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{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Wind Sickles
|title = Wind Sickles
|image =  
|image = [[File:DQH2 Wind Sickles.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = かまいたち  
|japanese = かまいたち
|romaji = Kama-itachi
|romaji = Kamaitachi
|old = Wind Slash<br>WindBeast
|translation = Sickle Weasel
|old = Wind Slash<br>[[WindBeast]]
|type = Skill
|type = Skill
}}
}}
'''Wind Sickles''' is a recurring ability in the franchise. When used, the performer strikes a single enemy with a wave of chi-infused wind that ignores defence.
'''Wind Sickles''' is an ability in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
This ability sends out razor-sharp blades of wind at an enemy. Since it is not a physical attack, it can land even if the user is bedazzled. The damage is typically based on the user's level.
*In both ''Dragon Quest IX'' and ''Dragon Quest X'', it also has the additional effect of dealing extra damage to monsters of the [[Elemental family]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQIIHD}}===
Wind Sickles deals whoosh-damage calculated as ''((Level x 3 +10)+/-15%)'', capping at level 57. It is obtained by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation.
Wind Sickles costs 5 MP to use and inflicts 40~60 Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] or the [[Princess of Cannock]] by using a Wind Sickles Scroll, which can be found on 5F of the [[Pillar of Winds|Pillar of the Winds]].
{{Descriptions
|DQI&IIHD=Sends several sickles made of air flying towards an enemy.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Wind Sickles costs 5 MP to use and inflicts 40~60 Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by a [[Martial Artist]] starting at level 17 if their Wisdom exceeds 37.
{{Descriptions
|DQIIIHD=Sends several sickles made of air flying towards an enemy.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ4}} <small>(remakes only)</small>===
Wind Sickles is an enemy-only skill used by [[High djinks]]. It deals 67~90 damage to a single character.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Wind Sickles costs no MP to use and inflicts Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, with the damage calculated as ''((Level x 3 +10)+/-15%)'', capping at 180 damage (Level 57). It can be learned by advancing to rank 3 as a [[Martial Artist]]. On the enemy side, it can be used by [[Giant moth]], [[Cloud surfer]], [[Low djinks]], [[Mythsteed]], [[Mechalomaniac]], [[Second Test]], [[Dhuran]], and [[Nokturnus]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=Sends a whirlwind of sickles pirouetting into the enemy.<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Wind Sickles once again costs no MP to use and inflicts Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, its damage calculated as ''((Level 3 +10)+/-15%)'', capping at 180 damage (Level 57). It is learned by reaching rank 8 as a [[Martial Artist]]. On the enemy side, it can be used by [[Hackrobat]], [[Vaipur]], [[Wyatt]], [[High djinks]], [[Djinn genie]], [[Cumulus vex]], the [[Wind Spirit]], [[Orgodemir]]'s first form at the [[Malign Shrine]], his second form during the final battle, and [[The Almighty]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
Wind Sickles costs 4 MP to use, dealing Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned as a [[Paladin]] at rank 1.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
Wind Sickles functions identically as it did in the previous game, however it is learned by mastering the Martial Artist vocation.
Wind Sickles costs no MP to use and deals Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, calculated as ''(Level x3 +10) x 0.8)'', with a maximum of 144 damage (Level 57). It can be learned by [[Yangus]] by investing 32 skill points into his Scythe skill. On the enemy side, Wind Sickles can be used by [[Cockateer]], [[Dark turkey]], [[Diemon]], [[Dieablo]], [[Foul anchor]], [[Jumping jackal]], [[Dhoulmagus]]'s clones in his first form, and [[Marcello]]. The Infamous Monsters [[Bladewolf]] and [[Foul fowl]] can use it as well.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Sends a whirlwind of sickles pirouetting into the enemy.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
[[Yangus]] can use Wind Sickles as a scythe technique after allocating 32 skill points into the associated skill. Damage is calculated in the same method as before.
Wind Sickles costs no MP to use, dealing the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies, inflicting 50% extra damage to monsters of the [[Elemental family]]. It can be learned by investing 12 skill points invested into [[List of fisticuffs skills in Dragon Quest IX|Fisticuffs skill]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=Group attack that deals extra damage to elemental foes.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ10}}===
This ability is learned with 12 skill points invested into [[List of fisticuffs skills in Dragon Quest IX|Fisticuffs skill]]. In this installment, Wind Sickles is treated as a normal attack that deals an extra 50% of damage to elemental-family monsters. All other monster families receive no bonus damage.
Wind Sickles costs 1 MP to use and has a range of two meters, dealing Wind-elemental damage equal to a normal attack to a single enemy. It also inflicts 50% extra damage to monsters of the [[Elemental family]]. Wind Sickles can be learned by investing 18 skill points into the Fisticuffs skill.
 
===={{DQ10|Off}}====
Wind Sickles costs 2 MP to use, dealing 120% Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. Monsters of the [[Elemental family]] take an additional 50% damage +5. It can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} through the ''Fisticuffs'' panel and by [[Fuura]] through the ''Wind Rider'' panel in their Character Builders respectively for 3 skill points. The damage multiplier against elementals can be increased further with Skill-Up Panels.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
Wind Sickles appears as an enemy-only skill that is used exclusively by [[Cyclown]] and its malicious variant.  


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
Called WindBeast in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 13 with 74 HP, 60 attack and 84 agility. It grows into [[Vacuum]] when the monster reaches level 19 with 112 HP, 114 attack and 132 agility. It is naturally learned by the [[Durran]], [[GiantMoth]], [[LizardFly]], [[Pteranod]] and [[WingSlime]].
Known as '''WindBeast''' in this game, it costs 3 MP to use and deals Woosh-type damage to a single enemy. It can be learned naturally by [[Wing slime|WingSlime]], [[Dragonfry|LizardFly]], [[Pteranodon|Pteranod]], [[Giant moth|GiantMoth]], [[Will-o'-the-whips|NiteWhip]], and [[Dhuran|Durran]] if they are at least level 13 with 74 max HP, 60 ATK, and 84 AGL. The skill will grow into [[Thin Air|Vacuum]] when the monster reaches level 19 with 112 max HP, 114 ATK, and 132 AGL.


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn WindBeast are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Emyu]] and [[MadGoose]], among others. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[LizardFly]].
The requirements to learn WindBeast are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Thaumatosaurus|Aquadon]], [[Emyu]], [[Garudian]], [[Genosidoh]] and [[Deadly dodo|MadGoose]]. It is no longer naturally learned by LizardFly.
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Wind Sickles costs 4 MP to use and deals a combination of Woosh and Zam-type physical damage to a single enemy. The damage is dependent on the user's level. It can be learned from:
*[[Bird Brain]] (8 points)
*[[Dragon Lore]] (64 points)
*[[Stormsgate Citadel (skill)|Stormsgate Citadel]] (6 points)
*[[Wind Blower]] (35 points)
*[[Wonder Construction]] (52 points)
 
==={{DQM3}}===
Wind Sickles costs 4 MP and deals 30~50 damage to one enemy. It is learned through the [[Blowy Slasher]], [[Blusterer]], [[Good Knight]], [[Swirling Dervish]], [[Super Naturalist]], and [[Woosh Afficionado]] talents.
{{Descriptions
|DQM3=Inflicts minor wind-elemental damage on a single enemy.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}


{{DQSkills}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Wind Sickles costs 7 MP to use and inflicts minor [[Woosh]]-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. It is known naturally by [[Low djinks]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Carnivine]], [[Great sabrecub]], [[Hawk man]], and [[Spiked hare]] at level 16. It  It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Wind Sickles
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|role=Attack
|type=Martial
|element=[[Image:DQTact Woosh.png]]
|mp=7
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|status=None
|description=Deals minor [[Woosh]]-type martial damage to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=[[Carnivine]], [[Great sabrecub]], [[Hawk man]], [[Low djinks]], [[Spiked hare]]
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Hoz eólica|es-meaning=Spanish for "Aeolian/wind sickle".
|fr=Vent coupant|fr-meaning=French for "cutting wind".
|de=Windsichel|de-meaning=German for "wind sickle".
|it=Vento di lame|it-meaning=Italian for "wind of blades".
|zh-cn={{tt|鐮鼬|Lián yòu}}|zh-cn-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Kamaitachi'', which literally means "sickle weasel".
}}
 
==Trivia==
In the original Japanese games, Wind Sickles is named after the [[Wikipedia:kamaitachi|kamaitachi]], a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games, and they often possess wind manipulation abilities. It also shares a name with the recurring [[Cyclown]] monster.
 
==Related skills==
*[[Secret Wind Sickles]]
*[[Thin Air]]
*[[Wind Shear]]
 
==References==
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[[es:Hoz Eólica]]
[[fr:Vent coupant]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 17 October 2026

Wind Sickles is an ability in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

This ability sends out razor-sharp blades of wind at an enemy. Since it is not a physical attack, it can land even if the user is bedazzled. The damage is typically based on the user's level.

  • In both Dragon Quest IX and Dragon Quest X, it also has the additional effect of dealing extra damage to monsters of the Elemental family.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 5 MP to use and inflicts 40~60 Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by the Prince of Cannock or the Princess of Cannock by using a Wind Sickles Scroll, which can be found on 5F of the Pillar of the Winds.

GameDescription
Sends several sickles made of air flying towards an enemy.[1]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 5 MP to use and inflicts 40~60 Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by a Martial Artist starting at level 17 if their Wisdom exceeds 37.

GameDescription
Sends several sickles made of air flying towards an enemy.[2]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (remakes only)[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles is an enemy-only skill used by High djinks. It deals 67~90 damage to a single character.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs no MP to use and inflicts Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, with the damage calculated as ((Level x 3 +10)+/-15%), capping at 180 damage (Level 57). It can be learned by advancing to rank 3 as a Martial Artist. On the enemy side, it can be used by Giant moth, Cloud surfer, Low djinks, Mythsteed, Mechalomaniac, Second Test, Dhuran, and Nokturnus.

GameDescription
Sends a whirlwind of sickles pirouetting into the enemy.[3]

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

Wind Sickles once again costs no MP to use and inflicts Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, its damage calculated as ((Level 3 +10)+/-15%), capping at 180 damage (Level 57). It is learned by reaching rank 8 as a Martial Artist. On the enemy side, it can be used by Hackrobat, Vaipur, Wyatt, High djinks, Djinn genie, Cumulus vex, the Wind Spirit, Orgodemir's first form at the Malign Shrine, his second form during the final battle, and The Almighty.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 4 MP to use, dealing Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. It can be learned as a Paladin at rank 1.

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

Wind Sickles costs no MP to use and deals Woosh-type damage to a single enemy, calculated as (Level x3 +10) x 0.8), with a maximum of 144 damage (Level 57). It can be learned by Yangus by investing 32 skill points into his Scythe skill. On the enemy side, Wind Sickles can be used by Cockateer, Dark turkey, Diemon, Dieablo, Foul anchor, Jumping jackal, Dhoulmagus's clones in his first form, and Marcello. The Infamous Monsters Bladewolf and Foul fowl can use it as well.

GameDescription
Sends a whirlwind of sickles pirouetting into the enemy.[4]

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

Wind Sickles costs no MP to use, dealing the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies, inflicting 50% extra damage to monsters of the Elemental family. It can be learned by investing 12 skill points invested into Fisticuffs skill.

GameDescription
Group attack that deals extra damage to elemental foes.[5]

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 1 MP to use and has a range of two meters, dealing Wind-elemental damage equal to a normal attack to a single enemy. It also inflicts 50% extra damage to monsters of the Elemental family. Wind Sickles can be learned by investing 18 skill points into the Fisticuffs skill.

Dragon Quest X Offline[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 2 MP to use, dealing 120% Wind-elemental damage to a single enemy. Monsters of the Elemental family take an additional 50% damage +5. It can be learned by the Hero through the Fisticuffs panel and by Fuura through the Wind Rider panel in their Character Builders respectively for 3 skill points. The damage multiplier against elementals can be increased further with Skill-Up Panels.

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

Wind Sickles appears as an enemy-only skill that is used exclusively by Cyclown and its malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Known as WindBeast in this game, it costs 3 MP to use and deals Woosh-type damage to a single enemy. It can be learned naturally by WingSlime, LizardFly, Pteranod, GiantMoth, NiteWhip, and Durran if they are at least level 13 with 74 max HP, 60 ATK, and 84 AGL. The skill will grow into Vacuum when the monster reaches level 19 with 112 max HP, 114 ATK, and 132 AGL.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

The requirements to learn WindBeast are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the Aquadon, Emyu, Garudian, Genosidoh and MadGoose. It is no longer naturally learned by LizardFly.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 4 MP to use and deals a combination of Woosh and Zam-type physical damage to a single enemy. The damage is dependent on the user's level. It can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 4 MP and deals 30~50 damage to one enemy. It is learned through the Blowy Slasher, Blusterer, Good Knight, Swirling Dervish, Super Naturalist, and Woosh Afficionado talents.

GameDescription
Inflicts minor wind-elemental damage on a single enemy.[6]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Wind Sickles costs 7 MP to use and inflicts minor Woosh-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. It is known naturally by Low djinks at level 1 and can be learned by Carnivine, Great sabrecub, Hawk man, and Spiked hare at level 16. It It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

Wind Sickles (かまいたち Kamaitachi)
Ability information
Wind Sickles
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Martial 7
Range Additional effects

Radius 1		 None
Description
Deals minor Woosh-type martial damage to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Carnivine, Great sabrecub, Hawk man, Low djinks, Spiked hare

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolHoz eólicaSpanish for "Aeolian/wind sickle".
FrançaisVent coupantFrench for "cutting wind".
DeutschWindsichelGerman for "wind sickle".
ItalianoVento di lameItalian for "wind of blades".
中文鐮鼬Transliteration of the Japanese name Kamaitachi, which literally means "sickle weasel".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

In the original Japanese games, Wind Sickles is named after the kamaitachi, a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games, and they often possess wind manipulation abilities. It also shares a name with the recurring Cyclown monster.

Related skills[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  6. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Mobile versions.
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