Preying mantis
From Dragon Quest Wiki
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Preying mantis | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | さそりかまきり |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
The Preying mantis (formerly Mantipion) is a monster in the game Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in the Western Cave and under Dharma Temple.
Characteristics
Preying mantises are large six-legged insect monsters that are bright reddish in color. The sport large claws and spikes on their bodies.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VII
| Preying mantis |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
59 | 0 | 59 | 50 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 40 | 23 | 11 | 1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | 041 |
| Spell(s) | |
| Skill(s) | Claw swipe (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Western Cave Dungeon of Descent Tunnel to the Abbey |
| Item(s) Dropped | Bronze knife (1⁄128) |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 10% | 15% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 100% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
