Spiny mine

Dragon Quest monster Spiny mine

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese リビングハンマー Romaji Living hammer First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation Pummeler

The Spiny Mine is a monster from the game Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in the Dungeon of Descent and the Likeness of the Great Evil.

Characteristics

Spiny mines are ugly anthropomorphic explosive flails that float threateningly into battle. They worryingly resemble naval mines, causing most adventurers to run at the first sight of them. Their bodies consist of a rotten round iron ball covered in sharp stabbing spikes with an evil one-eyed face and a mouth with sharp fangs, as well as a long clanking chain that dangles below their bodies. Spiny mines attack by swinging their spiked bodies in a circle, smashing into enemies and protruding their sharp spines into their flesh. They're also prone to simply self-destructing at will, damaging every single enemy in a massive manic explosion.

In the 3DS version, spiny mines and its ilk do not move around much, making them easy to avoid unless directly blocking the path of the party. However, if it is threatened by a much stronger enemy, spiny mines can actually move very fast by rolling themselves on the ground in order to flee.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Spiny mine (リビングハンマー, Ribinguhanmā ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 039

Sprite Attributes File:Pummeler.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 55 0 25 (PS1) 38 (3DS) 16 (PS1) 24 (3DS) 60 65 45 1⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 480% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 15% 100% 50% 50% 100% 0% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Self-destruct (11～16 damage) Dungeon of Descent Likeness of the Great Evil Bone stake1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes

Related Enemies

• Briny mine
• Mastermine