Iron scorpion

The iron scorpion is a recurring monster in the series, first seen in the original game. It is a stronger variant of the Scorpion with a protective metal carapace.

Dragon Quest monster Iron scorpion

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese てつのさそり
てつのサソリ
鉄のさそり Romaji Tetsu no sasori First appearance Dragon Quest Old localisation Metal Scorpion (I NES)
MtlScorpio (I GBC) Variants Death scorpion
Scorpion

For the armour-wearing scorpion first seen in Dragon Quest IV, see Metal scorpion.

Characteristics

Iron scorpions are a metal-coated menace that boast superior defences to their organic bug brethren. The soft undersides of their bodies, which can only been seen on their faces, is dark pink. The arachnids are able to shrug off attacks from simple weapons, requiring adventurers to improve their equipment or resort to taking them out with magic. The iron scorpion returned to the series in VIII after many years along with the rest of its scorpion kin.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

NES VersionRemake Versions

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)

Attributes Resistances Sprite HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Sizz 22 0 14 39 36 42 42 2⁄64 15⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16

Additional information Spells Locations Defend Near Rimuldar Grave of Galen Near Sacred Shrine

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)

Attributes Resistances Sprites HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Fizzle Snooze Sizz 22 0 31 48 36 60 25 0⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7

Additional information Spells Locations Defend Near Rimuldar Grave of Galen Near Sanctum

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり, Tetsu no sasori ) Defeated Monster List No. : #112

Image Attributes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion 64 21 82 21 105 152 63 1⁄64

Resistances Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack 0% 25% 25% 25% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 100% Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 0% 100% 50% 100% 50% 50% 15% 50% 15% 50% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item Kabuff Defend Princess Minnie's Castle region Small isle west of Maella Abbey West Argonia Desert Iron nail1⁄8 Farmer's scythe1⁄128 Description The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks, but they are susceptible to explosive spells. Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest X

Iron scorpions began appearing in Version 5.1 of the game, this time being much stronger than either of their previous appearances in the main series. They can act twice per turn, are able to perform spinning attacks, and can cast Kabuff to fortify their already considerable defences once again.

Dragon Quest Builders

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)

Image Chapter 1 Attributes HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations 45 21 20 Scorpion horn (★★☆), Healing cream (★☆☆) The Damdara Desert Chapter 3 Attributes HP Attack Defence Dropped items Locations 50~106 16~23 8~20 Scorpion horn (★☆☆) Bleak and Burning Badlands

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Escorpión férreo	Spanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion".
Français	Scorpion de fer	French for "iron scorpion".
Deutsch	Eisenskorpion	German for "iron scorpion".
Italiano	Skorpio di ferro	Italian for "iron scorpion".

Gallery

• 
  Iron scorpion from the NES Version of Dragon Quest.
• 
  An iron scorpion in X
• 
  Rivals card