Lightning Slash - Revision history

Shokupanda: /* In Other Languages */

2026-09-10T21:28:43Z

In Other Languages

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	\|description=Deals 120% potency [[Zap]]-type physical damage to 1 enemy		\|description=Deals 120% potency [[Zap]]-type physical damage to 1 enemy
	\|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]]
			}}

			==In other languages==
			{{OtherLanguages
			\|es=Estocada de relámpago\|es-meaning=''Lightning thrust''
			\|les=Estocada de relámpago\|les-meaning=''Lightning thrust''
			\|fr=Coupe-tonnerre\|fr-meaning=''Thunder slash''
			\|de=Blitzhieb\|de-meaning=''Lightning strike''
			\|it=Fendente della saetta\|it-meaning=''Lightning slash''
			\|ko=번개 베기, ''Beongae Begi''\|ko-meaning=''Lightning slash''
			\|zh-cn=闪电斩, ''Shǎndiàn Zhǎn''\|zh-cn-meaning=''Lightning slash''
			\|zh-tw=閃電斬, ''Shǎndiàn Zhǎn''\|zh-tw-meaning=''Lightning slash''
	}}		}}

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	*[[Sunrise Slash]]		*[[Sunrise Slash]]

	==Battle ~~Visuals~~==		==Battle visuals==
	<center>		<center>
	{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}		{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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	==={{DQ7R}}===		==={{DQ7R}}===
	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}}===

Follower of Light at 18:33, 16 March 2026

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			{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
			{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item\|image=[[File:Lightning slash I & II HD.gif]]\|game={{DQ1&2HD}}\|platform={{PS4}}}}
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	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

Follower of Light at 01:05, 16 February 2026

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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]]

			==Battle Visuals==
			<center>
			{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
			{{ScreenshotGallery/Item\|image=[[File:Lightning slash DQM Joker.gif\|400px]]\|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''\|platform=NDS}}
			{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
			</center>

	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

Follower of Light at 02:09, 9 January 2026

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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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	[[Category:Blast skills]]		[[Category:Blast skills]]
	[[Category:Lightning skills]]		[[Category:Lightning skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]

Follower of Light at 04:09, 8 January 2026

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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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	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]

Follower of Light at 04:16, 24 December 2024

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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}}===

Follower of Light at 04:08, 24 December 2024

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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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	[[Category:Lightning skills]]		[[Category:Lightning skills]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]

Oyakodon: /* Appearances */

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Appearances

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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.

Oyakodon: /* {{DQ8}} */

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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}}===