg|{{Stars}} model
DQS Striking sabrecat.jpg|{{Stars}} model
Striking sabrecat BRV.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
Striking sabrecat BRV.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMJ3 Striking sabrecat.png|{{Joker 3}} official art..
DQMJ3 Striking sabrecat.png|{{Joker 3}} official art.
DQT Killer Tiger.png|{{Tact}} model.
DQT Killer Tiger.png|{{Tact}} model.
DQT_DQII_Adventure.png|Striking sabrecat and other monsters in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Latest revision as of 21:23, 10 October 2026

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

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

Characteristics[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Saberlion DQII NES.gif
Gold
55
HP
80
MP
0
Attack
95
Defence
76
Agility
71
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped
Iron spear1⁄16
Fire resistance *
4⁄7
Dazzle resistance
2⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
DQII Saberlion.pngDQII SaberlionGBC.pngDQII Striking Sabrecat Mobile.pngStriking Sabrecat Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
55
HP
80
MP
0
Attack
95
Defence
76
Agility
71
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped
Iron spear 1⁄16
Fire resistance *
2⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7


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

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Striking Sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Striking sabrecat I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#244
Family
Beast
Experience
24,460
Gold
2,560
HP
3,068
MP
85
Attack
222
Defence
293
Agility
71
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Though their cubs are absolutely adorable, and popular pets among the wealthy, they grow extremely vicious as adults, at which point only the King of Dirkandor wants anything to do with them

Spell(s)
N/A
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Double Up
War Cry
Wild Side
Location(s)
Dirkandor
Dropped Item
N/A
Stolen Item
N/A
Frizz resistance *
-150%
Sizz resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
100%
Kamikazee resistance
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

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)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats
DQT Striking sabrecat.png
Family Rank Role Element
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack		 ?
Max Level HP MP Move
120 886 343 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
410 193 467 138 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Singe Sear* Hades Pit*
Talent Blossoming: Cremate
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10% / Stats Up Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up
Cremate Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Sear Potency +5% / Stats Up
Cremate Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises martial potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 AGL +15 Sear Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10%: Lowers Frizz-type martial MP cost by 10%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal 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


In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoProtodientes de sable asesinoKiller sabrecat, with Protodientes de sable being the Spanish name of the Sabrecat
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoPantera agresivaAggressive panther
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisSmilodon agressifAggressive Smilodon
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschRosa SäbelzahnkatzePink sabre-toothed cat
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoKoguar atroxKoguar + Latin atrox
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어킬러 타이거, Killeo TaigeoTransliteration of Killer Tiger
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文杀人虎, ShārénhǔKiller tiger
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文殺人虎, ShārénhǔKiller tiger

Trivia[edit]

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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