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'''Kathwack''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It attempts to kill all enemies outright with a macabre incantation, and is the ultimate form of [[Whack]] and [[Thwack]]. | '''Kathwack''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. | ||
It attempts to kill all enemies outright with a macabre incantation, and is the ultimate form of [[Whack]] and [[Thwack]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
[[Conkjurer]]s try to use this spell in battle but always fail due to lack of MP | [[Conkjurer]]s try to use this spell in battle but always fail due to lack of {{MP}}. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Kathwack is learned by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation, and costs 15 {{MP}}. | Kathwack is learned by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation, and costs 15 {{MP}}. | ||
[[Dogmus]] also casts it. | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
A variety of vocations teach Kathwack: [[Druid]] at rank | A variety of vocations teach Kathwack: [[Druid]] at rank 2, [[Black bishop (vocation)|Black bishops]] at rank 4, and rank 6 of the [[Bone baron (vocation)|Bone baron]]. It costs 15 {{MP}} to cast, as usual. | ||
It can be cast by the enemies [[Conkjurer]], [[Infernal kernel]], [[Dark decanter]], and [[Hirsute hexer (Dragon Quest VII)|Hirsute hexer]], although [[Conkjurer]]s lack the {{MP}} to cast it. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
[[Angelo]] can acquire the spell by investing 56 points into his {{Staff}} skill and costs 15 {{MP}}. | [[Angelo]] can acquire the spell by investing 56 points into his {{Staff}} skill and costs 15 {{MP}}. | ||
It can be cast by the enemies [[Unholy bishop]], [[Trap Box in Memoriam]], and [[Marcello in Memoriam]]. | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
Kathwack is learned by [[Priest]]s at Level 55, and costs 20 {{MP}} to cast. As with the other [[Whack]] spells, it's potency is reliant on the [[Priest]]'s | Kathwack is learned by [[Priest]]s at Level 55, and costs 20 {{MP}} to cast. As with the other [[Whack]] spells, it's potency is reliant on the [[Priest]]'s {{Magical Mending}}, raising the base accuracy from 75% at 200 to 100% at 799. | ||
==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
{{Serena 11}} learns Kathwack at level 63, and it costs 20 {{MP}}. | {{Serena 11}} learns Kathwack at level 63, and it costs 20 {{MP}} with a 75% base accuracy against non-resistant monsters. As it cannot be learned by [[Rab]] and Serena has zero {{Magical Might}} growth period, the benchmarks for the spell are among the lowest in the game: Kathwack will rise to 85% accuracy at just 200 Magical Might. | ||
==={{ | ==={{Dragon Quest Heroes}} & {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}=== | ||
Kathwack appears as [[Kiryl]]'s [[Coup de Grâce]], carrying over from {{DQMBR}}. After trying and failing to cast [[Thwack]] multiple times, [[Kiryl]] becomes annoyed and stomps on the text windows in frustration, before casting a souped-up version of Kathwack, which annihilates groups of enemies with waves of darkness. This version of Kathwack causes damage, rather than instant death. This references [[Kiryl]]'s AI in the {{NES}} version of {{Dragon Quest IV}}, where [[Kiryl]] would infamously cast the [[Whack]] and [[Thwack]] spells constantly against boss | Kathwack appears as [[Kiryl]]'s [[Coup de Grâce]], carrying over from {{DQMBR}}. After trying and failing to cast [[Thwack]] multiple times, [[Kiryl]] becomes annoyed and stomps on the text windows in frustration, before casting a souped-up version of Kathwack, which annihilates groups of enemies with waves of darkness. This version of Kathwack causes damage, rather than instant death. This references [[Kiryl]]'s AI in the {{NES}} version of {{Dragon Quest IV}}, where [[Kiryl]] would infamously cast the [[Whack]] and [[Thwack]] spells constantly against boss {{MFamilies}}s to no effect. | ||
==Other Languages== | ==Other Languages== | ||