Iron scorpion

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[]

*#15 - Iron scorpion** Bug Family
	HP	MP	Attack	Defence	Agility
	22	0	36	42 (NES) 60 (Remakes)	25
	Exp	Gold
	14 (NES) 31 (Remakes) 85*	40 (NES) 48 (Remakes) 41* G
	Note: Their silvery skin lead some to assume that killing them will confer the same benefits as slaying a Liquid metal slime. Which is why they enjoy standing their ground and stinging those who scamper after them expecting a chase.
Abilities
Normal attack Defends
Spells
Buff*
Haunts at:
Rimuldar area Damdara area Galen's Grave Cave of the Dwarves Region* Cave of the Dwarves*

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[]

*#51 - Iron Scorpion** Bug Family
	HP	MP	Attack	Defence	Agility
	{{{HP}}}	{{{MP}}}	{{{Attack}}}	{{{Defense}}}	{{{Agility}}}
	Exp	Gold	Drop	Seed of luck*
	76*	16* G		Steal	Medicinal herb*
	Note: Their silvery skin lead some to assume that killing them will confer the same benefits as slaying a Liquid metal slime. Which is why they enjoy standing their ground and stinging those who scamper after them expecting a chase.
Abilities
Normal attack Defends*
Spells
Buff*
Haunts at:
Oasis Region* Southern Dragon's Horn Region*

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