Killer moth

Dragon Quest monster Killer moth

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キラーモス Romaji Kirāmosu First appearance Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Old localization None

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

Characteristics

Killer moths are menacing moths dyed red with the blood of unsuspecting travelers. It focuses on group disruption with bedazzling techniques and paralysis. In later games, the lepidopterans gained the ability to breathe out venomous toxins, as well, making them even more of a nuisance.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#127

Recruit Rate

N/a

Experience *

324

Gold

105

HP *

184

MP

0

Attack

141

Defence

80

Agility

101

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Dazzleflash
Paralysis Attack

Location(s)

Pillar of Pegasus
Greedmore Valley region

Item(s) dropped

Moonwort bulb¹⁄₆₄

Resistances

Frizz *

0%

Sizz *

0%

Fire Breath *

0%

Bang *

25%

Crack *

60%

Ice Breath *

60%

Woosh *

325%

Strike/Rock *

100%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic *

100%

Whack *

50%

Poof *

80%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle *

50%

Fizzle

100%

Fuddle *

15%

Paralysis *

100%

Poison *

100%

Snooze *

15%

Stun *

15%

Sap *

15%

Army *

0%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)

Original (PS2)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#135

Family

Bug

Experience

116

Gold

14

HP

84

MP

8

Attack

94

Defence

91

Agility

70

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

In-game description

Ferocious insect monsters that love nothing more than tormenting humans. Fond of casting blinding spells and exhaling a venomous mist during combat.

Spell(s)

Dazzle

Skill(s)

Venom Mist

Location(s)

Royal Hunting Ground
Savella Region (night only)

Item(s) dropped

Rennet powder¹⁄₈
Antidotal herb¹⁄₁₆

Resistances

Attack

0%

Frizz *

25%

Sizz *

25%

Fire Breath *

25%

Bang *

25%

Crack *

0%

Ice breath *

0%

Woosh *

0%

Strike/Rock *

0%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic

15%

Whack *

50%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle

50%

Fizzle

15%

Fuddle *

15%

Paralysis *

100%

Poison *

50%

Snooze *

50%

Stun *

15%

Sap *

0%

Army *

0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

Dragon Quest Tact

Killer moth appears as a B-rank monster of the Nature family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VIII event. It can be recruited from the Savella Region stage from Journey of the Cursed King at any difficulty. The killer moth can participate in the Trap box's Battle Road as a party member.

Killer moth (キラーモス Kirāmosu)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Nature				Debuff
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
110		683	277	4
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
240	241	375	166	25

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Dazzle		Acid Breath*		Venom Breath*

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up	Woosh Res +25/Stats Up	Acid Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth	Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up	Acid Breath Potency +5%/Stats Up

Leader Perks

First

N/a

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
AGL +10	Acid Breath Potency +2%	N/a

Perk Details

First

Breath Potency +5%: Raises breath potency by 5%.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Normal	Normal	Very Weak	Half Res
Bang Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Zam Resistance *	Snooze Resistance
Very Weak	Normal	Half Res	Normal
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Normal	Super Weak	Half Res	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Half Res	Normal	Normal
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Normal	Super Weak	Normal	Immune

Related monsters

• Giant moth
• Devilmoth
• Dark moth

Gallery

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  The Killer moth and other monsters that can be encountered in VIII during Tact.

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  DQ Trading Card.