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 recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VII. It is a mantis grown to the size of a grown man that slashes with its sharp claws.
Characteristics[edit]
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[edit]
Dragon Quest VII[edit]
Slaying mantis (キラーマンティス Kirāmantisu)
