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|title = Gigaslash
|title = Gigaslash
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|image = [[File:DQHII Gigaslash.jpg|300px]]
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|japanese = ギガスラッシュ
|romaji =  
|romaji = Giga slash
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|type = Skill
|type = Skill
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'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability appearing in many games in the franchise. Despite its name suggesting a physical basis for its (very large) damage output, it in fact does magical damage. It does a lot of damage in a group of monsters.  
 
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'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Despite its name suggesting a physical basis for its (very large) damage output, it in fact deals magical damage. It slices a group of enemies with a blade of holy electricity.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Spell
|console=DS
|name=Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ)
|flavor=
|mp=20
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 150~330 points.}}
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of DQ V, learned by [[Starkers]] once he reaches level 65.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
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|flavor=A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
|flavor=A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
|mp=20
|mp=20
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage (as done by the [[Zap]] line of spells in other games)}}
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 6 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash. It costs 20 MP.
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 6 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{Spell
|console=PSX, 3DS
|name=Gigaslash
|flavor=
|mp=15
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability, requiring the user to be a Hero in order to use it.


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The hero]] can learn '''Gigaslash''' as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as '''lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]''' for a cap of 207~239.
[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The hero]] can learn '''Gigaslash''' as a sword technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead.


[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead.
[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead.
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage (as done by the [[Zap]] line of spells in other games)}}
In Dragon Quest IX, the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 160 and a maximum of 360. It costs 15 mp to use this skill, and is of the light element.
In ''Dragon Quest IX'', the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 160 and a maximum of 360, reached when the sum of the character's magical might and strength reach 300.


===[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]===
==={{DQ11}}===
===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 16 MP to use, targets '''all''' enemies, and deals up to 210~250 lightning damage.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from the Captain Crow, Cleric, Cluboon III, Diamagon III, and Uber Knight skillsets.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a sword.
==Other Appearances==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Gigaslash is the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable Heroes from other ''Dragon Quest'' games.
==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-DS-Starkersslash.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigathrow]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQH Gigaslash.jpg|Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash
</gallery></center>


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Revision as of 01:00, 31 July 2019


"This ends right now!"

—Aurora unleashing Gigaslash in Dragon Quest Heroes.

Gigaslash is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. Despite its name suggesting a physical basis for its (very large) damage output, it in fact deals magical damage. It slices a group of enemies with a blade of holy electricity.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ) (DS)
MP 20
Effect Hits a single group of enemies with Zap damage for 150~330 points.


A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of DQ V, learned by Starkers once he reaches level 65.

Dragon Quest VI

Gigaslash (DS)
MP 20
Effect Hits a single group of enemies with Zap damage for 350~410 points.
Flavor text A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies.

Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 6 of the Hero class) can use Gigaslash.

Dragon Quest VII

Gigaslash (PSX, 3DS)
MP 15
Effect Hits a single group of enemies with Zap damage for 350~410 points.


Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 7 of the Hero class) can use Gigaslash. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability, requiring the user to be a Hero in order to use it.

Dragon Quest VIII

The hero can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains Gigagash instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl] for a cap of 207~239.

Angelo cannot learn this skill; he obtains Lightning Storm after mastering his sword skill instead.

Dragon Quest IX

Gigaslash (DS)
MP 15
Effect Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage (as done by the Zap line of spells in other games)
Flavor text A technique for cutting down a group of enemies.

In Dragon Quest IX, the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 160 and a maximum of 360, reached when the sum of the character's magical might and strength reach 300.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The Hero will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his Swordmastery skill tree. It costs 16 MP to use, targets all enemies, and deals up to 210~250 lightning damage.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from the Captain Crow, Cleric, Cluboon III, Diamagon III, and Uber Knight skillsets.

Dragon Quest Swords

Gigaslash is a master stroke in Dragon Quest Swords.

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

Gigaslash appears as the Coup de Grâce of Aurora. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of Teresa when she is wielding a sword.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Gigaslash is the Hero's Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable Heroes from other Dragon Quest games.

Battle Visuals

See also

Gallery