| Dragon Quest monster
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| Metal slime knight
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Art by Akira Toriyama
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| Japanese
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メタルライダー
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| Romaji
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Metaru raidā
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| First appearance
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Dragon Quest V
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| Old localisation
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MetlRider (VII PS1)
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The Metal slime knight is a monster in the series.
Characteristics
Metal slime knights are diminutive swordsmen riding on the backs of metal slimes. They wield a sword and shield of dark pink metal, donning green armour and helmets with a purple plume. They do not yield the same amount of experience as their mounts, as either the metal slimes that let themselves get captured by the slime knights are the least experienced slimes, or the slime knights shield their steeds from the finishing blow. Indeed, they are not even vulnerable 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.
These slime knights often have the ability to cast healing magic on themselves and fellow monsters like their green cousins. In some games, they are even able to perform some skillful feats or swordplay and acrobatic somersaults off the backs of their metallic steeds.
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.
Appearances
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #061
- Recruit Rate
- N/A
- Skill(s)
- Flee
Launches self (125% damage)
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
Original (SFC)
- Sprite
- Bestiary No.
- #084
- Recruit Rate
- NA
- Army resistance *
- 60%
- Sprites
-
- Notable Changes
- None
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary No.
- #092
- Location(s)
- Hubble Region (past)
- Army resistance *
- 60%
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
- Model
- Bestiary no.
- #075
- In-game description
Well-rounded warriors who are battle naturals, and can attack twice in one turn with their falcon-like fleetness.
Although captive metal slimes might seem like easy experience, they get caught because they're the least experienced ones.
- Fire resistance *
- 50%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 50%
- Blast/Lightning resistance *
- 50%
- Earth resistance *
- 0%
- Dark resistance *
- -100%
- Light resistance *
- 0%
Metal slime knight 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 knight (メタルライダー Metaruraidā )
- Sprite
- Bestiary no.
- #134
- In-game description
Apparently, 'Silver' is the name they most often give their slimy steeds. It's something to do with their favourite adventure serial...
- Fire resistance *
- 50%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 50%
- Earth resistance *
- 50%
- Light resistance *
- 50%
- Dark resistance *
- 50%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 50%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
Vicious
Vicious metal slime knight (メタルライダー・強 Metaruraidā・kyō )
- Sprite
-
- Bestiary no.
- #242
- In-game description
Metal slime knights driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
- Fire resistance *
- 50%
- Ice resistance *
- 50%
- Wind resistance *
- 50%
- Earth resistance *
- 50%
- Light resistance *
- 50%
- Dark resistance *
- 50%
- Stumble resistance *
- 0%
- Beguile resistance *
- 50%
- Elemental resistance *
- 0%
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 (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
| Fire Resistance * |
Water Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * |
Earth Resistance * |
| 25% |
0% |
25% |
-25% |
| Explosion Resistance * |
Ice Resistance * |
Electricity Resistance * |
Light Resistance * |
| 50% |
25% |
50% |
0% |
| Dark Resistance * |
Antimagic Resistance * |
Bedazzlement Resistance * |
Confusion Resistance * |
| 0% |
0% |
50% |
25% |
| Debilitation Resistance* |
MP Absorption Resistance * |
Paralysis Resistance * |
Poison Resistance * |
| 25% |
-25% |
50% |
0% |
| Sleep Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
| 25% |
0% |
| Instant Death Resistance * |
| 0% |
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
| Model |
Experience |
Gold |
 |
28 |
23g |
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
| List No. |
#081 |
| Field Notes |
Noble knights who bounce into battle astride slimy steeds and administer aid to ailing allies. Didn't receive the experience bonanza you were hoping for? Remember, knights shield their steeds to the bitter end! |
| Location(s) |
Battle of Mt. Neverest, Blacka Pastures |
| Item(s) Dropped |
Densinium, Iron ore |
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.
Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)
Stats
| First |
Second |
Third |
| Physical MP Cost -5% / Stats Up |
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up |
Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth |
Fifth |
| Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up |
Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| First |
Second |
Third |
| ATK +3 |
Multislash Potency +2% |
N/a |
| First |
| Physical MP Cost -5%: Lowers physical MP cost by 5%. |
| Frizz Resistance * |
Sizz Resistance * |
Crack Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| Half Res |
Half Res |
Normal |
Very Weak |
| Bang Resistance * |
Zap Resistance * |
Zam Resistance * |
Snooze Resistance |
| Normal |
Very Weak |
Normal |
Super Weak |
| Poison Resistance |
Physical Lock Resistance |
Spell Lock Resistance |
Martial Lock Resistance |
| Normal |
Normal |
Super Weak |
Normal |
| Breath Lock Resistance |
Hobble Resistance * |
Stun Resistance * |
Dazzle Resistance |
| Normal |
Normal |
Normal |
Immune |
| Curse Resistance |
Paralysis Resistance |
Confusion Resistance |
Charm Resistance |
|
| Half Res |
Normal |
Normal |
Half Res |
In Other Languages
| Language |
Translation |
Meaning |
 Español | Jinete de limo metálico | Spanish for "metal slime rider". |
 Français | Monte-gluant de métal | French for "metal slime rider". |
 Deutsch | Metallschleimritter | German for "metal slime knight". |
 Italiano | Cavaliere Slime | Italian for "slime knight/rider". |
 中文 (繁體) | 金屬騎士 | Traditional Chinese for "metal knight". |
Trivia
- The metal slime knight's description in both X and XI reference the Lone Ranger, a masked former Texas Ranger who fights outlaws with his trusty horse, Silver, who were first serialised in American radio in 1938.
Gallery
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Metal slime knight, along with
Metal slime and
Liquid metal slime fighting each other in the
Monster Arena in
Dragon Quest V.
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Appearance in
VII's
'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
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A Metal slime knight in
X.
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Walking alongside its mount.
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A Vicious metal slime knight.
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Monsters: Joker model.
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Metal icon in
Monsters 2: 3D.
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Metal Dragon Quest: Monster Battle II card.
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Metallic Monsters Gallery.
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DQ Trading Card.
Related monsters
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Metal slime knight, along with Metal slime and Liquid metal slime fighting each other in the Monster Arena in Dragon Quest V.
Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.
A Metal slime knight in X.
Walking alongside its mount.
XI polygon model.
A Vicious metal slime knight.
Monsters: Joker model.
Metal icon in Monsters 2: 3D.
Monster Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Metal Dragon Quest: Monster Battle II card.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
Tact party icon.
Walk model.
Metallic Monsters Gallery.
DQ Trading Card.
