Helichopter
| Helichopter | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | ぶんまわし |
| Rōmaji | Bunmawashi |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | None |
Helichopter is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging wildly in a wide circular motion with a greatsword or other weapon.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Helichopter was retroactively added to the 2024 remake as a Merchant skill, learned at level 26 if their wisdom exceeds 72 points. It deals 90~95% Strike-element damage to a group of enemies, and costs 8 MP.
Dragon Quest X[edit]
Helichopter can be learned by Warriors, Gladiators and Monster Masters by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user. In Version 3.4 of the game, Helichopter now deals 168% of normal attack damage.
- In the Offline version of the game, the Hero and Hussar can learn Helichopter through the Greatswords panel in their character builders for 5 skill points, with Hussar already knowing the skill when he joins the party. It deals 168% normal attack damage to a single group of enemies. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Hero and Hendrik can learn Helichopter through Greatswords panel in their character builders for 7 skill points, costing 4 MP to use. It consistently deals the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a group of enemies.
Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
| Helichopter | |||
| Type & Rank | Target | CT | Restriction |
 |
All Enemies. | 20s |  |
| Effect | |||
| A 125% potency attack. | |||
| Notes | |||
| N/A | |||
| How to obtain | |||
| Warrior's Sword | |||
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Helichopter is known naturally by brownies, green dragons, hammerhoods, hoodlums, mandrake mercenaries, trolls, and wooper troopers at level 1 and can be learned by golems and wild beast at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. Helichopter can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
There are also several variations of the skill that deal elemental damage, including Burning Helichopter, Firetwister, Frigidtwister, Lightning Whorl, Booming Helichopter, and Hellichopter.
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
| Helichopter | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Attack | Physical |  |
7 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 Radius 1 |
None | ||
| Description | |||
| Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper | |||
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit]
Helichopter appeared as an axe skill for Crocodine and the Luminary Leader as a Warrior wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.
Related skills[edit]
- Helibopter, a similar ability performed by gigantes with their clubs
- Power Throw, a similar technique for boomerangs
- Rolling Attack
- Spinning Wheel
- Dragon Swing
Trivia[edit]
- One of the interpretations for Helichopter's Japanese name Bunmawashi (ぶんまわし) is an archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal. It can also refer to a revolving stage that is used in Kabuki theater.
