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Gigagash
Japanese	ギガブレイク
Rōmaji	Gigabreak
Type	Skill

Latest revision as of 05:32, 12 December 2025

Gigagash is a recurring, group-targeting sword skill in the Dragon Quest series.

The technique first appeared in the manga Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken as an attack used by the dragon knight Baran, and was later included in the main series starting with Dragon Quest VIII.

CharacteristicsEdit

Gigagash is the superior version of the Gigaslash skill, and requires a large skill point investment before it can be used. The user channels their power through both arms instead of just their dominant hand. Furthermore, the power radiating from the ethereal blades shines more brilliantly than before.

Like its predecessor the skill is typically associated with the Lightning element, but this does vary occasionally between titles.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiEdit

Gigagash, retaining its Japanese name of "Gigabreak" in most localisations, is one of Baran's strongest techniques. After using his Dragon Knight abilities to imbue his blade with the powers of both a Kazap (JP: Gigadein) spell and his own Draconic Aura, he performs a two-handed downward slash with all of his strength. This technique can only be performed with a sword crafted from legendary materials such as orichalcum, as its sheer power will cause lesser weapons to disintegrate. Both Baran and Dai have also performed a weaker version of this technique using a Zapple spell instead.

After Dai gains the ability to cast Kazap, he combines Gigabreak with his own sword technique Avan Strash, creating the Giga Strash (which served as the model for Gigaslash in later games).

Dragon Quest I HD-2D RemakeEdit

Gigagash is the souped-up version of Gigaslash, and deals 425~575 Lightning damage to all foes. In addition to the usual souped-up skill requirement of being at less than 50% health, Gigagash also necessitates that Princess Gwaelin buff the Hero with the power of her prayers. This can be done once the princess is empowered by Rubiss in the Shrine of Rain near the finale of the game, and the effect will randomly trigger in battle so long as she is present.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

The Hero can learn Gigagash as a sword technique after fully investing 100 skill points into both the "Sword" and "Courage" skills, replacing Gigaslash. Despite the requirements, the skill can be used with any weapon equipped, and even bare-handed. Damage is calculated as level+222~282, capping at level 47 for a maximum range of 271~331.

An enemy version of the skill can be used by Estark in the 3DS version of the game, it does 1000~1200 damage to a single character, effectively killing them.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

To use Gigagash, a character must both equip a sword and be carrying Swordcraft in Summary: the book awarded by the level 40 Sword Skill quest. Its damage is Light-element with a base of 185~335 and a maximum range of 445~595 and costs 30 MP to use. Damage improves as the sum of the user's magical might and strength increase.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Gigagash can be learned by Warriors, Armamentalists, and Gladiators by investing 140 points into the One-handed Sword skill. It costs 12 MP to use and has a charge time of 60 seconds. It deals around 500 Light-attribute damage to any surrounding enemies.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

The Hero will learn the skill for 36 points through his Swordmastery skill tree. It costs a massive 32 MP to use, but deals up to 390~430 Lightning damage to all enemies.

Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Gigagash costs 55 MP to use and deals up to 259~298 Lightning damage at level 99, being dependent solely on the user's level for damage calculation. It can be learned from:

Captain Crow (85 points)
Cleric (80 points)
Cluboon III (75 points)
Dragovian Lord (100 points)
Über Knight (100 points)

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Gigagash has the same cost and damage range as in the previous game, and can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from Battle Road Master for 84 points. The only difference is that it now uses the explosion element associated with the Bang spells.

Terry's Wonderland 3D & Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious KeyEdit

Gigabreak costs 56 MP and deals a minimum of 161~201 Lightning damage, rising with a monster's level to a cap of 260~300 at level 99.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit

Gigagash has the same properties as in the previous two games.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Gigagash costs 56 MP and deals Lightning damage to all enemies. The power output is 160~200 plus the user's level for a maximum range of 259~299, and it is learned through the Bobby Dazzler, Cleric, Destroyer, Duelist, Empath, Estark, Hair Splitter, and Storm Brewer talents.

Dragon Quest SwordsEdit

Gigagash is one of the strongest Master Strokes

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit

Luceus can use gigagash as his Coup de Grâce move.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit

Gigaslash is Lazarel's and Teresa's Coup de Grâce.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

Game	Description
	Bursts forward and performs an electrifying sword technique, inflicting major light-element ability damage on all enemies

Gigagash is the dragon attack of deserted armours, lethal armours, restless armours, and tanzaknights. It also deals slashing damage in addition to the Light-element mentioned in the description above.

Ability information

Gigabreak
Role *	Type *	Element	MP cost
Attack	Physical		60
Range		Additional effects
1		None
Description
Deals 320% potency Zap-type physical damage to 1 enemy
Naturally learnt by
Baran

Battle VisualsEdit

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (PS2)

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 ==Characteristics==
-Gigagash is an ''even more powerful'' version of the [[Gigaslash]] skill, and requires a large skill point investment before it can be used. The user channels their power through both arms instead of their prime laterality. Furthermore, the power radiating from the ethereal blades shines more brilliantly than before.
+Gigagash is the superior version of the [[Gigaslash]] skill, and requires a large skill point investment before it can be used. The user channels their power through both arms instead of just their dominant hand. Furthermore, the power radiating from the ethereal blades shines more brilliantly than before.
+Like its predecessor the skill is typically associated with the Lightning element, but this does vary occasionally between titles.
 ==Appearances==
 ===''[[Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]''===
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 After Dai gains the ability to cast [[Kazap]], he combines Gigabreak with his own sword technique [[Avan Strash]], creating the [[Giga Strash]] (which served as the model for [[Gigaslash]] in later games).
+==={{DQ1HD}}===
+Gigagash is the souped-up version of [[Gigaslash]], and deals 425~575 Lightning damage to all foes. In addition to the usual souped-up skill requirement of being at less than 50% health, Gigagash also necessitates that [[Princess Gwaelin]] buff the {{Hero 1}} with the power of her prayers. This can be done once the princess is empowered by [[Rubiss]] in the [[Shrine of Rain]] near the finale of the game, and the effect will randomly trigger in battle so long as she is present.
 ==={{DQ8}}===
-[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Hero]] can learn Gigagash as a sword technique after fully investing 100 skill points into both the "Sword" and "Courage" skills, replacing [[Gigaslash]]. Despite the requirements, the skill can be used with any weapon equipped, and even bare-handed.
+[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Hero]] can learn Gigagash as a sword technique after fully investing 100 skill points into both the "Sword" and "Courage" skills, replacing [[Gigaslash]]. Despite the requirements, the skill can be used with any weapon equipped, and even bare-handed. Damage is calculated as ''level+222~282'', capping at level 47 for a maximum range of 271~331.
-Damage is calculated as ''level+222~282'', capping at level 47 for a maximum range of 271~331.
-An enemy version of the skill can be used by [[Estark]] in the 3DS version of the game, it does 1000-1200 damage to a single character, effectively killing them.
+An enemy version of the skill can be used by [[Estark]] in the 3DS version of the game, it does 1000~1200 damage to a single character, effectively killing them.
 ==={{DQ9}}===
-{{Spell
+To use Gigagash, a character must both equip a sword ''and'' be carrying [[Swordcraft in Summary]]: the book awarded by the level 40 Sword Skill quest. Its damage is Light-element with a base of 185~335 and a maximum range of 445~595 and costs 30 MP to use. Damage improves as the sum of the user's magical might and strength increase.
-|console=DS
-|name=Gigagash
-|flavor=Supreme technique that destroys a group of enemies
-|mp=30
-|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage}}
-To use Gigagash, a character must both equip a sword ''and'' be carrying [[Swordcraft in Summary]]: the book awarded by the level 40 Sword Skill quest. Its damage output is a base of 185~335 and a maximum range of 445~595, and the caveat about its usability applies with even greater force. Damage improves as the user's magical might and strength increase.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
-Gigagash can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, and [[Gladiator]]s by investing 140 points into the One-handed Sword skill. It costs 12 MP to use and has a charge time of 60 seconds. It deals around 500 light-attribute damage to any surrounding enemies.
+Gigagash can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, and [[Gladiator]]s by investing 140 points into the One-handed Sword skill. It costs 12 MP to use and has a charge time of 60 seconds. It deals around 500 Light-attribute damage to any surrounding enemies.
 ==={{DQ11}}===
-The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] will learn the skill for 36 points through his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs a massive 32 MP to use, but deals up to 390~430 lightning damage to '''all''' enemies.
+The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] will learn the skill for 36 points through his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs a massive 32 MP to use, but deals up to 390~430 Lightning damage to '''all''' enemies.
 ==={{DQMJ}}===
-Gigagash can be learned from:
+Gigagash costs 55 MP to use and deals up to 259~298 Lightning damage at level 99, being dependent solely on the user's level for damage calculation. It can be learned from:
 * [[Captain Crow (skill) | Captain Crow]] (85 points)
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 ==={{DQMJ2}}===
-Gigagash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Battle Road Master]] for 84 points.
+Gigagash has the same cost and damage range as in the previous game, and can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Battle Road Master]] for 84 points. The only difference is that it now uses the explosion element associated with the [[Bang]] spells.
+===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key|Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
+Gigabreak costs 56 MP and deals a minimum of 161~201 Lightning damage, rising with a monster's level to a cap of 260~300 at level 99.
 ==={{DQMJ3}}===
-{{Stub}}
+Gigagash has the same properties as in the previous two games.
+==={{DQM3}}===
+Gigagash costs 56 MP and deals Lightning damage to all enemies. The power output is 160~200 plus the user's level for a maximum range of 259~299, and it is learned through the [[Bobby Dazzler]], [[Cleric]], [[Destroyer]], [[Duelist]], [[Empath]], [[Estark (Talent)|Estark]], [[Hair Splitter]], and [[Storm Brewer]] talents.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
-Gigagash is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
+Gigagash is one of the strongest [[Master Stroke]]s
 ==={{DQH}}===
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 ==={{DQH2}}===
 Gigaslash is [[Lazarel]]'s and [[Teresa]]'s Coup de Grâce.
+==={{DQTreasures}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQTR=Bursts forward and performs an electrifying sword technique, inflicting major light-element ability damage on all enemies
+}}
+Gigagash is the [[Dragon daggers|dragon attack]] of [[deserted armour]]s, [[lethal armour]]s, [[restless armour]]s, and [[tanzaknight]]s. It also deals slashing damage in addition to the Light-element mentioned in the description above.
+==={{DQStars}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQRivals}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQWalk}}===
+{{Stub}}
 ===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
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 ==Battle Visuals==
+<center>
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-{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Gigagash-Japanese.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=Japanese}}
-{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Gigagash-International-clean.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=International}}
 {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigagash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
 {{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
+</center>
+<center>
+{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
+{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigagash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
+{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
+</center>
 {{DQSkills}}
 [[category:Skills]]
+[[Category:Blast skills]]
+[[Category:Light skills]]
 [[category:Lightning skills]]
 [[Category:Sword skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake souped-up skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes Coup de Grâces]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâces]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords master strokes]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes Coup de Grâce]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâce]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures dragon attacks]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]