Giant moth

Dragon Quest monster Giant moth

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese デスファレーナ Romaji Desufarēna First appearance Dragon Quest VI

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

As its name states, it is a lepidopteran that has grown to monstrous proportions.

Characteristics

Among the most literally named monsters to date, it is an overgrown 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Giant moth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna ) Big Book of Beasts No. : #033

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

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 Abbey 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

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

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.

Similar species

• Dark moth
• Devilmoth
• Killer moth

Gallery

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  DQM1·2 sprite
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  Joker model.
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  Joker 2 model.
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  Rivals card.