Backswing

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Backswing is a skill that appears exclusively in Dragon Quest Tact. It is one of Lt Goresby-Purrvis's signature abilities, delivering a long-range electrified sword slash with his katana that can stun enemies and pull them in closer.

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Backswing is known naturally by Lt Goresby-Purrvis at level 1 and costs 33 MP to use. It has a range of three squares in front of him, inflicts 165% potency Zap-type physical damage to a single enemy, pulls them closer by one space and has a chance to stun them.

Backswing (返し刀 Kaeshi katana)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Backswing
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Physical DQTact Zap.png 33
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeFront1.png
Front
DQTact Stun.png
Stun
Description
Deals 165% potency Zap-type physical damage to 1 enemy, pulls 1 space closer, occasionally stuns
Naturally learnt by
Lt Goresby-Purrvis