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FTL: Faster Than Light

Mantis

Learn about the Mantis crew in FTL: Faster Than Light, including their double damage, faster movement, and half repair speed.

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Learn about the Mantis crew in FTL: Faster Than Light, including their double damage, faster movement, and half repair speed.

Mantis have 100 Health. They deal 2 Damage, move at 1.2 speed, and repair at 0.5 speed. They are the fastest species in the game, moving 20% faster than most races. They deal double the damage of most other races. They repair at half the speed of most other species. Mantis cost 55 Scrap to hire at a Store. They are best suited for combat and are ideal for repelling boarders or being boarders themselves.

Tips
  • Mantis excel at ship-to-ship combat due to their high damage and speed.
  • Consider their slow repair speed when assigning them to critical systems.
  • Their speed makes them excellent for quickly boarding enemy ships.

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