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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Death scorpion
|title=Death scorpion
|image=[[File:DQ_Death_Scorpion.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQ_Death_Scorpion.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=死のさそり
|kanji=しのさそり<br>しのサソリ<br>死のさそり (''VIII'' and ''X'' only)
|romanji=Shi no Sasori
|romanji={{tt|Shi no Sasori|Death scorpion}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest]]''
|old=Rogue scorpion
|old=Rogue scorpion<br>RgeScrpio
}}
}}
{{Clear}}
The '''death scorpion''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original [[Dragon Quest|game]]. It is a powerful and lethal variety of the [[Scorpion]].
 
==Characteristics==
Death scorpions are [[Bug family|arachnid]]s with a highly protective dull pink exoskeleton that safeguards their reddish undersides. In their original appearance, the scorpions had teal-coloured exoskeletons protecting a red underside. This colour scheme would not be reused until both ''Monster Parade'' and ''Keshi Keshi''. In later games, the scorpions gained the ability to inflict poison and even instantly kill with their deadly stings, true to their moniker.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{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 scorpions are the strongest scorpion in the original game. They have high Attack and Defence, which makes them challenging even with their relatively low HP.
{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|name=Death scorpion
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=死のさそり
|kanji=しのさそり
|romanji=shi no sasori
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png]]
|nes-hp=35
|nes-hp=35
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=26
|nes-exp=26
|nes-gold=109
|nes-gold=109
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|nes-defense=90
|nes-defense=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=Near [[Damdara]]
|nes-locations=[[Damdara]] region
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|7|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-SNES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png]][[File:DQ-GBC-ROGUE-SCORPION.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ-SNES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png|55px]][[File:DQ-GBC-ROGUE-SCORPION.png|55px]][[Image:Death scorpion DQ iOS.png|75px]][[Image:Death Scorpion Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|75px]]
|remake-hp=35
|remake-hp=35
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=90
|remake-defense=90
|remake-agility=33
|remake-agility=33
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=Flee
|remake-locations=Near [[Damdara]]
|remake-locations=[[Damdara]] region
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|0|32}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist=
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=しのさそり
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|bestiaryNumber=#057
|family={{Bug}}
|description=Equipped with a carapace that could bounce back cannonballs, and pincers powerful enough to snip boulders clean in two. These are formidable foes indeed, hence the 'death' in the name
|sprite=[[File:Death scorpion I & II HD sprite.png]]
|hp=81
|mp=10
|exp=132
|gold=51
|attack=116
|defense=175
|agility=29
|spells=N/A
|skills=[[Critical Hit]]<br>Defend
|item=[[Coagulant]] (1/64)
|locations=[[Damdara]] region<br>Damdara
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|fire2-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-150%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=しのさそり
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|bestiaryNumber=#108
|family={{Bug}}
|description=
|sprite=[[File:Death scorpion I & II HD sprite.png]]
|hp=125
|mp=10
|exp=374
|gold=29
|attack=136
|defense=260
|agility=62
|spells=N/A
|skills=Defend
|item=[[Seed of strength]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Strong medicine]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Shrine North of Beran]] region<br>[[Beran]] region
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|fire2-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-150%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=  
|kanji=死のさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-144.gif]]
|hp=68
|hp=68
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=164
|defense=164
|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.
|description=A monstrous scorpion that sends unwary travelers to an early grave. Highly resistant to fire-based spells.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family={{Bug}}
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]<br>[[Pressure Pointer]]
|skills=[[Poison Attack]]<br>[[Pressure Pointer]]
|locations=[[Desert]]
|locations=[[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]]
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br/>[[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br/>[[Poison needle]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Death scorpions began appearing in Version 6.0 of the game. They are much stronger than their previous appearances, being able to act twice per turn, perform spinning attacks, and can inflict either [[Poison Attack|poison]] with their attacks or kill instantly with [[Assassin's Stab]].
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Death scorpion
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=
|kanji=しのさそり
|romanji=
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|sprite=[[Image:DQB_Death_Scorpion.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQB_Death_Scorpion.png|200px]]
|final-chapter-hp=92
|final-chapter-hp=92
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|final-chapter-defense=32
|final-chapter-defense=32
|final-chapter-items=[[Meaty bone]] (★★☆), [[Spiked trap]] (★☆☆)
|final-chapter-items=[[Meaty bone]] (★★☆), [[Spiked trap]] (★☆☆)
|final-chapter-locations=
|final-chapter-locations=[[Patchwork Island]]
}}
}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Death scorpion appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest I'' event. It will join the party in the [[Damdara|Damdara Desert]] 1 stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and it can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The death scorpion stars in its own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Death scorpion
|kanji=しのさそり
|romanji=Shi no sasori
|sprite=
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=1,177
|mp=367
|move=2-3
|attack=533
|defense=405
|agility=418
|wisdom=133
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Ironclad Defence]]
|bskill2=[[Hot Needle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Sinister Stab]]{{tt|*|Level 44}}
|askill1=Move +1 / Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Sinister Stab Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Max HP +30
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Sinister Stab Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>'''Scorpion Armour''': Reduces damage by 30% from enemies at a range of 2 spaces or more.
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=ATK +10
|bperk2=DEF +15
|bperk3=Sinister Stab Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Super Weak
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Immune
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
==Similar species==
*[[Scorpion]]
*[[Iron scorpion]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DW1NES_RogueScorpion.png|Rogue scorpion from the NES version of ''Dragon Quest''.
DW1NES_RogueScorpion.png|Rogue scorpion from the NES version of ''Dragon Quest''.
Image:Rogue Scorpion DQ NES.gif|''Dragon Quest''. (NES)
roguescorpionsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest''. (SFC)
Image:roguescorpionsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest''. (SNES)
RgeScorpio GBC.png|''Dragon Warrior I''. (GBC)
Image:RgeScorpio GBC.png|''Dragon Warrior I''. (GBC)
Death scorpion I & II HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
Image:DQVIII PS2 Death scorpion.png|
DQotS Death scorpion.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQT Shi no Sasori.jpg|Death scorpion in ''Tact''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
 
*[[Scorpion]]
[[Category:Bugs]]
*[[Iron scorpion]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Scorpion mortel]]

Latest revision as of 00:35, 10 July 2026

The death scorpion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original game. It is a powerful and lethal variety of the Scorpion.

Characteristics[edit]

Death scorpions are arachnids with a highly protective dull pink exoskeleton that safeguards their reddish undersides. In their original appearance, the scorpions had teal-coloured exoskeletons protecting a red underside. This colour scheme would not be reused until both Monster Parade and Keshi Keshi. In later games, the scorpions gained the ability to inflict poison and even instantly kill with their deadly stings, true to their moniker.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Death scorpions are the strongest scorpion in the original game. They have high Attack and Defence, which makes them challenging even with their relatively low HP.

Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-ROGUE-SCORPION.png
Gold
109
HP
35
MP
0
Attack
60
Defence
90
Agility
90
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara region
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
7⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
DQ-SNES-ROGUE-SCORPION.pngDQ-GBC-ROGUE-SCORPION.pngDeath scorpion DQ iOS.pngDeath Scorpion Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
110
HP
35
MP
0
Attack
55
Defence
90
Agility
33
Evasion
0⁄32
Spell(s)
Flee
Location(s)
Damdara region
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
3⁄7
Fire resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Death scorpion I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#057
Family
Bug
Gold
51
HP
81
MP
10
Attack
116
Defence
175
Agility
29
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Equipped with a carapace that could bounce back cannonballs, and pincers powerful enough to snip boulders clean in two. These are formidable foes indeed, hence the 'death' in the name

Spell(s)
N/A
Skill(s)
Critical Hit
Defend
Location(s)
Damdara region
Damdara
Item Dropped
Coagulant (1/64)
Flame Slash resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Paralysis resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Death scorpion I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#108
Family
Bug
Gold
29
HP
125
MP
10
Attack
136
Defence
260
Agility
62
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Spell(s)
N/A
Skill(s)
Defend
Location(s)
Shrine North of Beran region
Beran region
Dropped Item
Seed of strength (1/64)
Stolen Item
Strong medicine (1/8)
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
25%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-150%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
0%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


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

Death scorpion (死のさそり Shi no sasori)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
HQDQ8-144.gif
Bestiary No. Family
#144 Bug
Experience Gold HP MP
99 14 68 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
130 164 78 1⁄64
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
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 100%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
100%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Death scorpions began appearing in Version 6.0 of the game. They are much stronger than their previous appearances, being able to act twice per turn, perform spinning attacks, and can inflict either poison with their attacks or kill instantly with Assassin's Stab.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori)
Dragon Quest Builders
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
92 29 32 Meaty bone (★★☆), Spiked trap (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Patchwork Island
Sprite DQB Death Scorpion.png


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Death scorpion appears as an A-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited True Dragon Quest I event. It will join the party in the Damdara Desert 1 stage of Adventure in the DQ I World: Majellan and it can be fully awakened by repeating the stage at any difficulty. The death scorpion stars in its own Battle Road.

Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,177 367 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
533 405 418 133 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Ironclad Defence Hot Needle* Sinister Stab*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Sinister Stab Potency +5% / Stats Up
Max HP +30
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Sinister Stab Potency +5% / Stats Up
Scorpion Armour: Reduces damage by 30% from enemies at a range of 2 spaces or more.
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 DEF +15 Sinister Stab Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Half Res


Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Rogue scorpion from the NES version of Dragon Quest.

  • Dragon Quest. (SFC)

  • Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)

  • HD sprites

  • Stars model

  • Death scorpion in Tact

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