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|romanji={{tt|Killer Tiger|kirā taigā}}
|romanji={{tt|Killer Tiger|kirā taigā}}
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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 [[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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==={{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
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|name=Striking sabrecat
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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
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|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%
|aperk1='''Frizz-type Martial MP Cost -10%''': Lowers [[Frizz]]-type martial MP cost by 10%.
|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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Striking_Sabrecat.png|[[Erdrick trilogy]], [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite.
DQTCG_Striking_Sabrecat.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
Conflagation.jpg|
DQS Striking sabrecat.jpg|{{Stars}} model
Striking sabrecat BRV.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMJ3 Striking sabrecat.png|{{Joker 3}} official art.
DQT Killer Tiger.png|{{Tact}} model.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
===Similar species===
*[[Sabrecat]]
*[[Sabrecat]]
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*[[Dark sabrecat]]
*[[Dark sabrecat]]
*[[Silver sabrecat]]
*[[Silver sabrecat]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Striking_Sabrecat.png|[[Erdrick trilogy]], Nintendo Switch sprite.
DQTCG_Striking_Sabrecat.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game.
Conflagation.jpg|
DQS Striking sabrecat.jpg|{{Stars}} model
Striking sabrecat BRV.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMJ3 Striking sabrecat.png|{{Joker 3}} official art..
DQT Killer Tiger.png|{{Tact}} model.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]

Revision as of 03:18, 14 December 2023

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 Sabrecat, but in some spinoff games it became a palette swap of the Great sabrecat instead.

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 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

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Saberlion DQII NES.gif 80 0 95
Defense Agility Experience Gold
76 71 81 55
Abilities None
Location(s) Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped Iron spear1⁄16
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 4⁄7 2⁄7 7⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
2⁄7 7⁄7 0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
DQII Saberlion.pngDQII SaberlionGBC.png
DQII Striking Sabrecat Mobile.png		 80 0 95
Defense Agility Experience Gold
76 71 128 55
Abilities None
Location(s) Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped Iron spear 1⁄16
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 2⁄7 0⁄7 7⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
1⁄7 7⁄7 0⁄7



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

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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

Dragon Quest Tact

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)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Striking sabrecat.png
Family Rank Role
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



Gallery

Related monsters

Similar species

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