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The '''Metal slime knight''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. Introduced in {{Dragon Quest V}}, it is a stronger variant of a [[Slime knight]].

Contrary to most players' expectations, the Metal slime knight does not yield the incredible experience points befitting namesake, as either the [[Metal slime]]s that let themselves get captured by the [[Slime knight]]s 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, rumours abound that the steed is merely painted chrome...

In the {{PlayStation 2}} remake of ''V'' and the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''VII'', the metal slime knight was further distinguished from an ordinary one by wielding a scimitar, a round shield emblazoned with the design of a [[King slime]], wearing purple gloves and boots, and a red plume on their helmets.

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Metal slime knights appeared from the beginning of the game. They can cast [[Midheal]] like the previous game and are able to land desperate attacks. It is also possible to change the appearance of a [[Slime knight]] monster companion to that of a Metal slime knight's with a colour-changing ticket.

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 appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Slime family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-4, 8-7, 8-8, 10-5, 12-6, and 15-3 of the main storyline. It can also be recruited during the Slime Fest on Chapters 3-2 and 3-4 at normal difficulty, as well as 2-2, 2-3, and 3-4 at hard and very hard difficulties. The Metal slime knight can participate in the Battle Roads of the [[Slime knight]], [[Pickled slime]], and [[Maam]] as a party member.

* The metal slime knight's description in both ''X'' and ''XI'' reference the [[Wikipedia:Lone Ranger|Lone Ranger]], a masked former Texas Ranger who fights outlaws and his trusty horse, Silver, who were first serialised in American radio in 1938.