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The Killer Mantis (キラーマンティス, Kirāmantisu?) is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series, introduced in Final Fantasy II. They often resemble tank-sized bugs whose scythe-like raptorial legs are big enough to slice a limb out.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
Killer Mantises are enemies in the Mysidian Tower, Palamecia, the Jade Passage, Castle Fynn, and on the world map around Mysidia and the southern point of the map. They have strong physical attacks and are weak to ice.
Final Fantasy VI[]
Killer Mantises can be fought on the world map in the southern continent of the World of Ruin. They are not too tough to take down and are weak to fire.
Final Fantasy XII[]
Killer Mantises appear as insect/mantis-type enemies in the Lhusu Mines. It can use Cannibalize on other enemies to absorb their remaining HP and increase its level. They are weak to wind.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Killer Mantises are a mantis enemy encountered in the Skull Valley area Western La Noscea, both as regular enemies and in the FATEs "Absolutely, Positively,", and "In the Sac."
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
Killer Mantises are enemies on Mt. Lux. They can use Kama to attack two targets with increased damage.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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Mobius Final Fantasy[]
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Etymology[]
Mantises is an order of insects that contains over 2,400 species and about 430 genera in 15 families worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. Most are in the family Mantidae. A common name, often applied to any species in the order, is "praying mantis" due to the typical "prayer-like" posture with folded fore-limbs, although the eggcorn "preying mantis" is sometimes used in reference to their predatory habits. In Europe and other regions, however, the name "praying mantis" refers to only a single species, Mantis religiosa.