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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Giant moth
|title=Giant moth
|image=[[Image:DQVIII Giant Moth.png|300px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII Giant Moth.png|325px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=デスファレーナ
|kanji=デスファレーナ
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|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VI}}
}}
}}
 
The '''Giant moth''' is a monster in the series.
The '''giant moth''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest VI}}.
 
As its name states, it is a lepidopteran that has grown to monstrous proportions.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
Among the most literally named monsters to date, it is an overgrown [[Bug family|moth]] roughly the size of a man's torso that ditched its pathetic proboscis for a set of terrifying teeth. The compound eyes have been exchanged for pupils as well, set inside purple sclera. It is capable of flapping its wings at high speed to create razor-sharp winds to slice enemies.
The giant moth is an overgrown [[Bug family|moth]] monster roughly the size of a man's torso with a maw full of terrifying teeth. The compound eyes have been exchanged for pupils as well, set inside purple sclera. It is capable of flapping its wings at high speed to create razor-sharp winds to slice enemies.
   
   
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|defense=44
|defense=44
|agility=22
|agility=22
|tameRate=NA
|tameRate=N/a
|bestiaryNumber=#033
|bestiaryNumber=#033
|spells=None
|spells=None
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|whack-resist=15%
|whack-resist=15%
|poof-resist=80%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=15$
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
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|kanji= デスファレーナ
|kanji= デスファレーナ
|romanji=Desufarēna
|romanji=Desufarēna
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-29.gif|300px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-29.gif|275px]]
|hp=36
|hp=36
|mp=6
|mp=6
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|bestiaryNumber=#029
|bestiaryNumber=#029
|family={{Bug}}
|family={{Bug}}
|description=A large moth-like {{MFamilies}} that flies freely through the air on giant wings. Capable of casting air-based spells on groups of enemies.
|description=A large moth-like monster that flies freely through the air on giant wings. Capable of casting air-based spells on groups of enemies.
|spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Woosh]]
|spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Woosh]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|locations=[[Maella Abbey]] Region
|locations=[[Maella Region]]
|items=[[Rennet powder]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Red mould]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Rennet powder]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest VIII|Red mould]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=3/5
|agility=3/5
|family= {{Bug}}
|family={{Bug}}
|in-game-description=Creates a violent wind with its huge wings
|in-game-description=Creates a violent wind with its huge wings
|abilities=[[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]], [[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]], [[Dazzleflash|Radiant]]
|abilities=[[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]], [[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]], [[Dazzleflash|Radiant]]
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|wisdom=7/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=5/10
|agility=5/10
|family= {{Bug}}
|family={{Bug}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]], [[Dazzleflash|Radiant]], [[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]]
|abilities=[[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]], [[Dazzleflash|Radiant]], [[Wind Sickles|WindBeast]]
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|rank = B
|rank = B
|description = ''Its penchant for spraying clouds of poisonous dust makes it a dangerous adversary.''
|description = ''Its penchant for spraying clouds of poisonous dust makes it a dangerous adversary.''
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Poisoner]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Poisoner]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], {{Poison}}proof, [[Paralysis]]proof
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], {{Poison}}proof, [[Paralysis]]proof
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|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}
|weapons = {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand (weapon type)|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Paralyzing]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Paralyzing]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to {{Poison}} and [[Paralysis]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to {{Poison}} and [[Paralysis]]
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Giant moth appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Nature family]] as part of the {{Dragon Quest VI}} event. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 3: Ashlynn of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable in Part 3 of the main storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Solving the Crisis. The giant moth can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Carver]], [[Healie]], and [[Shellie's mother]] as a party member.
Giant moth appears as a C-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the ''Dragon Quest VI'' event. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 3: Ashlynn of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable in Part 3 of the main storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Solving the Crisis. The giant moth can participate in the Battle Roads of [[Carver]], [[Healie]], and [[Shellie's mother]] as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Giant moth
|name=Giant moth
|kanji=デスファレーナ
|kanji=デスファレーナ
|romanji=Desufarēna
|romanji=Desufarēna
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Giant Moth.png|275px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Giant Moth.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>{{Nature}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=105
|lvl=115
|hp=635
|hp=715
|mp=218
|mp=243
|move=4
|move=4
|attack=237
|attack=253
|defense=212
|defense=236
|agility=327
|agility=348
|wisdom=111
|wisdom=118
|weight=20
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Woosh]]
|bskill1=[[Woosh]]
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|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill1=Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Bang]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Paralysing Gas]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill3=Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Paralysing Gas]] Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill5=Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1={{AGL}} +5
|bperk1=AGL +5
|bperk2=[[Paralysing Gas]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=Paralysing Gas Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Breath Potency +5''': Raises breath potency by 5%.
|aperk1='''Breath Potency +5''': Raises breath potency by 5%.
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}}
}}


==Similar species==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Dark moth]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Devilmoth]]
|es=Polilla gigante|es-meaning=Spanish for "giant moth".
*[[Killer moth]]
|fr=Phalène géante|fr-meaning=French for "giant moth".
 
|de=Riesenmotte|de-meaning=German for "giant moth".
|it=Falena gigante|it-meaning=Italian for "giant moth".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Giant moth psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite
Giant moth psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite
Giantmoth DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
Giantmoth DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model.
Giant moth DQMJ2.png|{{Joker 2}} model.
Giant moth DQMJ2.png|''Monsters: Joker 2'' model.
DQR Death Farena.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Death Farena.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
*[[Dark moth]]
*[[Devilmoth]]
*[[Killer moth]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Butterflies and moths]]
[[Category:Butterflies and moths]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Phalène géante]]

Revision as of 19:58, 15 September 2025

The Giant moth is a monster in the series.

Characteristics

The giant moth is an overgrown moth monster roughly the size of a man's torso with a maw full of terrifying teeth. The compound eyes have been exchanged for pupils as well, set inside purple sclera. It is capable of flapping its wings at high speed to create razor-sharp winds to slice enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Giant moth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #033
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Sprites Attributes
SFC Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
36 0 33 9 55 44 22 1⁄16
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 60% 0% 15% 50%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 0% 80% 15% 15% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Wind Sickles (23~32 damage) Moonmirror Tower
Underkeep
Destiny's Drop 		Poison moth knife1⁄128
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Giant moth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna )
Defeated Monster List No. : #029
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Bug 36 6 37 12 31 28 27 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Heal
Woosh 		None Maella Region Rennet powder1⁄16
Red mould1⁄64
Description A large moth-like monster that flies freely through the air on giant wings. Capable of casting air-based spells on groups of enemies.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest Monsters

GiantMoth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Bug 30 2/5 3/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 5/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None None None None None None Immune None
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
Immune None None Weak Weak Immune Strong Strong Immune
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Strong
Additional information
Description Creates a violent wind with its huge wings
Skills WindBeast, Paralyze, Radiant
Location Gate of Judgement, Gate of Ambition
Breeding Chart Butterfly x Devil family
Bug family x Saccer

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

GiantMoth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Bug 30 5/10 5/10 6/10 7/10 5/10 7/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None None None None None None Immune None
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
None Immune None None Weak Weak Immune Strong Strong
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Immune None None Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Strong
Additional information
Description
Skills Paralyze, Radiant, WindBeast
Location Eastern Mountain
Breeding Chart Bug family x RayGigas, Saccer
Butterfly x Devil family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Giant moth
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Nature B ? ? ? ? ? ?
Traits Skills Resistances
Artful Dodger, Poisoner Toxifier Vulnerable to Frizz, Poisonproof, Paralysisproof
Additional information
Description Its penchant for spraying clouds of poisonous dust makes it a dangerous adversary.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Location Fert Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Beetleboy x Octavian sentry

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Giant moth
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Nature B S ? ? ? ? ? ?
Traits Skills Resistances
Hit Squad, Paralyzing Toxifier Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Poison and Paralysis
Additional information
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Beetleboy x Magic slime
Paws x Dark slime

Dragon Quest Tact

Giant moth appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the Dragon Quest VI event. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 3: Ashlynn of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable in Part 3 of the main storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Solving the Crisis. The giant moth can participate in the Battle Roads of Carver, Healie, and Shellie's mother as a party member.

[[File:Tact Icon
Nature.png|link=
Nature family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Giant moth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
DebuffType.png|30px]]
Debuff		 115 715 243 4
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
253 236 348 118 20
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal Half Res
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Half Res Normal Normal Normal Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Super Weak Normal Half Res Half Res Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal Immune
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Woosh
Paralysing Gas*
N/a		 Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
Bang Res +25/Stats Up
Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
Zap Res +25/Stats Up
Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
Perks
Basic perks AGL +5
Paralysing Gas Potency +2%
N/a
Leader perk N/a
Awakening perk Breath Potency +5: Raises breath potency by 5%.


In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPolilla giganteSpanish for "giant moth".
FrançaisPhalène géanteFrench for "giant moth".
DeutschRiesenmotteGerman for "giant moth".
ItalianoFalena giganteItalian for "giant moth".

Gallery

  • DQM1·2 sprite
    DQM1·2 sprite
  • Monsters: Joker model.
    Monsters: Joker model.
  • Monsters: Joker 2 model.
    Monsters: Joker 2 model.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.

Similar species

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