Dragon Slash

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Dragon Slash is a recurring skill. It typically deals 50% more damage to dragons. Combine with the Dragonsbane for even higher damage!

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Absent from the original, it was included in the remakes as one of Psaro's special abilities. If the Falcon Blade is equipped, the skill will strike twice per use. Effected monsters:

Dragon Quest VI

Dragon Slash inflicts extra damage on dragons, otherwise it deals normal melee damage. It is obtained by advancing to rank 2 of the Gladiator vocation. Effected monsters:

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon slash is learned by reaching rank 2 of the Warrior vocation. Effected monsters:

Dragon Quest VIII

The hero can use Dragon slash as a sword technique after investing 9 skill points into the associated skill. However, it cannot be learned by Angelo.

Dragon Quest IX

Dragon slash is the first of the sword techniques, obtained after 3 skill points are invested into that skill. Visually, the user leaps towards the target, then swings his or her sword, creating a brief vertical spout of fire as the swing finishes.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dragon slash increases damage by 200% (plus 10), and is learned by the Hero, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik after purchasing the skill for ten points in their sword skill tree.