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'''Starstrike''' is a [[Whip Weapon Family|whip skill]] that attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.
'''Starstrike''' is a recurring [[Whip Weapon Family|whip]] skill in the series. It attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Starstrike is unlocked by investing 35 points into the whip skill tree. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.
Starstrike can be learned by [[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminaries]], [[Monster Master]]s, and [[Fortune Teller]]s by investing 35 points into their Whip skill. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, it can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Mage]], [[Thief]], or [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminary]] and [[Duston]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 5 and 7 skill points respectively. It inflicts 100% light-elemental damage to a single group of enemies and has a chance to dazzle them, as well. The skill's damage and status ailment infliction rate can be increased further with skill-up panels.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
Starstrike can be learned by {{Veronica 11}} and [[Sylvando]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the third act. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.
Starstrike can be learned by {{Veronica 11}} and [[Sylvando]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the postgame. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light-elemental damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
[[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] will learn Starstrike upon reaching rank 2 in her whip skills, and it costs 11 MP to use.
[[Jessica]] will learn Starstrike at Whip proficiency level 2, and it costs 11 MP to use.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Starstrike can be learned from various whips, including the [[Spiked steel whip]] and [[Gringham whip]], and costs 5 MP to use. It inflicts 120% [[Bang]]-type physical damage to a single enemy and has a chance of enveloping them in illusions.


==Battle Visuals==
==Battle Visuals==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]

Latest revision as of 09:35, 7 July 2024

Starstrike is a recurring whip skill in the series. It attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Starstrike can be learned by Mages, Thieves, Luminaries, Monster Masters, and Fortune Tellers by investing 35 points into their Whip skill. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.

  • In the Offline version of the game, it can be learned by the Hero as a Mage, Thief, or Luminary and Duston through the Whips panel in their character builders for 5 and 7 skill points respectively. It inflicts 100% light-elemental damage to a single group of enemies and has a chance to dazzle them, as well. The skill's damage and status ailment infliction rate can be increased further with skill-up panels.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Starstrike can be learned by Veronica and Sylvando through the Whips panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the postgame. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light-elemental damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Jessica will learn Starstrike at Whip proficiency level 2, and it costs 11 MP to use.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Starstrike can be learned from various whips, including the Spiked steel whip and Gringham whip, and costs 5 MP to use. It inflicts 120% Bang-type physical damage to a single enemy and has a chance of enveloping them in illusions.

Battle Visuals[edit]