The Compos mantis is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a man-sized mantis that sows discord with its abilities. Its name is a play on the term "compos mentis".

Characteristics edit

Mad mantis monsters with a garish purple and yellow color scheme that slash and cut enemies with toxin-infused claws, causing a fast acting confusion, driving them to assault friend or foe alike. The sneaky, purple skinned beasts even sling a confusion-causing spell to sow further chaos through the ranks of foes.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VII edit

Compos mantis (メダパニシックル, Medapani shikkuru )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #192
Sprite Attributes
File:Panickle.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
280 15 180 (PS1)
270 (3DS)
70 (PS1)
105 (3DS)
160 82 110 1⁄64 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% 80%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
15% 15% 50% 100% 15% 50% 50% 100% 0% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fuddle Slashes with its claws (125% damage)
Confusion Attack
(After the Demon King's resurrection):
L'Arca region
Faraday region
Providence region
Moonwort bulb1⁄64
Notable changes in the remakes


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional edit

[[File:DQMJ2 Icon Nature.png|link=Nature family|14px|class=pixels]] Compos mantis
Sprite Attributes
Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
B S ? ? ? ? ? ?
Traits Skills Resistances
Hit Squad, Confusing Touch, Anti-Evasion Up, Standard Killer Fear-monger Vulnerable to Sizz, Inaction, and Decelerate
Resistant to Bang, Paralysis, and Dim
Immune to Poison and Confusion
Additional information
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Scorpion x Sentripede


Gallery edit