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Manticore (MON)

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Manticore
Manticore
Type: Beasts
Family: Manticores
Job: WAR/WAR
Weak against: Water Plantoids
Strong against: Fire Wind
Killer Trait: Lizard Killer
Size: Medium
Movement Speed: 150%Verification Needed

A bizarre looking creature, the manticore was early on thought to be a demonic branch of beastmen. However, further study proves them to be a naturally occurring species in Vana'diel. Most manticore vary in size, though they are all larger than adventurers. Their striking red color along with their gigantic fangs and spiked tails makes them an imposing target to go after. Armed with various breath attacks, brute strength, and even an ability to lower MP, they are well equipped for combat. Interestingly, all manticore have wings, but it seems they are incapable of flight due to their size. It is believed these wings act as cooling units, since the majority of manticore are found in desert regions such as Altepa and Teriggan.

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Monster Skills • Traits

Monster Skills

Level  Name TP(%)  Description
1   Tail Swing 100% Deals physical damage. Additional effect: Bind.
10   Tail Smash 100% Deals physical damage. Additional effect: Bind.
20   Riddle 100% Lowers maximum MP of enemies around caster.
30   Heat Breath 100% Deals fire damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating behind caster.
40   Great Sandstorm 100% Deals wind damage. Additional effect: Blindness.
50   Great Whirlwind 120% Deals wind damage. Additional effect: Choke.
60   Deadly Hold 100% Deals physical damage.

Monster Traits

Instincts Learned

Instinct Name Effect Faculty Point Cost Level
Manticore Instinct I Fire+30 Store TP+5 Breath Damage dealt +20% 6 30
Manticore Instinct II INT +8 Wind +30 Magic critical hit rate +15% 8 60
Manticore Instinct III 90

Source entry: Manticore (MON). Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.

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