Iron scorpion
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Iron scorpion | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | てつのさそり てつのサソリ 鉄のさそり |
| Romaji | Tetsu no sasori |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localization | Metal Scorpion (I NES) MtlScorpio (I GBC) |
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
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
Dragon Quest
| Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori) |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Iron scorpion (鉄のさそり Tetsu no sasori) |  |
| 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 spells. |
| Spell(s) | Buff |
| 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% | ||
Dragon Quest X
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
| Iron scorpion (てつのさそり Tetsu no sasori) |  |
| HP | Attack | Defense | Item(s) Dropped |
| 45 | 21 | 20 | Scorpion horn (★★☆), Healing cream (★☆☆) |
| Location(s) | |||
| The Damdara Desert | |||
| HP | Attack | Defense | Item(s) Dropped |
| 50~106 | 16~23 | 8~20 | Scorpion horn (★☆☆) |
| Location(s) | |||
| Bleak and Burning Badlands | |||
| Sprite |  |
In Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Escorpión férreo | Spanish for "ferrous/iron scorpion". |
 Français | Scorpion de fer | French for "iron scorpion". |
 Deutsch | Eisenskorpion | German for "iron scorpion". |
 Italiano | Skorpio di ferro | Italian for "iron scorpion". |
Gallery
Iron scorpion from the NES Version of Dragon Quest.
An iron scorpion in X
Rivals card
