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'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the | '''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It slices through a group of enemies with a blade made of ferocious lightning, dealing incredible damage in every appearance. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQTAoD}}=== | ||
A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of Zapple Strash, a maneuver where Dai enhances the power of his finishing move [[Avan Strash]] by first channeling the power of a [[Zapple]] spell into his sword. | A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of [[Zapple]] Strash, a maneuver where [[Dai]] enhances the power of his finishing move [[Avan Strash]] by first channeling the power of a [[Zapple]] spell into his sword. | ||
A second prototype appears during [[Baran]]'s battle with Dai: Baran attempts to cast a [[Kazap]] spell into his sword to perform his finishing move [[Gigabreak]], but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker [[Zapple]] spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. Dai himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off [[Hadlar]] (where it is again identified only as an imperfect Gigabreak). | A second prototype appears during [[Baran]]'s battle with [[Dai]]: [[Baran]] attempts to cast a [[Kazap]] spell into his sword to perform his finishing move [[Gigabreak]], but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker [[Zapple]] spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. [[Dai]] himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off [[Hadlar]] (where it is again identified only as an imperfect [[Gigagash|Gigabreak]]). | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of | A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of {{V}}, Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ) is learned by [[Starkers]] once he reaches level 65 and deals 150~330 Lighting damage. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero profession]]. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 MP. | Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero profession]]. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 {{MP}}. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Gigaslash has the same properties as in | Gigaslash has the same properties as in {{VI}} and is learned by reaching rank 7 as a {{Hero V}}, rank 6 as a [[Champion]], and rank 8 as a [[Ersatz Estark (vocation)|Ersatz Estark]]. In the {{3DS}} remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the {{MFamilies}} vocation. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
{{Eight}} can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 {{MP}}, and damage is calculated as (lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]) for a cap of 207~239. | |||
[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead. | [[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
In | In {{IX}}, the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's {{Magical Might}} and {{Strength}} reach 300. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
The | The {{Luminary}} will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 16 {{MP}} to use, targets '''all''' enemies, and deals up to 210~250 Lightning damage. | ||
==={{DQM}}=== | ==={{DQM}}=== | ||
This ability requires the | This ability requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 33 with 231 {{HP}}, 164 {{MP}}, 198 {{Attack}}, 198 {{Agility}} and 198 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Estark|Esterk]], [[Mandrake major|LizardMan]] and [[Knight aberrant|MadKnight]]. It can also be learned by monsters with [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]], and [[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]]. | ||
==={{DQM2}}=== | ==={{DQM2}}=== | ||
GigaSlash now requires 608 | GigaSlash now requires 608 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Asura Zoma|AsuraZoma]], [[Beast knight|BeastNite]], [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Octavian pirate|Octoraid]], [[Overkilling machine|Roboster2]] and [[WarMantis]]. | ||
==={{DQMJ}}=== | ==={{DQMJ}}=== | ||
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from: | Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 {{MP}} to use and is learned from: | ||
*[[Captain Crow (skill) |Captain Crow]] (55 points) | |||
* [[Captain Crow (skill) | Captain Crow]] (55 points) | *[[Cleric (skill)|Cleric]] (45 points) | ||
* [[Cleric (skill) | Cleric]] (45 points) | *[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon III]] (53 points) | ||
* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon III]] (53 points) | *[[Diamagon (skill)|Diamagon III]] (70 points) | ||
* [[Diamagon (skill) | Diamagon III]] (70 points) | *[[Über Knight]] (76 points) | ||
* [[Über Knight]] (76 points) | |||
==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ||
Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Bjorn (skill) | Bjorn]] for 70 points, or from [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] for 100 points. | Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Bjorn (skill)|Bjorn]] for 70 points, or from [[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] for 100 points. | ||
==={{DQMJ3}}=== | ==={{DQMJ3}}=== | ||
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=== | ==={{DQSwords}}=== | ||
Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in | Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in {{Dragon Quest Swords}} and is obtained lategame. | ||
=== | ==={{DQH}}=== | ||
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies. | Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies. | ||
=== | ==={{DQH2}}=== | ||
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a | Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a {{Sword}}. | ||
=== | ==={{DQStars}}=== | ||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ||
Gigaslash is the | Gigaslash is the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable [[Hero]]es from other {{Main Series}} games. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-DS-Starkersslash.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=DS}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-DS-Starkersslash.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform={{DS}}}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform={{SFC}}}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{PSX}}}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform={{DS}}}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}} | {{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}} | {{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform={{PS2}}}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}} | {{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQVIII Gigaslash.jpg| | DQVIII Gigaslash.jpg|{{Eight}} using Gigaslash in {{VIII}}. | ||
DQH Gigaslash.jpg|[[Aurora]] getting ready to unleash Gigaslash. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{DQSkills}} | {{DQSkills}} | ||
[[ | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
[[category:Lightning skills]] | [[category:Lightning skills]] | ||
[[Category:Sword skills]] | [[Category:Sword skills]] |
Revision as of 00:33, 29 December 2023
"This ends right now!"
—Aurora unleashing Gigaslash in Dragon Quest Heroes.
Gigaslash | |
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Japanese | ギガスラッシュ |
Rōmaji | Giga surashu |
Type | Skill |
Older names | Same |
Gigaslash is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. It slices through a group of enemies with a blade made of ferocious lightning, dealing incredible damage in every appearance.
Appearances
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of Zapple Strash, a maneuver where Dai enhances the power of his finishing move Avan Strash by first channeling the power of a Zapple spell into his sword.
A second prototype appears during Baran's battle with Dai: Baran attempts to cast a Kazap spell into his sword to perform his finishing move Gigabreak, but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker Zapple spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. Dai himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off Hadlar (where it is again identified only as an imperfect Gigabreak).
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of V, Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ) is learned by Starkers once he reaches level 65 and deals 150~330 Lighting damage.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the Hero profession. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 MP.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Gigaslash has the same properties as in VI and is learned by reaching rank 7 as a Hero, rank 6 as a Champion, and rank 8 as a Ersatz Estark. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the monster vocation.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Eight can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains Gigagash instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as (lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]) for a cap of 207~239.
Angelo cannot learn this skill; he obtains Lightning Storm after mastering his sword skill instead.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
In IX, the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's Magical Might and Strength reach 300.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
The Luminary will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his Swordmastery skill tree. It costs 16 MP to use, targets all enemies, and deals up to 210~250 Lightning damage.
Dragon Quest Monsters
This ability requires the monster to reach level 33 with 231 HP, 164 MP, 198 Attack, 198 Agility and 198 Intelligence. It is naturally learned by the Esterk, LizardMan and MadKnight. It can also be learned by monsters with FireSlash, BoltSlash, VacuSlash, and IceSlash.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
GigaSlash now requires 608 Intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the AsuraZoma, BeastNite, FooHero, Octoraid, Roboster2 and WarMantis.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from:
- Captain Crow (55 points)
- Cleric (45 points)
- Cluboon III (53 points)
- Diamagon III (70 points)
- Über Knight (76 points)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from Bjorn for 70 points, or from Ruin for 100 points.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Gigaslash is a master stroke in Dragon Quest Swords and is obtained lategame.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Gigaslash appears as the Coup de Grâce of Aurora. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of Teresa when she is wielding a Sword.
Dragon Quest of the Stars
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Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gigaslash is the Hero's Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable Heroes from other Dragon Quest games.
See also
Battle Visuals
Gallery
Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash.