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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Iron scorpion
|title=Iron scorpion
|image=[[File:DQ_Iron_Scorpion.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQ_Iron_Scorpion.png|center|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|kanji=てつのさそり<br>てつのサソリ<br>鉄のさそり
|romanji=Tetsu no Sasori
|romanji={{tt|Tetsu no sasori|Iron scorpion}}
|old=MtlScorpion
|old=Metal Scorpion (''I'' NES)<br>MtlScorpio (''I'' GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
}}
|monster1=[[Death scorpion]]<br>[[Scorpion]]}}
<center><small>''For the armour-wearing scorpion first seen in Dragon Quest IV, see [[Metal scorpion]].''</small></center>
The '''iron scorpion''' is a recurring monster in the series, first seen in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]]. It is a stronger variant of the [[Scorpion]] with a protective metal carapace.
 
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
As implied by it's name, the '''Iron scorpion''' (鉄のさそり) is a metal coated menace that boasts superior defenses than it's organic bug brethren. Due to the text limitations of the {{Game Boy Color}} {{DQ}} remake, the Iron Scorpion was renamed to ''MtlScorpion'' in that version.
Iron [[Bug family|scorpions]] are a metal-coated menace that boast superior defences to their organic bug brethren. The soft undersides of their bodies, which can only been seen on their faces, is dark pink. The arachnids are able to shrug off attacks from simple weapons, requiring adventurers to improve their equipment or resort to taking them out with magic. The iron scorpion returned to the series in ''VIII'' after many years along with the rest of its scorpion kin.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEnemy
{{DQ1Enemy
|name=Iron scorpion
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|kanji=てつのさそり
|romanji=tetsu no sasori
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-hp=22
|nes-hp=22
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=14
|nes-exp=14
|nes-gold=39
|nes-gold=39
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|nes-defense=42
|nes-defense=42
|nes-agility=42
|nes-agility=42
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=Defend
|nes-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]] <br> [[Grave of Galen]]
|nes-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Grave of Galen]]<br>Near [[Sanctum|Sacred Shrine]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:metalscorpionsnes.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[image:metalscorpionsnes.gif|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-IRON-SCORPION.png|55px]][[File:Iron scorpion DQ iOS.png|75px]][[File:Iron Scorpion Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|75px]]
|remake-hp=22
|remake-hp=22
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=60
|remake-defense=60
|remake-agility= 25
|remake-agility= 25
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=Defend
|remake-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]
|remake-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Grave of Galen]]<br>Near [[Sanctum]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=  
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-112.gif|200px]]
|hp=64
|hp=64
|mp=21
|mp=21
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|defense=152
|defense=152
|agility=63
|agility=63
|bestiaryNumber=112
|bestiaryNumber=#112
|description=The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks. but they are susceptible to explosive shells.
|description=The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks, but they are susceptible to explosive spells.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=Bug
|spells=[[Buff]]
|spells=[[Kabuff]]
|skills=Defend
|skills=Defend
|locations=West [[Argonia]]
|locations=[[Princess Minnie's Castle]] region<br>[[Unnamed_Isle#West_of_Maella_Abbey|Small isle west of Maella Abbey]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>[[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]]
|items={{Iron nail}}{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Farmer's scythe]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Iron nail]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Farmer's scythe]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Iron scorpions began appearing in Version 5.1 of the game, this time being much stronger than either of their previous appearances in the main series. They can act twice per turn, are able to perform spinning attacks, and can cast Kabuff to fortify their already considerable defences once again.


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Iron scorpion
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=
|kanji=てつのさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|sprite=[[File:Iron Scorpion Builders.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[File:Iron Scorpion Builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=45
|chapter-1-hp=45
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|chapter-1-defense=20
|chapter-1-defense=20
|chapter-1-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★★☆), [[Healing cream]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★★☆), [[Healing cream]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-locations=
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Damdara Desert]]
|chapter-3-hp=50~106
|chapter-3-hp=50~106
|chapter-3-attack=16~23
|chapter-3-attack=16~23
|chapter-3-defense=8~20
|chapter-3-defense=8~20
|chapter-3-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-3-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-3-locations=
|chapter-3-locations=[[Bleak and Burning Badlands]]
}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Scorpion]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Death scorpion]]
|es=Escorpión férreo|es-meaning=Spanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion".
|fr=Scorpion de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron scorpion".
|de=Eisenskorpion|de-meaning=German for "iron scorpion".
|it=Skorpio di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron scorpion".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DW1NES_MetalScorpion.png|Iron scorpion from the {{NES}} Version of ''Dragon Quest''.
DW1NES_MetalScorpion.png|Iron scorpion from the {{NES}} Version of ''Dragon Quest''.
metalscorpionsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest'' ({{SNES}})
DQX Tetsu no Sasori.jpg|An iron scorpion in ''X''
MtlScorpion GBC.png|{{Dragon Warrior}}. ({{GBC}})
DQR Tetsu no Sasori.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[es:Escorpión Férreo]]
[[fr:Scorpion de fer]]

Latest revision as of 22:54, 23 September 2026

For the armour-wearing scorpion first seen in Dragon Quest IV, see Metal scorpion.

The iron scorpion is a recurring monster in the series, first seen in the original game. It is a stronger variant of the Scorpion with a protective metal carapace.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Iron scorpions are a metal-coated menace that boast superior defences to their organic bug brethren. The soft undersides of their bodies, which can only been seen on their faces, is dark pink. The arachnids are able to shrug off attacks from simple weapons, requiring adventurers to improve their equipment or resort to taking them out with magic. The iron scorpion returned to the series in VIII after many years along with the rest of its scorpion kin.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり, Tetsu no sasori )
Defeated Monster List No. : #112
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
64 21 82 21 105 152 63 1⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 15% 50% 15% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kabuff Defend Princess Minnie's Castle region
Small isle west of Maella Abbey
West Argonia
Desert 		Iron nail1⁄8
Farmer's scythe1⁄128
Description The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks, but they are susceptible to explosive spells.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Iron scorpions began appearing in Version 5.1 of the game, this time being much stronger than either of their previous appearances in the main series. They can act twice per turn, are able to perform spinning attacks, and can cast Kabuff to fortify their already considerable defences once again.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)
Dragon Quest Builders
Image
Chapter 1 Attributes
HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations
45 21 20 Scorpion horn (★★☆), Healing cream (★☆☆) The Damdara Desert
Chapter 3 Attributes
HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations
50~106 16~23 8~20 Scorpion horn (★☆☆) Bleak and Burning Badlands


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscorpión férreoSpanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion".
FrançaisScorpion de ferFrench for "iron scorpion".
DeutschEisenskorpionGerman for "iron scorpion".
ItalianoSkorpio di ferroItalian for "iron scorpion".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Iron scorpion from the NES Version of Dragon Quest.
    Iron scorpion from the NES Version of Dragon Quest.
  • An iron scorpion in X
    An iron scorpion in X
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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