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|image = [[Image:DQVIII Helm Splitter.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = かぶと割り
|japanese = {{tt|かぶとわり|Helmet breaker}}<br>{{tt|かぶと割り|Helmet breaker}}
|romaji = Kabutowari
|romaji = Kabutowari
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|old = None
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'''Helm Splitter''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It has a 50% chance of lowering the enemy's defence for 7~10 turns.
 
'''Helm Splitter''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}. It reduces the enemy's defence for a handful of turns with the exact amount varying between games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
Helm Splitter is learned by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] at level 9. It costs 7 MP to perform and deals 90% Strike-element damage to one foe, with a 2/3rds chance to lower it's defence for 4~7 turns before resistance to [[Sap]] is applied. The [[Souped-up skills|souped-up version]] is [[Scrap Mettle]].


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Yangus]] can use '''Helm Splitter''' as an axe technique after investing 6 skill points into the associated skill tree.
In the Nintendo 3DS version, Helm Splitter can be learned by advancing to rank 4 as a [[Gladiator]] or rank 2 as a [[Champion]]. It costs no MP to use and has a chance to reduce the enemy's Defence by 50%. Since it is an advanced skill, it can only be used by those vocations.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
It can be used by the enemies [[Lieutenant kernel]] and [[Splitting headache]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
Helm Splitter is learned upon reaching rank 5 of the [[Heir Apparent]] vocation.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Yangus]] can use Helm Splitter as an axe technique learned after investing 6 skill points into the associated skill tree. It reduces a foe's defence by 50%, effectively casting [[Sap]] on them.
*In the 3DS version, it reduces defence by 25%.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
This ability is learned with 35 skill points invested into [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|Axe skill]].
This ability is learned with 35 skill points invested into [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|Axe skill]].


==={{DQ11}}===
[[Hendrik]] will learn Helm Splitter through the Axes panel in his character builder. It costs 6 points to learn, 3 MP to use, and has a fixed of 50% to cut the target's defence in half. It also hits for 120% damage.
*Later on, Hendrik can learn an enhanced version of the skill called [[Scrap Mettle]] for 16 points, which deals 150% damage, has a 75% chance to cut defence, and costs 9 MP to use.
==={{DQMJ}}===
Helm Splitter can be learned from various skill trees.
* [[Berserker (skill) | Berserker]] (6 points)
* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon III]] (8 points)
* [[Diminisher]] (40 points)
* [[Fire Fighter]] (13 points)
* [[Graveheart]] (14 points)
* [[Materialist]] (14 points)
* [[Reaper (skill) | Reaper]] (3 points)
* [[Saboteur]] (26 points)
* [[Warrior (skill) | Warrior]] (5 points)
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Helm Splitter can no longer be learned by [[Berserker (skill) | Berserker]], [[Diminisher]], or [[Saboteur]], and [[Materialist]] now requires only 7 points.
==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Helm Splitter costs 4 {{MP}} and attempts to lower the target's defence by 20% for 2~5 turns. The success rate depends on the target's resistance to debilitation, and the skill is learned through the [[Bang Afficionado]], [[Destroyer]], [[Duelist]], [[Fighter]], [[Hulk]], [[Martial Maven]], [[Materialist]], [[Multidisciplinarian]], [[Outlaw]], [[Paragon]], [[Power Player]], [[Überkilling Machine (Talent)|Überkilling Machine]], and [[Wrecker]] talents.
==={{DQH}}===
[[Yangus]] learns Helm Splitter for 6 skill points, and it costs 5 MP.
==={{DQH2}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
Helm Splitter is known naturally by [[Bullfinch]], [[Gripevine]], and [[Pruslas]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Hammerhood]] at level 16. It costs 12 MP to use, inflicts 130% potency physical damage to a single enemy, and can reduce their Defence for 3 turns.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Helm Splitter
|kanji=かぶと割り
|romanji=Kabutowari
|type=Physical
|role=Debuff
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=12
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFDown.png]]<br>DEF Down
|description=Deals 130% potency physical damage to 1 enemy, occasionally lowers DEF for 3 turns
|monsters=Bullfinch, Gripevine, Hammerhood, Pruslas
}}
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Golpe parteyelmos|es-meaning=''Helm-splitting strike''
|les=Golpe parteyelmos|les-meaning=''Helm-splitting strike''
|fr=Brise-casque|fr-meaning=''Helmet breaker''
|de=Helmspalter|de-meaning=''Helmet splitter''
|it=Spaccaelmi|it-meaning=''Helmet splitter'', from ''{{tt|spaccare|to split / smash}}'' + ''{{tt|elmi|helmets}}''
|ko=투구 깨기, ''Tugu Kkaegi''|ko-meaning=''Helmet breaking''
|zh-cn=裂盔斩, ''Lièkuī Zhǎn''|zh-cn-meaning=''Helm-splitting slash''
|zh-tw=裂盔斬, ''Lièkuī Zhǎn''|zh-tw-meaning=''Helm-splitting slash''
}}
==Related skills==
*[[Armour Hammer]]
*[[Scrap Mettle]]
==Battle visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Helm splitter DQM Joker.gif|400px]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''|platform=NDS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
</center>


{{clear}}


{{DQSkills}}
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[[category:Skills]]
[[Category: Axe skills]]
[[Category:Axe skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI 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 Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

Latest revision as of 18:57, 10 September 2026

Helm Splitter is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It reduces the enemy's defence for a handful of turns with the exact amount varying between games.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II HD-2D RemakeEdit

Helm Splitter is learned by the Prince of Midenhall at level 9. It costs 7 MP to perform and deals 90% Strike-element damage to one foe, with a 2/3rds chance to lower it's defence for 4~7 turns before resistance to Sap is applied. The souped-up version is Scrap Mettle.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

In the Nintendo 3DS version, Helm Splitter can be learned by advancing to rank 4 as a Gladiator or rank 2 as a Champion. It costs no MP to use and has a chance to reduce the enemy's Defence by 50%. Since it is an advanced skill, it can only be used by those vocations.

It can be used by the enemies Lieutenant kernel and Splitting headache.

Dragon Quest VII ReimaginedEdit

Helm Splitter is learned upon reaching rank 5 of the Heir Apparent vocation.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Yangus can use Helm Splitter as an axe technique learned after investing 6 skill points into the associated skill tree. It reduces a foe's defence by 50%, effectively casting Sap on them.

  • In the 3DS version, it reduces defence by 25%.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

This ability is learned with 35 skill points invested into Axe skill.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Hendrik will learn Helm Splitter through the Axes panel in his character builder. It costs 6 points to learn, 3 MP to use, and has a fixed of 50% to cut the target's defence in half. It also hits for 120% damage.

  • Later on, Hendrik can learn an enhanced version of the skill called Scrap Mettle for 16 points, which deals 150% damage, has a 75% chance to cut defence, and costs 9 MP to use.

Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Helm Splitter can be learned from various skill trees.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Helm Splitter can no longer be learned by Berserker, Diminisher, or Saboteur, and Materialist now requires only 7 points.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DEdit

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious KeyEdit

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Helm Splitter costs 4 MP and attempts to lower the target's defence by 20% for 2~5 turns. The success rate depends on the target's resistance to debilitation, and the skill is learned through the Bang Afficionado, Destroyer, Duelist, Fighter, Hulk, Martial Maven, Materialist, Multidisciplinarian, Outlaw, Paragon, Power Player, Überkilling Machine, and Wrecker talents.

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

Yangus learns Helm Splitter for 6 skill points, and it costs 5 MP.

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

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Dragon Quest TactEdit

Helm Splitter is known naturally by Bullfinch, Gripevine, and Pruslas at level 1 and can be learned by Hammerhood at level 16. It costs 12 MP to use, inflicts 130% potency physical damage to a single enemy, and can reduce their Defence for 3 turns.

Helm Splitter (かぶと割り Kabutowari) 
Ability information
Helm Splitter
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Physical   12
Range Additional effects
 
1		  
DEF Down
Description
Deals 130% potency physical damage to 1 enemy, occasionally lowers DEF for 3 turns
Naturally learnt by
Bullfinch, Gripevine, Hammerhood, Pruslas


In other languagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  Español castellanoGolpe parteyelmosHelm-splitting strike
  Español latinoamericanoGolpe parteyelmosHelm-splitting strike
  FrançaisBrise-casqueHelmet breaker
  DeutschHelmspalterHelmet splitter
  ItalianoSpaccaelmiHelmet splitter, from spaccare + elmi
  한국어투구 깨기, Tugu KkaegiHelmet breaking
  简体中文裂盔斩, Lièkuī ZhǎnHelm-splitting slash
  繁體中文裂盔斬, Lièkuī ZhǎnHelm-splitting slash

Related skillsEdit

Battle visualsEdit


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