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Backdraft is a recurring support skill. After being used, it will reflect a single [[breath attack]] back to the caster.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The skill is learned by reaching rank 8 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. The skill works only once per use and covers only the caster. In addition to all fire and ice breath attacks, [[Pyre o' Fire]], [[Tidal Wave]], [[Magma Blast]], and [[Big Banga]] will be reflected as well.
Backdraft was retroactively added to the 2024 remake and is learned at level 33 by {{Thieves}} if their wisdom exceeds 85 points. It costs 8 {{MP}} and reflects fire & ice breath attacks, but none of the status ailment-inducing breath skills. The effect lasts for 3~5 turns until an attack is reflected, and has a higher priority than normal abilities; specifically Backdraft triggers before all abilities save [[Kaclang]], [[Defending Champion]], [[Cop Out]], [[Whipping Boy]], [[Forbearance]], and [[Mercurial Thrust]] in that order.
==={{DQ6}}===
The skill is learned by reaching rank 8 of the [[Ranger]] vocation. The skill works only once per use, fades after the hit, and covers only the user. In addition to all fire and ice breath attacks, [[Burning Breath]], [[Poison Breath]], [[Sweet Breath]] will be reflected as well. [[Venom Mist]] will not be blown back though, oddly.
 
In the {{SFC}} version none of the status ailment breath skills will be repelled, but [[Pyre o' Fire]], [[Tidal Wave]], [[Magma Blast]], and [[Big Banga]] will be sent back to their source.
 
It is used by the enemies [[deadly dodo]], [[low djinks]], [[mechalomaniac]], and [[Mortamor]]'s left hand.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Backdraft is learned by reaching rank 2 of the [[Pirate]], and 4 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]], rank 7 of the [[Djinn genie (vocation)|Vigilantern]], and rank 3 of the [[Prism peacock (vocation)|Prism Peacock]] vocations.
 
It functions identically to the version seen in the {{DS}} remake of {{VI}}.
 
The passive vocation trait of the Prism Peacock activates Backdraft at the start of each turn, with the chance reaching it's cap of 12.5% ({{fraction|1|8}}) at rank 8.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
It can be used by the enemies [[high djinks]], [[djinn genie]], and the [[Wind Spirit]].
Backdraft is learned by reaching rank 2 of the [[Pirate]], and 4 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]], rank 7 of the [[Djinn genie (Vocation)|Vigilantern]], and rank 3 of the [[Prism peacock (Vocation)|Prism Peacock]] vocations. It functions identically to the version seen in ''VI''.
*The passive vocation trait of the Prism Peacock activates Backdraft at the start of each turn, with the chance reaching it's cap of 12.5% ({{fraction|1|8}}) at rank 8.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Backdraft appears as an ability exclusive to [[Monster recruitment|animal allies]]. It covers all allies for 60 seconds, and is learned by the [[Chimaera]] and [[Small fry]].
Backdraft appears as an ability exclusive to [[Monster recruitment|animal allies]]. It covers all allies for 60 seconds, dissipates after the first hit, and is learned by the [[chimaera]], [[mecha-mynah]], and [[small fry]].
 
==={{DQM}}===
The skill reflects all fire and ice breath skills, status ailment breath skills, and [[Venom Mist]] for 6 {{MP}}. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to be at least level 11, with 75 {{HP}}, 84 {{Resilience}}, and 70 {{Agility}} to learn.
[[Jamirus]], [[Hell hornet|madhornet]], [[Raven lunatic|madraven]], [[firebird]], [[Pteranodon|pteranod]], and [[Wing slime|wingslime]] all naturally learn the skill.
*If a {{MFamilies}}'s level reaches 19 and it has at least 140 {{HP}}, 126 {{Resilience}}, and 140 {{Agility}}, then Backdraft will upgrade into [[Blowback|SuckAll]]. This improved skill covers the entire party and reflects a single enemy's breath attack to all enemies.
 
==={{DQM2}}===
Backdraft has the same aspects and learning requirements as before, and in addition to the previous {{MFamilies}}s it is also learned by the [[KiteHawk|kitehawk]] and [[High djinks|lampgenie]].
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Reflujo|es-meaning=''Backflow''
|les=Reflujo|les-meaning=''Backflow''
|fr=Riposte|fr-meaning=''Counterattack''
|de=Rückstoß|de-meaning=''Recoil''
|it=Riflusso|it-meaning=''Backflow''
|ko=질풍, ''Jilpung''|ko-meaning=''Gale''
|zh-cn=顺风, ''Shùnfēng''|zh-cn-meaning=''Tailwind''
|zh-tw=順風, ''Shùnfēng''|zh-tw-meaning=''Tailwind''
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==Battle visuals==
The skill functions the same as it did in ''VI'', but now costs 6 MP to use. It requires the monster to be at least level 11, with 75 HP, 84 resilience, and 70 agility to learn.
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[[Jamirus]], [[Hell Hornet]], [[Raven Lunatic]], [[Firebird]], [[Pteranodon]], and [[WingSlime]] all naturally learn the skill.
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*If a monster's level reaches 19 and it has at least 140 HP, 126 resilience, and 140 agility, then Backdraft will upgrade into '''Blowback''' (stormwind in the original localization). This improved skill covers the entire party and reflects a single enemy's breath attack to all enemies.
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
Backdraft has the same aspects and learning requirements as before, and in addition to the previous monsters it is also learned by the [[High djinks]] and [[KiteHawk]].
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 4 October 2026

Backdraft is a recurring support skill. After being used, it will reflect a single breath attack back to the caster.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Backdraft was retroactively added to the 2024 remake and is learned at level 33 by Thieves if their wisdom exceeds 85 points. It costs 8 MP and reflects fire & ice breath attacks, but none of the status ailment-inducing breath skills. The effect lasts for 3~5 turns until an attack is reflected, and has a higher priority than normal abilities; specifically Backdraft triggers before all abilities save Kaclang, Defending Champion, Cop Out, Whipping Boy, Forbearance, and Mercurial Thrust in that order.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The skill is learned by reaching rank 8 of the Ranger vocation. The skill works only once per use, fades after the hit, and covers only the user. In addition to all fire and ice breath attacks, Burning Breath, Poison Breath, Sweet Breath will be reflected as well. Venom Mist will not be blown back though, oddly.

In the SFC version none of the status ailment breath skills will be repelled, but Pyre o' Fire, Tidal Wave, Magma Blast, and Big Banga will be sent back to their source.

It is used by the enemies deadly dodo, low djinks, mechalomaniac, and Mortamor's left hand.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Backdraft is learned by reaching rank 2 of the Pirate, and 4 of the Hero, rank 7 of the Vigilantern, and rank 3 of the Prism Peacock vocations.

It functions identically to the version seen in the DS remake of VI.

The passive vocation trait of the Prism Peacock activates Backdraft at the start of each turn, with the chance reaching it's cap of 12.5% (1⁄8) at rank 8.

It can be used by the enemies high djinks, djinn genie, and the Wind Spirit.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Backdraft appears as an ability exclusive to animal allies. It covers all allies for 60 seconds, dissipates after the first hit, and is learned by the chimaera, mecha-mynah, and small fry.

Dragon Quest MonstersEdit

The skill reflects all fire and ice breath skills, status ailment breath skills, and Venom Mist for 6 MP. It requires the monster to be at least level 11, with 75 HP, 84 Resilience, and 70 Agility to learn. Jamirus, madhornet, madraven, firebird, pteranod, and wingslime all naturally learn the skill.

  • If a monster's level reaches 19 and it has at least 140 HP, 126 Resilience, and 140 Agility, then Backdraft will upgrade into SuckAll. This improved skill covers the entire party and reflects a single enemy's breath attack to all enemies.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2Edit

Backdraft has the same aspects and learning requirements as before, and in addition to the previous monsters it is also learned by the kitehawk and lampgenie.

In other languagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  Español castellanoReflujoBackflow
  Español latinoamericanoReflujoBackflow
  FrançaisRiposteCounterattack
  DeutschRückstoßRecoil
  ItalianoRiflussoBackflow
  한국어질풍, JilpungGale
  简体中文顺风, ShùnfēngTailwind
  繁體中文順風, ShùnfēngTailwind

Battle visualsEdit