Coral Mantis is an Uncommon mine insect found in the Tide Caverns section of the Mines, on floors 21-39, all day and in any weather.
If you are filling out the Museum or chasing mine collectibles, Coral Mantis is one of the Tide Caverns bugs to keep on your radar. The important part is bringing the right tool and searching the right mine tier instead of treating it like a fishing target.
Fields of Mistria Coral Mantis details
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine insect |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Location | Tide Caverns in the Mines |
| Floors | 21-39 |
| Time | All day, from 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Weather | Any weather |
| Main use | Museum Insects Wing donation |
Coral Mantis is a mine insect, so your hunt starts with bug-catching gear and a trip into the Mines. Use this table to make sure you are looking for the right collectible before spending time on repeated floor runs.
Coral Mantis location in the Mines
Coral Mantis appears in the Tide Caverns section of the Mines, specifically on floors 21-39. That means you need access to the Mines and enough mine progress to reach floor 21 before this insect becomes part of your search pool.
Once you are in that range, keep your route contained there. Searching higher up in the early mine floors or pushing into later mine areas will waste attempts if Coral Mantis is the only target you care about.
How to catch Coral Mantis in Fields of Mistria
Bring the Bug Net
Coral Mantis belongs to the Insects Wing, so carry the Bug Net instead of planning around a fishing rod.
Enter Tide Caverns
Head into the Mines and start your search from floor 21 or any unlocked floor in the 21-39 range.
Sweep each floor
Move through the floor while watching for insect movement, then use the Bug Net as soon as you are close enough to catch it.
Reset slow floors
If a floor is empty or awkward, move on and keep cycling through the Tide Caverns range rather than waiting in one spot.
Use the full day
Do not save this hunt only for night; the available window covers the whole active day.
Prepare for enemies
Bring food, healing, and mana support if you plan to chain multiple mine attempts without leaving early.
Farm Coral Mantis during normal mining trips through floors 21-39 so every run can also move your ore, combat, and deeper-Mines goals forward.
Coral Mantis use in the Museum
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The main use for Coral Mantis is donating it to the Museum Insects Wing. If you are trying to complete the insect collection, keep your first catch for the Museum rather than selling it immediately.
Museum progress also feeds into broader completion rewards, including Town Renown and museum progression value. A specific Coral Mantis sell value, NPC gift preference, recipe, or crafting use is not established, so the reliable priority is the donation slot.
Coral Mantis farming mistakes to avoid
The biggest mistake is treating Coral Mantis like a fish because of its coral-like name and Tide Caverns habitat. It is an insect, so a fishing rod is the wrong focus for this hunt.
Another common slowdown is searching outside Tide Caverns. If you are not on floors 21-39, you are not in the right place for this specific catch.
Do not wait around for a night-only window. Coral Mantis can appear across the full day, so starting earlier gives you more floor checks before the day ends.
Mine prep matters because Tide Caverns runs can be interrupted by enemies, stamina drain, and low health. Armor, weapons, food, healing, and mana support all help you stay long enough to make repeated attempts instead of retreating after a bad floor.
What to do after catching Coral Mantis
After donating Coral Mantis, the natural next goals are finishing more of the Insects Wing, pushing deeper into the Mines, and watching for other mine insects as you move through later floor sets. If you are already farming Tide Caverns, it is also worth treating each run as progress toward resources and combat practice, not just a single-bug search.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Coral Mantis spawn in rain or bad weather?
Yes. Coral Mantis has an Any weather condition, so rain or bad weather does not block the hunt.
Is Coral Mantis a fish or an insect?
Coral Mantis is an insect. It belongs with the Museum’s Insects Wing, not the fish collection.
Do you need to wait until night to find Coral Mantis?
No. Coral Mantis is available from 6 AM to 2 AM, so limiting the search to night only reduces your total attempts.
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