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Secret of Mana’s Animal Monsters
Secret of Mana’s Animal Monsters
February 14, 2022
These are monsters classified as animals, which means they may’ve been everyday wilderness dwellers until Mana started going wonky.
Rabite
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
1
20
0
1
2
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ラビ
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
None
None
None
Candy
4GP
Square’s Description
They look like cute yellow rabbits, but don’t be fooled by their appearance—they’re also monsters! Inexperienced warriors should be especially careful of their bite attack.
Carnivorous bats who mainly lurk in damp caves. They slyly approach, and try to thrust their sharp fangs against the skin of their prey, who hurt greatly when bitten.
ManaRedux says…
The Balloon spell is frustrating, but it’ll likely just keep you in place for a bit. Blat’s AI is not really programmed to take advantage of it.
Silktail
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
17
130
40
91
79
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ラビリオン
21
36
29
29
0
0
0
0
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
None
Acid Storm Lv.0 Cure Water Lv.0 Energy Absorb Lv.0
None
158GP
Chocolate
Square’s Description
The Sprite Forest has been affected by the decrease in Mana, so the Rabites living in the area have become aggressive due to mutations. They look cute, but don’t let your guard down.
ManaRedux says…
When arriving in the Upper Land, you’ll be surprised by their lofty attack power and very annoying Acid Storm. Get new armor fast. Stay at a distance with your weapon and use attack magic if prudent. Obviously, they can level you fast in groups if you’re not prepared.
Pebbler
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
19
186
0
125
96
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
モールベア
28
30
33
33
13
99
13
99
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
Earth
None
Sylphid
Chocolate
Faerie Walnut
Square’s Description
Huge moles over 1m in length. They appear and disappear suddenly as if by magic. Experienced warriors should be able to follow their movements as they make shadows in the ground. They sometimes scatter rocks; it’s difficult to avoid those.
ManaRedux says…
Pebblers have high defense and can’t always be hit. Your attack magic is likely useless at this point as well. Cast Speed Up and Defender if needed.
Howler
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
24
190
16
240
180
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ジャッカル
22
28
34
34
0
0
0
0
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
None
Speed Down Lv.4
None
Candy
Medical Herb
Square’s Description
Ferocious wolves that live in cold regions. They attack quickly and violently, approaching from a far distance. Once a tame animal, they were corrupted by evil when the decrease in Mana happened.
ManaRedux says…
They pack quite a punch; make sure you have the latest armor from Kakkara/Todo. If you don’t, their nice gold count will help with that. If you’re sufficiently levelled (c.20), you shouldn’t have to use magic. Much tougher in groups.
Grave Bat
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
30
210
25
446
258
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ダークバット
32
38
47
47
0
99
0
0
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
Dark
None
Lumina
Candy
Chocolate
Square’s Description
Evil carnivorous bats. At first glance, they look tame, but will suddenly attack if you’re at a certain distance. As their energy is derived from the power of darkness, they can cast Dispel Magic. They’re monsters that won’t be underestimated.
ManaRedux says…
You won’t think much of the Grave Bat until that one time you shrug them off and they stun lock you in a corner to your doom. They’re weak to Lumina (that you likely don’t have), but you probably won’t need it as their general magic defense isn’t great.
Heck Hound
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
51
550
40
1964
2450
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ヘルハウンド
70
60
68
38
20
99
190
99
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
Dark
Blaze Wall Lv.5
Lumina
Royal Jam
Faerie Walnut
Square’s Description
The most dangerous type of wolf. It’s said that even the gatekeeper of Hell’s hairs stand on end when he hears their howl. Their fangs and claws are razor sharp, and they spit out clones of themselves from their mouths.
ManaRedux says…
The difficulty of the Heck Hound greatly depends on when you encounter them. If it’s in the Grand Palace before you get Neko’s final armor, you’ll quickly come to resent their Blaze Wall. In the Mana Fortress, they should be as easy as the monsters they summon.
Needlion
LV
HP
MP
EXP
GP
58
599
28
2800
2430
Japanese
Str
Agi
Int
Wis
PDef
PEv
MDef
MEv
ニードリオン
42
44
53
53
100
99
191
99
Element
Special Abilities
Weakness
Drop(C)
Drop(R)
Earth
Defender Lv.7 Earth Slide Lv.7
Sylphid
Royal Jam
Needle Helm
Square’s Description
Moles whose whole bodies are covered with hard metal. They have a variety of attacks such as sprinkling pieces of metal when they rotate, ramming into foes while bouncing, and using Earth magic.
ManaRedux says…
The Needlion is an amped up Pebbler that you might be unlucky enough to encounter early in Sage Joch’s cave. Otherwise, you’ll find them in the Pure Land. You’ll need to watch your health meter either way. Use Sylphid.