The Dark moth is a pitch-black pallet-swap of the more common Giant moth. Originally an inhabitant of the World of Darkness and appearing exclusively in the eighth game, it has since reappeared in the Monsters spin-off series.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

[[File:DQ8 Bug Family Icon.png|link=Bug family]] Dark moth
Defeated Monster List No. : 213
Image Attributes
  HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
286 100 226 15 170 136 118 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 25% 25% 0% 25% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
50% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 100% 15% 50% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kazing Venom Mist Rennet powder1⁄16
Saint's ashes1⁄128
Description Few travellers survive an encounter with these foul monsters, as every beat of their dark wings fills in the air with a poisonous powder.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Related enemies