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|name = ''Dark Mantis''<br/>(Darkneid Kamakil)
 
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|nickname = Deadly Blade Lurking in Darkness
 
|nickname = Deadly Blade Lurking in Darkness
 
|jname = Darkneid Kamakil
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|script = ダークネイド・カマキール
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|romaji = Dākuneido Kamakīru
 
|eyecolor = Red
 
|eyecolor = Red
 
|mmx = [[Shadow Runner]]
 
|mmx = [[Shadow Runner]]
 
|zero = [[Rasetsusen]]
 
|zero = [[Rasetsusen]]
 
|axl = [[Black Arrow]]
 
|axl = [[Black Arrow]]
|weak = [[Shining Ray]]/[[Tenshouha]]/[[Ray Gun]]
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|weak = [[Shining Ray]] (X)<br />[[Tenshouha]] (Zero)<br />[[Ray Gun]] (Axl)
 
|stage = Pitch Black
 
|stage = Pitch Black
 
|appearances = [[Mega Man X8]]
 
|appearances = [[Mega Man X8]]
|voiceactoreng = Tommy James
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|voiceactoreng = [[Tommy James]]
 
|voiceactorjap = Tsuneyoshi Iwatsuru
 
|voiceactorjap = Tsuneyoshi Iwatsuru
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{{quote|[[Axl|You]] don't understand a thing, do you? There is no such thing as good and evil. You haven't realized that yet, have you?|Dark Mantis|Mega Man X8}}
 
{{quote|[[Axl|You]] don't understand a thing, do you? There is no such thing as good and evil. You haven't realized that yet, have you?|Dark Mantis|Mega Man X8}}
   
'''Dark Mantis''', known as {{Nihongo|'''Darkneid Kamakil'''|ダークネイド・カマキール|Dākuneido Kamakīru}} in Japan, is a new generation [[Reploid]] from [[Mega Man X8]] based on a [[wikipedia:mantis|mantis]]. He has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction, and the darker it gets, the more dangerous he becomes. He was in charge of the security of a underground military facility with an advanced security system, but when he became a [[Maverick]], he used the facility to produce weapons for [[Sigma]].
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'''Dark Mantis''', known as {{Nihongo|'''Darkneid Kamakil'''|ダークネイド・カマキール|Dākuneido Kamakīru}} in Japan, is a [[New Generation Reploid]] from ''[[Mega Man X8]]'' based on a [[wikipedia:Mantis|mantis]].
   
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Mantis has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction, and the darker it gets, the more dangerous he becomes. He was in charge of security for an underground military facility with an advanced security system, but when he became a [[Maverick]], he used the facility to produce weapons for [[Sigma#Mega Man X8|Sigma]].
Dark Mantis is very ninja-like in his attacks. He sends out two darkness-based weapons: homing boomerangs called Shadow Runners and arrows called Black Arrows. When he dashes on the ground, he will attempt to grab the player and start draining his energy. In overdrive, he'll send out large scythe blades, perhaps as a nod to [[Rasetsusen]]. But as his name implies, he is not fond of light, and is weak to the light weapons from [[Optic Sunflower]]. [[Zero]] will have to be careful with [[Tenshouha]], however, as like with other [[Giga Attack]]s on Zero, it has limited shots. Despite being a darkness-based ninja-like Maverick, Dark Mantis appears to have a Southern/Texan accent.
 
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==Strategy==
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Dark Mantis is very ninja-like in his attacks. He uses two darkness-based weapons: homing boomerangs called [[Shadow Runner]]s and aptly named [[Black Arrow]]s. When he dashes on the ground, he will attempt to grab the player and if he manages to do so will start draining their energy.
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In overdrive, he'll attack with large scythe like energy blades, perhaps as a nod to [[Rasetsusen]]. But as his name implies, he is not fond of light, and is weak to the light-based weapons gained from [[Optic Sunflower]]. [[Zero]] will have to be careful with [[Tenshouha]], as like with other [[Giga Attack]]s he's possessed in the past, it has limited capacity and range.
   
 
==Data==
 
==Data==
 
===Navigator Descriptions===
 
'''[[Alia]]:''' The target has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction. The darker it gets, the more dangerous a foe he becomes. I hope you're ready for this.
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'''[[Layer]]:''' The target can move freely in dark areas. He'll move quickly in the dark and toy with you before moving in for an attack. He can also heal himself. Please be careful! You're in for a tough fight.
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===Stage enemies===
 
===Stage enemies===
 
Enemies in Dark Mantis' stage, Pitch Black:
 
Enemies in Dark Mantis' stage, Pitch Black:
*[[Bat Bone|Batton Bone S]]
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*[[Batton Bone|Batton Bone S]]
 
*[[Bindholder]]
 
*[[Bindholder]]
 
*[[Bulbrite]]
 
*[[Bulbrite]]
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*[[Hover Gunner#Float Gunner|Float Gunner]]
 
*[[Hover Gunner#Float Gunner|Float Gunner]]
 
*[[Guardroid]]s (LIG)
 
*[[Guardroid]]s (LIG)
*[[Spine#Megabyoall|Megabyoall]]
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*[[Gabyoall#Megabyoall|Megabyoall]]
 
*[[Metall GM]]
 
*[[Metall GM]]
 
*[[Bulbrite#Siren Q|Siren-Q]]
 
*[[Bulbrite#Siren Q|Siren-Q]]
   
 
==Dialogues from Mega Man X8==
==Navigator Descriptions of Dark Mantis==
 
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===Before defeating Four Mavericks===
'''Alia:''' The target has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction. The darker it gets, the more dangerous a foe he becomes. I hope you're ready for this.
 
   
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<div style="float: left; margin-left:0.5em;" class="tabber" >
'''Layer:''' The target can move freely in dark areas. He'll move quickly in the dark and toy with you before moving in for an attack. He can also heal himself. Please be careful! You're in for a tough fight.
 
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<div class="tabbertab" title="X" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
   
'''Pallette:''' -Coming soon.-
 
 
==Dialogues from Mega Man X8==
 
===When Playing as X===
 
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hey! What's a Maverick Hunter doing here?
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hey! What's a Maverick Hunter doing here?
   
'''X: '''Dark Mantis... You've gone Maverick. I'm putting an end to your weapons production.
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'''X:''' Dark Mantis... You've gone Maverick. I'm putting an end to your weapons production.
   
'''Dark Mantis: '''You've gotta be kidding me. We new generation Reploids can't go Maverick.
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'''Dark Mantis:''' You've gotta be kidding me. We new generation Reploids can't go Maverick.
   
 
'''X:''' Then why are you making weapons?
 
'''X:''' Then why are you making weapons?
   
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hmpf. Even if I explained, an old style Reploid like you wouldn't understand.
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hmpf. Even if I explained, an old style Reploid like you wouldn't understand.
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</div>
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<div class="tabbertab" title="Zero" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
   
===When Playing as X (After Defeating Four Mavericks)===
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hey there, X... Looks like you can't accept the fact that we're not Mavericks.
 
 
'''X:''' Are you making weapons for Sigma here? Is Sigma controlling you?
 
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' What exactly is controlling YOU, X? Hm? Your precious "justice"? Is that it?
 
 
'''X:''' Dark Mantis... Your actions are those of a Maverick!
 
 
===When Playing as Zero===
 
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Whoa. Get a load of this guy. You're Zero, right?
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Whoa. Get a load of this guy. You're Zero, right?
   
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'''Dark Mantis:''' You old style Reploids really don't understand a thing, do you?
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' You old style Reploids really don't understand a thing, do you?
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</div>
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<div class="tabbertab" title="Axl" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
   
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hey, do you even know what the term "Maverick" means?
===When Playing as Zero (After Defeating Four Mavericks)===
 
   
'''Dark Mantis:''' What a waste, huh, Zero?
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'''Axl:''' Maverick? It means scumbags like you, doesn't it?
   
'''Zero:''' What do you mean by that, Maverick?
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'''Dark Mantis:''' Hmpf. How dare you accuse me of being something that I cannot be?
   
 
'''Axl:''' Are you talking about the new generation Reploids' inability to go Maverick? If you're not Maverick, then just knock off the evildoing and we'll call it a day.
'''Dark Mantis:''' You could have made a great general in our ranks. My master has shown quite an interest in you, you know.
 
   
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' You're awfully innocent for a prototype of us new Reploids. I'll admit I'm a bit jealous.
'''Zero:''' Hmpf! I'm not interested in joining up with Mavericks, thank you very much. And don't worry... I'll be going after your boss as soon as I'm finished with you.
 
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</div>
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</div>
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{{clear}}
 
===After defeating Four Mavericks===
   
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<div style="float: left; margin-left:0.5em;" class="tabber" >
===When Playing as Axl===
 
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<div class="tabbertab" title="X" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
'''Dark Mantis: '''Hey, do you even know what the term "Maverick" means?
 
   
'''Axl: '''Maverick? It means scumbags like you, doesn't it?
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'''Dark Mantis:''' Hey there, X... Looks like you can't accept the fact that we're not Mavericks.
   
'''Dark Mantis:''' Hmpf. How dare you accuse me of being something that I cannot be?
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'''X:''' Are you making weapons for Sigma here? Is Sigma controlling you?
   
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' What exactly is controlling YOU, X? Hm? Your precious "justice"? Is that it?
'''Axl: '''Are you talking about the new generation Reploids' inability to go Maverick? If you're not Maverick, then just knock off the evildoing and we'll call it a day.
 
   
 
'''X:''' Dark Mantis... Your actions are those of a Maverick!
'''Dark Mantis: '''You're awfully innocent for a prototype of us new Reploids. I'll admit I'm a bit jealous.
 
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</div>
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<div class="tabbertab" title="Zero" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
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'''Dark Mantis:''' What a waste, huh, Zero?
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'''Zero:''' What do you mean by that, Maverick?
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'''Dark Mantis:''' You could have made a great general in our ranks. My master has shown quite an interest in you, you know.
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'''Zero:''' Hmpf! I'm not interested in joining up with Mavericks, thank you very much. And don't worry... I'll be going after your boss as soon as I'm finished with you.
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</div>
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<div class="tabbertab" title="Axl" style="width:630px; padding:10px;">
   
===When Playing as Axl (After Defeating Four Mavericks)===
 
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' I hear you're a prototype of us new generation Reploids. So why did you become a Maverick Hunter?
 
'''Dark Mantis:''' I hear you're a prototype of us new generation Reploids. So why did you become a Maverick Hunter?
   
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'''Axl:''' I may be a prototype, but don't assume I'm anything like you Maverick creeps!
 
'''Axl:''' I may be a prototype, but don't assume I'm anything like you Maverick creeps!
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</div>
 
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</div>
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{{clear}}
 
==In-battle lines from Mega Man X8==
 
==In-battle lines from Mega Man X8==
 
*''"This is fun."''
 
*''"This is fun."''
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*''"I... can't... believe it!" (Upon defeat)''
 
*''"I... can't... believe it!" (Upon defeat)''
   
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==Other Media==
[More to be added.]
 
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===[[Archie Comics]]===
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Like the other X8 Mavericks, Dark Mantis made an early appearance in the X series timeline during the events of [[Worlds Unite]], where a clone of him appeared in [[Sigma-2]]'s Maverick army.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery widths="200px">
 
<gallery widths="200px">
DarkMantis.jpg|3D Full-body artwork of Dark Mantis.
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DarkMantis.jpg|3D Full-body artwork of Dark Mantis
MegaManX8-DarkMantis-ConceptArt.jpg|Concept sketch of Dark Mantis.
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MegaManX8-DarkMantis-ConceptArt.jpg|Concept sketch of Dark Mantis
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Maverick Army.jpg|''Mega Man X'' - ''Mega Man X8'' Mavericks in Worlds Unite
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Videos==
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{| border="0" cellspacing="4"
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!'''<big>X vs Dark Mantis: Gateway</big>'''
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|[[File:Megaman X8 Boss Dark Mantis Hard mode no wall no damage|320px]]
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|&nbsp;
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|}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*If you activated the generator before you encounter him, he won't enter his room by wall-jumping through the darkness. Instead he will wait for you, while clinging to the wall.
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*If the generator is activated before fighting him, he won't enter his room by wall-jumping through the darkness. Instead, he will just simply wait while clinging to the wall.
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*Despite being a darkness-based ninja-like Maverick, in the English versions of X8, Dark Mantis appears to have a Southern/Texan accent.
 
*The Pitch Black stage is located in Africa, possibly in the Congo.
 
*The Pitch Black stage is located in Africa, possibly in the Congo.
*Dark Mantis' fighting style is similar to that of [[Deathtanz Mantisk]]. Considering that X8 was released in the same year as Zero 3, and that they are both based off of a mantis, this may not be just coincidence.
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*Dark Mantis' fighting style is similar to that of [[Deathtanz Mantisk]]. Considering that ''X8'' was released in the same year as ''[[Mega Man Zero 3]]'', and that they are both based on the mantis, this may not be just coincidence.
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*The Shadow Runner is similar to [[Boomer Kuwanger]]'s [[Boomerang Cutter]]. However, Boomerang Cutter can retrieve items for X, up to three shots can be present at once, and it travels in a fixed path. Shadow Runner simply attacks opponents by homing in on them and circling them, it cannot retrieve items, and X can only fire one boomerang at a time.
*His weapon, the Shadow Runner, is a little similar to Boomer Kuwanger's Boomerang Cutter.
 
   
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[[Category:Reploids]]
 
[[Category:Mavericks]]
 
[[Category:Mavericks]]
[[Category:Insect Mavericks]]
 
[[Category:Darkness Mavericks]]
 
 
[[Category:Mega Man X8 bosses]]
 
[[Category:Mega Man X8 bosses]]
[[Category:characters voiced by Tommy James]]
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[[Category:Archie Comics X characters]]
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[[Category:Characters voiced by Tommy James]]
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[[Category:Insect design]]
 
[[Category:Darkness Mavericks]]
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[[Category:Cutter Mavericks]]
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[[Category:New Generation Reploids]]

Revision as of 00:53, 25 April 2020

"You don't understand a thing, do you? There is no such thing as good and evil. You haven't realized that yet, have you?"
―Dark Mantis, Mega Man X8

Dark Mantis, known as Darkneid Kamakil (ダークネイド・カマキール Dākuneido Kamakīru) in Japan, is a New Generation Reploid from Mega Man X8 based on a mantis.

Mantis has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction, and the darker it gets, the more dangerous he becomes. He was in charge of security for an underground military facility with an advanced security system, but when he became a Maverick, he used the facility to produce weapons for Sigma.

Strategy

Dark Mantis is very ninja-like in his attacks. He uses two darkness-based weapons: homing boomerangs called Shadow Runners and aptly named Black Arrows. When he dashes on the ground, he will attempt to grab the player and if he manages to do so will start draining their energy.

In overdrive, he'll attack with large scythe like energy blades, perhaps as a nod to Rasetsusen. But as his name implies, he is not fond of light, and is weak to the light-based weapons gained from Optic Sunflower. Zero will have to be careful with Tenshouha, as like with other Giga Attacks he's possessed in the past, it has limited capacity and range.

Data

Navigator Descriptions

Alia: The target has the ability to move freely in the darkness without restriction. The darker it gets, the more dangerous a foe he becomes. I hope you're ready for this.

Layer: The target can move freely in dark areas. He'll move quickly in the dark and toy with you before moving in for an attack. He can also heal himself. Please be careful! You're in for a tough fight.

Stage enemies

Enemies in Dark Mantis' stage, Pitch Black:

Dialogues from Mega Man X8

Before defeating Four Mavericks

Dark Mantis: Hey! What's a Maverick Hunter doing here?

X: Dark Mantis... You've gone Maverick. I'm putting an end to your weapons production.

Dark Mantis: You've gotta be kidding me. We new generation Reploids can't go Maverick.

X: Then why are you making weapons?

Dark Mantis: Hmpf. Even if I explained, an old style Reploid like you wouldn't understand.

Dark Mantis: Whoa. Get a load of this guy. You're Zero, right?

Zero: If you really knew me, you'd be shaking in your boots right about now, Maverick.

Dark Mantis: We new generation Reploids are designed so that we can't go Maverick, kid.

Zero: That may be, but you've pulled it off somehow, because what I'm staring at right now is a Maverick.

Dark Mantis: You old style Reploids really don't understand a thing, do you?

Dark Mantis: Hey, do you even know what the term "Maverick" means?

Axl: Maverick? It means scumbags like you, doesn't it?

Dark Mantis: Hmpf. How dare you accuse me of being something that I cannot be?

Axl: Are you talking about the new generation Reploids' inability to go Maverick? If you're not Maverick, then just knock off the evildoing and we'll call it a day.

Dark Mantis: You're awfully innocent for a prototype of us new Reploids. I'll admit I'm a bit jealous.


After defeating Four Mavericks

Dark Mantis: Hey there, X... Looks like you can't accept the fact that we're not Mavericks.

X: Are you making weapons for Sigma here? Is Sigma controlling you?

Dark Mantis: What exactly is controlling YOU, X? Hm? Your precious "justice"? Is that it?

X: Dark Mantis... Your actions are those of a Maverick!

Dark Mantis: What a waste, huh, Zero?

Zero: What do you mean by that, Maverick?

Dark Mantis: You could have made a great general in our ranks. My master has shown quite an interest in you, you know.

Zero: Hmpf! I'm not interested in joining up with Mavericks, thank you very much. And don't worry... I'll be going after your boss as soon as I'm finished with you.

Dark Mantis: I hear you're a prototype of us new generation Reploids. So why did you become a Maverick Hunter?

Axl: Because I enjoy mopping the floor with the likes of evil Mavericks like you, Mantis.

Dark Mantis: You don't understand a thing, do you? There is no such thing as good and evil. You haven't realized that yet, have you?

Axl: I may be a prototype, but don't assume I'm anything like you Maverick creeps!


In-battle lines from Mega Man X8

  • "This is fun."
  • "HAVING FUN?"
  • "Scared?"
  • "I wanna see you cry!" (When using his Overdrive Attack)
  • "I'll rip you apart!" (When using his Overdrive Attack)
  • "I... can't... believe it!" (Upon defeat)

Other Media

Archie Comics

Like the other X8 Mavericks, Dark Mantis made an early appearance in the X series timeline during the events of Worlds Unite, where a clone of him appeared in Sigma-2's Maverick army.

Gallery

Videos

X vs Dark Mantis: Gateway  
Megaman_X8_Boss_Dark_Mantis_Hard_mode_no_wall_no_damage  

Trivia

  • If the generator is activated before fighting him, he won't enter his room by wall-jumping through the darkness. Instead, he will just simply wait while clinging to the wall.
  • Despite being a darkness-based ninja-like Maverick, in the English versions of X8, Dark Mantis appears to have a Southern/Texan accent.
  • The Pitch Black stage is located in Africa, possibly in the Congo.
  • Dark Mantis' fighting style is similar to that of Deathtanz Mantisk. Considering that X8 was released in the same year as Mega Man Zero 3, and that they are both based on the mantis, this may not be just coincidence.
  • The Shadow Runner is similar to Boomer Kuwanger's Boomerang Cutter. However, Boomerang Cutter can retrieve items for X, up to three shots can be present at once, and it travels in a fixed path. Shadow Runner simply attacks opponents by homing in on them and circling them, it cannot retrieve items, and X can only fire one boomerang at a time.