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Sand Scorpio

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Artwork of a death scorpion from Final Fantasy Adventure

The Sand Scorpio, also known as Death Scorpion, Sand Scorpion or Sand Stinger, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. It is a one-eyed yellow skinned scorpion often harnessing at deadly poison in its giant stinger.

General Information[edit]

Physical Description[edit]

The Sand Scorpio is often represented as a large yellow scorpion with a big stinger at the end of its tail, just like real-life scorpions. Some times depicted as having one or two eyes, their whole body are covered in thick exoskeleton, with some of them having spikes protuding from them. Their front legs are equipped with giant claws which can be used to pounce and evicerate their prey. Their large stinger are filled with venom and can induce poison.

Attributes[edit]

Like their terrestrial counterpart, Sand Scorpios thrive in arid climates and can be mainly spotted in hot deserts. They may however by occasionally seen in mountainous areas.

Sand Scorpios are naturally attuned to the Earth element and is often resistant to Gnome magic. On good way to get rid of them is by casting Jinn, Aura or Salamander spells.

Variants[edit]

Death Scorpios come in a few stronger variations.

  • Dark Sand Scorpios are unique variants of the Sand Scorpio found in Sword of Mana. Like every dark enemies, they show up once the player has defeated 1,000 Sand Scorpios.


Appearances[edit]

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana[edit]

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“My tail's got some real nasty venom!”
Translated Quote
Main article: Death Scorpion (Adventures of Mana)

The Death Scorpion is only to be found in the Palmy Desert. It can either attack Sumo by collision and by hurting him with its stinger, occasionally poisoning the hero. Its high HP and attack power are mitigated by its relatively low defense and the fact it doesn’t move a lot, making it quite easily taken care of. The scorpion doesn’t drop any items, making it best to focus on other enemies instead.

In Adventures of Mana, Death Scorpions more a bit more than previously.

Secret of Mana[edit]

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“Sand Stinger (Earth) -- Shoots poison stings.”
Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 160)
Main article: Sand Stinger (Secret of Mana)

Sand Stingers are regular monster dwelling all around Kakkara Desert. They can burrow their tail in the ground and pop it near party members to sting them, making them poisoned. They also boost their defense by casting Defender on themselves. They are weak to Sylphid.

Legend of Mana[edit]

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“SAND SCORPION -- Arthropod -- STR: Dryad, Gnome ; WK: Aura, Salamander -- Watch out for its gigantic pinchers and tail!”
In-Game Encyclopedia
Main article: Sand Scorpion (Legend of Mana)

Sand Scorpions are arthropod-type monsters located in Duma Desert and in Lucemia. They can attack with their Sand Breath or pinching their prey ith their pincers. They can also sting which can inflict poison. Sand Scorpions may leave behind Scissors, Needles, or Poison Powder among other things after defeat.

Players can recruit their pet Sand Scorpion should they seek out an arthropod monster egg near Duma Desert or the Norn Peaks. Their Synchro attack increases damage done to plant-type enemies.

Sword of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Sand Scorpio (Sword of Mana)

Sand Scorpios are rare insect-type enemies located at night in Jadd Desert and the Dune Maze. They can be easily defeated with bashing weapons or by casting Jinn magic at them. They may drop the somewhat rare Honey Elixir item.

Children of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Sand Scorpio (Children of Mana)

Sand Scorpios are found roaming the Fiery Sands.

Heroes of Mana[edit]

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“An adroit arachnid that packs pernicious poison in its sturdy stinger.”
In-game description
Main article: Great Scorpion (Heroes of Mana)

Great Scorpions are heavy units in Heroes of Mana. They can poison enemy units with their stinger.

Rise of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Death Scorpio (Rise of Mana)

Death Scorpios are earth-type Magic Pets and enemies in Rise of Mana.

Echoes of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Sand Stinger (Echoes of Mana)

Sand Stingers are found in some exclusive events. They are weak against the wind element.

Visions of Mana[edit]


Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Sand Scorpio.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese デススコーピオン
Desusukōpion
Death Scorpion
Spanish ???
French Venimo (SNES)
Scorpion (remake)
Corruption of venin (venom)
German Höllenstachel (SNES)
Todesskorpion (remake)
Hell spike
Death scorpion
Italian Scurpìglio
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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