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{{Spell Infobox
|title = Lightning Storm
|title = Lightning Storm
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|image = [[Image:DQH Lightning Storm.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = ジゴスパーク
|japanese = ジゴスパーク
|romaji = {{tt|Jigosupaku|Hell spark}}
|romaji = {{tt|Jigosupaku|Hell spark}}
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|type = Skill
|type = Skill
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'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of [[Nadiria]], dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to ''IX''.
'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of [[Nadiria]], dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to ''IX''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] or [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocations.
Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] or [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocations.
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Lightning Storm can be learned by advancing to rank 7 as a [[Druid]] (5 in the 3DS version) or rank 8 as a [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)|Slaughtomaton]]. It can also be used by [[Numen|the Almighty]] against the party.
*In the 3DS version, Lightning Storm is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Druid or learned permanently by mastering the Slaughtomaton vocation.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
Lightning Storm is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
Lightning Storm is a [[Master Stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
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==Battle Visuals==
==Battle Visuals==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Lightning-Storm.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Lightning-Storm.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SFC}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Lightning-Storm.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Lightning-Storm.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Lightning-Storm-Angelo.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Lightning-Storm-Angelo.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The animation for Lighting Storm in the Super Famicom version of ''VI'' was recolored to gold and used as the animation for Kazap in the 16-bit version of ''III''.
The animation for Lighting Storm in the Super Famicom version of ''VI'' was recolored to gold and used as the animation for Kazap in the 16-bit version of ''III''.
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQT Sido Jigospark.jpg|Malroth using Lightning Storm in ''Tact''.
</gallery></center>
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Orage d'éclairs|fr-meaning=Lit. lightning thunderstorm
|es=Tormenta luminosa|es-meaning=Lit. luminous storm
|de=Blitzgewitter|de-meaning=Lit. thunderstorm
|it=Tempesta di fulmini<br>Tempesta di saette (''VII'')|it-meaning=Lit. lightning storm<br>Lightning bolt storm
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Lightning]]
*[[Lightning]]
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
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{{DQSkills}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[fr:Orage d'éclairs]]

Revision as of 15:07, 10 September 2021

Lightning Storm is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of Nadiria, dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 MP in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to IX.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

In the remakes, Lightning Storm is one of the special abilities that Psaro can learn when he reaches level 53. It inflicts around 210~290 damage on all enemies for 25 MP.

Dragon Quest V

Starkers is capable of learning a variation of this skill by the name of Starker's Storm (プチスパーク). He is the only character capable of using this technique, and it is the only appearance of the skill in the game. The skill is slightly weaker in this installment, dealing 200~250 damage.

Dragon Quest VI

Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the Hero or Liquid Metal Slime vocations.

Dragon Quest VII

Lightning Storm can be learned by advancing to rank 7 as a Druid (5 in the 3DS version) or rank 8 as a Slaughtomaton. It can also be used by the Almighty against the party.

  • In the 3DS version, Lightning Storm is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Druid or learned permanently by mastering the Slaughtomaton vocation.

Dragon Quest VIII

Lightning Storm can be learned by both the the Hero and Angelo, but through different means. The Hero obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. Angelo obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill.

This version of the skill is slightly weakened compared to previous installments, dealing 190~220 damage.

Dragon Quest IX

Lightning Storm is a special Spear skill available if the character possesses the Clear Spear Theory in their inventory. It deals 190~220 base damage, and will gradually rise to a cap of 390~420 once the user's magical might and mending reach a sum of 500. It costs 26 MP to use.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Jade unlocks Lightning Storm through the Spears section of her character builder for 20 skill points. It costs 24 MP to use, deals 130~190 base damage with a cap of 270~330, and will lower the paralysis resistance of those struck by 25%.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Called Hellblast in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 34 with 184 HP, 184 MP and 196 intelligence. It is naturally learned by Baramos, DeathMore, MetalKing, Pizzaro, Sidoh and ZapBird. It can also be learned by monsters with Thordain and Lightning.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Hellblast now requires 538 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the Azurile, DarkMate and LordDraco.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Lightning Storm can be learned with 100 points in the Dr. Snapped skill or 45 points in Wulfspade II.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Lightning Storm can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as:

Dragon Quest Swords

Lightning Storm is a Master Stroke in Dragon Quest Swords.

Dragon Quest Heroes & Dragon Quest Heroes II

Lightning Storm appears as Terry's Coup de Grâce, performed when he is in High Tension mode. He charges up his sword with Nadirian lightning, then leaps into the air and sends a shockwave with a slash that deals heavy damage to any enemies in front of him.

Dragon Quest Tact

Lightning Storm can be learned by Malroth at level 54 and costs 138 MP to use. It deals major Zap-type spell damage to all enemies in a rhombus-shaped area of effect around him and is very rarely inflicts paralysis, as well. Upgrading the spell increases its damage and reduces the MP it costs to cast.

Battle Visuals

Videos

Heroes footage

Trivia

The animation for Lighting Storm in the Super Famicom version of VI was recolored to gold and used as the animation for Kazap in the 16-bit version of III.

Gallery

Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolTormenta luminosaLit. luminous storm
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisOrage d'éclairsLit. lightning thunderstorm
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschBlitzgewitterLit. thunderstorm
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoTempesta di fulmini
Tempesta di saette (VII)
Lit. lightning storm
Lightning bolt storm

See also