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|title = Gigasword
|title = Gigasword
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|image =  
|japanese =  アルテマソード
|japanese =  ギガソード
|romaji = Ultima Sword
|romaji = Gigasordo
|old = Ultra Hit
|old = None
|type = Skill
|type = Skill
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'''Gigasword/Blade of Ultimate Power''' is an infrequently occurring skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]], debuting in ''VII''. Similar to [[Gigaslash]] and [[Gigagash]], it is an [[zap|electrically charged]] sword strike, though it targets only one foe instead of a group.
'''Gigasword''' is an infrequently appearing skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]], debuting in ''IV''. Similar to [[Gigaslash]] and [[Gigagash]], it is an [[zap|electrically charged]] sword strike, though it targets only one foe instead of a group.


==Appearances==  
==Appearances==  
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===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
In the remakes of ''IV'', the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero/heroine]] will learn the skill at level 50, dealing 250~300 zap type damage for 15 MP.
In the remakes of ''IV'', the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
In the remakes of ''V'', the [[Conkuistador]] enemy will attempt to slay a character with the skill, but it will always backfire.
In the remakes of ''V'', the [[Conkuistador]] enemy will attempt to slay a character with the skill, but it will always fail and fry the faerie.
 
==Blade of Ultimate Power==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
B.U.P. in the PSX version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]]. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's defence value, for 20 MP. It bears no elemental attribute.
 
In the 3DS and subsequent mobile device ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores defence, resistance, and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Immense Defence]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''.
 
Further more, the damage will increase by 50% if the practitioner is equipped with a weapon that's more effective against the target's monster family. For example, if [[Aishe]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage.
 
==Etymology==
Ultima is derived from the Ultima series of computer RPGs, of which [[Yuji Horii]] is a fan of and took inspiration from when developing Dragon Quest.
[[Category: Dragon Quest IV skills]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest IV skills]]
[[Category: dragon Quest V skills]]
[[Category: dragon Quest V skills]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category: Sword skills]]
[[Category: Sword skills]]

Revision as of 12:04, 7 December 2017

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

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

In the remakes of IV, 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

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

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