Monipulator Overview[]
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. With their markings varying in 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. Several notorious manticore are known to drop valuable weapons and armor, and even a rare type of hide.
Species Forms:
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Monster Skills[]
| Level | Name | TP(%) | Description |
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| 50 | Tail Swing | 100% | Deals physical damage. Additional effect: Bind. |
| 50 | Tail Smash | 100% | Deals physical damage. Additional effect: Bind. |
| 50 | Riddle | 100% | Lowers maximum MP of enemies around caster. |
| 50 | Heat Breath | 100% | Deals fire damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating behind caster. |
| 50 | 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. |
Job Abilities[]
| Level | Name |
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| 01 | Chainspell |
| 40 | Convert |
| 50 | Composure |
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Instincts Learned[]
Instinct Name Effect Faculty Point Cost Level Manticore Instinct I 
+30Store TP+5 Breath Damage dealt +20% 6 30 Manticore Instinct II INT +8 +30Magic critical hit rate +15% 8 60 Manticore Instinct III 90