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Monster type (Secret of Mana)

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This article is about monster types from Secret of Mana. For monster types in the Mana series, see Monster type.

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[edit]

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).

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Effective Weapons
Animal Bird Beast/Beastman Light TridentLong BowWere-Buster
Demon Undead/Nonliving - Bow of HopeExcaliburFail of HopeFork of Hope
Dragon/Demi-Human - - Dragon BusterDragon ClawsDragon DartDragon Lance
Gas Body Spirit Body - Magic
Insect Metallic/Machine - Golden AxeHeavy GloveMorning StarNimbus ChainPower GloveRed Cleaver
Plant Fish - Battle AxeGreat AxeLode Axe
Slime/Morph Lizard/Reptile - Chain WhipChakramFrizbarHerald SwordHyper FistPartisan

Animal[edit]

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

Monsters that have the Animal typing have physical traits taken from mammals (rabbits, wolves, bats, moles). There isn't a defining elemental affinity or weakness for that monster group.

Name Strong Weak
Blat SOM sprite.png
Blat
None None
Grave Bat SOM sprite.png
Grave Bat
Shade Lumina
Heck Hound SOM sprite.png
Heck Hound
Shade Lumina
Howler SOM sprite.png
Howler
None None
Pebbler SOM sprite.png
Pebbler
Gnome Sylphid
Rabite Secret of Mana sprite.png
Rabite
None None
Silktail Secret of Mana sprite.png
Silktail
None None
Werewolf SOM sprite.png
Werewolf
Luna Dryad

Beast/Beastman[edit]

Japanese name: 獣人 (Beastman)

Bird[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Eggatrice SOM sprite.png
Eggatrice
Gnome Sylphid
Griffin Claw SOM sprite.png
Griffin Hand
Sylphid Gnome
Kimono Bird SOM sprite.png
Kimono Bird
Sylphid Gnome
Kimono Wizard SOM sprite.png
Kimono Wizard
Sylphid Gnome
Nemesis Owl SOM sprite.png
Nemesis Owl
Sylphid Gnome

Demi-Human/Dragon[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Captain Duck SOM sprite.png
Captain Duck
None None
Chobin Hood SOM sprite.png
Chobin Hood
None None
Dark Ninja SOM sprite.png
Dark Ninja
None None
Eggplant Man SOM sprite.png
Eggplant Man
None None
Goblin SOM sprite.png
Goblin
Gnome Sylphid
Kid Goblin SOM sprite.png
Kid Goblin
Gnome Sylphid
Mad Mallard SOM sprite.png
Mad Mallard
None None
Ma Goblin SOM sprite.png
Ma Goblin
Gnome Sylphid
Master Ninja SOM sprite.png
Master Ninja
None None
Robin Foot SOM sprite.png
Robin Foot
None None
Tomato Man SOM sprite.png
Tomato Man
Salamando Undine

Demon[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Dark Stalker SOM sprite.png
Dark Stalker
Shade Lumina
Fiend Head SOM sprite.png
Fiend Head
Shade Lumina
Fierce Head SOM sprite.png
Fierce Head
Shade Lumina
Gremlin SOM sprite.png
Gremlin
Shade Lumina
Imp SOM sprite.png
Imp
Shade Lumina
Wolf Lord SOM sprite.png
Wolf Lord
Shade Lumina

Fish[edit]

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

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

Name Strong Weak
Dino Fish SOM sprite.png
Dinofish
Undine Salamando
Ice Thug SOM sprite.png
Ice Thug
Undine Salamando
Iffish SOM sprite.png
Iffish
Undine Salamando
Marmablue SOM sprite.png
Marmablue
Luna Dryad
Water Thug SOM sprite.png
Water Thug
Undine Salamando

Gas Body[edit]

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

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

Name Strong Weak
Dark Funk SOM sprite.png
Dark Funk
Salamando Undine
La Funk SOM sprite.png
LA Funk
Undine Salamando

Insect[edit]

Japanese name: ムシ (Insect)

“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.

Name Strong Weak
Bomb Bee SOM sprite.png
Bomb Bee
Salamando Undine
Buzz Bee SOM sprite.png
Buzz Bee
Dryad Luna
Chess Knight SOM sprite.png
Chess Knight
Dryad Luna
Crawler SOM sprite.png
Crawler
Dryad Luna
Sand Stinger SOM sprite.png
Sand Stinger
Gnome Sylphid
Spider Legs SOM sprite.png
Spider Legs
Gnome Sylphid
Steamed Crab SOM sprite.png
Steamed Crab
None None

Lizard/Reptile[edit]

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

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

Name Strong Weak
Basilisk SOM sprite.png
Basilisk
Gnome Sylphid
Shellblast SOM sprite.png
Shellblast
Undine Salamando
Turtlance SOM sprite.png
Turtlance
Undine Salamando

Metallic/Machine[edit]

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

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

Name Strong Weak
Armored Man SOM sprite.png
Armored Man
None None
Dark Knight SOM sprite.png
Dark Knight
Shade Lumina
Doom Sword SOM sprite.png
Doom Sword
None None
Evil Sword SOM sprite.png
Evil Sword
Luna Dryad
Metal Crab SOM sprite.png
Metal Crab
None None
Metal Crawler SOM sprite.png
Metal Crawler
Dryad Luna
Needlion SOM sprite.png
Needlion
Gnome* Sylphid
Steelpion SOM sprite.png
Steelpion
Gnome Sylphid
Terminator SOM sprite.png
Terminator
Lumina Shade
Whimper SOM sprite.png
Whimper
Lumina Shade
  • Needlion is categorized as an Animal type in japanese guidebook.

Plant[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Lullabud SOM sprite.png
Lullabud
Dryad Luna
Mimic SOM sprite.png
Mimic Box
Luna Dryad
Mushboom SoM sprite.png
Mushboom
Dryad Luna
Mushgloom SOM sprite.png
Mushgloom
Dryad Luna
National Scar SOM sprite.png
National Scar
None None
Nitro Pumpkin SOM sprite.png
Nitro Pumpkin
Dryad Luna
Polter Chair SOM sprite.png
Polter Chair
Dryad Luna
Pumpkin Bomb SOM sprite.png
Pumpkin Bomb
Dryad Luna
Trap Flower SOM sprite.png
Trap Flower
Dryad Luna
Weepy Eye SOM sprite.png
Weepy Eye
Lumina Shade

Slime/Morph[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Blue Drop SOM sprite.png
Blue Drop
Undine Salamando
Emberman SOM sprite.png
Emberman
Salamando Undine
Eye Spy SOM sprite.png
Eye Spy
Undine Salamando
Green Drop SOM sprite.png
Green Drop
Undine Salamando
Red Drop SOM sprite.png
Red Drop
Salamando Undine
Shape Shifter SOM sprite.png
Shape Shifter
None None
Tsunami SOM sprite.png
Tsunami
Undine Salamando
Wizard Eye SOM sprite.png
Wizard Eye
Undine Salamando

Spirit/Apparition[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Ghost SOM sprite.png
Ghost
Shade Wisp
Specter SOM sprite.png
Specter
Shade Wisp

Undead/Nonliving[edit]

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

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.

Name Strong Weak
Beast Zombie SOM sprite.png
Beast Zombie
Shade Wisp
Ghoul SOM sprite.png
Ghoul
Shade Wisp
Zombie SOM sprite.png
Zombie
Shade Wisp

References[edit]

Secret of Mana[edit]