Preying mantis

Dragon Quest monster Preying mantis

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese さそりかまきり Romaji ' First appearance Dragon Quest VII

The Preying mantis (formerly Mantipion) is a monster in the game Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in the Western Cave and under Dharma Temple.

Characteristics

Preying mantises are large six-legged insect monsters that are bright reddish in color. The sport large claws and spikes on their bodies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

Preying mantis Big Book of Beasts No. : 041

Sprite Attributes File:Mantipion.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 59 0 23 11 59 50 40 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% 50% 10% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 100% 100% 15% 0% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Claw swipe (125% damage) Western Cave Dungeon of Descent Tunnel to the Abbey Bronze knife (1⁄128) Notable changes in the remakes

Related Enemies

• Slaying mantis
• Compos mantis