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Great Viper

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Great Viper
Great Viper SOM remake screenshot.png
Secret of Mana HD 3D model
First appearance Secret of Mana (1991)
Latest appearance Secret of Mana remake (2018)
Species Snake
Counterpart(s) Dragon Worm
Petit Worm
Megapede
Background music "Danger"SeoM
See also: Great Boa

The Great Viper is a recurring boss in the Mana series. Debuting in Secret of Mana, it consisted a long green serpent whose body comprised of several round segments. Its updated redesign from Rise of Mana shows are more realistic snake with a smaller head and more elaborate patterns on its back along with tendrils.

In Secret of Mana, the serpent is aligned with Earth and fears Wind magic. It can cast Gem Missile spell to opponents and can also pigmyze on contact.

Appearances[edit]

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana[edit]

Despite not appearing in the handheld installment, the Great Viper's Secret of Mana design may had been inspired by the Megapede's segmented body.

Secret of Mana[edit]

Main article: Great Viper (Secret of Mana)
Great Viper SOM sprite.png

The Great Viper is heavily hinted to be the monster responsible for killing the White Dragon pup's parents. The serpent is found at the end of the cave behind Matango must be slain so the party can rescue the young dragon.

The party can later find a recolor of this boss called the Dragon Worm in Pure Land.

Rise of Mana[edit]

Main article: Petit Boa (Rise of Mana)
Petit Boa RoM screenshot.png

The Petit Boa can be found in Wendel Forest and is responsible for Miranda's injuries. Trim asks the protagonists to saly the green monster to avenge his dear friend.

The Petit Boa can be recruited as a Monster Pet and can further evolve into the Petit Worm.

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Great Viper.

Names[edit]

Game Japanese Meaning English
Secret of Mana グレートボア Great Boa Great Viper
Rise of Mana プチボア Petit Boa N/A