The great sabrecub is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in the Super Famicom Version of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, it is the infant form of a great sabrecat.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Great sabrecub | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ベビーパンサー |
| Romaji | Bebī pansā |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride |
Characteristics
Great sabrecubs have many of the defining characteristics of their mature alternates, such as spotted fur and and a fiery red mane running from head to back. Other than their lacking stature, the only thing missing from the cubs that the adults have are their developed, saber-like fangs.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The first appearance of the great sabrecub, and also the first monster the player befriends in the game. Oddly, it is no longer a random encounter monster starting with the Nintendo DS remake, being replaced by the Jailcat, though the player still befriends a great sabrecub. This replacement may have been performed to make its acceptance into the party more convincing, as many NPCs only regard it as a 'strange cat', though a few recognize what it is and what it will eventually become.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
The Baby Panther is a one-star member of the Animal family with a weight of 2. It naturally learns Wind Beast, Speed and Save Power. Its in-game description reads "It may be small, but its claws and fangs are strong and sharp."
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
| Great sabrecub | |
|---|---|
| Family | Nature |
| Rank | D |
| Description | Though still young cubs, their razor-sharp claws are already vicious weapons. |
| Weapons | Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Psycho |
| Resistances | Declerateproof |
| Skill | Naturalist, Defense Boost |
| Location | Celeste Isle |
| Breeding chart | Jailcat x Imp |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
| Great sabrecub | |
|---|---|
| Family | Nature |
| Rank | E |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Swords, Axes, Claws, Staves |
| Traits | Hit Squad, Crafty Gobstopper |
| Resistances | Immune to Decelerate, Vulnerable to Dim |
| Skill | Naturalist |
| Location | Treepidation |
| Breeding chart | Mental pitcher x Healslime or Dracky |
Dragon Quest Builders
In the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders a great sabrecub can be encountered in Terra Incognita. After being saved, it can be ridden to travel faster and assist in combat. When jumping on enemies, they will always drop the Pixel material.
Dragon Quest Tact
Great sabrecub appears as a D-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 4-7, 7-2, 12-4, and 12-7 of the main storyline, as well as the Great Sabrecat Priest stages of Majellan's Rebellion! during the limited Beast Fest event at any difficulty. It stars in its own Battle Road and it can participate in the Battle Roads of Majellan and Alphyn as a party member.
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 90 | 562 | 138 | 4 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 457 | 151 | 243 | 105 | 15 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Propeller Blade | Wind Sickles | Talent Blossoming: Storm Claw | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| AGL +10 / Stats Up | Crack Res +25 / Stats Up | Wind Sickles Potency +5% / Stats Up Storm Claw Potency +5% |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Bang Res +25 / Stats Up | Wind Sickles Potency +5% / Stats Up Storm Claw Potency +5% |
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| First | |
| N/a | |
| First | Second | Third |
| Wind Sickles Potency +2% | ||
| First | |
| AGL +10: Raises AGL by 10. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Very Weak | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Half Res | Normal | Very Weak | 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
Super Famicom artwork
Facing a pair of great sabrecubs in the Manglegrove
XI polygon model
A vicious great sabrecub
Caravan Heart sprite
Joker model
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
DQ Trading Card
Rivals card
Tact model
A Great Sabrecub biting down on a Great dragon's neck during an Arena fight.
