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'''Metal Slash''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It ensures it will damage a [[Metal slime|metal]] opponent by dealing one extra point of damage, and will deal extra damage to [[Machine family|mechanical]] monsters in certain titles as well.
'''Metal Slash''' is a recurring ability in the franchise.
 
It ensures it will damage a {{Metal slime}} opponent by dealing one extra point of damage, and will deal extra damage to [[Machine family|mechanical]] {{MFamilies}}s in certain titles as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
In the remakes, Metal Slash is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn. He learns it at level 40 (or earlier depending on wisdom stat).
In the remakes, Metal Slash is one of the special abilities that the {{Psaro 9}} can learn. He learns it at level 40 (or slightly earlier depending on his {{Wisdom}} stat).
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Metal Slash is learned by [[Lizzie]] at level 20. Other characters can obtain it by mastering the [[Gladiator]] vocation. Mechanical {{MFamilies}}s will take 150% damage when struck by this attack.
Effected {{MFamilies}}s:
*[[Metal slime]]
*[[Metal slime knight]]
*[[Overkilling machine]]
*[[Scytheborg]]
*[[Bad karmour]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*[[Metal king slime]]
*[[Iron tortoise]]
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Mechalomaniac]]
*[[Überkilling machine]]
*[[Armoured wartoise]] (ocean)
 
It is used by the enemies [[Überkilling machine]], [[Zombie gladiator]], [[Zozagel]], and [[Nokturnus]].


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==={{DQ7}}===
Metal Slash is learned by [[Lizzie]] at level 20. Other characters can obtain it by mastering the [[Gladiator]] vocation.
Metal Slash is learned at rank 6 of the [[Gladiator]] vocation, rank 2 of the [[Champion]], and rank 2 of the {{Hero V}}. Though {{MFamilies}} vocations it is learned at rank 2 of the [[Automaton (vocation)|Automaton]] and [[Ersatz Estark (vocation)|Ersatz Estark]].
Effected monsters:
Affected {{MFamilies}}s:
* Metal Slime
*[[Metal slime]]
* Metal Slime Knight
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
* Overkilling Machine
*[[Metal king slime]]
* Scytheborg
*[[Metal slime]] (merging type)
* Bad Karmour
*[[Metal dragon slime]]
* Liquid Metal Slime
*[[Platinum king jewel]]
* Metal King Slime
* Iron Tortoise
* Dragooner
* Mechalomaniac
* Uberkilling Machine
* Armoured Wartoise (ocean)


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
The only enemy who uses it is [[Ceramic sergeant]].
Metal slash is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator vocation, rank 2 of the [[Champion]], and rank 2 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]]. Though monster vocations it is learned at rank 2 of the [[Automaton (Class)|Automaton]] and [[Ersatz Estark (Class)|Ersatz Estark]]
Affected monsters:
*Metal slime
*Liquid metal slime
*Metal king slime
*Metal slime S
*Metal dragon slime
*Platinum king jewel


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ8}}===
'''Metal Slash''' is a sword technique that both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 30 skill points by the Hero, and 22 skill points by Angelo.
Metal Slash is a sword technique that both the {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 30 skill points by the {{Eight}}, and 22 skill points by [[Angelo]].
Affected monsters:
Affected {{MFamilies}}s:
*Metal slime
*[[Metal slime]]
*Liquid metal slime
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*Metal king slime
*[[Metal king slime]]


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ9}}===
This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into the [[List of sword skills in Dragon Quest IX|Sword skill]].
This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into the [[List of sword skills in Dragon Quest IX|Sword skill]].


If the enemy being attacked is not a [[metal]] enemy, then this ability is functionally equivalent to a normal attack. Otherwise, the enemy in question takes 1 or 2 damage (provided that no critical hit is dealt and the metal enemy does not evade the attack).
If the enemy being attacked is not a {{Metal slime}} enemy, then this ability is functionally equivalent to a normal attack. Otherwise, the enemy in question takes 1 or 2 damage (provided that no [[Critical Hit]] is dealt and the {{Metal slime}} enemy does not evade the attack).


If a [[Falcon blade]] or an [[Über falcon blade]] is equipped, then the ability is performed twice in succession, thus dealing at most 4 damage (assuming no critical hits).
If a [[Falcon blade]] or an [[Über falcon blade]] is equipped, then the ability is performed twice in succession, thus dealing at most 4 damage (assuming no critical hits).


==={{DQ11}}===
Metal Slash deals 1~2 damage to {{Metal slime}}s, but now also ignores evasion and the [[Dazzle]] affliction. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]], [[Erik]], [[Sylvando]], and [[Hendrik]] will learn the skill for 12 points in their sword skill path.
==={{DQM}}===
Called MetalCut in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 12 with 68 {{HP}}, 72 {{Attack}} and 62 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Antguzzler|Anteater]], [[Crabid|ArmyCrab]], [[Hacksaurus|BattleRex]], [[Eyelasher|DarkEye]], [[Ogre]] and [[Restless armour|RogueNite]].
==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn MetalCut are unchanged. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Crayzee|Clawster]], [[Eyelasher|DarkEye]], [[Notso macho|Dumbira]] and [[Overkilling machine|Roboster2]].
==={{DQMJ}}===
Metal Slash can be learned from:
*[[Anti-metal]] (12 points)
*[[Bounty Hunter]] (45 points)
*[[Huntsman]] (40 points)
*[[Iceplosion Slashes]] (44 points)
*[[Materialist]] (24 points)
*[[Warrior (skill)|Warrior]] (17 points)
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Metal Slash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Iceplosion Slashes]] now requires 38 points, and [[Materialist]] requires 14.
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Metal Slash is a skill that can be used by the {{Hero Smash}} under his down special, [[Command Selection]]. Unlike in the {{Main Series}} games, Metal Slash instead instantly KO's characters that are made of metal, such as those under the effects of the [https://www.ssbwiki.com/Metal_Box metal box] or other {{Hero Smash}}es who have cast [[Kaclang]], with normal opponents taking a mere 1% damage instead.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Metal king spear]]
*[[Metal king spear]]
*[[Attribeauty]]
*[[Attribeauty]]
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 13 January 2024

Metal Slash is a recurring ability in the franchise.

It ensures it will damage a Metal slime opponent by dealing one extra point of damage, and will deal extra damage to mechanical monsters in certain titles as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

In the remakes, Metal Slash is one of the special abilities that the 9th Chosen One can learn. He learns it at level 40 (or slightly earlier depending on his Wisdom stat).

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Metal Slash is learned by Lizzie at level 20. Other characters can obtain it by mastering the Gladiator vocation. Mechanical monsters will take 150% damage when struck by this attack. Effected monsters:

It is used by the enemies Überkilling machine, Zombie gladiator, Zozagel, and Nokturnus.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Metal Slash is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator vocation, rank 2 of the Champion, and rank 2 of the Hero. Though monster vocations it is learned at rank 2 of the Automaton and Ersatz Estark. Affected monsters:

The only enemy who uses it is Ceramic sergeant.

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

Metal Slash is a sword technique that both the Eight and Angelo can learn. It requires 30 skill points by the Eight, and 22 skill points by Angelo. Affected monsters:

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

This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into the Sword skill.

If the enemy being attacked is not a Metal slime enemy, then this ability is functionally equivalent to a normal attack. Otherwise, the enemy in question takes 1 or 2 damage (provided that no Critical Hit is dealt and the Metal slime enemy does not evade the attack).

If a Falcon blade or an Über falcon blade is equipped, then the ability is performed twice in succession, thus dealing at most 4 damage (assuming no critical hits).

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

Metal Slash deals 1~2 damage to Metal slimes, but now also ignores evasion and the Dazzle affliction. The Hero, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik will learn the skill for 12 points in their sword skill path.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Called MetalCut in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 12 with 68 HP, 72 Attack and 62 Agility. It is naturally learned by the Anteater, ArmyCrab, BattleRex, DarkEye, Ogre and RogueNite.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

The requirements to learn MetalCut are unchanged. It is no longer naturally learned by the Clawster, DarkEye, Dumbira and Roboster2.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Metal Slash can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Metal Slash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though Iceplosion Slashes now requires 38 points, and Materialist requires 14.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Metal Slash is a skill that can be used by the Hero under his down special, Command Selection. Unlike in the Dragon Quest games, Metal Slash instead instantly KO's characters that are made of metal, such as those under the effects of the metal box or other Heroes who have cast Kaclang, with normal opponents taking a mere 1% damage instead.

See also[edit]

Battle Visuals[edit]