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{{Spell Infobox
|title = Sword Dance
|image = [[Image:DQXI Sword Dance.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = {{tt|つるぎのまい|Sword dance}}<br>{{tt|つるぎの舞|Sword dance}}
|romaji = Tsurugi no mai
|old = Swordanc
|type = Skill
}}
'''Sword Dance''' is a skill that debuted in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. It is a multi-striking dance that hits four random enemies for 70%~75% of a normal attack's power, unless noted otherwise.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Sword Dance was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, where it can learned by [[Warrior]]s as early as level 37 if their wisdom exceeds 71 points. Each strike deals 60% damage and the skill costs 10 {{MP}}.
==={{DQ6}}===
An antic very similar to Sword Dance appears as one of the [[Lucky Dip]] possibilities for the {{Hero 6}}, [[Terry]], [[Goowain]], and the [[Overkilling machine (Recruit)|Overkilling machine]]. It is functionally identical to [[Multifists]] but is described as being a dance of blades.

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{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Attacks enemies randomly with successive sword slashes.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
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In the PSX version of ''VII'', Sword Dance could only be learned as a hybrid skill by reaching rank 5 in the [[Warrior]] or [[Dancer]] vocations immediately after completing the other. Because [[Aishe]] has mastered the Dancer vocation prior to joining, she is capable of learning it faster than other characters after under-going a 30 battle "rehabilitation" period to fulfill the skill's requirement check.
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, Sword Dance costs 2 MP to use and is learned by reaching rank 8 of the [[Pirate]] vocation and rank 3 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] vocation. However, in this version it is an advanced skill that can be used while in those vocations. Aishe will display a unique animation when performing the technique.

In both versions the skill can activate a weapon's special effect per hit, such as the [[Poison needle]]'s instant-death chance, and despite the name Sword Dance is unaffected by [[Ban Dance]].

It is used by the enemies [[macho picchu]]s, [[ceramic sergeant]]s, [[mild headache]]s, and [[major headache]]s.

==={{DQ10}}===
Sword Dance can be learned by [[Dancer]]s by allocating 130 points into their Dance skill and costs 4 MP to use. It has been strengthened to launch four attacks at 120% strength each.

==={{DQ11}}===
Sword Dance is a secret skill that can be learned by the {{Hero 11}} through the ''Swordmastery'' panel in his character builder for 16 skill points, requiring all four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. It costs 8 MP to use and will target random enemies. The skill can be used with either a sword or greatsword equipped.

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==={{DQM3}}===
Sword Dance costs 15 {{MP}} and lashes out with 3~7 randomly-targeting blows at 30% strength of a normal attack, with the limit per slash being 200 damage. Sword Dance is learned through the [[Dancer]], [[Maniac]], [[Nokturnus (Talent)|Nokturnus]], [[Party Monster]], [[Pop Diva]], [[Rug Cutter]], and [[Vaudevillain]] talents.

==={{DQH2}}===
Sword Dance can be learned by [[Maya]] for 10 skill points as long as she is level 24 and costs 15 MP to use. It will summon various spectral swords around her in all directions, allowing her to attack while spinning, before she sends them away. If there are many monsters close to her, it is very easy for Maya to rack up a high combo counter. She will be unable to move or perform any other actions until the dance has completed.

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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQH2 Sword Dance.jpg|Maya performing the Sword Dance in ''Heroes II''
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==References==
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[[Category:Dances]]
[[Category:Fan skills]]
[[Category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]