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War Cry is a technique used by martial artists in Dragon Quest IX in order to stun/scare the opponent.
|title = War Cry
|image = [[Image:DQR Otakebi.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|おたけび|War cry/roar}}
|romaji = Otakebi
|old = Scream<br>WarCry
|type = Skill
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'''War Cry''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.


It tries to stun either all enemies or a single group with an intimidating scream.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3HD}}===
War Cry was retroactively added to the 2024 remake as a skilled learned at level 18 by the [[Monster Wrangler]]s if their wisdom exceeds 44 points. War Cry costs 4 {{MP}} and has a 1/3rd chance to stun all foes for a single turn, before accounting for stun resistances.
==={{DQ4}}===
War Cry makes its first appearance as an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[bullion]]s, [[cannibox]]es, [[peeper]]s, [[scarewell]]s, [[weartiger]]s, [[terrorflyer]]s, [[tigergram]]s, and [[well wisher]]s. [[Torneko Taloon]] is able to use a similar ability with his random antics when he shouts suddenly, having a chance to stun all enemies for a single turn.
==={{DQ5}}===
War Cry is used by monster companions such as the [[moosifer]].
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!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Name
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|{{Powie yowie R}}||--
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|{{Mudraker R}}||--
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|{{Moosifer R}}||7
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|{{Battle pip R}}||10
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|[[Saber]]||21
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[[Pink elephant]]s use it only as an enemy.
==={{DQ6}}===
War Cry tries to scare all enemies for one turn. It is learned by advancing to rank 5 of the [[Merchant]] vocation.
It is used by the enemies [[well wisher]]s, [[scarewell]]s, [[Bigg]], [[yawnoceros]], [[chompoceros]], [[dreadful drackal]]s, and [[gallows giant]]s.
==={{DQ7}}===
War Cry can be learned by advancing to rank 6 as a [[Martial Artist]] or rank 2 as a [[Well wisher (vocation)|Well wisher]]. On the enemy side, it can be used by [[damned well]]s, [[scarewell]]s, [[well wisher]]s, and the first battle against the [[Fire Spirit]].
* In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, it can no longer be learned by [[Martial Artist]]s, instead being learned by advancing to rank 2 as a [[Troubadour]]. War Cry can also be used by [[dreadful drackal]]s.
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Yangus]] can use War Cry after allocating 32 skill points into his "Humanity" skill.
Enemies who use it are [[mars rover]], [[seasaur]], [[argon lizard]], [[Dhoulmagus]] in his second form, [[blue fang]], [[dark turkey]], [[Leopold]], [[fowlfighter]], [[Dark devildog]], the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] in his Vermillion and Ultimate Dragon forms, [[Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam]], [[Dark Turkey in Memoriam]], and [[Sir Leopold in Memoriam]].
==={{DQ9}}===
This ability is learned with 4 skill points allocated into [[List of focus skills in Dragon Quest IX|Focus skill]]. War Cry is required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/97|Quest #090]]: Cry Wolf, where the {{Party 9}} will have to defeat 5 [[Scarewolf|scarewolves]] while they are frozen in fear.
==={{DQ10}}===
[[Martial Artist]]s can once again learn the skill by investing 70 points into their Focus skill. It costs 3 {{MP}} to use and attempts to shock all enemies near the user into a state of inaction. The success rate is dependent on the user's {{Deftness}} attribute.
*In the ''Offline'' version of the game, War Cry can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Martial Artist]] at level 35 and it can be used by all vocations. It can also be learned by [[Mjoll]] through the ''Powerful'' panel in her character builder for 3 skill points. It costs 3 {{MP}} to use and affects one group of enemies.
==={{DQ11}}===
War Cry returns to being an enemy-only skill that can be used by several {{MFamilies}}s, including the [[auroral serpent]], [[black dragon]]s, [[fright bulb]]s, and [[weartiger]]s.
==={{DQM}}===
Called WarCry in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 14 with 120 {{HP}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Winky|eyeball]], [[Wild slime|fangslime]], [[Drackal|gulpbeast]] and [[Eyevory tusk-tusk|trumpeter]], among others.
==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn WarCry are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[drygon]], [[Well wisher|evilwell]] and [[mertiger]].
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==={{DQMJ}}===
War Cry can be learned from various skill trees.
*[[Boom Boxer]] (34 points)
*[[Dark Knight]] (27 points)
*[[Dhoulmagus (skill)|Dhoulmagus]] (9 points)
*[[Dragon Lore]] (26 points)
*[[Dr. Snapped (skill)|Dr. Snapped]] (10 points)
*[[Fire Fighter]] (62 points)
*[[Naturalist]] (45 points)
*[[Toughie]] (50 points)
==={{DQMJ2}}===
War Cry can no longer be learned from [[Boom Boxer]], [[Darklight Slashes]], or [[Fire Fighter]], and the point requirement for [[Dragon Lore]] has been changed. It can now be learned from:
*[[Bjorn (skill)|Bjorn]] (4 points)
*[[Dragon Lore]] (25 points)
*[[Leonyx (skill)|Leonyx]] (5 points)
*[[Orochi (skill)|Orochi]] (18 points)
*[[Vile Void]] (11 points)
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==={{DQM3}}===
War Cry costs 3 {{MP}} and has an 80% probability of stunning all enemies for one turn, before enemy resistance is applied. Monsters can learn War Cry through the [[Bad Breather]], [[Blowhard]], [[Dhoulmagus (Talent)|Dhoulmagus]], [[Dragonheart]], [[Fighter]], [[Hater]], [[Hulk]], [[Lord of the Dragovians (Talent)|Lord of the Dragovians]], [[Naturalist]], [[Outlaw]], [[Soothesayer (talent)|Soothesayer]], [[Stinker]], [[Super Naturalist]], [[Thrill-Seeker]], [[Wild Child]], and [[Wrecker]] talents.
*War Cry was nerfed on December 27 2023 with the v1.0.3 update patch lowering the base success chance to 60%
==={{DQH}}===
Although unusable by any of the playable characters, some of the more powerful {{MFamilies}}s in the game such as [[Hacksaurus]]es and [[Hellion]]s are capable of unleashing a War Cry in battle, temporarily stunning any unfortunate characters standing near them.
==={{DQStars}}===
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==Related skills==
*[[Raging Roar]]
*[[Violent Roar]]
==Gallery==
<gallery><center>
Carver shouting.png|[[Carver]] using War Cry
</center></gallery>
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{{DQSkills}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]

Latest revision as of 19:45, 4 February 2025

War Cry is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series.

It tries to stun either all enemies or a single group with an intimidating scream.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

War Cry was retroactively added to the 2024 remake as a skilled learned at level 18 by the Monster Wranglers if their wisdom exceeds 44 points. War Cry costs 4 MP and has a 1/3rd chance to stun all foes for a single turn, before accounting for stun resistances.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

War Cry makes its first appearance as an enemy-only skill that can be used by bullions, canniboxes, peepers, scarewells, weartigers, terrorflyers, tigergrams, and well wishers. Torneko Taloon is able to use a similar ability with his random antics when he shouts suddenly, having a chance to stun all enemies for a single turn.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

War Cry is used by monster companions such as the moosifer.

Name Level
Powie yowie --
Mudraker --
Moosifer 7
Battle pip 10
Saber 21

Pink elephants use it only as an enemy.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

War Cry tries to scare all enemies for one turn. It is learned by advancing to rank 5 of the Merchant vocation.

It is used by the enemies well wishers, scarewells, Bigg, yawnoceros, chompoceros, dreadful drackals, and gallows giants.

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

War Cry can be learned by advancing to rank 6 as a Martial Artist or rank 2 as a Well wisher. On the enemy side, it can be used by damned wells, scarewells, well wishers, and the first battle against the Fire Spirit.

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

Yangus can use War Cry after allocating 32 skill points into his "Humanity" skill.

Enemies who use it are mars rover, seasaur, argon lizard, Dhoulmagus in his second form, blue fang, dark turkey, Leopold, fowlfighter, Dark devildog, the Lord of the Dragovians in his Vermillion and Ultimate Dragon forms, Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam, Dark Turkey in Memoriam, and Sir Leopold in Memoriam.

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

This ability is learned with 4 skill points allocated into Focus skill. War Cry is required to complete Quest #090: Cry Wolf, where the party will have to defeat 5 scarewolves while they are frozen in fear.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Martial Artists can once again learn the skill by investing 70 points into their Focus skill. It costs 3 MP to use and attempts to shock all enemies near the user into a state of inaction. The success rate is dependent on the user's Deftness attribute.

  • In the Offline version of the game, War Cry can be learned by the Hero as a Martial Artist at level 35 and it can be used by all vocations. It can also be learned by Mjoll through the Powerful panel in her character builder for 3 skill points. It costs 3 MP to use and affects one group of enemies.

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

War Cry returns to being an enemy-only skill that can be used by several monsters, including the auroral serpent, black dragons, fright bulbs, and weartigers.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Called WarCry in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 14 with 120 HP. It is naturally learned by the eyeball, fangslime, gulpbeast and trumpeter, among others.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

The requirements to learn WarCry are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the drygon, evilwell and mertiger.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

War Cry can be learned from various skill trees.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

War Cry can no longer be learned from Boom Boxer, Darklight Slashes, or Fire Fighter, and the point requirement for Dragon Lore has been changed. It can now be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

War Cry costs 3 MP and has an 80% probability of stunning all enemies for one turn, before enemy resistance is applied. Monsters can learn War Cry through the Bad Breather, Blowhard, Dhoulmagus, Dragonheart, Fighter, Hater, Hulk, Lord of the Dragovians, Naturalist, Outlaw, Soothesayer, Stinker, Super Naturalist, Thrill-Seeker, Wild Child, and Wrecker talents.

  • War Cry was nerfed on December 27 2023 with the v1.0.3 update patch lowering the base success chance to 60%

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Although unusable by any of the playable characters, some of the more powerful monsters in the game such as Hacksauruses and Hellions are capable of unleashing a War Cry in battle, temporarily stunning any unfortunate characters standing near them.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

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Related skills[edit]

Gallery[edit]


Skills in the Dragon Quest series
Master list
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MP recovery skills
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Monster-mauling skills
Bonus damage skills
Multi-strike skills
Turn order skills
Critical Hit skills
Summon skills
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Reflective skills
Tension skills
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Befuddling skills
Breathtaking skills
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Death skills
Fizzling skills
Hypnagogic skills
Paralyzing skills
Stunning skills
Venomous skills
Debuff skills
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Songs and hymnal skills
Dances and shimmy skills
Blast skills
Dark skills
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Light skills
Lightning skills
Soil skills
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