Giant moth

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The giant moth is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI.

As its name states, it is a lepidopteran that has grown to monstrous proportions.

Characteristics[edit]

Among the most literally named monsters to date, it is an overgrown moth roughly the size of a man's torso that ditched its pathetic proboscis for a set of terrifying teeth. The compound eyes have been exchanged for pupils as well, set inside purple sclera. It is capable of flapping its wings at high speed to create razor-sharp winds to slice enemies.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Giant moth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Giant moth snes.png
Bestiary No.
#033
Recruit Rate
NA
Experience *
33
Gold
9
HP *
36
MP
0
Attack
55
Defence
44
Agility
22
Evasion
116
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Wind Sickles (23~32 damage)
Item(s) dropped
Poison moth knife1128
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
25%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Strike/Rock *
60%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
100%
Whack *
15%
Poof *
80%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
15$
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
100%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
15%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
15%
Army *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Giant moth VI DS.png
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Giant moth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Original (PS2)
Sprite
DQVIII PS2 Giant moth.png
Bestiary no.
#029
Family
Bug
Gold
12
HP
36
MP
6
Attack
31
Defence
28
Agility
27
Evasion
064
In-game description

A large moth-like monster that flies freely through the air on giant wings. Capable of casting air-based spells on groups of enemies.

Spell(s)
Heal
Woosh
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Maella Abbey Region
Item(s) dropped
Rennet powder116
Red mould164
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
50%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
0%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

GiantMoth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Giant moth 1.png 30 2/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 3/5 5/5 3/5
Family Bug
In-game description Creates a violent wind with its huge wings
Abilities WindBeast, Paralyze, Radiant
Habitat Gate of Judgement, Gate of Ambition
Breeding chart Butterfly x Devil family
Bug family x Saccer
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Immune
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Immune None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Weak Weak Immune Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Strong Immune None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Strong


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

GiantMoth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Giantmoth.png 30 5/10 5/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 7/10 7/10 5/10
Family Bug
In-game description
Abilities Paralyze, Radiant, WindBeast
Habitat Eastern Mountain
Breeding chart Bug family x RayGigas, Saccer
Butterfly x Devil family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None None None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Immune
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None Immune None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Weak Weak Immune
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Strong Immune None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak Strong


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Giant moth
Family Nature
Rank B
Description Its penchant for spraying clouds of poisonous dust makes it a dangerous adversary.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Artful Dodger, Poisoner
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Poisonproof, Paralysisproof
Skill Toxifier
Location Fert Isle (Night)
Breeding chart Beetleboy x Octavian sentry


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Giant moth
Family Nature
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Hit Squad, Paralyzing
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Poison and Paralysis
Skill Toxifier
Location -
Breeding chart Beetleboy x Magic slime
Paws x Dark slime


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Giant moth appears as a C-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the Dragon Quest VI event. It can be recruited from Chapter 2, Episode 3: Ashlynn of the event quests at any difficulty, eventually being recruitable in Part 3 of the main storyline from Chapter 3, Episode 3: Solving the Crisis. The giant moth can participate in the Battle Roads of Carver, Healie, and Shellie's mother as a party member.

Giant moth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Giant Moth.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Nature.png
Nature
DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
105 635 218 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
237 212 327 111 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Woosh Paralysing Gas* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Paralysing Gas Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +5 Paralysing Gas Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Breath Potency +5: Raises breath potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Immune


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