Thwack is an instant-death spell in the Dragon Quest series that targets a whole group of enemies, stopping the heart (or nearest approximate).

Typically, characters that take up the paths of Priests and Sages are the only humans that learn the Whack line, giving the impression of the spell family being a case of "forbidden" magic reserved only for the most pious and disciplined.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

Thwack is learned by the Prince of Cannock at level 23, and costs 4 MP to cast.

Infamously, frostburns and wrecktors will cast it ceaselessly in the NES version.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

Priests and Sages will learn Thwack at level 28, now costs 7 MP to cast remaining so until IX.

The enemies imp, soaring scourger, pandora's box, and silhouette can use this spell against the party, although imps don't have the required MP to cast it.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Kiryl learns Thwack at level 24 and costs to cast.

The enemies imp, terracotta warrior, blizzybody, and bone baron can use this spell against the party, but imps will fail every time due to lack of MP.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Name Level
Snowbird --
Orc king 15
Samigina 20
Bianca Whitaker 23
Nera Briscoletti 23
Debora Briscoletti 25

Mimics use this spell only as enemies.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Thwack is learned by advancing to rank 7 of the Priest vocation. Mimics also use it.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Thwack is learned by reaching the first rank in the Sage vocation in the original and 3DS remake.

It can be cast by the enemies pandora's box, gourd almighty, black book, black bishop, and gnuriel.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Angelo learns Thwack at level 22.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Thwack is learned by Priests at level 34, and now costs 10 MP. It works off of the priest's Magical Mending, raising the base accuracy from 50% once the stat hits 100 points, capping at 100% effectiveness (barring resistance) at 999.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Thwack is a spell exclusively used by monsters, and it costs 10 MP.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Serena and Rab learn Thwack at level 49. It costs 10 MP to use. It has a 50% success rate barring resistance, reaching 75% accurate at 900 Magical Might.

Dragon Quest MonstersEdit

Called Defeat in this game, it is an upgraded form of Beat. Beat grows into Defeat when the monster reaches level 24 with at least 80 MP and 98 Intelligence.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2Edit

Defeat now requires 177 Intelligence to learn.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan HeartEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Thwack can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Thwack can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from Exorsus for 45 points, or Mortella for 85 points.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious KeyEdit

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Thwack costs 12 MP and is learned via the Cheesy Grin, Destroyer, Evil Genius, Grump, Pyrotechnician, and Smarty-Pants talents.

Super Smash Bros. UltimateEdit

Thwack is a spell the Hero can randomly choose from his Command Selection ability. It costs an immense 30 MP to cast and will only deal 3% upon failure, but creates a large explosion with a chance to instantly KO an opponent. The chance to KO increases with the opponents damage and is slightly boosted if the Hero is also damaged.

Battle VisualsEdit

Other LanguagesEdit

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