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'''Mantis Ant''' is a giant praying mantis boss who appears in a few ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' games, and it first appears in ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''.
'''Mantis Ant''' is a giant preying mantis boss who appears in a few ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' games, and it first appears in ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''. Mantis Ant is usually depicted as having a light green body and yellow scythes.


In ''Final Fantasy Adventure'', Mantis Ant is one of the later bosses, and it is fought at the end of the [[Cave of Ruins]]. In the mobile remake and ''[[Adventures of Mana]]'', when [[Sumo]] defeats the Mantis Ant, he is rewarded a [[Mantis Sickle]]. Furthermore, in the mobile  and [[PlayStation Vita]] versions of ''Adventures of Mana'', the "Mantis Mangler" achievement is unlocked for defeating the Mantis Ant.
In ''Final Fantasy Adventure'', Mantis Ant is one of the later bosses, and it is fought at the end of the [[Cave of Ruins]]. In the mobile remake and ''[[Adventures of Mana]]'', when [[Sumo]] defeats the Mantis Ant, he is rewarded a [[Mantis Sickle]]. Furthermore, in the [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation Vita]] versions of ''Adventures of Mana'', the "Mantis Mangler" achievement is unlocked for defeating the Mantis Ant.


In ''Secret of Mana'', Mantis Ant is instead fought as the first boss. [[Randi]] has to fight it in an underground area underneath [[Potos Village]]. The boss fight, let alone the area, becomes accessible as a result of a brief earthquake that occurs when Randi talks to the [[Potos Elder|Elder]] of Potos Village some time after obtaining the [[Rusty Sword]].
In ''Secret of Mana'', Mantis Ant is instead fought as the first boss. [[Randi]] has to fight it in an underground area underneath [[Potos Village]]. The boss fight, let alone the area, becomes accessible as a result of a brief earthquake that occurs when Randi talks to the [[Potos Elder|Elder]] of Potos Village after pulling the [[Rusty Sword]].
 
In its earlier appearances, Mantis Ant has a light green body and yellow scythes and feet. In ''Adventures of Mana'', both its scythes and feet were changed to orange, and its body was made a darker green color. In the ''Secret of Mana'' remake, the Mantis Ant retains its design from ''Adventures of Mana''.
 
==Strategies==
===''Secret of Mana''===
Randi will most likely be at level 2 when he visits Potos Village for the first time, but if playing a straight game, the player might not be able to pick up a Bandanna yet. If one is desired, Randi can go back to the forest and kill off a few Rabites—or rather, a couple dozen to get the 50 GP. If he gains another level, all the better. Raising his Sword skill to level 1 will help as well, since it will speed the fight along.
 
As bosses go, Mantis Ant should be a cakewalk with the Bandanna equipped, and it is even more so in the 3D version. Though the battle is technically impossible to lose (Gemma will help out if Randi gets overwhelmed), it still pays to play smart. Watch out for a Level 0 Gem Missile or Acid Storm; these will knock off a sizable chunk of Randi's HP and may drop his Defense. If it gets an opportunity, Mantis Ant can cause quakes that will knock Randi out. Other than this, the Mantis Ant has a tendency to use its forelimbs as a shield. Wait for these to open, and attack quickly. With some luck, Randi may be able to let loose a charged swing; get a few of these in, and he will save time. The player should allow for the stamina gauge to charge to 100% for best results.
 
Striking from behind is also possible, but must be done quickly, before the beast reacts to it.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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Mantis Ant SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana''
Mantis Ant SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana''
Mantis Ant LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana''
Mantis Ant LOM sprite.png|''Legend of Mana''
Mantis Ant FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' (mobile)
Mantis Ant SOM mobile sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' (mobile)
Mantis Ant SOM mobile sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' (mobile)
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===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
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Mantis Ant FFA Mobile.png|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' (mobile)
Mantis Ant AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana''
Mantis Ant AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana''
Mantis Ant SOM remake screenshot.png|''Secret of Mana'' (remake)
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=マンティスアント
|JapR=Mantisuanto
|JapM=Mantis Ant}}


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