Slaying mantis
From Dragon Quest Wiki
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Slaying mantis | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | キラーマンティス |
| Romaji | Kirāmantisu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localization | EvlMantis |
The Slaying mantis is a monster introduced in Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in El Monumento de Pomposo, the Wetlock region in the past, Hardlypool Tunnel, and the Highendreigh Tower during the flood.
Characteristics
Great green insects sneaky insects with pink markings on its head and back that slice at foes with their sickle-like forearms. Sometimes they'll dish out extra damage with an extra strong slice. Their great gawking eyes never stop staring at their prey, not even to blink. Their name is a play on "praying mantis".
Appearances
Dragon Quest VII
| Slaying mantis (キラーマンティス Kirāmantisu) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
64 | 0 | 74 | 70 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 85 | 33 (PS1) 50 (3DS) |
17 (PS1) 26 (3DS) |
1⁄32 | |
| Bestiary No. | 061 |
| Spell(s) | |
| Skill(s) | Claw swipe (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | El Monumento de Pomposo Wetlock Hardlypool Tunnel Highendreigh Tower |
| Item(s) Dropped | Moonwort bulb1⁄64 |
| 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% | 80% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 0% | 15% | 15% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 15% | 80% | 100% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
