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'''Body Slam''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{DQ4}} as an enemy-exclusive ability before becoming a player-usable skill in later installments.
'''Body Slam''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{Dragon Quest IV}} as an enemy-exclusive ability before becoming a player-usable skill in later installments.


Upon use, it attempts to reduce both the user and target's HP by around 80%. Be wary of using this skill, as the player will still take damage even if they miss their target.
Upon use, it attempts to reduce both the user and target's {{HP}} by around 80%. Be wary of using this skill, as the player will still take damage even if they miss their target.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
Body Slam is learned by several monster companions such as the [[Rockbomb]]. As the skill shares the same resistance tag with [[Kamikazee]], only the [[Pink elephant]], [[Blizzybody]], [[Necromancer]], {{Hades' helm M}}, [[Hyperpyrexion]], [[Mandrake marauder]], [[Bomboulder]], [[Moosifer]], [[Balhib]], [[Archdemon]], [[Great dragon]], [[Deathsquad]], [[Mechan-o'-wyrm]], [[Barbatos]], [[Bilhaw]], [[Metal slime]]s, and boss monsters have any resistance or immunity at all.  
Body Slam is learned by several monster companions such as the [[Rockbomb]]. As the skill shares the same resistance tag with [[Kamikazee]], only the [[Pink elephant]], [[Blizzybody]], [[Necromancer]], {{Hades' helm M}}, [[Hyperpyrexion]], [[Mandrake marauder]], [[Bomboulder]], [[Moosifer]], [[Balhib]], [[Archdemon]], [[Great dragon]], [[Deathsquad]], [[Mechan-o'-wyrm]], [[Barbatos]], [[Bilhaw]], [[Metal slime]]s, and boss {{MFamilies}}s have any resistance or immunity at all.  
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[[Terrorceratops]] and [[Bloodbonnet]] use it only as enemies.
[[Terrorceratops]] and [[Bloodbonnet|Fire-eater]] use it only as enemies.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Body Slam is learned by [[Kingsley]] at Level 10. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Merchant]] vocation. Body Slam now uses the same resistance tag as [[Whack]].
Body Slam is learned by [[Kingsley]] at Level 10. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Merchant]] vocation. Body Slam now uses the same resistance tag as [[Whack]].


In the Super Famicom version the recoil damage is much less for human characters because all humans have an innate Whack resistance, giving the skill more utility. This oversight was corrected in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake.
In the {{Super Famicom}} version the recoil damage is much less for human characters because all humans have an innate Whack resistance, giving the skill more utility. This oversight was corrected in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake.


It is used by the enemies [[Rotten cotton]], [[Darkcrawler]], [[Wayward armour]], [[Armoured wartoise]], [[Finned fatale]], and [[Dreadful drackal]].
It is used by the enemies [[Rotten cotton]], [[Darkcrawler]], [[Wayward armour]], [[Armoured wartoise]], [[Finned fatale]], and [[Dreadful drackal]].
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Body Slam has the same parameters as in the previous game and can be learned at rank 3 as a [[Sailor]] (rank 2 in the {{3DS}} version), rank 7 as a [[Jawtoise (vocation)|Jawtoise]] and [[Malevolantern (vocation)|Malevolantern]], rank 4 as a [[Seasaur (vocation)|Seasaur]], and rank 3 as a [[Platinum king jewel (vocation)|Platinum king jewel]]. [[Ruff]] has his own variation of the skill called [[Roar Deal]].
Body Slam has the same parameters as in the previous game and can be learned at rank 3 as a [[Sailor]] (rank 2 in the {{3DS}} version), rank 7 as a [[Jawtoise (vocation)|Jawtoise]] and [[Malevolantern (vocation)|Malevolantern]], rank 4 as a [[Seasaur (vocation)|Seasaur]], and rank 3 as a [[Platinum king jewel (vocation)|Platinum king jewel]]. [[Ruff]] has his own variation of the skill called [[Roar Deal]].
* Monsters have their own variation of the skill that simply deals 125% attack damage to a single character with no recoil. It can be used by [[Wooden horseman|Wooden horsemen]], [[Armoured wartoise]]s, [[Notso macho]]s, [[Splatterhorn]]s, [[Donkey xote]]s, [[Mucho macho]]s, [[Dragstar]]s, [[King cureslime]]s, [[Dragster]]s, [[Demon thunderer]]s, [[Metal king slime]]s, [[Hellstalker]]s, [[Deathcargot]]s, [[Barracuda]]s, [[Strangler fish]]es, [[Disastropod]]s, [[Perilwinkle]]s, [[King slime]], and [[Macho Picchu]].
*{{Monster}}s have their own variation of the skill that simply deals 125% attack damage to a single character with no recoil. It can be used by [[Wooden horseman|Wooden horsemen]], [[Armoured wartoise]]s, [[Notso macho]]s, [[Splatterhorn]]s, [[Donkey xote]]s, [[Mucho macho]]s, [[Dragstar]]s, [[King cureslime]]s, [[Dragster]]s, [[Demon thunderer]]s, [[Metal king slime]]s, [[Hellstalker]]s, [[Deathcargot]]s, [[Barracuda]]s, [[Strangler fish]]es, [[Disastropod]]s, [[Perilwinkle]]s, [[King slime]], and [[Macho Picchu]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
Body Slam can be used by [[Bullfinch]], [[Buffalo wing]], [[Notso macho]], and [[Iron rhino]]. The only Infamous Monster who can use it is [[Potbelly]].


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Body Slam can be learned by investing 70 skill points into the [[Warrior]]'s Courage skill. This time, it has the added effect of being able to stun an enemy, as well as having an 80% chance of knocking them back by several meters. It costs 4 MP to use and deals 125% damage of a normal attack. It can also be used by various monsters, including [[Barbatos]], [[Dragon slime]], and [[Drake slime]].
Body Slam can be learned by investing 70 skill points into the [[Warrior]]'s Courage skill. This time, it has the added effect of being able to stun an enemy, as well as having an 80% chance of knocking them back by several meters. It costs 4 {{MP}} to use and deals 125% damage of a normal attack. It can also be used by various {{MFamilies}}s, including [[Barbatos]], [[Dragon slime]], and [[Drake slime]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
Body Slam once again appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Toady|Toadies]] and [[Moosifer]]s. It deals 110% damage to a single character and has no recoil effect.
Body Slam once again appears as an {{MFamilies}}s-only skill that can be used by [[Toady|Toadies]] and [[Moosifer]]s. It deals 110% damage to a single character and has no recoil effect.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
Called Ramming in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 12 with 70 {{HP}} and 70 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Bullfinch|BullBird]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore]] (Transformed), [[Drackal|GulpBeast]], [[Komodo|MiniDrak]] and [[Feralball|PillowRat]].
Called Ramming in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 12 with 70 {{HP}} and 70 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Bullfinch|BullBird]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore]] (Transformed), [[Drackal|GulpBeast]], [[Komodo|MiniDrak]] and [[Feralball|PillowRat]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Body Slam can be learned from:
Body Slam can be learned from:
*[[Berserker (skill)|Berserker]] (20 points)
*[[Berserker (skill)|Berserker]] (20 points)
*[[Champion (skill)|Champion]] (13 points)
*[[Champion (skill)|Champion]] (13 points)
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|element=[[File:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]<br>Typeless
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[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Death skills]]
[[Category:Death skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemy skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]