Sahagin

Artwork of a water thug from Secret of Mana

The Sahagin, also known as Water Bandit or Water Thug, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. Often appearing as a humanoid frog type monster, they are one of the most commonly recognized creatures in the franchise and have been appearing in all installments ever since their debut in Final Fantasy Adventure.

General Information

Physical Description

Sahagins are round, piscean creatures coverted in green scales and orange webby fins in lieu of hands and feets. They sport a mohawk made of fins on their head and back. Their bulbous eyes have a tired expression and their orange lips are perpetually swollen. They are often seen carrying a spear that they use either as a melee weapon or a projectile.

Attributes

Being aquatic creatures, Sahagins often haunt every bodies of water available in games they appear in. Their amphibious nature lead them to roam fields and caves as well. They can ever thrive in frigid regions. Very rarely will they venture in hot & dry environments although they are known exceptions.

These aquatic monsters are naturally attuned to the water element. They will most likely be vulnerable to the fire element although there are some exceptions to that rule.

Variants

The Sahagin has only one known variant called the Petit Poseidon. It is characterized by having stronger stats and casting Undine magic in some games.

Appearances

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana

“Just try and withstand my multi-pitchfork attack!”

—Translated Quote

Main article: Sahagin (Adventures of Mana)

Sahagins are relatively weak enemies mainly appearing in the Ocean, but also in Westlake and in the Subterranean River. They attack by throwing they harpoon at their target.

Secret of Mana

“Water Thug (Water) -- Throws harpoons.”

—Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 159)

Main article: Water Thug (Secret of Mana)

The Water Thug, also called Water Bandit in the HD remake, is a fish-type enemy first appearing in the Water Palace during the imperial invasion. They a spotted again in the Forest of Seasons and around Matango. They hurt the party by either swinging their spear or by tossing it.

The Light Trident, called Sahagin's Lance in Japanese, is a level 3 spear weapon that deals extra damage to beasts & bird type enemies.

Legend of Mana

“SAHAGIN -- Demi-human -- STR: Undine ; WK: Jinn -- It became a demi-human as it began living ashore.”

—In-Game Encyclopedia

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Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	サハギン Sahagin	Sahagin
Spanish	???
French	Harpono (SNES) Sahuagin (remake)	Corruption of harpon (harpoon) Sahagin
German	Poseidonkröte (SNES) Sahagin (remake)	Poseidon toad
Italian	Tritone	Triton

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