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'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}. | '''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}. | ||
Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to electricity | Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in older mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to electricity. This has been changed beginning with the HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]], where the skill uses the proper electrical element. | ||
In the {{Monsters S}} spin off series of games the [[Zap]] element has been given less preferential treatment compared to the other elements and has been applied to the skill from the beginning, with this having since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}. | Lightning Slash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} as early as level 17 if his or her wisdom exceeds 53 points. It deals 130% damage with Lightning element (before resistances and weaknesses apply) and costs 7 {{MP}}. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation. | Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation. | ||
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The only enemy to use it is [[ceramic sergeant]]. | The only enemy to use it is [[ceramic sergeant]]. | ||
==={{DQ7R}}=== | |||
Lightning Slash is learned by reaching rank 4 of the [[Heir Apparent]] vocation. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | ||