For the later monster of the same name, see Metal scorpion.
Iron scorpion is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.
Characteristics
A scorpion with a dull silver exoskeleton, as if made of alloy steel. This trait alone makes it noticeably hardier than a garden-variety scorpion. It stings and bites with greater force as well.
Appearances
Main games
Dragon Quest
| # - Iron scorpion Bug Family | |||||
 |
HP | MP | Attack | Defence | Agility |
| 22 | 0 | 36 | 42 (NES) 60 (Remakes) |
25 | |
| Exp | Gold | ||||
| 14 (NES) 31 (Remakes) |
40 (NES) 48 (Remakes) G | ||||
| Note: | |||||
| Abilities | |||||
| Normal attack | |||||
| Spells | |||||
| None | |||||
| Haunts at: | |||||
| Rimuldar area Damdara area Galen's Grave | |||||
Dragon Quest VIII
| #112 - Iron scorpion Bug Family | |||||
|
HP | MP | Attack | Defence | Agility |
| 64 | 21 | 105 | 152 | 63 | |
| Exp | Gold | Drop | Iron nail (Common) Farmer's scythe (Rare) | ||
| 82 | 21 G | ||||
| Note: The iron carapaces of these fearsome creatures are virtually impervious to sword attacks. but they are susceptible to explosive shells. | |||||
| Abilities | |||||
| Normal attack Defends | |||||
| Spells | |||||
| Kabuff | |||||
| Haunts at: | |||||
| Western Argonia Eastern Argonia Desert Unnamed Isles | |||||
Dragon Quest X
| #691 - Iron scorpion Bug Family | |||||
 |
HP | MP | Attack | Defence | Weight |
| 10100 | 220 | 1000 | 826 | 0 | |
| Exp | Gold | Drop | Glass frit (Common) Densinium (Rare) Thick Skinned Master Orb | ||
| 6020 | 12 G | ||||
| Note: A Scorpion with an iron shell. Its already tough body is further strengthened by Kabuff, making it a tough and determined scorpion. Although they are proud of their iron body, maintenance is a struggle. When the surface becomes cloudy, they jump into the sandstorm to make it shiny again. | |||||
| Abilities | |||||
| Normal attack Acts twice per turn Rotation Attack | |||||
| Spells | |||||
| Kabuff | |||||
| Haunts at: | |||||
| Bloody Beach Restoria Plain | |||||
Builders series
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Other Appearances
Dragon Quest: Monster Parade
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Champions
Gallery
Sprites
Other languages
| Other languages | |
| French | Scorpion de fer |
| German | Eisenskorpion |
| Spanish | Escorpión Férreo |
| Latin American Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Skorpio di ferro |
| Dutch | |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | |
| Portuguese | Escorpião de ferro |
| Russian | |
| Chinese | |
| Korean | |