Assassin's Stab

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Assassin's Stab is a recurring ability in the franchise. It may instantly kill a target when used.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

Jessica can use Assassin's Stab has a knife technique after allocating 22 skill points into the associated skill. The rate of success is independent of the foe's resistance to whack, with a fixed 12.5% chance to work. After allocating 100 points, it is replaced by the deadlier Sudden Death technique, which deals an additional 50% more damage regardless of success and has a higher accuracy of 25%.

  • In the 3DS version, Sudden Death deals 80% more damage instead of 50%. This stacks with Dragonsbanes and Zombiesbanes additional damage.

Dragon Quest IX

An attack that possesses a fixed 12.5% chance to instantly kill a target. Costs 3 MP to use and is learned after 58 points have been invested into the Knife skill.