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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]]

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

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

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line


Dragon Quest Monsters

Army Ant (ぐんたいアリ, Guntai ari )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Bug 35 3/5 1/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 1/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None None None None None None Strong None
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Strong None None None None Strong Strong Strong Strong
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None None None None None None Strong
Additional information
Description Its body is small, but its jaw is powerful
Skills NapAttack, CallHelp, Kamikaze
Location Gate of Talisman
Breeding Chart GiantSlug x Slime family

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArmyAnt (ぐんたいアリ, Guntai ari )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Bug 4/10 3/10 6/10 6/10 4/10 2/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None None None None None None Strong None
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
None Strong None None None None Strong Strong Strong
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong None None None None None None None Strong
Additional information
Description Small, but moves in large groups.
Skills CallHelp, Kamikaze, NapAttack
Location Sea World
Breeding Chart GiantSlug x Slime family

Dragon Quest Rivals

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

Related monsters

Similar species

Gallery