Rising Slice

Rising Slice is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. When used, the swordsman performs a quick upward slice with their katana.

Rising Slice Japanese 斬り上げ Rōmaji Kiriage Type Skill

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Rising Slice is an enemy-only skill that can be used by both Goresby-Purrvis and Excalipurr. It deals damage to a single character and prevents them from acting for one turn.

Dragon Quest X

Rising Slice appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by Goresby-Purrvis and Excalipurr.

Dragon Quest Tact

Rising Slice can be learned by Lt Goresby-Purrvis at level 32 and costs 56 MP to use. It inflicts 250% potency physical damage to all enemies in a small T-shaped area in front of him. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.

Rising Slice (斬り上げ Kiriage)

Ability information

Rising Slice
Role *	Type *	Element	MP cost
Attack	Physical		56
Range		Additional effects
Fan (S)		None
Description
Deals physical damage (250% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Lt Goresby-Purrvis