Lightning Conductor (skill)

Lightning Conductor, also known as Thunderstrike, is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It delivers a lightning-charged thrust with the wielder's spear.

For the wand of the same name, see Lightning conductor.
Not to be confused with the Thunder Strike skill.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest XEdit

Lightning Conductor can be learned by Priests, Martial Artists, Paladins, Item Masters, and Guardians by allocating 35 points into the Spear skill. It costs 2 MP to use and inflicts 120% lightning damage to a single enemy.

  • In the Offline version of the game, Lightning Conductor can be learned by the Hero and Raguas through the Spears panel on their character builders for 3 skill points.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit

Lightning Conductor can be learned by Kiryl by spending 6 skill points and costs 8 MP to use. When used, Kiryl will charge up his spear with lightning, then drives it into the ground to create a shockwave that zaps the surrounding area. Like all lightning-based skills, it can short circuit monsters from the Machine family.

GameDescription
A lightning-powered lance attack that blasts enemies away.[1]

Dragon Quest TactEdit

Known as Thunderstrike in this game, it is known naturally by Orc chieftain and Silver cape and can be learned by Orc at level 16. It costs 5 MP to use and inflicts 105% potency Zap-type physical damage to all enemies in a range of two squares in front of the user. Thunderstrike can also be taught to any unit using an ability scroll, which is received as a reward for completing the fourth stages of the Purrcival and Trap box's Battle Roads, as well as the second stages of the Gold lion, Baran, and Dora-in-Grey's Battle Roads.

Thunderstrike (らいめいづき Raimei zuki) 
Ability information
Thunderstrike
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical   5
Range Additional effects
 
Straight line
None
Description
Deals Zap-type physical damage (105% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Orc, Orc chieftain


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ReferencesEdit

  1. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.