Editing Monster type (Secret of Mana)

{{about|monster types from ''Secret of Mana''|monster types in the ''Mana'' series|[[Monster type]]}}

'''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]]''==
There are 14 monsters types in ''Secret of Mana'', though the original japanese game lumps Gas Body and Spirit together. The only notable characteristic that sets them appart is their susceptibility to some weapons. Most types are paired with another when it comes to weaknesses. Additionally, some monster types have different names depending on the source (game or official guidebook).

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! Type 1 !! Type 2 !! Type 3 !! Effective Weapons
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Animal || Bird || Beast/Beastman || [[Light Trident]] • [[Long Bow]] • [[Were-Buster]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Demon || Undead/Nonliving || - || [[Bow of Hope]] • [[Excalibur]] • [[Fail of Hope]] • [[Fork of Hope]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Dragon/Demi-Human || - || - || [[Dragon Buster]] • [[Dragon Claws]] • [[Dragon Dart]] • [[Dragon Lance]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Gas Body || Spirit Body || - || Magic
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Insect || Metallic/Machine || - || [[Golden Axe]] • [[Heavy Glove]] • [[Morning Star]] • [[Nimbus Chain]] • [[Power Glove]] • [[Red Cleaver]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Plant || Fish || - || [[Battle Axe]] • [[Great Axe]] • [[Lode Axe]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Slime/Morph || Lizard/Reptile || - || [[Chain Whip]] • [[Chakram]] • [[Frizbar]] • [[Herald Sword]] • [[Hyper Fist]] • [[Partisan]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
|}

===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}}

{|width=20% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Element
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[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]] 
|}

===Beast/Beastman===
Japanese name: 獣人 (Beastman)

===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}}

Bird type monsters are all inspired of real or mythological avian creatures. They are noteworthy of being almost all strong againt wind-elemental magic and weak againt earth magic. They also have the distinction of having a unique dying animation, which sends feathers gliding momentarily.

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

===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}}

The Dragon group is most likely as misnomer since no enemy depicted in this class share draconic features. The Demi-Human fits the requirements better, as all of them are bipedal weapon wielding monsters. Most of them don't seem to be connected with a specific element.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Captain Duck SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Captain Duck (Secret of Mana)|Captain Duck]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Chobin Hood SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Chobin Hood (Secret of Mana)|Chobin Hood]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Dark Ninja SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Dark Ninja (Secret of Mana)|Dark Ninja]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Eggplant Man SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Eggplant Man (Secret of Mana)|Eggplant Man]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Goblin SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Goblin (Secret of Mana)|Goblin]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Kid Goblin SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Kid Goblin (Secret of Mana)|Kid Goblin]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Mad Mallard SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Mad Mallard (Secret of Mana)|Mad Mallard]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Ma Goblin SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Ma Goblin (Secret of Mana)|Ma Goblin]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Master Ninja SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Master Ninja (Secret of Mana)|Master Ninja]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Robin Foot SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Robin Foot (Secret of Mana)|Robin Foot]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Tomato Man SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Tomato Man (Secret of Mana)|Tomato Man]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] || [[Undine]]
|}

===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}}

Enemies with the demon type are based of biblical or mythological creatures, especially those known for their nefarious influence. They all share an affinity with dark-elemental magic and a weakness for light spells. Most of them can summon other enemies.

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|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Dark Stalker SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Dark Stalker (Secret of Mana)|Dark Stalker]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Fiend Head SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Fiend Head (Secret of Mana)|Fiend Head]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Fierce Head SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Fierce Head (Secret of Mana)|Fierce Head]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Gremlin SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Gremlin (Secret of Mana)|Gremlin]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Imp SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Imp (Secret of Mana)|Imp]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Wolf Lord SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Wolf Lord (Secret of Mana)|Wolf Lord]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|}

===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}}

Fish type monsters are reminescent of aquatic wildlife (fishes, frogs, jellyfishes). They are almost all aligned with the Water element and weak to Fire.

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|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Dino Fish SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Dinofish (Secret of Mana)|Dinofish]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Ice Thug SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Ice Thug (Secret of Mana)|Ice Thug]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Iffish SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Iffish (Secret of Mana)|Iffish]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Marmablue SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Marmablue (Secret of Mana)|Marmablue]] || [[Luna]] || [[Dryad]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Water Thug SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Water Thug (Secret of Mana)|Water Thug]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|}

===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}}

Gas Bodies, like Apparitions, cannot be hit by any physical attacks and are only vulnerable by magic.

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|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Dark Funk SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Dark Funk (Secret of Mana)|Dark Funk]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] || [[Undine]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:La Funk SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[LA Funk (Secret of Mana)|LA Funk]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|}

===Insect===
Japanese name: ムシ (Insect)
{{Quote2|Insects are everywhere, 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}}

Insect monsters are typically depicted as bugs or arthropods, but the Chess Knight is a notable exception. Most are aligned with either the Moon or Earth element. Also, the majority has a relatively unique death animation, their exoskeleton bursting after fainting.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Bomb Bee SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Bomb Bee (Secret of Mana)|Bomb Bee]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] || [[Undine]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Buzz Bee SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Buzz Bee (Secret of Mana)|Buzz Bee]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Chess Knight SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Chess Knight (Secret of Mana)|Chess Knight]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Crawler SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Crawler (Secret of Mana)|Crawler]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Sand Stinger SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Sand Stinger (Secret of Mana)|Sand Stinger]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Spider Legs SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Spider Legs (Secret of Mana)|Spider Legs]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Steamed Crab SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Steamed Crab (Secret of Mana)|Steamed Crab]] || None || None
|}

===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}}

This small monster group is based on real and mythological reptiles. 

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Basilisk SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Basilisk (Secret of Mana)|Basilisk]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Shellblast SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Shellblast (Secret of Mana)|Shellblast]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Turtlance SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Turtlance (Secret of Mana)|Turtlance]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]]
|}

===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}}

The metallic group is comprised of enchanted metal equipment, robots, or metal-clad monsters.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Armored Man SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Armored Man (Secret of Mana)|Armored Man]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Dark Knight SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Dark Knight (Secret of Mana)|Dark Knight]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Doom Sword SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Doom Sword (Secret of Mana)|Doom Sword]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Evil Sword SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Evil Sword (Secret of Mana)|Evil Sword]] || [[Luna]] || [[Dryad]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Metal Crab SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Metal Crab (Secret of Mana)|Metal Crab]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Metal Crawler SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Metal Crawler (Secret of Mana)|Metal Crawler]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Needlion SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Needlion (Secret of Mana)|Needlion]] || [[Gnome]]* || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Steelpion SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Steelpion (Secret of Mana)|Steelpion]] || [[Gnome]] || [[Jinn|Sylphid]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Terminator SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Terminator (Secret of Mana)|Terminator]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]] || [[Shade]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Whimper SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Whimper (Secret of Mana)|Whimper]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]] || [[Shade]]
|}

*Needlion is categorized as an Animal type in japanese guidebook.

===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}}

Plant type monsters are comprised of mutated vegetation or all kind and wooden furniture. The vast majority are aligned with the Wood element and weak to Moon magic.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Lullabud SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Lullabud (Secret of Mana)|Lullabud]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Mimic SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Mimic Box (Secret of Mana)|Mimic Box]] || [[Luna]] || [[Dryad]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Mushboom SoM sprite.png]]<br>[[Mushboom (Secret of Mana)|Mushboom]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Mushgloom SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Mushgloom (Secret of Mana)|Mushgloom]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:National Scar SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[National Scar (Secret of Mana)|National Scar]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Nitro Pumpkin SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Nitro Pumpkin (Secret of Mana)|Nitro Pumpkin]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Polter Chair SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Polter Chair (Secret of Mana)|Polter Chair]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Pumpkin Bomb SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Pumpkin Bomb (Secret of Mana)|Pumpkin Bomb]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Trap Flower SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Trap Flower (Secret of Mana)|Trap Flower]] || [[Dryad]] || [[Luna]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Weepy Eye SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Weepy Eye (Secret of Mana)|Weepy Eye]] || [[Wisp|Lumina]] || [[Shade]]
|}

===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}}

Slime type monsters are generally depicted as having an inconsistent and/or gelatinous consistency. A sizeable of them are strong against Water magic and weak to the Fire element.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Blue Drop SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Blue Drop (Secret of Mana)|Blue Drop]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Emberman SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Emberman (Secret of Mana)|Emberman]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] || [[Undine]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Eye Spy SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Eye Spy (Secret of Mana)|Eye Spy]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Green Drop SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Green Drop (Secret of Mana)|Green Drop]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Red Drop SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Red Drop (Secret of Mana)|Red Drop]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] || [[Undine]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Shape Shifter SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Shape Shifter (Secret of Mana)|Shape Shifter]] || None || None
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Tsunami SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Tsunami (Secret of Mana)|Tsunami]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Wizard Eye SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Wizard Eye (Secret of Mana)|Wizard Eye]] || [[Undine]] || [[Salamander|Salamando]] 
|}

===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}}

The spirit type monsters are very similar to Gas Body monsters, in that they are invulnerable to physical attacks. They are strong against Light magic and weak against the Dark element.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Ghost SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Ghost (Secret of Mana)|Ghost]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Specter SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Specter (Secret of Mana)|Specter]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp]]
|}

===Undead/Nonliving===
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}}

Undead monsters are comprised of the typical zombies and ghouls you may find in early RPGs. All of them are aligned with Dark magic, making them weak to Light.

{|width=30% class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Strong !! Weak
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Beast Zombie SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Beast Zombie (Secret of Mana)|Beast Zombie]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Ghoul SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Ghoul (Secret of Mana)|Ghoul]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp]]
|-style="text-align:center;"
| [[File:Zombie SOM sprite.png]]<br>[[Zombie (Secret of Mana)|Zombie]] || [[Shade]] || [[Wisp]]
|}

==References==
===Secret of Mana===
*[https://archive.org/details/secret-of-mana-official-game-secrets/mode/2up  Secret Of Mana Official Game Secrets]
*[https://wt-navi.com/seiken2/enemy/detail/69 WT-Navi]

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