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{{Monster Infobox
The '''Saber lion''' is a pink version of the [[Saber tiger|saber tiger]] in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.<br>
|title=Striking sabrecat
[[File:Saberlion DQII NES.gif]]
|image=[[Image:DQII Striking sabrecat.png|225px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=キラータイガー
|romanji={{tt|Killer Tiger|kirā taigā}}
|firstappear={{DQ2}}
|old=SaberLion ({{II}} {{NES}} and {{GBC}})
|monster1=[[Dark sabrecat]]<br>[[Dark sabrecub]]<br>[[Great sabrecat]]<br>[[Great sabrecub]]<br>[[Sabrecat]]<br>[[Silver sabrecat]]<br>[[Silver sabrecub]]<br>[[Stormy sabrecat]]<br>[[Tigercub]]}}
 
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.
 
==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==
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Striking sabrecat
|kanji=キラータイガー
|romanji=Kirā taigā
|nes-sprite=[[File:Saberlion DQII NES.gif]]
|nes-hp=80
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=81
|nes-gold=55
|nes-attack=95
|nes-defense=76
|nes-agility=71
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=[[Sea Cave]] B3-4<br>[[Dirkandor]] (1)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Iron spear]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[Image:DQII Saberlion.png]][[Image:DQII SaberlionGBC.png]][[Image:DQII Striking Sabrecat Mobile.png|55px]][[File:Striking Sabrecat.png|55px]]
|remake-hp=80
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=128
|remake-gold=55
|remake-attack=95
|remake-defense=76
|remake-agility=71
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Sea Cave B3-4<br>[[Dirkandor]] (1) <br> [[Cave to Rendarak]]
|remake-item=Iron spear {{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
The party faces a Striking sabrecat at the castle of [[Dirkandor]] in exchange for the [[5 Sigils#Locations|Moon Sigil]].
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
[[Tigercub]] appeared as an infant form to the Striking sabrecat, paralleling the Great sabrecat and the [[Great sabrecub]].
 
==={{DQTact}}===
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
|name=Striking sabrecat
|kanji=キラータイガー
|romanji=Kirā taigā
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Striking sabrecat.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Beast.png|48px]]<br>{{Beast}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|hp=886
|mp=343
|move=4
|attack=410
|defense=193
|agility=467
|wisdom=138
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Singe]]
|bskill2=[[Sear]]{{tt|*|Level 28}}
|bskill3=[[Hades Pit]]{{tt|*|Level 46}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Cremate]]
|askill1=[[Frizz]]-type Martial {{MP}} Cost -10% / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Sear]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>[[Cremate]] Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|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.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk2=AGL +15
|bperk3=Sear Potency +2%
|aperk1='''[[Frizz]]-type Martial {{MP}} Cost -10%''': Lowers [[Frizz]]-type martial {{MP}} cost by 10%.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Super Weak
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Half Res
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==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.
DQT_DQII_Adventure.png|Striking sabrecat and other monsters in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II bosses]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Latest revision as of 16:23, 7 April 2026

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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Striking sabrecat (キラータイガー Kirā taigā)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
55
HP
80
MP
0
Attack
95
Defence
76
Agility
71
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped
Iron spear1⁄16
Fire resistance *
4⁄7
Dazzle resistance
2⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Thwack resistance
2⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
55
HP
80
MP
0
Attack
95
Defence
76
Agility
71
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Sea Cave B3-4
Dirkandor (1)
Cave to Rendarak
Item Dropped
Iron spear 1⁄16
Fire resistance *
2⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
7⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
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 | edit source]

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

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

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)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Beast
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[edit | edit source]

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