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| image=[[File:Iron ant modern artwork.png|250px]]
| image=[[File:Iron ant modern artwork.png|250px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| firstappear={{DQ2}}
| kanji=アイアンアント
| kanji=アイアンアント
| romanji=Aian Anto
| romanji={{tt|Aian anto|Iron ant}}
|old= Same
|old= IronAnt
|firstappear= ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
}}
}}


The '''iron ant''' is a type of ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' monster. It was first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''iron ant''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. It was first introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Iron ants are six legged insects whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes.
Iron ants are six legged [[Bug family|insects]] whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes. The ants have less {{HP}} than an ordinary [[slime]], but they make up for it with their higher {{Defence}}. Although they have not reappeared in the main series since their original appearance, Iron ants are a regular sight in spinoff games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Iron ant
|name=Iron ant
|kanji=アイアンアント
|kanji=アイアンアント
|romanji=aian anto
|romanji=Aian anto
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-IRON-ANT.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[Image:DQ2-NES-IRON-ANT.png]]
|nes-hp=5
|nes-hp=5
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=2
|nes-exp=2
|nes-gold=4
|nes-gold=4
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|nes-defense=13
|nes-defense=13
|nes-agility=4
|nes-agility=4
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=Near [[Midenhall]] and [[Leftwyne]]
|nes-locations=[[Midenhall]] region<Br>[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Wellspring of the Hero]]
|nes-item=[[Medicinal Herb]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|nes-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
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|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-IRONANT.png]] [[File:DQ2-GBC-IRONANT.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[Image:DQ2-SNES-IRONANT.png]] [[Image:DQ2-GBC-IRONANT.png]][[Image:DQII Iron ant iOS.png|48px]][[Image:DQII Iron Ant Switch.png|48px]]
|remake-hp=5
|remake-hp=5
|remake-mp=4
|remake-mp=4
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|remake-defense=13
|remake-defense=13
|remake-agility=4
|remake-agility=4
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Near [[Midenhall]] and [[Leftwyne]]
|remake-locations=[[Midenhall]] region<Br>[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region<br>[[Wellspring of the Hero]]
|remake-item=[[Medicinal Herb]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|remake-item=[[Medicinal herb]] ({{fraction|1|8}})
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Iron ant
|kanji=アイアンアント
|romanji=Aian anto
|bestiaryNumber=#005
|family={{Bug}}
|description=While they may appear steely at first glance, these cowardly critters give up all too easily at the first sign of hardship
|sprite=[[File:Iron ant I & II HD sprite.png|100px]]
|hp=15
|mp=4
|exp=3
|gold=2
|attack=19
|defense=36
|agility=7
|spells=[[Buff]]
|skills=Call for backup (iron ant)
|item=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Unsealant]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Leftwyne]] region<br>[[Cannock]] region
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-125%
|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=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the ''[[Army ant]]''. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.
A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the ''[[Army ant]]''. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.


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Iron ants will occasionally drop wheat seeds when defeated.
Iron ants will occasionally drop wheat seeds when defeated.


==Related enemy==
==Similar species==
*[[Army ant]]
*[[Army ant]]
*[[Somnol ant]]
*[[Somnol ant]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:IronAntArt.png|Famicom era artwork
IronAntArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
DQotS Iron Ant.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Iron Ant.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Fourmi de fer]]

Latest revision as of 01:29, 4 March 2026

The iron ant is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It was first introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics[edit]

Iron ants are six legged insects whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes. The ants have less HP than an ordinary slime, but they make up for it with their higher Defence. Although they have not reappeared in the main series since their original appearance, Iron ants are a regular sight in spinoff games.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Iron ant (アイアンアント Aian anto)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ2-NES-IRON-ANT.png
Gold
4
HP
5
MP
0
Attack
13
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Midenhall region
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Wellspring of the Hero
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
DQ2-SNES-IRONANT.png DQ2-GBC-IRONANT.pngDQII Iron ant iOS.pngDQII Iron Ant Switch.png
Gold
4
HP
5
MP
4
Attack
11
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Midenhall region
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Wellspring of the Hero
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Iron ant (アイアンアント Aian anto)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Iron ant I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#005
Family
Bug
Gold
2
HP
15
MP
4
Attack
19
Defence
36
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

While they may appear steely at first glance, these cowardly critters give up all too easily at the first sign of hardship

Spell(s)
Buff
Skill(s)
Call for backup (iron ant)
Location(s)
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Dropped Item
Medicinal herb (1/64)
Stolen Item
Unsealant (1/8)
Frizz resistance *
25%
Sizz resistance *
?
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
-125%
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 *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the Army ant. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.

They also spawn in the Isle of Awakening, born from umber blocks, and on several Explorer's Shores. Notably, on Blossom Bay, they are spawned from pestilential nests.

Iron ants will occasionally drop wheat seeds when defeated.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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