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|image=[[File:DQMJ2 Army Ant.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQMJ2 Army Ant.png|300px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{DQ2}}
|kanji=ぐんたいアリ
|kanji=ぐんたいアリ
|romanji={{tt|Guntai ari|Army ant}}
|romanji={{tt|Guntai ari|Army ant}}
}}
}}


The '''Army ant''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''Army ant''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A giant [[Bug family|green]] ant with red eyes. Evidently not a popular monster type, the army ant, along with its relatives, are introduced, and only seen in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', barring spinoffs. Its main notable trait is being the first monster in the series with the ability to call for help from other ants.
A giant [[Bug family|green]] ant with red eyes. Evidently not a popular {{MFamilies}} type, the army ant, along with its relatives, are introduced, and only seen in {{II}}, barring spinoffs. Its main notable trait is being the first {{MFamilies}} in the series with the ability to call for help from other ants.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Army ant
|name=Army ant
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|nes-defense=13
|nes-defense=13
|nes-agility=8
|nes-agility=8
|nes-spells=Call for backup (Army ant)
|nes-spells=Call for backup. (Army ant)
|nes-locations=[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|nes-locations=[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
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|remake-defense=13
|remake-defense=13
|remake-agility=8
|remake-agility=8
|remake-spells=Call for backup (Army ant)
|remake-spells=Call for backup. (Army ant)
|remake-locations=[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|remake-locations=[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Lake Cave]]<br>[[Moonahan]] region
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|16}})
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Army Ant
|name=Army Ant
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|wisdom=1/5
|wisdom=1/5
|agility=4/5
|agility=4/5
|family=[[Bug family | Bug]]
|family={{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Its body is small, but its jaw is powerful
|in-game-description=Its body is small, but its jaw is powerful
|abilities=[[NapAttack]], [[CallHelp]], [[One-on-One|Kamikaze]]
|abilities=[[Sleep Attack|NapAttack]], [[CallHelp]], [[One-on-One|Kamikaze]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters | Gate of Talisman]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Talisman]]
|breeding=[[GiantSlug]] x [[Slime family]]
|breeding=[[Maulusc|GiantSlug]] x [[Slime family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=ArmyAnt
|name=ArmyAnt
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|wisdom=2/10
|wisdom=2/10
|agility=4/10
|agility=4/10
|family= [[Bug]]
|family= {{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Small, but moves in large groups.
|in-game-description=Small, but moves in large groups.
|abilities=[[CallHelp]], [[One-on-One|Kamikaze]], [[NapAttack]]
|abilities=[[CallHelp]], [[One-on-One|Kamikaze]], [[Sleep Attack|NapAttack]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|habitat=[[Sea World]]
|breeding=[[GiantSlug]] x [[Slime family]]
|breeding=[[Maulusc|GiantSlug]] x [[Slime family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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}}
}}


==={{DQR}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
Army ant appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a normal card exclusive for [[Demon Swordsman]] leaders.
Army ant appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a normal card exclusive for [[Demon Swordsman]] leaders.
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
===Similar species===
*[[Iron ant]]
*[[Somnol ant]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQB2 Army ant.jpg|''Builders 2'' model
DQB2 Army ant.jpg|{{Builders 2}} model.
DQR Guntai Ari.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Guntai Ari.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0015 Army Ant.jpg|An army ant in {{Keshi Keshi}}
Eraser 0015 Army Ant.jpg|An Army ant in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Iron ant]]
*[[Somnol ant]]


[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]