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

[[File:DQ8 Bug Family Icon.png|link=Bug family]] Giant moth (デスファレーナ, Desufarēna ) Defeated Monster List No. : #029

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 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 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.