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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Metal scorpion
|title=Metal scorpion
|image=[[Image:DQIV Metal Scorpion.png|center|190px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIV Metal Scorpion.png|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|romanji=Metaru sukopion
|romanji=Metarusukōpion
|old=Same
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|monster1=[[Armoured scorpion]]<br>[[Pterygotus]]<br>[[Scarlet scorpion]]
}}
}}
<center><small>Metal scorpion ''links here. For the original'' [[Dragon Quest]] ''monster, see'' '''[[iron scorpion]]'''.</small></center>
<center><small>''Metal scorpion links here. For the monster that appears in the original [[Dragon Quest]], see [[Iron scorpion]].''</small></center>
The '''Metal scorpion''' is a monster in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
Metal scorpions are large [[Bug family|scorpion]] monsters with armoured metallic bodies like knights, with sharp spikes on their heads and shoulders. Their heads give them the appearance of wearing a helmet, their eyes visible from the darkness of their visors. The scorpions can perform vicious attacks with both their pincers and sharp tails.


The '''metal scorpion''' is a monster from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a metallic variant of the [[armoured scorpion]].
{{Clear}}
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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|name=Metal scorpion
|name=Metal scorpion
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|romanji=Metaru sukopion
|romanji=Metarusukōpion
|bestiaryNumber=062
|bestiaryNumber=#062
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:Metal Scorpion DQIV NES.png]]
|hp=42
|hp=42
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|gold=38
|gold=38
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Desperate attack
|skills={{Desperate attack}}
|item=[[Scale shield]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Scale shield]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=[[Mamon Mine]]<br>[[Mintos]] region<br>[[House of Prophecy]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 5}})<br>[[Parthenia]] region<br>[[El Forado]] region
|locations=[[Mamon Mine]] upper levels<br>[[Mintos]] Region<br>[[House of Prophecy]] Region ({{DQ4 Chapter 5}})<br>[[Parthenia]] Region<br>[[El Forado]] Region
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=25%
|frizz-resist=25%
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|fuddle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-sprites=[[File:Sprite DQIV PSX Metal scorpion.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}


==={{DQM3D}}===
==={{DQ7}} (3DS)===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
 
|name=Metal scorpion
==={{DQM23D}}===
|kanji= メタルスコーピオン
{{Stub}}
|romanji=Metarusukōpion
|sprite=
|hp=196
|mp=0
|exp=2,100
|gold=70
|attack=170
|defense=270
|agility=160
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #087
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Gives a vicious flick with its tail (125% damage)<br>{{Desperate attack}} (250% damage)
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Barbarous Barbershop]]
|items=[[Mythril helm]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=100%
|sizz-resist=100%
|bang-resist=100%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=15%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=100%
|cool-breath-resist=100%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=90%
|army-resist=100%
}}


==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
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|name=Metal scorpion
|name=Metal scorpion
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|kanji=メタルスコーピオン
|romanji=Metaru sukopion
|romanji=Metarusukōpion
|icon=[[File:Metal scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Metal scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Metal scorpion]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|family=nature
|hp=<big><big>1,290</big></big>
|hp=1,290
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|mp=300
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|attack=610
|defense=<big><big>680</big></big>
|defense=680
|wisdom=<big><big>460</big></big>
|wisdom=460
|agility=<big><big>540</big></big>
|agility=540
|bestiary=#201
|bestiary=#201
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|rank=A
|in-game-description=Stout scorpions with carapaces of sturdily tempered steel. Their shiny shells even conceal a mechanical surprise or two
|in-game-description=Stout scorpions with carapaces of sturdily tempered steel. Their shiny shells even conceal a mechanical surprise or two.
|talents=[[Protector]] (lv. 1)
|talents=[[Protector]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Slick Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Stunning Touch]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Slick Skin]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Stunning Touch]] (lv. 40)
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|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Metal king slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Metal king slime]] X [[File:Armoured scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Armoured scorpion]]
|synthesis=[[File:Armoured scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Armoured scorpion]] X [[File:Metal king slime DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Metal king slime]] = [[File:Metal scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Metal scorpion]]
|fusions=[[File:Metal scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Metal scorpion]] X [[File:Flapdragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Flapdragon]] = [[File:Silver serpent DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Silver serpent]]<br>[[File:Metal scorpion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Metal scorpion]] X [[File:Balzack DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Balzack]] = [[File:Pruslas DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pruslas]]
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|water-resist=50%
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}}
}}


==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQKK}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
{{Stub}}
Metal scorpion appears as a S-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] in the Japanese version of the game.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escorpión metálico|es-meaning=Spanish for "metallic scorpion".
|fr=Scorpion d'assaut|fr-meaning=French for "assault scorpion".
|de=Metallskorpion|de-meaning=German for "metal scorpion".
|it=Metaskorpion|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|metallo|metal}}'' and the Ancient Greek ''{{tt|skorpíos|scorpion}}''.
|zh-tw={{tt|金屬蠍|Jīnshǔ xiē}}|zh-tw-meaning=Traditional Chinese for "metal scorpion".
}}


==Similar species==
==Gallery==
*[[Armoured scorpion]]
<center><gallery>
*[[Pterygotus]]
DQT Metal Scorpion banner.jpg|Metal scorpion in ''Tact''
*[[Scarlet scorpion]]
DQT Metal Scorpion.png|''Tact'' official art
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Nature family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[es:Escorpión metálico]]
[[fr:Scorpion d'assaut]]

Latest revision as of 17:14, 24 September 2026

Metal scorpion links here. For the monster that appears in the original Dragon Quest, see Iron scorpion.

The Metal scorpion is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Metal scorpions are large scorpion monsters with armoured metallic bodies like knights, with sharp spikes on their heads and shoulders. Their heads give them the appearance of wearing a helmet, their eyes visible from the darkness of their visors. The scorpions can perform vicious attacks with both their pincers and sharp tails.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #062
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
42 0 59 38 50 50 25 0⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 25% 0% 100% 100% 25% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Desperate attack Mamon Mine upper levels
Mintos Region
House of Prophecy Region (Chapter 5)
Parthenia Region
El Forado Region 		Scale shield(1⁄64)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (3DS)[edit | edit source]

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #087 (3DS remake exclusive)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
196 0 2,100 70 170 270 160 1⁄64 1⁄64
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 90%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
100% 15% 50% 100% 50% 50% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn
Gives a vicious flick with its tail (125% damage)
Desperate attack (250% damage) 		Barbarous Barbershop Mythril helm1⁄128


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Monsterpedia No.: #201
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Metal scorpion Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
A 1,290 300 610 680 540 460
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Protector (lv. 1) Slick Skin (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 20)
Stunning Touch (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Paralyser (lv. 1)
Adrenaline Rush (lv. 60) 		N/A
Resistances
25% 50% -25% 25% 50% 25% -25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% -25% 50% 50% 50% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description Stout scorpions with carapaces of sturdily tempered steel. Their shiny shells even conceal a mechanical surprise or two.
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X = Metal scorpion
Notable fusions
Metal scorpion X =
Metal scorpion X =



Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Metal scorpion appears as a S-rank monster of the Nature family in the Japanese version of the game.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscorpión metálicoSpanish for "metallic scorpion".
FrançaisScorpion d'assautFrench for "assault scorpion".
DeutschMetallskorpionGerman for "metal scorpion".
ItalianoMetaskorpionFrom the Italian metallo and the Ancient Greek skorpíos.
中文 (繁體)金屬蠍Traditional Chinese for "metal scorpion".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Metal scorpion in Tact
    Metal scorpion in Tact
  • Tact official art
    Tact official art
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