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'''Whipcrackle''' is a recurring [[whip]] skill in the {{DQSeries}}. It charges up the wielder's whip with electricity to strike enemies.
'''Whipcrackle''' is a recurring [[Whip Weapon Family|whip]] skill in the {{DQSeries}}. It charges up the wielder's whip with electricity to strike enemies.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
Whipcrackle can be learned by [[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminaries]], [[Monster Masher]]s, and [[Fortune Teller]]s by allocating 120 skill points into the Whip skill. It costs 4 MP to use and inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single enemy.
Whipcrackle can be learned by [[Fortune Teller]]s, [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminaries]], [[Mage]]s, [[Monster Wrangler]]s, and [[Thieves]], by allocating 120 skill points into the Whip skill. It costs 4 MP to use and inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single enemy.
* In the ''Offline'' version of the game, it is now a [[Coup de Grâce]] that can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} as a Mage, Thief, or Luminary, and [[Duston]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 14 skill points. It is a secret skill that requires at least four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. Whipcrackle costs 50 [[Tension]] to use and inflicts heavy lightning-elemental damage to a group of enemies.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Whipcrackle can be learned by [[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] through the ''Whips'' panel in her character builder for 20 skill points and costs 16 MP to use. It is behind a locked panel and can only be learned when all of her character builder is available. Whipcrackle inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single group of enemies and has a higher chance of landing a critical hit.
Whipcrackle can be learned by {{Veronica 11}} through the ''Whips'' panel in her character builder for 20 skill points and costs 16 MP to use. It is behind a locked panel and can only be learned when all of her character builder is available. Whipcrackle inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single group of enemies and has a higher chance of landing a critical hit.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A thunderous crack of the whip that strikes like lightning.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
Whipcrackle is already known by [[Jessica]] when she joins the party and costs 8 MP to use. When used, Jessica will jump up and strike the ground with her whip, unleashing a burst of lightning that damages any enemies caught in it. Like all lightning attacks, it can short circuit monsters from the [[Machine family]].
Whipcrackle is already known by [[Jessica]] when she joins the party and costs 8 MP to use. When used, Jessica will jump up and strike the ground with her whip, unleashing a burst of lightning that damages any enemies caught in it. Like all lightning attacks, it can short circuit monsters from the [[Machine family]].
*Whipcrackle can be upgraded with the skill '''Whipcrackle Extender''', which costs 5 skill points to learn. It extends the area of effect of Whipcrackle.
*Whipcrackle can be upgraded with the skill '''Whipcrackle Extender''', which costs 5 skill points to learn. It extends the area of effect of Whipcrackle.


==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A thunderous crack of the whip that strikes like lightning.
|DQTR=Leaps forward in a flurry of fizzling lightning, inflicting electric physical damage on any enemy that gets too close.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
}}
}}
Whipcrackle is learned by [[great sabrecat]]s and [[stormy sabrecat]]s. It costs 5 MP to use and inflicts Electric-element piercing damage by having the big cats sprint forward in a crackling charge.
==={{DQR}}===
Whipcrackle appears as a skill card depicting Jessica lashing a [[Troll]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
Whipcrackle can be learned by [[Bianca]] at level 38 and costs 67 MP to use. It deals 240% potency [[Zap]]-type physical damage and very rarely binds all enemies in a range of three horizontal squares from two squares away from her.
Whipcrackle can be learned by [[Bianca]] at level 38 and costs 67 MP to use. It inflicts 240% potency [[Zap]]-type physical damage and very rarely binds all enemies in a range of three horizontal squares from two squares away from her. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Whipcrackle
|kanji=疾風迅雷
|romanji=Shippūjinrai
|role=Debuff
|type=Physical
|element=[[Image:DQTact Zap.png]]
|mp=67
|range=[[Image:DQT_SkillRangeFront2Row.png|48px]]<br>Front
|status=[[Image:DQTact_Hobble.png]]<br>Bind
|description=Deals 240% potency Zap-type physical damage to all enemies in area of effect, very rarely binds
|monsters=Bianca
}}
 
==Related skills==
*[[Rain of Thunder]]
*[[Tempest of Thunder]]
 
==Battle Visuals==
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Veronica XI whipcrackle.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQR Shippujinrai.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

Latest revision as of 18:27, 27 August 2024

Whipcrackle is a recurring whip skill in the Dragon Quest series. It charges up the wielder's whip with electricity to strike enemies.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Whipcrackle can be learned by Fortune Tellers, Luminaries, Mages, Monster Wranglers, and Thieves, by allocating 120 skill points into the Whip skill. It costs 4 MP to use and inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single enemy.

  • In the Offline version of the game, it is now a Coup de Grâce that can be learned by the Hero as a Mage, Thief, or Luminary, and Duston through the Whips panel in their character builders for 14 skill points. It is a secret skill that requires at least four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. Whipcrackle costs 50 Tension to use and inflicts heavy lightning-elemental damage to a group of enemies.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Whipcrackle can be learned by Veronica through the Whips panel in her character builder for 20 skill points and costs 16 MP to use. It is behind a locked panel and can only be learned when all of her character builder is available. Whipcrackle inflicts 320% lightning damage to a single group of enemies and has a higher chance of landing a critical hit.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
A thunderous crack of the whip that strikes like lightning.[1]

Whipcrackle is already known by Jessica when she joins the party and costs 8 MP to use. When used, Jessica will jump up and strike the ground with her whip, unleashing a burst of lightning that damages any enemies caught in it. Like all lightning attacks, it can short circuit monsters from the Machine family.

  • Whipcrackle can be upgraded with the skill Whipcrackle Extender, which costs 5 skill points to learn. It extends the area of effect of Whipcrackle.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
Leaps forward in a flurry of fizzling lightning, inflicting electric physical damage on any enemy that gets too close.[2]

Whipcrackle is learned by great sabrecats and stormy sabrecats. It costs 5 MP to use and inflicts Electric-element piercing damage by having the big cats sprint forward in a crackling charge.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Whipcrackle appears as a skill card depicting Jessica lashing a Troll.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Whipcrackle can be learned by Bianca at level 38 and costs 67 MP to use. It inflicts 240% potency Zap-type physical damage and very rarely binds all enemies in a range of three horizontal squares from two squares away from her. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.

Whipcrackle (疾風迅雷 Shippūjinrai)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Whipcrackle
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Physical DQTact Zap.png 67
Range Additional effects
DQT SkillRangeFront2Row.png
Front
DQTact Hobble.png
Bind
Description
Deals 240% potency Zap-type physical damage to all enemies in area of effect, very rarely binds
Naturally learnt by
Bianca


Related skills[edit]

Battle Visuals[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  2. Nintendo Switch version.