Nosedive is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series used by winged monsters and bosses. The user flies high into the air before suddenly swooping down on a single character, dealing enhanced damage and in some cases being able to knock them down, as well.
| Nosedive | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 急降下 |
| Rōmaji | Kyūkōka |
| Type | Skill |
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII
Nosedive can be used by both Hawk men and Gargoyles. It deals damage to a single character that ignores their Defence. When used, the in-game text states that the monster "attacks from the air!".
| Monster | Damage range |
|---|---|
| Hawk man | 56~69 |
| Gargoyle | 62~75 |
Dragon Quest IX
Nosedive is used by Corvus in both of his forms, dealing 150% damage to a single character. When used, the in-game text states that he "drops from the sky like a bolt from the blue!".
Dragon Quest XI
Nosedive can be used by Jasper in both his Unbound and Unhinged forms, as well as Overweening Pride. It deals 125% damage to a single character and has a chance to knock them down for one turn. When used, the in-game text states that the user "comes crashing down from above!".
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Nosedive appears as a skill that can be learned by Jasper Unbound at 6★ rarity or higher. It deals a high amount of physical damage to a single enemy that ignores DEF and inflicts stop for three turns.
Related skills