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[]

# - 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