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[[File:Placeholder|right|300px]]Falcon Slash is a move that attacks twice in one turn, it is a very effective move against opponents and monsters.
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Falcon Slash
|image = [[Image:DQH Falcon Slash.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = はやぶさぎり<br>はやぶさ斬り
|romaji = {{tt|Hayabusa kiri|Falcon slash}}
|old = Double Slash<br>Falcon Cut
|type = Skill
}}
'''Falcon Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}. It attacks twice in one turn, each strike at 75% power in most instances.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Falcon Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 30 if his or her wisdom exceeds 117 points. Each slash deals 70% damage and are affected by [[Oomph]] and [[Egg On]], and the skill costs 9 {{MP}}.
==={{DQ6}}===
In the original {{Super Famicom}} version, the damage was calculated with the user's {{Attack}} stat, rather than with their normal attack damage. It was changed in remake versions of the game to function the way it does in {{VIII}} and later, dealing two slashes at 75% total damage rather than lower the {{Attack}} stat before calculations are made. Falcon Slash is already known by [[Lizzie]] and [[Terry]] when they join the {{Party 6}}, and is learned by [[Goowain]] at level 25. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Warrior]] vocation.
 
It is used by the enemies [[Pesky jester]], [[Jugular joker]], [[Commander Brutus]], [[Hacksaurus]], [[Crayzee]], [[Terry (boss)]], and [[Nokturnus]].
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Falcon Slash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Gladiator]] vocation in the {{PSX}} version.
*In the {{3DS}} remake it is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator, rank 2 of the [[Champion]], rank 8 of the [[Dingbat (vocation)|Dingbat]], and rank 6 of the [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)|Slaughtomaton]] vocations. It also costs 2 {{MP}} to use, and as with the remake of {{VI}} it now uses the standard damage calculation set by {{VIII}}.
 
It is used by the enemies [[Whopper hopper]] and [[Silver scrapper]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
Falcon Slash is a sword technique that both the the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 52 skill points by the {{Hero 8}}, and 40 skill points by [[Angelo]], and damage calculation is set as two strikes at 3/4th strength for an approximate total of 150% damage for 0 {{MP}}. Equipping the [[Falcon blade]] or its upgrade will allow a character to slash four times at once.
 
Is is used by the enemy [[Hacksaurus]] and the recruitable Infamous Monster [[Hackzilla]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
This ability requires 2 {{MP}} to use and is learned with 58 skill points invested into [[List of sword skills in Dragon Quest IX|Sword skill]]. If a [[Falcon blade]] or an [[Über falcon blade]] is equipped, Falcon slash will deal 4 successive hits each time it is used.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
The {{Hero 11}} will learn Falcon Slash for 16 points in the ''Swordmastery'' panel of his character builder, [[Erik]] with 18 points through the ''Guile'' panel of his character builder, and [[Hendrik]] through his ''Heroism'' panel for 16 skill points. It costs 4 {{MP}} to use, and hits for full damage on each strike with a higher chance for a [[Critical Hit]].
 
==={{DQM}}===
Although Falcon Slash does not appear in the game, the skill [[BiAttack]] is functionally identical.
 
==={{Dragon Quest Heroes}} & {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}===
Falcon Slash is one of [[Terry]]'s skills.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Falcon Slash appears as a card.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Falcon Slash can be learned by [[Dark skeleton]] and [[Pesky jester]] at level 22, costing 23 {{MP}} to use. It inflicts 100% potency physical damage to a single enemy twice.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Falcon Slash
|kanji=はやぶさ斬り
|romanji=Hayabusa kiri
|type=Physical
|role=Attack
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=23
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=None
|description=Deals physical damage (100% potency) to 1 enemy 2 times
|monsters=Dark skeleton, Pesky jester
}}
 
==Battle Visuals==
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Falcon slash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Falcon slash erik.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>
 
==See also==
*[[Falcon blade]]
*[[Falcon knife earrings]]
 
{{DQSkills}}
 
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

Latest revision as of 00:22, 24 December 2024

Falcon Slash is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It attacks twice in one turn, each strike at 75% power in most instances.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Falcon Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the Hero as early as level 30 if his or her wisdom exceeds 117 points. Each slash deals 70% damage and are affected by Oomph and Egg On, and the skill costs 9 MP.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

In the original Super Famicom version, the damage was calculated with the user's Attack stat, rather than with their normal attack damage. It was changed in remake versions of the game to function the way it does in VIII and later, dealing two slashes at 75% total damage rather than lower the Attack stat before calculations are made. Falcon Slash is already known by Lizzie and Terry when they join the party, and is learned by Goowain at level 25. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 7 of the Warrior vocation.

It is used by the enemies Pesky jester, Jugular joker, Commander Brutus, Hacksaurus, Crayzee, Terry (boss), and Nokturnus.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Falcon Slash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the Gladiator vocation in the PSX version.

  • In the 3DS remake it is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator, rank 2 of the Champion, rank 8 of the Dingbat, and rank 6 of the Slaughtomaton vocations. It also costs 2 MP to use, and as with the remake of VI it now uses the standard damage calculation set by VIII.

It is used by the enemies Whopper hopper and Silver scrapper.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Falcon Slash is a sword technique that both the the Hero and Angelo can learn. It requires 52 skill points by the Hero, and 40 skill points by Angelo, and damage calculation is set as two strikes at 3/4th strength for an approximate total of 150% damage for 0 MP. Equipping the Falcon blade or its upgrade will allow a character to slash four times at once.

Is is used by the enemy Hacksaurus and the recruitable Infamous Monster Hackzilla.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

This ability requires 2 MP to use and is learned with 58 skill points invested into Sword skill. If a Falcon blade or an Über falcon blade is equipped, Falcon slash will deal 4 successive hits each time it is used.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

The Hero will learn Falcon Slash for 16 points in the Swordmastery panel of his character builder, Erik with 18 points through the Guile panel of his character builder, and Hendrik through his Heroism panel for 16 skill points. It costs 4 MP to use, and hits for full damage on each strike with a higher chance for a Critical Hit.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Although Falcon Slash does not appear in the game, the skill BiAttack is functionally identical.

Dragon Quest Heroes & Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit]

Falcon Slash is one of Terry's skills.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Falcon Slash appears as a card.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Falcon Slash can be learned by Dark skeleton and Pesky jester at level 22, costing 23 MP to use. It inflicts 100% potency physical damage to a single enemy twice.

Falcon Slash (はやぶさ斬り Hayabusa kiri)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Falcon Slash
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical DQTact Non-elemental.png 23
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
1		 None
Description
Deals physical damage (100% potency) to 1 enemy 2 times
Naturally learnt by
Dark skeleton, Pesky jester


Battle Visuals[edit]

See also[edit]

Skills in the Dragon Quest series
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