Striking sabrecat
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Striking sabrecat | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | キラータイガー |
| Romaji | Killer Tiger |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line |
| Old localization | SaberLion (II NES and GBC) |
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[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) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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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 | |
| Sprites | HP | MP | Attack |
   |
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[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) |  |
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Beast |
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 Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 120 | 886 | 343 | 4 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 410 | 193 | 467 | 138 | 35 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Singe | Sear* | Hades Pit* Talent Blossoming: Cremate |
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| 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% |
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| First | |
| Raises martial potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| Max HP +20 | AGL +15 | Sear Potency +2% |
| 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[edit]
Erdrick trilogy, Nintendo Switch sprite.
DQ Trading Card Game.
Stars model
Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Joker 3 official art.
Tact model.
Striking sabrecat and other monsters in Tact.
