Gust Slash
| Gust Slash | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | しんくうぎり |
| Rōmaji | Shinkū giri |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | VacuSlash |
Gust Slash is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VI. It imbues a melee strike with the power of wind.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Gust Slash deals 130% melee damage with the Woosh element. It is granted at the first rank of the Gladiator vocation.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Gust Slash is learned at rank 1 of the Gladiator vocation in both versions of the game, as well as rank 2 of the Champion occupation in the 3DS remake.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Vacuum Slash is an enemy-only skill that can be used by Gargoyle and Zombie gladiator.
Dragon Quest Monsters
Called VacuSlash in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 11 with 77 HP, 34 MP, 66 attack and 42 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the BigRoost, ChopClown, Lionex, MadCat, MadPecker, Rayburn and WindBeast. It can also be learned by monsters with ChargeUp and WindBeast.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
VacuSlash now requires 76 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the ArcDemon and WarMantis.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Gust Slash can be learned from:
- Bang & Woosh (34 points)
- Bang & Woosh II (16 points)
- Dragon Lore (48 points)
- Firewind Slashes (16 points)
- Frizz & Woosh (14 points)
- Frizz & Woosh II (4 points)
- Speedster (47 points)
- Thunderwind Slashes (8 points)
- Wind Blower (26 points)
- Woosh & Crack (27 points)
- Woosh & Crack II (10 points)
- Woosh & Zam (26 points)
- Woosh & Zam II (12 points)
- Woosh & Zap (26 points)
- Woosh & Zap II (8 points)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Gust Slash can no longer be learned from Dragon Lore, Speedster, or Wind Blower. It can now be learned from:
- Woosh & Sizz (27 points)
- Woosh & Sizz II (10 points)
Dragon Quest Tact
Gust Slash is known naturally by Drooling ghoul, Handsome crab, and Scarewolf, and can be learned by Mandrake major at level 16. It costs 3 MP to use and deals 120% potency Woosh-type physical damage to one enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
