Slaying mantis

Dragon Quest monster Slaying mantis

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キラーマンティス Romaji Kirāmantisu First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localisation EvlMantis

The Slaying mantis is a monster introduced in Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in El Monumento de Pomposo, the Wetlock region in the past, Hardlypool Tunnel, and the Highendreigh Tower during the flood.

Characteristics

Great green insects sneaky insects with pink markings on its head and back that slice at foes with their sickle-like forearms. Sometimes they'll dish out extra damage with an extra strong slice. Their great gawking eyes never stop staring at their prey, not even to blink. Their name is a play on "praying mantis".

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

Slaying mantis (キラーマンティス, Kirāmantisu ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 061

Sprite Attributes File:Evlmantis.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 64 0 33 (PS1) 50 (3DS) 17 (PS1) 26 (3DS) 74 70 85 0⁄64 1⁄32

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 80% 15% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 100% 80% 15% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Claw swipe (125% damage) El Monumento de Pomposo Wetlock Hardlypool Tunnel Highendreigh Tower Moonwort bulb1⁄64 Notable changes in the remakes

Related Enemies

• Preying mantis
• Compos mantis