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The '''Blade of Ultimate Power''' is recurring sword skill in the [[Dragon Quest ( | The '''Blade of Ultimate Power''' is recurring sword skill in the [[Dragon Quest (Series)|series]]. It is a single target slash charged with non-elemental energy that deals incredible damage for a high {{MP}} cost. | ||
The skill was exclusive to {{VII}} until reappearing in 2016 for the second entry in the ''Heroes'' spin off series, and has since been integrated into several titles. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ2HD}}=== | |||
Blade of Ultimate Power is the [[Souped-up skills|souped-up version]] of [[Metal Slash]]. It costs 45 MP and deals 510~630 Strike-element damage to one foe. | |||
==={{DQ5}}=== | |||
The remakes of this installment has the [[Conclave]] faerie [[Conkuistador]] attempting to use this skill only to be fried (harmlessly) due to lacking the MP to use it. [[List of recruitable monsters in Dragon Quest V|Recruited]] ones will lack the skill entirely though. | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
B.U.P. in the {{PSX}} version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]] vocation. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's | B.U.P. in the {{PSX}} version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]] vocation. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's {{Defence}} value, for 20 {{MP}}. | ||
In the {{3DS}} and subsequent [[Cell phone|mobile device]] ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores {{Defence}} and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Defending Champion]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''. | |||
Furthermore, the damage will increase by 50% if the practitioner is equipped with a weapon that's more effective against the target's monster family. For example, if [[Aishe]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]] while using the skill on a [[drakulard]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage. | |||
[[The Mighty Pip]], [[Nun knight]]s, and [[Kernel colonel]]s also try using it in battle, but only the latter ever succeeds. | |||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
The {{Hero 11}} will learn the skill for 36 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 48 {{MP}} to use, and will deal up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy. Unlike previous versions, the skill does not work on metal slimes. | The {{Hero 11}} will learn the skill for 36 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 48 {{MP}} to use, and will deal up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy. Unlike previous versions, the skill does not work on metal slimes but it can be used with two swords for extra damage. | ||
==={{DQH2}}=== | ==={{DQH2}}=== | ||
B.U.P. returns after a long absence as [[Cesar]]'s [[Coup de Grâce]] ability. | B.U.P. returns after a long absence as [[Cesar]]'s [[Coup de Grâce]] ability. | ||
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Ultima Sword can be learned by [[Anlucia|Anlucia the Luminary]] at level 54 and costs 70 MP to use. It inflicts 380% potency surehit physical damage to a single enemy. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use. | Ultima Sword can be learned by [[Anlucia|Anlucia the Luminary]] at level 54 and costs 70 {{MP}} to use. It inflicts 380% potency surehit physical damage to a single enemy. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of {{MP}} it costs to use. | ||
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|description=Deals 380% potency surehit physical damage to 1 enemy | |description=Deals 380% potency surehit physical damage to 1 enemy | ||
|monsters=Anlucia the Luminary | |monsters=[[Anlucia|Anlucia the Luminary]] | ||
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==={{DQTreasures}}=== | ==={{DQTreasures}}=== | ||
Only [[Red giant]]s can learn the skill, performing a gleaming bout of swordplay that damages all surrounding foes for Light-element slashing damage for 12 MP. | Only [[Red giant]]s can learn the skill, performing a gleaming bout of swordplay that damages all surrounding foes for Light-element slashing damage for 12 {{MP}}. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
''Ultima'' is derived from the [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/What_is_Ultima%3F|Ultima series] of computer RPGs, of which [[Yuji Horii]] is a fan of and took inspiration from when developing the original {{DQ}}. | ''Ultima'' is derived from the [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/What_is_Ultima%3F|Ultima series] of computer RPGs, of which [[Yuji Horii]] is a fan of and took inspiration from when developing the original {{DQ}}. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQ V Android Blade Of Ultimate Power 1.jpg|[[Conkuistador]] attempting and failing to use the skill from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ V Android Blade Of Ultimate Power 2.jpg| | |||
Blade of Ultimate Power Reimagined.jpg|[[Sir Mervyn]] using the skill in ''Reimagined''. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
==Battle Visuals== | |||
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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Blade of ultimate power XI 3D XL.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=Switch}} | |||
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}} | |||
</center> | |||
{{DQSkills}} | {{DQSkills}} | ||
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
[[Category:Light skills]] | [[Category:Light skills]] | ||
[[Category:Strike skills]] | |||
[[Category:Coup de Grâce]] | [[Category:Coup de Grâce]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake souped-up skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II | [[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâce]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 25 February 2026
| Blade of Ultimate Power | |
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| Japanese | アルテマソード |
| Rōmaji | Ultima Sword |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | Ultra Hit |
The Blade of Ultimate Power is recurring sword skill in the series. It is a single target slash charged with non-elemental energy that deals incredible damage for a high MP cost.
The skill was exclusive to VII until reappearing in 2016 for the second entry in the Heroes spin off series, and has since been integrated into several titles.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
Blade of Ultimate Power is the souped-up version of Metal Slash. It costs 45 MP and deals 510~630 Strike-element damage to one foe.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The remakes of this installment has the Conclave faerie Conkuistador attempting to use this skill only to be fried (harmlessly) due to lacking the MP to use it. Recruited ones will lack the skill entirely though.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
B.U.P. in the PSX version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the Champion vocation. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's Defence value, for 20 MP.
In the 3DS and subsequent mobile device ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores Defence and any other damage reduction factors such as Defending Champion. This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family. Furthermore, the damage will increase by 50% if the practitioner is equipped with a weapon that's more effective against the target's monster family. For example, if Aishe is equipped with a Dragonsbane while using the skill on a drakulard, she can deal up to 900 damage.
The Mighty Pip, Nun knights, and Kernel colonels also try using it in battle, but only the latter ever succeeds.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit]
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Dragon Quest X[edit]
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Hero will learn the skill for 36 points in his Swordmastery skill tree. It costs 48 MP to use, and will deal up to 680~720 non-elemental damage to one enemy. Unlike previous versions, the skill does not work on metal slimes but it can be used with two swords for extra damage.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
B.U.P. returns after a long absence as Cesar's Coup de Grâce ability.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Ultima Sword can be learned by Anlucia the Luminary at level 54 and costs 70 MP to use. It inflicts 380% potency surehit physical damage to a single enemy. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.
| Ultima Sword (アルテマソード Ultima Sword) |  |
| Ultima Sword | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Attack | Physical |  |
70 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 1 |
None | ||
| Description | |||
| Deals 380% potency surehit physical damage to 1 enemy | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Anlucia the Luminary | |||
Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]
Only Red giants can learn the skill, performing a gleaming bout of swordplay that damages all surrounding foes for Light-element slashing damage for 12 MP.
Etymology[edit]
Ultima is derived from the series of computer RPGs, of which Yuji Horii is a fan of and took inspiration from when developing the original Dragon Quest.
Gallery[edit]
Conkuistador attempting and failing to use the skill from V. (Cell phone)
Sir Mervyn using the skill in Reimagined.
