Giant moth
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| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Giant moth | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | デスファレーナ |
| Romaji | Desufarēna |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation |
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]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]
GiantMoth (デスファレーナ Desufarēna)
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
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)
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
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)
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Nature |
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 Debuff |
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| 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 |
Similar species[edit]
