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==Name origin ==
==Etymology==
* Shadowstitch's Japanese name (かげぬい, ''Kagenui'') is a reference to a technique from ninja legends that could supposedly immobilize an opponent by pinning their shadow to the ground with a kunai.
* Shadowstitch's Japanese name (かげぬい, ''Kagenui'') is a reference to a technique from ninja legends that could supposedly immobilize an opponent by pinning their shadow to the ground with a kunai.



Latest revision as of 03:03, 12 August 2023

Shadowstitch is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It is a technique that binds the movement of enemies by pinning their shadows to the ground.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Shadowstitch is known naturally by Hellsguard Veera at level 1 and costs 34 MP to use. It has a range of three squares in front of her, inflicts moderate martial damage to all enemies in a range of three squares horizontally, and has a chance to bind them.

Shadowstitch (かげぬい Kagenui)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Shadowstitch
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 34
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeFront3.png
Front 3
DQTact Hobble.png
Bind
Description
Deals moderate martial damage to all enemies in area of effect, occasionally binds
Naturally learnt by
Hellsguard Veera


Etymology[edit]

  • Shadowstitch's Japanese name (かげぬい, Kagenui) is a reference to a technique from ninja legends that could supposedly immobilize an opponent by pinning their shadow to the ground with a kunai.