Gigasword

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Gigasword is a skill that infrequently appears throughout the Dragon Quest series. Similar to Gigaslash and Gigagash, it is an electrically charged sword strike, though it targets only one foe instead of a group.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Gigasword first appears in Dragon Quest IV. In the remakes, the hero/heroine will learn the skill at level 50, dealing 250~300 zap type damage for 15 MP.

Note: though Gigasword is listed under the Hero/Heroine's spell list, it is not affected by Bounce.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

In the remakes of Dragon Quest V, the Conkuistador will attempt to slay a character with the skill, but it will always fail and fry the faerie.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

It's a main skill of the Zenithian Sword in it's regular and alchemized versions.

Gigasword (ギガソード Gigasōdo)Dragon Quest of the Stars English logo.png
Ability information
Gigasword
Type & Rank Target CT Restriction
DQotS Purple A.png Single Enemy 20s DQotS Sword.png
Effect
480% potency Zap-type attack. 20% chance to lower Zap resistance.
Notes
N/A
How to obtain
Zenithian Sword, Zenithian Sword ★



Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Gigasword can be learned by Hero Solo at level 38 and costs 111 MP to use. It inflicts 300% potency surehit Zap-type physical damage to all enemies in a fan-shaped area in front of him. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.

Gigasword (ギガソード Gigasōdo)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Gigasword
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical DQTact Zap.png 111
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeFan.png
Fan
None
Description
Deals surehit Zap-type physical damage (300% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Hero Solo


Battle visuals[edit]