Burning Breath
- This article is about the attack skill, for the enemy see Burning Breath (Monster)
| Burning Breath | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | やけつくいき |
| Rōmaji | Burning Breath |
| Type | Breath |
| Older names | PalsyAir |
Burning Breath is a breath skill in the Dragon Quest series. It may paralyze opponents when used, and affects a group of enemies.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
Burning Breath is learned by several monster companions such as the flamethrower and man o' war. It does not cost MP to use, and the affliction lasts for 1~3 turns. The skill uses the same element as Whack and is ineffective against monsters immune to instant death.
| Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Man o' war | 5 |
| Revaulting horse | 5 |
| Drag-goof | 10 |
| Flamethrower | 15 |
| Hulagan | 15 |
| Great dragon | 20 |
Dragon Quest VI
Paralysis has been given an element independent to instant death beginning with VI and the skill is obtained by advancing to rank 7 of the Monster Master vocation. Paralysis lasts 4~7 turns and, when used by an ally, the skill has a 50%, 20%, 10%, and 0% chance to connect depending on the enemy's resistance.
Dragon Quest VII
Burning breath is learned by reaching rank 4 of the Monster Masher vocation in the PSX and 3DS version, as well as rank 4 of the Bone Baron and rank 2 of the Gripevine monster vocations. In has the same aspects as VI's in the original release, but now lasts 6~9 turns in the remake.
Dragon Quest IX
Burning Breath is used by various monsters, but is unable to be performed by any player-controlled characters.
Etymology
While the skill's name may imply that it is another type of fire breath, in actuality people who are afflicted with neuro-toxins describe a painful burning sensation in addition to other sensory anomalies.
