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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Iron scorpion
|title=Iron scorpion
|image=[[File:DQ_Iron_Scorpion.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQ_Iron_Scorpion.png|center|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|kanji=てつのさそり<br>てつのサソリ<br>鉄のさそり
|romanji=Tetsu no Sasori
|romanji={{tt|Tetsu no sasori|Iron scorpion}}
|old=MtlScorpion
|old=Metal Scorpion (''I'' NES)<br>MtlScorpio (''I'' GBC)
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest}}
}}
}}
<center><small>''For the armour-wearing scorpion first seen in Dragon Quest IV, see [[Metal scorpion]].''</small></center>
The '''Iron scorpion''' is a recurring monster in the series, first seen in the [[Dragon Quest|original game]]. It is a stronger variant of the [[Scorpion]] with a protective metal carapace.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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 {{Game Boy Color}} {{DQ}} remake, the Iron Scorpion was renamed to ''MtlScorpion'' in that version.
Iron [[Bug family|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==
==Appearances==
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{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|name=Iron scorpion
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|kanji=てつのさそり
|romanji=tetsu no sasori
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-hp=22
|nes-hp=22
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=14
|nes-exp=14
|nes-gold=39
|nes-gold=39
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|nes-defense=42
|nes-defense=42
|nes-agility=42
|nes-agility=42
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=Defend
|nes-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]] <br> [[Grave of Galen]]
|nes-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Grave of Galen]]<br>Near [[Sanctum|Sacred Shrine]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:metalscorpionsnes.gif]][[File:DQ-GBC-IRON-SCORPION.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[image:metalscorpionsnes.gif|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-IRON-SCORPION.png|55px]][[File:Iron scorpion DQ iOS.png|75px]][[File:Iron Scorpion Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|75px]]
|remake-hp=22
|remake-hp=22
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=60
|remake-defense=60
|remake-agility= 25
|remake-agility= 25
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=Defend
|remake-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]
|remake-locations=Near [[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Grave of Galen]]<br>Near [[Sanctum]]
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=  
|kanji=鉄のさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Iron scorpion.png]]
|hp=64
|hp=64
|mp=21
|mp=21
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|defense=152
|defense=152
|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.
|description=The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks, but they are susceptible to explosive spells.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family={{Bug}}
|spells=[[Buff]]
|spells=[[Kabuff]]
|skills=Defend
|skills=Defend
|locations=West [[Argonia]]
|locations=[[Princess Minnie's Castle]] region<br>[[Unnamed_Isle#West_of_Maella_Abbey|Small isle west of Maella Abbey]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>[[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]]
|items={{Iron nail 8}}{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Farmer's scythe]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Iron nail]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br/>[[Farmer's scythe]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
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.


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Iron scorpion
|name=Iron scorpion
|kanji=
|kanji=てつのさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Tetsu no sasori
|sprite=[[File:Iron Scorpion Builders.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[File:Iron Scorpion Builders.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=45
|chapter-1-hp=45
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|chapter-1-defense=20
|chapter-1-defense=20
|chapter-1-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★★☆), [[Healing cream]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★★☆), [[Healing cream]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-locations=
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Damdara Desert]]
|chapter-3-hp=50~106
|chapter-3-hp=50~106
|chapter-3-attack=16~23
|chapter-3-attack=16~23
|chapter-3-defense=8~20
|chapter-3-defense=8~20
|chapter-3-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-3-items=[[Scorpion horn]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-3-locations=
|chapter-3-locations=[[Bleak and Burning Badlands]]
}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Scorpion]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Death scorpion]]
|es=Escorpión férreo|es-meaning=Spanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion".
|fr=Scorpion de fer|fr-meaning=French for "iron scorpion".
|de=Eisenskorpion|de-meaning=German for "iron scorpion".
|it=Skorpio di ferro|it-meaning=Italian for "iron scorpion".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DW1NES_MetalScorpion.png|Iron scorpion from the {{NES}} Version of ''Dragon Quest''.
DW1NES_MetalScorpion.png|Iron scorpion from the {{NES}} Version of ''Dragon Quest''.
metalscorpionsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest'' ({{SNES}})
DQX Tetsu no Sasori.jpg|An iron scorpion in ''X''
MtlScorpion GBC.png|{{Dragon Warrior}}. ({{GBC}})
DQR Tetsu no Sasori.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
*[[Scorpion]]
*[[Death scorpion]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[fr:Scorpion de fer]]

Latest revision as of 22:17, 27 February 2024

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

Characteristics[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
DQ-NES-IRON-SCORPION.png 22 0 14 39 36 42 42
Spell(s) Defend
Location(s) Near Rimuldar
Grave of Galen
Near Sacred Shrine
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.pngIron scorpion DQ iOS.pngIron Scorpion Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 22 0 31 48 36 60 25
Spell(s) Defend
Location(s) Near Rimuldar
Grave of Galen
Near Sanctum
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
0⁄64 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり Tetsu no sasori)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Iron scorpion.png 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 spells.
Spell(s) Kabuff
Skill(s) Defend
Location(s) Princess Minnie's Castle region
Small isle west of Maella Abbey
West Argonia
Desert
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



Dragon Quest X[edit]

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[edit]

Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
45 21 20 Scorpion horn (★★☆), Healing cream (★☆☆)
Location(s)
The Damdara Desert
Chapter 3
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
50~106 16~23 8~20 Scorpion horn (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Bleak and Burning Badlands
Sprite Iron Scorpion Builders.png



In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolEscorpión férreoSpanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisScorpion de ferFrench for "iron scorpion".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschEisenskorpionGerman for "iron scorpion".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoSkorpio di ferroItalian for "iron scorpion".

Gallery[edit]

  • Iron scorpion from the NES Version of Dragon Quest.

  • An iron scorpion in X

  • Rivals card

Similar species[edit]

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