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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This ends right now!'''''|source=[[Aurora]] unleashing Gigaslash in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.|console=|align=center|bgcolor=#FFFFFF}}
{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Gigaslash
|title = Gigaslash
|image = [[File:DQHII Gigaslash.jpg|300px]]
|image = [[File:DQHII Gigaslash.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = ギガスラッシュ
|japanese = ギガスラッシュ
|romaji = Giga slash
|romaji = Gigasurasshu
|old =  
|translation = Giga Slash
|type = Skill
|first = {{DQ6|short}}
}}
}}
'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. Despite its name suggesting a physical basis for its (very large) damage output, it in fact deals magical damage. It slices a group of enemies with a blade of holy electricity.
 
'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It slices through a group of enemies with a blade made of ferocious lightning, dealing incredible damage in every appearance.
 
Similar lightning-imbued sword techniques first appeared in the manga {{DQTAoD}}, before making their game debut in {{VI}}; the name "Gigaslash" can thus be considered a genericised form of [[Dai]]'s ultimate move [[Giga Strash]] (removing its connection to the character of [[Avan]] and [[Avan Strash|his Strash technique]]).


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{Spell
{{Stub}}
|console=DS
 
|name=Starker's Slash
==={{DQ2HD}}===
|flavor=
{{Stub}}
|mp=20
 
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 150~330 points.}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of DQ V, utilized by [[Starkers]].  
Gigaslash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 45. It inflicts 225~275 Strike damage to all enemies, instead of Lightning despite the animation effect, and costs 38 {{MP}}.
*The May 23rd, 2025 update patch has buffed Gigaslash to deal 350~410 damage
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero profession]]. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 {{MP}}.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Gigaslash has the same properties as in {{VI}} and is learned by reaching rank 7 as a {{Hero V}}, rank 6 as a [[Champion]], and rank 8 as a [[Ersatz Estark (vocation)|Ersatz Estark]]. In the {{3DS}} remake, Gigaslash is now a vocation-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the {{MFamilies}} vocation.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Eight}} can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 {{MP}}, and damage is calculated as (lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]) for a cap of 207~239.
 
[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skilltree instead.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
In ''IX'', the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword skilltree, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's {{Magical Might}} and {{Strength}} reach 300.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
The {{Luminary}} will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 16 {{MP}} to use, targets '''all''' enemies, and deals up to 210~250 Lightning damage.
 
==={{DQM}}===
This ability requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 33 with 231 {{HP}}, 164 {{MP}}, 198 {{Attack}}, 198 {{Agility}} and 198 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Estark|Esterk]], [[Mandrake major|LizardMan]] and [[Knight aberrant|MadKnight]]. It can also be learned by monsters with [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]], and [[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]].
 
==={{DQM2}}===
GigaSlash now requires 608 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Asura Zoma|AsuraZoma]], [[Beast knight|BeastNite]], [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Octavian pirate|Octoraid]], [[Overkilling machine|Roboster2]] and [[WarMantis]].
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Spell
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 {{MP}} to use and is learned from:
|console=DS
*[[Captain Crow (skill) |Captain Crow]] (55 points)
|name=Gigaslash
*[[Cleric (skill)|Cleric]] (45 points)
|flavor=A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
*[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon III]] (53 points)
|mp=20
*[[Diamagon (skill)|Diamagon III]] (70 points)
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
*[[Über Knight]] (76 points)
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 6 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Spell
Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Bjorn (skill)|Bjorn]] for 70 points, or from [[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] for 100 points.
|console=PSX, 3DS
|name=Gigaslash
|flavor=
|mp=15
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability, requiring the user to be a Hero in order to use it.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The hero]] can learn '''Gigaslash''' as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as '''lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]'''.
{{Stub}}


[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead.
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Spell
{{Stub}}
|console=DS
|name=Gigaslash
|flavor=A technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
|mp=15
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage (as done by the [[Zap]] line of spells in other games)}}
In ''Dragon Quest IX'', the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 160 and a maximum of 360, reached when the sum of the character's magical might and strength reach 300.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from the Captain Crow, Cleric, Cluboon III, Diamagon III, and Uber Knight skillsets.
Gigaslash costs 20 MP and inflicts electrical damage to a single enemy, calculated as ''User's Level + 160~200''. It is learned through the [[Charge Leader]], [[Cleric]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Lightning Rod (talent)|Lightning Rod]], and [[Vagabond]] talents.
{{Descriptions
|DQM3=Inflicts outrageous electrical damage on a single enemy. The higher the user's level, the greater the damage that will be inflicted.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
Gigaslash is a [[Master Stroke]] and is obtained late-game.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a sword.
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a {{Sword}}.
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTAoD}}===
A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of [[Zapple]] Strash, a maneuver where [[Dai]] enhances the power of his finishing move [[Avan Strash]] by first channeling the power of a [[Zapple]] spell into his sword.
 
A second prototype appears during [[Baran]]'s battle with [[Dai]]: [[Baran]] attempts to cast a [[Kazap]] spell into his sword to perform his finishing move [[Gigabreak]], but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker [[Zapple]] spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. [[Dai]] himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off [[Hadlar]] (where it is again identified only as an imperfect [[Gigagash|Gigabreak]]).
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Gigaslash is the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable [[Hero]]es from other {{Main Series}} games.


==Battle Visuals==
==Trivia==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
*Despite Gigaslash's name being derived from [[Giga Strash]] (a combination of [[Avan Strash]] and [[Gigabreak|Gigabreak/Gigagash]]), it is generally portrayed as less powerful than Gigagash, which would make its videogame debut [[DQ8|two games later]].
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigathrow]]
*[[Gigathrow]]
*[[Giga Strash]]
==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQM-1+2-PSX-gigaslash.gif]]|game={{1·2}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQMCH-GBA-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Caravan Heart}}|platform={{GBA}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQMJ2-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Joker 2}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
</center>
{{Clear}}
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform={{PS2}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQXI-2D-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=2D}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash XI 3D.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=3D}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQM3D-3DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQMJ3-3DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Joker 3}}|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQH Gigaslash.jpg|Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash
DQVIII Gigaslash.jpg|{{Eight}} using Gigaslash in {{VIII}}.
DQH Gigaslash.jpg|[[Aurora]] getting ready to unleash Gigaslash.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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