Editing Monster type (Secret of Mana)

'''Monster types''' are attributes given to enemies in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. While in some games those are purely aesthetics, in others they influence the enemy's elemental and/or weapon strengths and weaknesses.

==''[[Secret of Mana]]''==
===Animal===
Japanese name: 動物 (Animal)
{{Quote2|These are standard animal monsters. The[y] are traditionally found in the fields and woods, but they may also appear just about anywhere else.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

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! Name !! Element
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| [[File:Blat SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Blat (Secret of Mana)|Blat]] || None 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Grave Bat SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Grave Bat (Secret of Mana)|Grave Bat]] || [[Shade]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Heck Hound SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Heck Hound (Secret of Mana)|Heck Hound]] || [[Shade]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Howler SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Howler (Secret of Mana)|Howler]] || None 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Pebbler SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Pebbler (Secret of Mana)|Pebbler]] || [[Gnome]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Rabite Secret of Mana sprite.png]]<br>[[Rabite (Secret of Mana)|Rabite]] || None 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Silktail Secret of Mana sprite.png]]<br>[[Silktail (Secret of Mana)|Silktail]] || None 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Werewolf SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Werewolf (Secret of Mana)|Werewolf]] || [[Luna]] 
|}

===Bird===
Japanese name: トリ (Bird)
{{Quote2|Creatures of the Bird type mostly fly (except for the Eggatrice and Griffin Hand[)]. Shoot with range weapons like the Bow. They are difficult to hit with short-range weapons until they are knocked to the ground.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

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! Name !! Element
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Eggatrice SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Eggatrice (Secret of Mana)|Eggatrice]] || [[Gnome]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Griffin Claw SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Griffin Hand (Secret of Mana)|Griffin Hand]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Kimono Bird SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Kimono Bird (Secret of Mana)|Kimono Bird]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Kimono Wizard SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Kimono Wizard (Secret of Mana)|Kimono Wizard]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Nemesis Owl SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Nemesis Owl (Secret of Mana)|Nemesis Owl]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|}

===Demi-Human/Dragon===
Japanese name: 亜人 (Demi-Human)
{{Quote2|Creatures in the Dragon Group can be found almost anywhere. They tend to have powerful attacks and sometimes thrwo weapons. Some call other monsters.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Demon===
Japanese name: アクマ (Akuma)
{{Quote2|The creatures in the Demon group can be very troublesome. Attack quickly, or keep away. These creatures can often call other creatures, cast magic spells, and use special attacks. Some can appear and disappear.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Fish===
Japanese name: サカナ (Fish)
{{Quote2|Fish are found in water. Some use various weapons, while others may spit water out and cause a great deal of damage. Keep your distance and don't stand in front of fish creatures.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Gas Body===
Japanese name: 霊体 (Spirit Body)
{{Quote2|Like the Apparitions, Gas Bodies attack with spells and are hard to fight. They are also slow to attack, so the best strategy is to keep away from them. They will follow you, though, so keep moving or they'll start casting spells.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Insect===
Japanese name: ムシ (Insect)
{{Quote2|Insects are wverywhere, so why not in the world of Mana? Insects may use stingers or special magic attacks. Flying insects can be difficult to attack with short-range weapons. But insects are not very strong and are easy to stop.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Lizard/Reptile===
Japanese name: リザード (Lizard)
{{Quote2|Three creatures belong in the Reptile type. They may be found in many places, but they are relatively few in number. Be careful of their attacks. They are fast and powerful. Attack, then withdraw.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Metallic/Machine===
Japanese name: カラダのかたい (Hard Body)
{{Quote2|The Machine group consists of metallic creatures. They often have very strong defense, but an be defeated with even stronger weapon attacks, or, in some cases, with magic.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Plant===
Japanese name: しょくぶつ (Vegetation)
{{Quote2|Plants are found throughout the land, but they are generally weak creatures. Some can cast sleep magic of spray out spores that put you to sleep.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Slime/Morph===
Japanese name: スライム (Slime)
{{Quote2|The Morph group consists of creaues with indefinite shapes for the most part. Many of these creatures can divide like cells. Others can turn into other creatures or call other monsters. Many cast spells or have other attacks.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Spirit/Apparition===
Japanese name: 霊体 (Spirit Body)
{{Quote2|These ghostly creatures are very hard to attack, and can do great damage with their spells. However, they are generally slow to attack, so keep moving and stay out of their way. Don't bother to fight them.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}

===Undead===
Japanese name: アンデッド (Undead)
{{Quote2|Undead creatures are usually found inside caves or palaces. Sometimes they are summoned by other monsters. They have powerful attacks, but low hit points. Use range weapons for easy victories.|Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets}}