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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Pressure Pointer was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, where it can learned by [[Warrior]]s upon reaching level 21 if their wisdom exceeds 39 points. It costs 4 {{MP}} and has a 25% chance to instantly kill the target, dealing 50% damage if the trick fails. Incredibly the skill ignores the affects of [[Dazzle]] and [[Sandstorm]], as well as that of [[Oomph]], [[Muster Strength]], [[Egg On]], [[Attack Attacker]], [[Sap]], & [[Kasap]].
==={{DQ6}}===
Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation.
Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ7}}===
This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]].
Learned in the same way as ''VI'' and functions identically.


==={{DQ8}}===
Pressure Pointer is used by [[death scorpion]]s.
==={{DQ9}}===
This ability is learned with 22 skill points invested into [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]]. Unlike before, the skill now has a fixed slay rate of 1/8th, meaning the skills can work just fine on metal slimes.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]

Latest revision as of 22:59, 4 January 2025

Pressure Pointer is an ability in the Dragon Quest series. It may instantly kill an enemy, using the same resistance rates as whack.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Pressure Pointer was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, where it can learned by Warriors upon reaching level 21 if their wisdom exceeds 39 points. It costs 4 MP and has a 25% chance to instantly kill the target, dealing 50% damage if the trick fails. Incredibly the skill ignores the affects of Dazzle and Sandstorm, as well as that of Oomph, Muster Strength, Egg On, Attack Attacker, Sap, & Kasap.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the Martial Artist vocation.

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

Learned in the same way as VI and functions identically.

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

Pressure Pointer is used by death scorpions.

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

This ability is learned with 22 skill points invested into Spear skill. Unlike before, the skill now has a fixed slay rate of 1/8th, meaning the skills can work just fine on metal slimes.