Scythe Mantis (Final Fantasy XII)

The Scythe Mantis is an insect/mantis-type enemy from Final Fantasy XII. It can be found in the Zertinan Caverns.

Page 1: Observations
"Being a variety of mantis with purple and blue coloration, feared for its aggressive nature, and the sharp sickle-like claws with which it rends and dismembers foes. Their claws are made from an incredibly hard metallic substance, serving both as weapons and as shields against enemies' attacks. Its celadon stripes shift hues with the light, making the woven patterns seem to float above the surface of the creature's carapace."

Page 2: On Being Fashionable
"With the exception of the elegant fabrics worn by the very wealthy, giving new life to old garments is the order of the day. Why, even the tattered garments worn by a man the day before he died would find a buyer at market. That is why we must always wash our clothes with great diligence. After all, you never who might be wearing them tomorrow."

Related Enemies

 * Killer Mantis
 * Antares
 * Preying Mantis
 * Deathclaw
 * Antlion (elite mark)
 * Rageclaw (rare)
 * Biding Mantis (rare)