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'''Gigasword''' is an infrequently occurring skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|DQ series]], debuting in ''VII''. Similar to [[Gigaslash]] and [[Gigagash]], it is an [[zap|electrically charged]] sword strike, though it targets only one foe instead of a group.
'''Gigasword/Blade of Ultimate Power''' is an infrequently occurring skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|DQ series]], debuting in ''VII''. Similar to [[Gigaslash]] and [[Gigagash]], it is an [[zap|electrically charged]] sword strike, though it targets only one foe instead of a group.


==Appearances==  
==Appearances==  
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In the remakes of ''V'', the [[Conkuistador]] enemy will attempt to slay a character with the skill, but it will always backfire.
In the remakes of ''V'', the [[Conkuistador]] enemy will attempt to slay a character with the skill, but it will always backfire.


==Blade of Ultimate Power==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Gigasword can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Godhand]]. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's defence value, for 20 MP. It bears no elemental attribute.
B.U.P. in the PSX version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]]. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's defence value, for 20 MP. It bears no elemental attribute.


In the 3DS and subsequent mobile device ports, Gigasword takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores defence, resistance, and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Immense Defence]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''.
In the 3DS and subsequent mobile device ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores defence, resistance, and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Immense Defence]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''.


Further more, 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 [[Aira]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage.
Further more, 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 [[Aira]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage.