Iron ant

The iron ant is a type of Dragon Quest monster. It was first introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Dragon Quest monster Iron ant
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese Romaji ' First appearance Dragon Quest II

Characteristics

Iron ants are six legged insects whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II

NES VersionRemake Versions

Iron ant (アイアンアント aian anto)

Sprite Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 5 2 4 13 13 4 1⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Near Midenhall and Leftwyne Medicinal Herb (1⁄8)

Iron ant (アイアンアント aian anto)

Sprites Attributes Resistances HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Dazzle Thwack Kasap Spell 5 4 2 4 11 13 4 1⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Dropped item Near Midenhall and Leftwyne Medicinal Herb (1⁄8)

Dragon Quest Builders 2

A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the Army Ant. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.

They also spawn in the Isle of Awakening, born from umber blocks, and on several Explorer's Shores. Notably, on Blossom Bay, they are spawned from pestilential nests.

Iron ants will occasionally drop wheat seeds when defeated.

Related enemy

• Army ant
• Somnol ant