The Death scorpion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original Dragon Quest. It is a powerful and lethal variety of the Scorpion.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Death scorpion | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | しのさそり しのサソリ 死のさそり (VIII and X only) |
| Romaji | Shi no Sasori |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localization | Rogue scorpion RgeScrpio |
Characteristics
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
Dragon Quest
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) |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Death scorpion (死のさそり Shi no sasori) |  |
| 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% | ||
Dragon Quest X
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
| Death scorpion (しのさそり Shi no sasori) |  |
| HP | Attack | Defense | Item(s) Dropped |
| 92 | 29 | 32 | Meaty bone (★★☆), Spiked trap (★☆☆) |
| Location(s) | |||
| Patchwork Island | |||
| Sprite |  |
Gallery
Rogue scorpion from the NES version of Dragon Quest.
Dragon Quest. (SFC)
Dragon Warrior I. (GBC)
Death scorpion in Tact
