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'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of [[Nadiria]], dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances.
'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of [[Nadiria]], dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to ''IX''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
In the remakes, '''Lightning Storm''' is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn.
In the remakes, Lightning Storm is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
[[Starkers]] is capable of learning a variation of this skill by the name of '''Starker's Storm'''. He is the only character capable of using this technique, and it is the only appearance of the skill in the game. The skill is slightly weaker in this installment, dealing 200~250 damage.
[[Starkers]] is capable of learning a variation of this skill by the name of '''Starker's Storm'''. He is the only character capable of using this technique, and it is the only appearance of the skill in the game. The skill is slightly weaker in this installment, dealing 200~250 damage.


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] or [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocations.
Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] or [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocations.


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
'''Lightning Storm''' can be learned by both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]], but through different means. The Hero obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. Angelo obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill.
Lightning Storm can be learned by both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]], but through different means. The Hero obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. Angelo obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill.


This version of the skill is slightly weakened compared to previous installments, dealing 190~220 damage.
This version of the skill is slightly weakened compared to previous installments, dealing 190~220 damage.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
'''Lightning Storm''' is a special [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]] available if the character possesses the [[Clear spear Theory]] in their inventory. It deals 190~220 base damage, and will gradually rise to a cap of 420 once the user's magical might and mending reach a sum of 500. It costs 26 MP to use.
Lightning Storm is a special [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]] available if the character possesses the [[Clear spear Theory]] in their inventory. It deals 190~220 base damage, and will gradually rise to a cap of 420 once the user's magical might and mending reach a sum of 500. It costs 26 MP to use.


===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
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*[[Kazapple]]
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*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
 
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Revision as of 18:46, 14 April 2018

Lightning Storm is a recurring ability in the franchise. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of Nadiria, dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to IX.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

In the remakes, Lightning Storm is one of the special abilities that Psaro can learn.

Dragon Quest V

Starkers is capable of learning a variation of this skill by the name of Starker's Storm. He is the only character capable of using this technique, and it is the only appearance of the skill in the game. The skill is slightly weaker in this installment, dealing 200~250 damage.

Dragon Quest VI

Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the Hero or Liquid Metal Slime vocations.

Dragon Quest VIII

Lightning Storm can be learned by both the the Hero and Angelo, but through different means. The Hero obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. Angelo obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill.

This version of the skill is slightly weakened compared to previous installments, dealing 190~220 damage.

Dragon Quest IX

Lightning Storm is a special Spear skill available if the character possesses the Clear spear Theory in their inventory. It deals 190~220 base damage, and will gradually rise to a cap of 420 once the user's magical might and mending reach a sum of 500. It costs 26 MP to use.

Dragon Quest Swords

Lightning Storm is a master stroke in Dragon Quest Swords.


See also