Editing Hatchet Man

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Hatchet Man
|image = 
|japanese = まじんぎり<br>まじん斬り ({{VII}} onwards)<br>魔神斬り ({{X}} and {{Tact}})
|romaji = Majin giri
|translation = Demon Slash
|type = Skill
|first = {{DQ6}}
|dw = Magiblade<br>EvilSlash
}}

'''Hatchet Man''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It attempts to launch an all-or-nothing critical strike, with the accuracy varying between games.

This skill is ''strongly'' recommended for hunting [[Metal slime family|metal slime]]s and their brethren, especially so in games that do not have the [[hela hammer]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
In the remakes, Hatchet Man is one of the special abilities that the {{Psaro 9}} knows upon joining in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}}. Accuracy is 3/8ths and costs 0 {{MP}}.

==={{DQ6}}===
Hatchet Man is learned by [[Lizzie]] at level 9. Other characters can obtain it by mastering the [[Warrior]] vocation. Accuracy is 3/8ths in all versions for 0 {{MP}}.

==={{DQ7}}===
Exactly as in {{VI}}, though in the {{3DS}} remake it costs 3 {{MP}} to use. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Automaton (vocation)|Automaton]] {{MFamilies}} vocation.

It is used by the enemies [[Charmour]], [[Lieutenant kernel]], and [[Silver scrapper]].

==={{DQ8}}===
[[Yangus]] can use Hatchet Man as an axe technique after allocating 19 skill points into the associated skill. The technique has a 25% chance to land a normal blow, 25% to land a critical, and 50% to miss. Once [[Yangus]] has allocated 66 points in [[Axe_Weapon_Family|Axes]], it is replaced by the more accurate '''[[Executioner]]'''. This upgraded form ditches the chance of landing a normal blow for a 50% probability to land a critical. Both skills take 3 {{MP}} to use.

==={{DQ9}}===
This ability is learned with 58 skill points invested into [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|Axe skill]]. Functionally, it is identical to Executioner and takes 8 {{MP}} to use.

==={{DQ10}}===
Hatchet Man can be learned by [[Gladiator]]s, [[Ranger]]s, and [[Monster Master]]s by investing 76 skill points into the {{Axe}} skill. It works nearly identically as the previous game, but costs 6 {{MP}} to use. There is also an enemy-only version that is used by certain bosses when their {{HP}} falls below a certain percentage.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Hendrik]] learns Hatchet Man through the ''{{Axe}}s'' panel in his character builder, needing 16 points to unlock it. It costs 4 {{MP}} to use, but is now unaffected by a {{MFamilies}}'s evasion and any form of bedazzlement. This gives the skill a true hit ratio of 50% in all situations.

==={{DQM}}===
Called EvilSlash in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} reach level 15 with 106 {{HP}} and 90 {{Attack}}. It is learned naturally by the [[Armoured scorpion|Armorpion]], [[Hacksaurus|BattleRex]], [[Flapdragon|Coatol]], [[Gigantes]], [[Hammerhood|HammerMan]], [[Mandrake major|LizardMan]], [[Drag-goof|MadDragon]], [[Mummy]] and [[Restless armour|RogueNite]].

==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn EvilSlash are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Orgodemir]] and [[Tuskateer|WalrusMan]].

==={{DQMJ}}===
Hatchet Man can be learned from:
*[[Anti-metal]] (50 points)
*[[Berserker (skill)|Berserker]] (50 points)
*[[Champion (skill)|Champion]] (40 points)
*[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon III]] (18 points)
*[[Materialist]] (34 points)
*[[Naturalist]] (83 points)
*[[Warrior (skill)|Warrior]] (70 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Hatchet Man can no longer be learned from [[Champion (skill)|Champion]]. [[Materialist]] now requires 24 points, and [[Naturalist]] requires 75 points.

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Hatchet Man costs 8 {{MP}}, and operates exactly as it did in ''VIII'': a 50% chance to miss, a 25% chance to deal a normal blow, and a 25% chance to land a critical hit. It is learned via the [[Assassin]], [[Bang Virtuoso]], [[Bishop Ladja (Talent)|Bishop Ladja]], [[Blade Maven]], [[Duelist]], [[Estark (Talent)|Estark]], [[Fighter]], [[Naturalist]], [[Paragon]], [[Pest Controller]], [[Power Player]], and [[Überkilling Machine (Talent)|Überkilling Machine]] talents.

==={{Dragon Quest Heroes}} & {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}===
Hatchet Man appears as a basic attack that costs no {{MP}} to use that can be used by both [[Yangus]] and [[Desdemona]].

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Hatchet Man is learned by [[metal hunter]]s.

==={{DQTact}}===
Hatchet Man can be learned by [[Tuskateer]] at level 22 and [[Night clubber]] at level 31. It costs 26 {{MP}} to use and has a chance to deliver a 100% potency physical damage critical hit to a single enemy, but has a high chance of missing.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Hatchet Man
|kanji=魔神斬り
|romanji=Majin kiri
|type=Physical
|role={{Attack}}
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]
|mp=26
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=None
|description=Delivers a 100% potency physical damage critical hit to 1 enemy, but often misses
|monsters=[[Night clubber]], [[Tuskateer]]
}}

==={{SSB5}}===
The {{Hero Smash}} can randomly select Hatchet Man from his Command Selection ability, performing it as a weighty over-head slash. It costs 15 {{MP}} to execute and has a startup time of roughly one second, but possesses outstanding launching power and inflicts 35% damage. Hatchet Man can kill as early as 45% damage on most stages, and can break a fully-charged shield in one strike.

{{DQSkills}}

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