Killer Mantis (Final Fantasy XII)

Killer Mantis is an insect/mantis-type enemy in Final Fantasy XII found in the Lhusu Mines. They flank Antlion in both the Elite Mark battle, and in the Zodiac versions' Trial Mode in Stage 44. The Gigas Hat can be rarely stolen from them.
== Bestiary entry ==
=== Page 1: Observations ===
:Being a great insect with forelimbs resembling sharp scythes. The head being directly attached to, and forming a part of, the creature's upper body. The forelimb blades being jointed in three places, the better to grasp prey, their tips sharp as needles. While aggressive, they are also known to be quite cautious, raising their scythes at the first sign of danger to threaten and give warning to potential predators.
=== Page 2: Aletap Rumors ===
==Stats==
==Battle==
Killer Mantises appear in swarms around the Antlion who will cannibalize the when low on health. They are weak to Wind.
The player can easily defeat the Killer Mantises with Warp, especially with the Indigo Pendant equipped. Aeroga cast with the wind-boosting Cherry Staff does a lot of damage to groups as well, and the player could reflect it off their party for multi-castings. Chaos is the best Esper to summon against Killer Mantises. Quickening chains can also be used to defeat them in groups.
== Etymology ==
== Related enemies ==
* Antares
* Preying Mantis
* Deathclaw
* Scythe Mantis
* Antlion (Elite Mark)
* Rageclaw (Rare)
* Biding Mantis (Rare)
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