Monster type (Secret of Mana)

Monster types are attributes given to enemies in the 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).

Animal

Japanese name: 動物 (Animal)

“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

Name	Element
Blat	None
Grave Bat	Shade
Heck Hound	Shade
Howler	None
Pebbler	Gnome
Rabite	None
Silktail	None
Werewolf	Luna

Beast/Beastman

Japanese name: 獣人 (Beastman)

Bird

Japanese name: トリ (Bird)

“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

Name	Element
Eggatrice	Gnome
Griffin Hand	Sylphid
Kimono Bird	Sylphid
Kimono Wizard	Sylphid
Nemesis Owl	Sylphid

Demi-Human/Dragon

Japanese name: 亜人 (Demi-Human)

“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

Name	Element
Captain Duck	None
Chobin Hood	None
Dark Ninja	None
Eggplant Man	None
Goblin	Gnome
Kid Goblin	Gnome
Mad Mallard	None
Ma Goblin	Gnome
Master Ninja	None
Robin Foot	None
Tomato Man	Salamando

Demon

Japanese name: アクマ (Akuma)

“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

Name	Element
Dark Stalker	Shade
Fiend Head	Shade
Fierce Head	Shade
Gremlin	Shade
Imp	Shade
Wolf Lord	Shade

Fish

Japanese name: サカナ (Fish)

“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

Name	Element
File:Dinofish SOM sprite.png Dinofish	Undine
Ice Thug	Undine
Iffish	Undine
Marmablue	Luna
Water Thug	Undine

Gas Body

Japanese name: 霊体 (Spirit Body)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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/Nonliving

Japanese name: アンデッド (Undead)

“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