Lightning Slash - Revision history

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	Lightning Slash is learned by reaching rank 4 of the [[Heir Apparent]] vocation.		Lightning Slash is learned by reaching rank 5 of the [[Heir Apparent]] vocation. It costs 2 MP and deals 120% Lightning-element damage to one foe, plus 5 raw points not affected by the target's Lightning resistance. The [[critical hit]] ratio is half that of a normal attack.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===

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	'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.

	Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in older mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few ~~monster has~~ resistance to electricity. This has been changed beginning with the HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]], where the skill uses the proper electrical element.		Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in older mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monsters have resistance to electricity. This has been changed beginning with the HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]], where the skill uses the proper electrical element.

	In the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill from the beginning, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.		In the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill from the beginning, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.
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	*[[Sundown Slash]]		*[[Sundown Slash]]
	*[[Sunrise Slash]]		*[[Sunrise Slash]]

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ1HD}}===
			The {{Hero 1}} learns Lightning Slash at level 24. It costs 8 MP to perform and deals 110% damage before resistance or weakness to Lightning is applied. The [[Souped-up skills\|souped-up version]] of the skill is [[Lightning Thrust]].

			==={{DQ2HD}}===
			The [[Prince of Cannock]] learns Lightning Slash at level 19. It costs 8 MP to perform and deals 110% damage before resistance or weakness to Lightning is applied. The [[Souped-up skills\|souped-up version]] of the skill is [[Lightning Thrust]].

	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances and weaknesses apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.		Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances and weaknesses apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.
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	'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.

	Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to electricity ~~and~~ the ~~lightning element itself being reserved for~~ [[~~Hero~~]]es.		Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in older mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to electricity. This has been changed beginning with the HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]], where the skill uses the proper electrical element.

	~~However in~~ the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.		In the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill from the beginning, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.		Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances and weaknesses apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.		Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.
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	The only enemy to use it is [[ceramic sergeant]].		The only enemy to use it is [[ceramic sergeant]].

			==={{DQ7R}}===
			Lightning Slash is learned by reaching rank 4 of the [[Heir Apparent]] vocation.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{~~DQ3~~}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.		Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.
	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 17. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element, and costs 7 {{MP}}.		Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}.
	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.		Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ3}}===
			Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 17. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element, and costs 7 {{MP}}.
	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.		Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.

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	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[phantom fencer]]s, [[riptide]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s.		Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[phantom fencer]]s, [[riptide]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s. It's also used by the recruitable Infamous Monster [[Capers]].

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===

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	\|title = Lightning Slash		\|title = Lightning Slash
	\|image =		\|image =
	\|japanese = いなずまぎり ({{VI}} only)<br>いなずま斬り ({{VII}} onwards)		\|japanese = {{tt\|いなずまぎり\|Lightning slash}} ({{VI}} only)<br>{{tt\|いなずま斬り\|Lightning slash}} ({{VII}} onwards)
	\|romaji = Inazuma giri<br>~~{{tt\|~~Inazuma kiri~~\|Lightning slash}}~~ ({{VII}} onwards)		\|romaji = Inazuma giri<br>Inazuma kiri ({{VII}} onwards)
	\|old = Electric Slash<br>BoltSlash<br>Thunder Slash		\|old = Electric Slash<br>BoltSlash<br>Thunder Slash
	\|type = Skill		\|type = Skill
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	'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.

	Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to lightning.		Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to electricity and the lightning element itself being reserved for [[Hero]]es.

	However in the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games~~, it uses~~ the [[Zap]] element and this ~~has~~ since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.		However in the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	The reason for this deceitful discrepancy is likely balance concerns, as only a handful of {{MFamilies}}s can resist lighting and thus the skill would be too easy to abuse.		The reason for this deceitful discrepancy is likely balance concerns, as only a handful of {{MFamilies}}s can resist lighting and thus the skill would be too easy to abuse.

	It is used by the enemies [[~~Bad~~ karmour]], and [[~~Zombie~~ gladiator]].		It is used by the enemies [[bad karmour]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s.

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	It is also used by [[Maeve]] in the short amount of time she joins the {{Party 7}}.		It is also used by [[Maeve]] in the short amount of time she joins the {{Party 7}}.

	The only enemy to use it is [[~~Ceramic~~ sergeant]].		The only enemy to use it is [[ceramic sergeant]].

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[~~Phantom~~ fencer]]s, [[~~Riptide~~]]s, and [[~~Zombie~~ gladiator]]s.		Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[phantom fencer]]s, [[riptide]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s.

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Thunder Slash is used by the aquatic [[~~Riptide~~]]s, and players may duplicate the technique by way of the [[Armamentalist]]'s Gale Fource. {{IX}} has been balanced so that the double attribute nature of this technique will not negate the effectiveness of one element over the other.		Thunder Slash is used by the aquatic [[riptide]]s, and players may duplicate the technique by way of the [[Armamentalist]]'s Gale Fource. {{IX}} has been balanced so that the double attribute nature of this technique will not negate the effectiveness of one element over the other.

	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
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	==={{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM2}}===
	BoltSlash now requires 74 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[CancerMan (DQM2)\|CancerMan]], [[Fish rider\|FishRider]], [[Overkilling machine\|Roboster2]].		BoltSlash now requires 74 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[CancerMan (DQM2)\|CancerMan]], [[Fish rider\|FishRider]], [[Overkilling machine\|Roboster2]].

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	In the English version, Lightning Slash's name was changed to '''Charring Slash''' as it now dealt a combination of [[Zap]] and [[Sizz]]-element damage, defaulting to the least-resisted element for damage ~~caluclation~~. The point requirement for Thunderwind Slashes has changed. It could now also be learned from the following skills:		In the English version, Lightning Slash's name was changed to '''Charring Slash''' as it now dealt a combination of [[Zap]] and [[Sizz]]-element damage, defaulting to the least-resisted element for damage calculation. The point requirement for Thunderwind Slashes has changed. It could now also be learned from the following skills:
	*[[Bang & Sizz]] (34 points)		*[[Bang & Sizz]] (34 points)
	*[[Bang & Sizz\|Bang & Sizz II]] (18 points)		*[[Bang & Sizz\|Bang & Sizz II]] (18 points)
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	*[[Woosh & Sizz\|Woosh & Sizz II]] (21 points)		*[[Woosh & Sizz\|Woosh & Sizz II]] (21 points)

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	==={{~~DQM3D~~}}===		==={{DQM3}}===
			Lightning Slash costs 2 MP and deals 10% more damage than a normal attack. It is learned through the [[Blade Maven]], [[Charge Leader]], [[Freeze Popper]], [[Hair Splitter]], [[Storm Brewer]], [[Stony Slasher]], [[Vagabond]], and [[Zap Afficionado]] talents.

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	==={{~~DQM23D~~}}===		==={{DQTreasures}}===
			[[Amber dracky\|Amber drackies]] are the only monsters to learn Lightning Slash, and it deals Electricity-element slashing damage for 4 MP.

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	\|monsters=[[Bewarewolf]], [[Firebird]], [[Foo dog]], [[Hawk man]], [[Leery lout]], [[Mad mole]], [[Mandrake major]], [[Thunderbird]]		\|monsters=[[Bewarewolf]], [[Firebird]], [[Foo dog]], [[Hawk man]], [[Leery lout]], [[Mad mole]], [[Mandrake major]], [[Thunderbird]]
	}}		}}

	~~==={{DQTreasures}}===~~
	~~[[Amber dracky\|Amber drackies]] are the only monsters to learn Lightning Slash, and it deals Electricity-element slashing damage for 4 MP.~~

	==Related skills==		==Related skills==
			*'''[[Gigagash]]'''
			*'''[[Gigaslash]]'''
			*'''[[Lightning Strike]]'''
	*'''[[Thunderbolt Slash]]'''		*'''[[Thunderbolt Slash]]'''
	*'''[[Thunder Slash]]'''		*'''[[Thunder Slash]]'''
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