Editing Helichopter

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Helichopter
|image = [[Image:AHB Helichopter.png|125px]]
|japanese = ぶんまわし
|romaji = {{tt|Bunmawashi|Vigorous/wild swing}}
|old = None
|type = Skill
}}
'''Helichopter''' is a skill in the series.

==Characteristics==
The skill allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging wildly in a wide circular motion with a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword]] or other weapon.

==Appearances==
==={{DQIIHD}}===
Helichopter costs 12 MP to use and inflicts around 90% damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies. It can be learned by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] at level 38. 
* When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of [[Focus Pocus]], the [[Souped-Up Skill]] [[Backhander]] becomes available to use by holding down a button, depending on which version of the game is being played. The player must have the [[Soul Sigil]] in their possession to use it.
{{Descriptions
|DQI&IIHD=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}} 

==={{DQ3HD}}===
Helichopter can be learned by a [[Merchant]] starting at level 26 if their {{Wisdom}} exceeds 72 points. It costs 8 MP to use and inflicts 90~95% Strike-element damage to a single group of enemies. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped.
{{Descriptions
|DQIIIHD=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior|Warriors]], [[Gladiator|Gladiators]] and [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]] 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 10}} 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.

==={{DQ11}}===
The {{Hero 11}} 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.
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of the sword.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQStars}}===
{{DQStarsSkill
|name=Helichopter
|kanji=ぶんまわし
|romanji=Bunmawashi
|type=[[File:DQotS Red C.png]]
|target=All Enemies.
|ct=20s
|restriction= [[File:DQotS Sword.png|40px]]
|description=A 125% potency attack.
|notes= N/A
|obtain=Warrior's Sword
}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], [[Troll]], and [[Wooper trooper]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] 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 non-Hero 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]].
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Helichopter
|kanji=ぶんまわし
|romanji=Bunmawashi
|role=Attack
|type=Physical
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=7
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|status=None
|description=Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper
}}

==={{AHB}}===
Helichopter is an axe skill that can be used by [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Warrior]] wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Molinillo salvaje|es-meaning=Spanish for "wild grinder/pinwheel".
|fr=Hélicouptère|fr-meaning=From the French ''hélicoptère'' and ''{{tt|coup|strike/hit}}''.
|de=Hackschrauber|de-meaning=From the German verb ''{{tt|hacken|to hack, to chop}}'' and ''{{tt|Schraube|screw}}''.
|it=Danni taglienti|it-meaning=Italian for "sharp damage".
}}

==Trivia==
* One of the interpretations for Helichopter's Japanese name ''Bunmawashi'' (ぶんまわし) is a rare and archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.

==Related skills==
*[[Helibopter]], a similar ability performed by [[Gigantes]] with their clubs
*[[Power Throw]], a similar technique for [[Boomerang (weapon type)|boomerangs]]
*[[Rolling Attack]]
*[[Spinning Wheel]]
*[[Dragon Swing]]

==References==
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{{DQSkills}}
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Strike skills]]
[[Category:Axe skills]]
[[Category:Greatsword skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake abilities]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]]

[[fr:Hélicouptère]]