Giant Centipede vs Praying Mantis
Who would win?
Giant Centipede toss-up
| Giant Centipede | Praying Mantis | |
|---|---|---|
| 37.2 | Power index | 36.2 |
| D | Tier | D |
| #190 | Rank | #195 |
| 50 g | Weight | 6 g |
| 30 cm | Length | 10 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 10 years | Lifespan | 0.4 years |
Giant Centipede wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (18 vs 12). Its power index is 37.2 against 36.2 for the Praying Mantis.
Size matters here: a typical adult Giant Centipede weighs about 50 g (1.8 oz), roughly 8.3× the Praying Mantis's 6 g.
The Praying Mantis's best chance is its intelligence (48 vs 24), plus abilities like Raptorial Vice and Motion Stereo Lock. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Giant Centipede or Praying Mantis?
Giant Centipede. Giant Centipede wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (18 vs 12). Its power index is 37.2 against 36.2 for the Praying Mantis.
Which is bigger, the Giant Centipede or the Praying Mantis?
The Giant Centipede (50 g) is heavier than the Praying Mantis (6 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Giant Centipede is more agile (84 vs 80).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works