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{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Thwack
|image = [[Image:DQ3 Spell Thwhack.png|170px]]
|image = [[Image:DQ3 Spell Thwhack.png|170px]]
|japanese =  ザラキ
|jap =  ザラキ
|romaji = Zaraki
|romaji = Zaraki
|type = Debilitation
|type = Debilitation
|old=Defeat
|old=Defeat
}}
}}
'''Thwack''' is an instant-death spell that targets a whole group of enemies, unlike [[Whack]] (which targets only one enemy).
'''Thwack''' is an instant-death spell in the {{DQSeries}} that targets a whole group of enemies, stopping the heart (or nearest approximate).
 
Typically, characters that take up the paths of [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s are the only humans that learn the [[Whack]] line, giving the impression of the spell family being a case of "forbidden" magic reserved only for the most pious and disciplined.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
Thwack is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 23, and costs 4MP to cast.
Thwack is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 23, and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast.  
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
 
Infamously, [[frostburn]]s and [[wrecktor]]s will cast it ceaselessly in the {{NES}} version.
 
==={{DQ3}}===
[[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s will learn Thwack at level 28, now costs 7 {{MP}} to cast remaining so until {{IX}}.
 
The enemies [[imp]], [[soaring scourger]], [[pandora's box]], and [[silhouette]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}, although imps don't have the required {{MP}} to cast it.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
[[Kiryl]] learns Thwack at level 24 and costs to cast.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The enemies [[imp]], [[terracotta warrior]], [[blizzybody]], and [[bone baron]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}, but imps will fail every time due to lack of {{MP}}.
[[Kiryl]] learns Thwack at level 24 and now costs 7MP to cast, remaining so until ''IX''.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Mimic]]s use this spell only as enemies.
Thwack is learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Priest]] vocation.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Thwack is learned by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Priest]] vocation. [[Mimic]]s also use it.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
Thwack is learned by reaching the first rank in the [[Sage]] vocation in the [[Sony PlayStation|original]] and {{3DS}} remake.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
It can be cast by the enemies [[pandora's box]], [[gourd almighty]], [[black book]], [[black bishop]], and [[gnuriel]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Angelo]] learns Thwack at level 22.
[[Angelo]] learns Thwack at level 22.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Thwack is learned by [[priest]]s at level 34, and costs 10MP. It works off of the priest's [[Magical mending]], raising the base accuracy from 50% once the stat hits 50 points, capping at 100% effectiveness (barring resistance) at 999.
Thwack is learned by [[Priest]]s at level 34, and now costs 10 {{MP}}. It works off of the priest's {{Magical Mending}}, raising the base accuracy from 50% once the stat hits 100 points, capping at 100% effectiveness (barring resistance) at 999.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Thwack is a spell exclusively used by {{MFamilies}}s, and it costs 10 {{MP}}.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Serena 11}} and [[Rab]] learn Thwack at level 49. It costs 10 {{MP}} to use. It has a 50% success rate barring resistance, reaching 75% accurate at 900 {{Magical Might}}.
 
==={{DQM}}===
Called Defeat in this game, it is an upgraded form of [[Whack|Beat]]. Beat grows into Defeat when the {{MFamilies}} reaches level 24 with at least 80 {{MP}} and 98 {{Intelligence}}.
 
==={{DQM2}}===
Defeat now requires 177 {{Intelligence}} to learn.
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
Thwack can be learned from:
*[[Cursader]] (47 points)
*[[Leopold (skill)|Leopold]] (85 points)
*[[Reaper (skill)|Reaper]] (100 points)
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Thwack can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Exorsus (skill)|Exorsus]] for 45 points, or [[Mortella (skill)|Mortella]] for 85 points.
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Thwack costs 12 {{MP}} and is learned via the [[Cheesy Grin]], [[Destroyer]], [[Evil Genius]], [[Grump]], [[Pyrotechnician]], and [[Smarty-Pants]] talents.
 
==={{SSB5}}===
Thwack is a spell the {{Hero Smash}} can randomly choose from his Command Selection ability. It costs an immense 30 {{MP}} to cast and will only deal 3% upon failure, but creates a large explosion with a chance to instantly KO an opponent. The chance to KO increases with the opponents damage and is slightly boosted if the Hero is also damaged.
 
==Battle Visuals==
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==Other Languages==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]

Latest revision as of 13:12, 23 March 2024

Thwack is an instant-death spell in the Dragon Quest series that targets a whole group of enemies, stopping the heart (or nearest approximate).

Typically, characters that take up the paths of Priests and Sages are the only humans that learn the Whack line, giving the impression of the spell family being a case of "forbidden" magic reserved only for the most pious and disciplined.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Thwack is learned by the Prince of Cannock at level 23, and costs 4 MP to cast.

Infamously, frostburns and wrecktors will cast it ceaselessly in the NES version.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Priests and Sages will learn Thwack at level 28, now costs 7 MP to cast remaining so until IX.

The enemies imp, soaring scourger, pandora's box, and silhouette can use this spell against the party, although imps don't have the required MP to cast it.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Kiryl learns Thwack at level 24 and costs to cast.

The enemies imp, terracotta warrior, blizzybody, and bone baron can use this spell against the party, but imps will fail every time due to lack of MP.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Name Level
Snowbird --
Orc king 15
Samigina 20
Bianca Whitaker 23
Nera Briscoletti 23
Debora Briscoletti 25

Mimics use this spell only as enemies.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Thwack is learned by advancing to rank 7 of the Priest vocation. Mimics also use it.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Thwack is learned by reaching the first rank in the Sage vocation in the original and 3DS remake.

It can be cast by the enemies pandora's box, gourd almighty, black book, black bishop, and gnuriel.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Angelo learns Thwack at level 22.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Thwack is learned by Priests at level 34, and now costs 10 MP. It works off of the priest's Magical Mending, raising the base accuracy from 50% once the stat hits 100 points, capping at 100% effectiveness (barring resistance) at 999.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Thwack is a spell exclusively used by monsters, and it costs 10 MP.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Serena and Rab learn Thwack at level 49. It costs 10 MP to use. It has a 50% success rate barring resistance, reaching 75% accurate at 900 Magical Might.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Called Defeat in this game, it is an upgraded form of Beat. Beat grows into Defeat when the monster reaches level 24 with at least 80 MP and 98 Intelligence.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Defeat now requires 177 Intelligence to learn.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Thwack can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Thwack can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from Exorsus for 45 points, or Mortella for 85 points.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Thwack costs 12 MP and is learned via the Cheesy Grin, Destroyer, Evil Genius, Grump, Pyrotechnician, and Smarty-Pants talents.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Thwack is a spell the Hero can randomly choose from his Command Selection ability. It costs an immense 30 MP to cast and will only deal 3% upon failure, but creates a large explosion with a chance to instantly KO an opponent. The chance to KO increases with the opponents damage and is slightly boosted if the Hero is also damaged.

Battle Visuals[edit]

Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolMultimuerteMultideath