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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Killer moth
|title=Killer moth
|image=[[Image:Killer_moth.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Killer Moth.png|300px|center]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=キラーモス
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Kirāmosu|Killer moth}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|old=None
}}
}}
{{stub}}
 
The '''killer moth''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}.
 
==Characteristics==
Killer moths are menacing [[Bug family|moths]] dyed red with the blood of unsuspecting travelers. It focuses on group disruption with bedazzling techniques and paralysis. In later games, the lepidopterans gained the ability to breathe out venomous toxins, as well, making them even more of a nuisance.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{VersionTabs|VI|
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Template:Enemy
{{DQ6Enemy
|name = Killer moth
|name=Killer moth
|game = Dragon Quest VI
|kanji=キラーモス
|console = DS
|romanji=Kirāmosu
|hp = 184
|sprite=[[File:Killermoth.gif]]
|mp = 0
|hp=184
|attack = 141
|mp=0
|defense = 80
|exp=324
|agility = 101
|gold=105
|experience = 324
|attack=141
|gold = 105
|defense=80
|droppedItem = [[Moonwort bulb]]
|agility=101
|spells =  
|tameRate=N/a
|skills =
|bestiaryNumber=#127
|bestiaryNumber=127
|spells=None
|locations=
|skills=[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Paralysis Attack]]
|locations=[[Pillar of Pegasus]]<br>[[Greedmore Valley]] region
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=25%
|crack-resist=60%
|woosh-resist=325%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=60%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Killer moth DQVI DS.png]]
|remake-changes=
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Killer moth
|kanji=キラーモス
|romanji=Kirāmosu
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-135.gif|300px]]
|hp=84
|mp=8
|exp=116
|gold=14
|attack=94
|defense=91
|agility=70
|bestiaryNumber=#135
|family={{Bug}}
|description=Ferocious insect {{MFamilies}}s that love nothing more than tormenting [[human]]s. Fond of casting blinding spells and exhaling a venomous mist during combat.
|spells=[[Dazzle]]
|skills=[[Venom Mist]]
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]<br>[[Savella Region]] (night only)
|items=[[Rennet powder]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=15%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=15%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
|VIII|
 
{{Enemy
==={{DQTact}}===
|float=
Killer moth appears as a B-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest VIII}} event. It can be recruited from the [[Savella Cathedral|Savella Region]] stage from Journey of the Cursed King at any difficulty. The killer moth can participate in the [[trap box]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
|image=[[Image:Killer_moth.png]]
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Killer moth
|name=Killer moth
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=キラーモス
|console=PS2
|romanji=Kirāmosu
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Killer Moth icon.png]]
|hp = 84
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|mp = 8
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon B.png|48px]]
|attack =  
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|defense =  
|lvl=110
|agility =  
|hp=683
|experience = 116
|mp=277
|gold = 14
|move=4
|droppedItem=[[Rennet powder]] (common)<br>[[Antidotal herb]] (rare)
|attack=240
|skills=
|defense=241
|spells=
|agility=375
|family=Bug
|wisdom=166
|bestiaryNumber=135
|weight=25
|description=Ferocious insect monsters that love nothing more than tormenting humans. Fond of casting blinding spells and exhaling a venomous mist during combat.
|bskill1=[[Dazzle]]
|locations=[[Royal Hunting Ground]]<br>[[Savella Region]]
|bskill2=[[Acid Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|}}
|bskill3=[[Venom Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 32}}
|askill1=Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Acid Breath]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Acid Breath]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +10
|bperk2=[[Acid Breath]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Breath Potency +5%''': Raises breath potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Super Weak
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Immune
}}
}}
==Related Monsters==
 
==Similar species==
*[[Giant moth]]
*[[Giant moth]]
*[[Devilmoth]]
*[[Devilmoth]]
*[[Dark moth]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Killermoth.gif
DQT Cursed King.jpg|The Killer moth and other {{MFamilies}}s that can be encountered in {{VIII}} during {{Tact}}.
Image:KillerMothArt.png|Official art
DQTCG Killer Moth.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery>
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Butterflies and moths]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Phalène tueuse]]

Latest revision as of 15:16, 1 June 2025

The killer moth is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Killer moths are menacing moths dyed red with the blood of unsuspecting travelers. It focuses on group disruption with bedazzling techniques and paralysis. In later games, the lepidopterans gained the ability to breathe out venomous toxins, as well, making them even more of a nuisance.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#127
Recruit Rate
N/a
Experience *
324
Gold
105
HP *
184
MP
0
Attack
141
Defence
80
Agility
101
Evasion
1⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Item(s) dropped
Moonwort bulb1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
60%
Ice Breath resistance *
60%
Woosh resistance *
325%
Strike/Rock resistance *
100%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes

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

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#135 Bug
Experience Gold HP MP
116 14 84 8
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
94 91 70 1⁄64
In-Game Description Ferocious insect monsters that love nothing more than tormenting humans. Fond of casting blinding spells and exhaling a venomous mist during combat.
Spell(s) Dazzle
Skill(s) Venom Mist
Location(s) Royal Hunting Ground
Savella Region (night only)
Item(s) Dropped Rennet powder1⁄8
Antidotal herb1⁄16
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 15% 15%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 15%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Killer moth appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VIII event. It can be recruited from the Savella Region stage from Journey of the Cursed King at any difficulty. The killer moth can participate in the trap box's Battle Road as a party member.

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Nature
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
110 683 277 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
240 241 375 166 25
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Dazzle Acid Breath* Venom Breath*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Acid Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Acid Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +10 Acid Breath Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Breath Potency +5%: Raises breath potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Killer moth and other monsters that can be encountered in VIII during Tact.
    The Killer moth and other monsters that can be encountered in VIII during Tact.
  • DQ Trading Card.
    DQ Trading Card.
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