The Metal scorpion is a monster in the series.

Metal scorpion links here. For the monster that appears in the original Dragon Quest, see Iron scorpion.

Characteristics edit

Metal scorpions are large scorpion monsters with armoured metallic bodies like knights, with sharp spikes on their heads and shoulders. Their heads give them the appearance of wearing a helmet, their eyes visible from the darkness of their visors. The scorpions can perform vicious attacks with both their pincers and sharp tails.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen edit

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Big Book of Beasts No. : #062
Sprites Attributes
NES Remakes HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
    42 0 59 38 50 50 25 064
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Bang Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Sleep Drain Magic Fizzle Confusion Sap
25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 25% 0% 100% 100% 25% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Desperate attack Mamon Mine upper levels
Mintos Region
House of Prophecy Region (Chapter 5)
Parthenia Region
El Forado Region
Scale shield(164)
Notable changes in the remakes None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (3DS) edit

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Big Book of Beasts No.: DLC #087 (3DS remake exclusive)
Sprite Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate
196 0 2,100 70 170 270 160 164 164
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 90%
Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Confusion Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
100% 15% 50% 100% 50% 50% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Occasionally acts twice per turn
Gives a vicious flick with its tail (125% damage)
Desperate attack (250% damage)
Barbarous Barbershop Mythril helm1128


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince edit

Metal scorpion (メタルスコーピオン, Metarusukōpion )
Monsterpedia No.: #201
Icon Attributes
  Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
  A 1,290 300 610 680 540 460
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Protector (lv. 1) Slick Skin (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 20)
Stunning Touch (lv. 40)
Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Paralyser (lv. 1)
Adrenaline Rush (lv. 60)
N/A
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
25% 50% -25% 25% 50% 25% -25% 0% 25% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
0% 0% -25% 50% 50% 50% 50% -25% 0%
Additional information
Description Stout scorpions with carapaces of sturdily tempered steel. Their shiny shells even conceal a mechanical surprise or two.
Location This monster has no natural habitat
Synthesis
Breeding chart
  X   =  
Notable fusions
  X   =  
  X   =  


Dragon Quest Tact edit

Metal scorpion appears as a S-rank monster of the Nature family in the Japanese version of the game.

In Other Languages edit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolEscorpión metálicoSpanish for "metallic scorpion".
  FrançaisScorpion d'assautFrench for "assault scorpion".
  DeutschMetallskorpionGerman for "metal scorpion".
  ItalianoMetaskorpionFrom the Italian metallo and the Ancient Greek skorpíos.
  中文 (繁體)金屬蠍Traditional Chinese for "metal scorpion".

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