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Sobering Slap is a trait in the Monsters series |
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|japanese = つっこみ ( | |japanese = つっこみ (''VII'' only)<br> ツッコミ (''IX'', ''X'', ''XI'') | ||
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|old = | |old = PointOut | ||
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'''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the {{DQSeries}}. | '''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the {{DQSeries}}. | ||
In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from | In ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', ''[[Dragon Quest X|X]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest XI|XI]]'', it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from ''VII''). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI. | ||
In the | In the ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', it prepares the user to counter a physical attack when attacked. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the original version of ''VII'' - however, unlike the latter ability, it only applies to physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ7}} | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
In the 2024 remake, Sobering Slap is learned by the [[Gadabout]] at level 9 and costs 4 MP. | |||
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In the original Sony PlayStation version, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 4 as a [[Jester]] and rank 2 in the 3DS version. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use. | |||
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Sobering Slap is learned by Minstrels once again by investing 22 skill points into their Litheness skill. It costs 4 MP to use and has a 100% chance to awaken a sleeping party member and a 75% chance to remove paralysis, confusion, and beguilement boosted by the user's deftness. | |||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP. | Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP. Sylvando also uses this during his short stint as a non-playable ally early in the game. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comedy acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends. | One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comedy acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends. | ||
Often times in | Often times in manzai, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives. | ||
The skill [[Pratfall]] is called ''boke'' in Japanese, so it could be seen as a counterpart to this skill. | The skill [[Pratfall]] is called ''boke'' in Japanese, so it could be seen as a counterpart to this skill. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Pratfall]] | *[[Follow Suit]] | ||
*[[Pratfall]] | |||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince traits]] | |||