Metal slime knight

Dragon Quest monster Metal slime knight

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese メタルライダー Romaji Metaru raidā First appearance Dragon Quest V Old localization MetlRider

The Metal slime knight is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, it is a stronger variant of a Slime knight.

Characteristics

Contrary to most players' expectations, the metal slime knight does not yield the incredible experience points befitting their namesake, 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 do not even bear vulnerability to anti-metal weapons and skills, nor do they possess astonishing speed, a high chance of dodging attacks and immunity to magic. Instead, rumors abound that the steed is merely painted chrome...

In the PlayStation 2 remake of V, it was further distinguished from a slime knight by wielding different weaponry. It is also depicted with a different color scheme.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

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

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#061

Recruit Rate

N/A

Experience

135

Gold

31

HP

50

MP

8

Attack

61

Defence

85

Agility

55

Evasion

1/64

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Flee
Launches self (125% damage)

Location(s)

Lodestar Harbour area
Scary Lair
Zoomingale area

Item dropped

Iron cuirass¹⁄₃₂

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

20%

Fire Breath resistance *

20%

Bang resistance *

20%

Crack resistance *

20%

Ice Breath resistance *

20%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

?

Whack resistance *

20%

Kamikazee resistance *

0%

Poof resistance

67%

Dazzle resistance *

67%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance

67%

Poison resistance *

67%

Snooze resistance *

67%

Stun resistance *

67%

Sap resistance *

20%

PS2 model

DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Metal Slime Knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#084

Recruit Rate

NA

Experience *

150

Gold

72

HP *

144

MP

8

Attack

103

Defence

115

Agility

90

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Double-Edged Slash
Flee

Location(s)

Clearvale Region
Lotus Lagoon

Item(s) dropped

Steel broadsword¹⁄₆₄

Frizz resistance *

60%

Sizz resistance *

60%

Fire Breath resistance *

60%

Bang resistance *

60%

Crack resistance *

25%

Ice Breath resistance *

25%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Strike/Rock resistance *

25%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

50%

Whack resistance *

15%

Poof resistance *

80%

Ban Dance resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

50%

Fizzle resistance

0%

Fuddle resistance *

50%

Paralysis resistance *

80%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

100%

Stun resistance *

100%

Sap resistance *

15%

Army resistance *

60%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#092

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₃₂

Experience

230 (PS1)
345 (3DS)

Gold

40 (PS1)
60 (3DS)

HP

104

MP

12

Attack

87

Defense

135

Agility

110

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Leaping slash (125% damage)

Location(s)

Hubble

Item(s) Dropped

Copper sword¹⁄₃₂

Frizz resistance *

60%

Sizz resistance *

60%

Fire Breath resistance *

60%

Bang resistance *

60%

Crack resistance *

60%

Ice Breath resistance *

60%

Woosh resistance *

60%

Strike/Rock resistance *

60%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

15%

Whack resistance *

100%

Poof resistance *

100%

Ban Dance resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

50%

Fizzle resistance *

15%

Fuddle resistance *

15%

Paralysis resistance *

80%

Poison resistance *

100%

Snooze resistance *

100%

Stun resistance *

50%

Sap resistance *

50%

Army resistance *

60%

3DS version changes

None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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

Bestiary No.		Family
#094		Slime
Experience	Gold	HP	MP
91	33	90	8
Attack	Defense	Agility	Evasion
78	145	64	0⁄64

In-Game Description	Brave slime knights who live for a fight. Although resistant to attack spells, they are susceptible to support spells.
Spell(s)	Heal
Skill(s)	Brutal hit Jumping slash (125% damage)
Location(s)	Baccarat Region
Item(s) Dropped	Slime earrings1⁄32 Kitty shield1⁄128

Attack Resistance	Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *
0%	25%	25%	25%
Bang Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Ice breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
25%	50%	25%	50%
Strike/Rock Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Drain Magic Resistance	Whack Resistance *
0%	25%	15%	50%
Ban Dance Resistance	Dazzle Resistance	Fizzle Resistance	Fuddle Resistance *
100%	0%	15%	50%
Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *	Snooze resistance *	Stun Resistance *
50%	0%	50%	50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%

Ports (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##075 - Metal slime knight
HP MP Experience Gold 46 8 305 82 Attack Defense Speed 82 140 80
Dropped Item	Light shield1⁄64 Iron helmet1⁄128
Locations	Heights of Loneliness Grotto
Skills	Falcon Slash
Family	Slime
Bestiary #	#075
Game	Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Console	DS
Japanese Name	メタルライダー
Romanized Jap.	Metaruraidā
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.

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#134

Family

Slime

Experience

256

Gold

39

HP

100

MP

12

Attack

93

Defence

154

Agility

82

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Apparently, 'Silver' is the name they most often give their slimy steeds. It's something to do with their favourite adventure serial...

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Flees

Location(s)

The Champs Sauvage (first and third acts)
Neverglade (3DS & Switch only)

Item(s) Dropped

Light shield¹⁄₁₂₈
Densinium¹⁄₂₅₆

Fire resistance *

50%

Ice resistance *

50%

Wind resistance *

50%

Earth resistance *

50%

Light resistance *

50%

Dark resistance *

50%

Zap resistance *

50%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

50%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

50%

Fizzle resistance *

0%

Fuddle resistance *

50%

Paralysis resistance *

50%

Poison resistance *

25%

Snooze resistance *

50%

Blunt resistance

0%

Deceleratle resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance

0%

Stumble resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

50%

Charm resistance *

50%

Beguile resistance *

50%

Double Down resistance *

Elemental resistance *

Vicious metal slime knight (メタルライダー・強)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#242

Family

Slime

Experience

474

Gold

82

HP

162

MP

18

Attack

138

Defence

220

Agility

118

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Metal slime knights driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Flees

Location(s)

The Champs Sauvage (second act)
Insula Orientalis (second act)
The Eerie Valley (third act)

Item(s) Dropped

Light shield¹⁄₆₄
Densinium¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *

50%

Ice resistance *

50%

Wind resistance *

50%

Earth resistance *

50%

Light resistance *

50%

Dark resistance *

50%

Zap resistance *

50%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

50%

Poof resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

50%

Fizzle resistance *

25%

Fuddle resistance *

50%

Paralysis resistance *

50%

Poison resistance *

25%

Snooze resistance *

50%

Blunt resistance

0%

Deceleratle resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance

0%

Stumble resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

50%

Charm resistance *

50%

Beguile resistance *

50%

Double Down resistance *

Elemental resistance *

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
Family	Slime
Rank	D
Description	It is believed that these knights have sworn fealty to their beloved metal slimes.
Weapons	Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits	Counterstriker
Resistances	Paralysisproof
Skill	Darklight Slashes, Agility Boost
Location	Infern Isle
Breeding chart	Slime knight x Dancing devil

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Metal slime knight
Family	Slime
Rank	D
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits	Counterstriker, Crafty Paralyzer
Resistances	-
Skill	Darklight Slashes
Location	-
Breeding chart	Behemoth slime x Phantom fencer Angel slime x Firn fiend

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Torneko: The Last Hope

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

Metal slime knight

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

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

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 Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory

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Dragon Quest Tact

Metal slime knight appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family. It can learn Bomb Slash and Multislash naturally and can take part in the Slime knight's Battle Road as a party member.

Gallery

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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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  Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker.

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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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  Metallic Monsters Gallery

Related Monsters

Similar Species

• Slime knight
• Dark slime knight
• Snooty slime knight
• Dark lancer