Parallax

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Parallax is a recurring ability in the franchise. It is a powerful axe swing that may paralyze the enemy.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Yangus can use Parallax as an axe technique after allocating 42 skill points into the associated skill. The swing has a 1/8th chance to paralyze an enemy, but will deal 30% more damage upon contact.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into Axe skill. It functions identically as its previous appearance.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Hendrik learns parallax through his axe skill tree for 9 points. It costs 10 MP to use and deals 300% damage with a 25% chance to paralyze a foe.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Parallax costs 20 MP and deals 30% more damage than an normal attack on top of attempting to confuse the target for 2~5 turns. It is learned through the Anaesthetist, Maniac, Outlaw, Slayer, Überkilling Machine, and Warmonger talents.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Yangus learns to use Parallax for 8 skill points, and it costs 6 MP.

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

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]