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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]]

Latest revision as of 20:58, 8 January 2024

The Army ant is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

A giant green ant with red eyes. Evidently not a popular monster 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 monster in the series with the ability to call for help from other ants.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Army ant (ぐんたいアリ Guntai ari)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
2
HP
13
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Call for backup. (Army ant)
Location(s)
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Lake Cave
Moonahan region
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄16)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
2
HP
12
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
Call for backup. (Army ant)
Location(s)
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Lake Cave
Moonahan region
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄16)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
1⁄7
Snooze resistance
2⁄7
Thwack resistance
1⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Army Ant (ぐんたいアリ Guntai ari)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
35 3/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 1/5 4/5
Family Bug
In-game description Its body is small, but its jaw is powerful
Abilities NapAttack, CallHelp, Kamikaze
Habitat Gate of Talisman
Breeding chart GiantSlug x Slime family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Strong
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Strong None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
None None Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Strong None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Strong

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

ArmyAnt (ぐんたいアリ Guntai ari)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
? 4/10 3/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 6/10 2/10 4/10
Family Bug
In-game description Small, but moves in large groups.
Abilities CallHelp, Kamikaze, NapAttack
Habitat Sea World
Breeding chart GiantSlug x Slime family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Strong
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None Strong None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None None None Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Strong None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Strong

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

Army ant appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a normal card exclusive for Demon Swordsman leaders.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

Similar species[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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