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Introduced all the way back in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]], the '''Scorpion''' is the fist arachnid to aggravate adventurers.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
It's a humongous, yellow, man-sized scorpion. Be afraid.
It's a humongous, yellow, man-sized scorpion. Be afraid.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
''Enormous scorpions with impenetrable carapaces. Their defenses protect them against all but the most determined physical attacks. Use magic to defeat them.''
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|bestiaryNumber=37
|description=Enormous scorpions with impenetrable carapaces. Their defenses protect them against all but the most determined physical attacks. Use magic to defeat them.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=[[Buff]]
|spells=[[Buff]]
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|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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|frizz-resist=20%
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|sizz-resist=20%
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|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
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|crack-resist=0%
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|flame-resist=20%
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
The scorpion is a Rank D monster in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''. Many can be found in the Cragravation area.
The scorpion is a Rank D monster in ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''. Many can be found in the Cragravation area.
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As implied by it's name, the '''Iron scorpion''' (鉄のさそり) is a metal coated menace that boasts superior defenses than it's organic bug brethren. Due to the text limitations of the Gameboy Color ''Dragon Quest'' remake, the Iron Scorpion was renamed to ''MtlScorpion'' in that version.
As implied by it's name, the '''Iron scorpion''' (鉄のさそり) is a metal coated menace that boasts superior defenses than it's organic bug brethren. Due to the text limitations of the Gameboy Color ''Dragon Quest'' remake, the Iron Scorpion was renamed to ''MtlScorpion'' in that version.




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====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
''The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks. but they are susceptible to explosive shells.''
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|agility=63
|agility=63
|bestiaryNumber=112
|bestiaryNumber=112
|description=The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks. but they are susceptible to explosive shells.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=[[Buff]]
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|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=20%
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|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=50%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
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|flame-resist=20%
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|ice-resist=50%
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====''[[Dragon Quest]]''====
====''[[Dragon Quest]]''====
Death scorpions are the strongest scropions in the orignal ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. The have high attack and defense, which makes them challenging even with their relatively low HP.
Death scorpions are the strongest scropions in the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. The have high attack and defense, which makes them challenging even with their relatively low HP.
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====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
====''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''====
''A monstrous scorpion that sends unwary travelers to an early grave. Highly resistant to fire-based spells.''
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|agility=78
|agility=78
|bestiaryNumber=144
|bestiaryNumber=144
|description=A monstrous scorpion that sends unwary travelers to an early grave. Highly resistant to fire-based spells.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=None
|spells=None
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|frizz-resist=50%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=20%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=20%
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|flame-resist=50%
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|ice-resist=0%
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Revision as of 04:52, 22 August 2017

Introduced all the way back in the original game, the Scorpion is the fist arachnid to aggravate adventurers.

Characteristics

It's a humongous, yellow, man-sized scorpion. Be afraid.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Scorpion (おおさそり ōsasori)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-SCORPION.png 20 ? 6 15 18 16 16
Spell(s)
Location(s)
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄64 15⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Scorpionsnes.gifDQ-GBC-SCORPION.png 15 0 16 25 18 35 4
Spell(s)
Location(s)
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7


Dragon Quest VIII

DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
40 4 43
Defense Agility Experience Gold
55 32 42 8
Bestiary no. 37
Family Bug
In-game description Enormous scorpions with impenetrable carapaces. Their defenses protect them against all but the most determined physical attacks. Use magic to defeat them.
Spell(s) Buff
Skill(s) Poison Attack
Location(s) Maella Region
Item(s) dropped Antidotal herb1⁄16
Iron lance1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
0% 50% 15% 0%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The scorpion is a Rank D monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. Many can be found in the Cragravation area.

Variants

Iron scorpion

As implied by it's name, the Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり) is a metal coated menace that boasts superior defenses than it's organic bug brethren. Due to the text limitations of the Gameboy Color Dragon Quest remake, the Iron Scorpion was renamed to MtlScorpion in that version.






Dragon Quest

Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり tetsu no sasori)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png 22 ? 14 39 36 42 42
Spell(s)
Location(s) Near Rimuldar
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
2⁄64 15⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Metalscorpionsnes.gifDQ-GBC-IRON-SCORPION.png 22 0 31 48 36 60 25
Spell(s)
Location(s) Near Rimuldar
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
? ? ? ?


Dragon Quest VIII

DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
64 21 105
Defense Agility Experience Gold
152 63 82 21
Bestiary no. 112
Family Bug
In-game description The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks. but they are susceptible to explosive shells.
Spell(s) Buff
Skill(s) Defend
Location(s) West Argonia
Item(s) dropped Iron nail1⁄8
Farmer's scythe1⁄128
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 50%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Death Scorpion










Dragon Quest

Death scorpions are the strongest scropions in the original Dragon Quest. The have high attack and defense, which makes them challenging even with their relatively low HP.

Death scorpion (死のさそり shi no sasori)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png 35 ? 26 109 60 90 90
Spell(s)
Location(s) Near Damdara
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄32 15⁄16 7⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-SNES-ROGUE-SCORPION.pngDQ-GBC-ROGUE-SCORPION.png 35 0 70 110 55 90 33
Spell(s)
Location(s) Near Damdara
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
? ? ? ?


Dragon Quest VIII

DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
68 0 130
Defense Agility Experience Gold
164 78 99 14
Bestiary no. 144
Family Bug
In-game description A monstrous scorpion that sends unwary travelers to an early grave. Highly resistant to fire-based spells.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Poison Attack
Pressure Pointer
Location(s) Desert
Item(s) dropped Antidotal herb1⁄16
Poison needle1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 50% 50%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
50% 25% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 100%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Gallery

  • Famicom artwork

  • Dragon Quest (SNES)

  • Dragon Warrior I (GBC)

  • DW1NES Scorpion.png

  • Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (bottom left)

  • Dragon Quest Builders

  • Iron scorpion

  • Iron scorpion from the NES version of Dragon Quest

  • Dragon Quest (SNES)

  • Dragon Warrior I (GBC)

  • Death scorpion

  • Death scorpion in Dragon Quest Builders

  • Rogue scorpion from the NES version of Dragon Quest

  • Dragon Quest (NES)

  • Dragon Quest (SNES)

  • Dragon Warrior I (GBC)

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