Artwork for Final Fantasy II.
The Killer Mantis (キラーマンティス, Kirāmantisu?) is a recurring enemy in the series, introduced in Final Fantasy II. They often resemble tank-sized bugs whose scythes are big enough to slice a limb out.
Appearances
Final Fantasy II
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Killer Mantises debut as 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
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Killer Mantises appear as enemies on the world map in the southern continent. They are weak to fire.
Final Fantasy XII
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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 resistant to wind.
Final Fantasy XIV
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Final Fantasy Dimensions
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Killer Mantises appear as 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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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.
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