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'''Disruptive Wave''' | '''Disruptive Wave''' is a recurring skill in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' as a monster-exclusive attack, it nullifies all stat changes, such as those caused by buff abilities such as[[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]], debuffs such as [[Kasap]] and [[Deceleratle]], and [[Tension]]. | ||
It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad. | It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Used by [[Zoma]], as well as some of the superbosses such as [[Xenlon]] and [[Gran Dragon]]. | Used by [[Zoma]], as well as some of the superbosses such as [[Xenlon]] and [[Gran Dragon]]. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle. | Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle. | ||
In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn. | In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited [[king slime]]s at level 18. [[Saber]] can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle. | Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited [[King slime (recruit)|king slime]]s at level 18. [[Saber]] can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle. | ||
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Disruptive Wave | Disruptive Wave can be learned by any character in the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] vocation when they reach rank 2. This is the only way to learn the ability, as the Sword of Ramias instead casts Oomph when used as an item in battle. | ||
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Learned via the Hero vocation as in ''VI'', but also by reaching rank 6 of the [[Druid]] vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than [[The Great Leveller]] as it covers more effects. | Learned via the Hero vocation as in ''VI'', but also by reaching rank 6 of the [[Druid]] vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than [[The Great Leveller]] as it covers more effects. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]]. | Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]]. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to | Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to perform. | ||
It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability. | It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition when used by a character or a monster. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability. | ||
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[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, [[Tension]] is not reduced when used. | [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, [[Tension]] is not reduced when used. | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 7 August 2020
| Disruptive Wave | |
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| Japanese | いてつくはどう |
| Rōmaji | Itetsukuhadou |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | DeMagic |
Disruptive Wave is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III as a monster-exclusive attack, it nullifies all stat changes, such as those caused by buff abilities such asKabuff and Oomph, debuffs such as Kasap and Deceleratle, and Tension.
It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Used by Zoma, as well as some of the superbosses such as Xenlon and Gran Dragon.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as Estark, Psaro the Manslayer, and Aamon. However, the hero can unleash this by using the Zenithian sword as a tool in battle.
In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that Psaro can learn.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited king slimes at level 18. Saber can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Disruptive Wave can be learned by any character in the Hero vocation when they reach rank 2. This is the only way to learn the ability, as the Sword of Ramias instead casts Oomph when used as an item in battle.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Learned via the Hero vocation as in VI, but also by reaching rank 6 of the Druid vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than The Great Leveller as it covers more effects.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with Dhoulmagus.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into Enlightenment skill. It costs 10MP to perform.
It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition when used by a character or a monster. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only King Godwyn and Corvus uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and all the legacy bosses will use this ability.
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest Monsters
Called DeMagic in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 20 with 100 MP and 140 intelligence. It is naturally learned by DeathMore (Final form),Mirudraas (Transformed) and Zoma. It can also be learned by monsters with Surge and UltraDown.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
DeMagic now requires 252 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by PsychoPiz, Orgodemir (Transformed) and Warubou.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Psaro can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, Tension is not reduced when used.
Trivia
- The Japanese name (いてつくはどう Itetsukuhadou, "Freezing Waves") refers to Zoma's ice magic, as he was the first to use the skill.
- In the initial English version of Dragon Quest VIII, it was referred to as a Wave of Ice, a literal translation of its Japanese name. Subsequent releases, such as the cell phone and Nintendo 3DS versions, have changed it to Disruptive Wave.
