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|image = [[File:DQH2 Pressure Pointer.jpg|300px]] | |image = [[File:DQH2 Pressure Pointer.jpg|300px]] | ||
|japanese = きゅうしょづき<br>きゅうしょ突き | |japanese = きゅうしょづき<br>きゅうしょ突き | ||
|romaji = | |romaji = Kyūshotsuki | ||
|translation = Vital Point | |translation = Vital Point Thrust | ||
|type = Skill | |type = Skill | ||
|first = {{ | |first = {{Dragon Quest VI}} | ||
|dw = K.O. Punch | |dw = K.O.Punch | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pressure Pointer''' is an ability in the | '''Pressure Pointer''' is an ability in the series. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
This ability attempts to instantly kill a single enemy with a low chance of success; if it fails, it deals 50% of the amount of damage of a normal attack to the target instead. Depending on the game, its rate of success is determined by the target's resistance to [[Whack]] or it is treated as a critical hit, allowing it to instantly kill [[Metal slime family|metal slimes]]. In some games, it can only be performed with a [[Spear (weapon type)|spear]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQI&IIHD}}=== | |||
Pressure Pointer is an enemy-only ability that can be used by [[Handsome crab]] and [[Death scorpion]]. It has the same effects as the ''III HD-2D Remake''. | |||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer | Pressure Pointer costs 4 MP to use and has a 25% chance to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage if it fails. It can be learned by a [[Warrior]] starting at level 21 if their Wisdom exceeds 39. The skill's accuracy is unaffected if the user is enveloped by illusions. It also ignores the effects of both buffs and debuffs. Since Pressure Pointer is treated as a critical hit, it is effective against [[Metal slime family|metal slimes]]. On the enemy side, it can be used by [[Handsome crab]]. | ||
*Pressure Pointer can be used by a [[List of recruitable monsters in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|friendly]] Handsome crab at 1★ Species Strength and a [[Minidemon]] at 3★ Species Strength. | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer | Pressure Pointer costs 0 MP to use and attempts to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage of a normal attack if it fails. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer once again costs no MP to use and attempts to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage if it fails. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it is a hybrid ability learned by reaching maturity as a [[Martial Artist]] or [[Thief]], either by reaching rank 5 or completing 30 battles without changing vocations, then immediately switching to the other vocation. | |||
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, hybrid abilities no longer exist and Pressure Pointer is learned by simply reaching rank 6 as a Martial Artist like in ''Dragon Quest VI''. | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer costs 3 MP to use and has a fixed {{fraction|1|8}} (12.5%) chance of instantly killing a single enemy, dealing 50% damage of a normal attack if it fails. It is learned by investing 22 skill points into the [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]]. Pressure Pointer is required for [[Template:DQIXQuest/65|Quest #65: Operation Mercury]], where the player must defeat three [[Metal medley|Metal medleys]] with its instant death effect. | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ9=Targets a vital spot to take down an enemy instantly.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQH2}}=== | ==={{DQH2}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer causes the user to leap into the air, then perform a downward thrust with their spear that has a chance of instantly killing any enemies that are pierced by it, costing 12 MP to use. It can be learned by [[Kiryl]] at Spear Proficiency level 2 or by [[Lazarel]] and [[Teresa]] at Spear Proficiency level 1 as a [[Priest]] or [[Gladiator]]. | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQH2=The user leaps into the air, then lets loose a blow upon landing that can cause instant death.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==In Other Languages== | |||
{{OtherLanguages | |||
|es=Punto de presión|es-meaning=Spanish for "pressure point". | |||
|fr=Porte et pique|fr-meaning=French for "carry and sting/thrust", a play on ''porc-épic'', the French word for "porcupine". | |||
|de=Wunder Punkt|de-meaning=German for "soft spot/sore point". | |||
|it=Pressione precisa|it-meaning=Italian for "precise pressure". | |||
}} | |||
==Related abilities== | |||
*[[Assassin's Stab]] | |||
==References== | |||
<references/> | |||
[[category:Skills]] | [[category:Skills]] | ||
[[Category:Death skills]] | [[Category:Death skills]] | ||
[[Category:Spear skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemy skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]] | |||
[[fr:Porte et pique]] | [[fr:Porte et pique]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:19, 6 October 2026
| Pressure Pointer | |
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| Japanese | きゅうしょづき きゅうしょ突き |
| Rōmaji | Kyūshotsuki |
| Translation | Vital Point Thrust |
| Type | Skill |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI |
| Dragon Warrior naming | K.O.Punch |
Pressure Pointer is an ability in the series.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
This ability attempts to instantly kill a single enemy with a low chance of success; if it fails, it deals 50% of the amount of damage of a normal attack to the target instead. Depending on the game, its rate of success is determined by the target's resistance to Whack or it is treated as a critical hit, allowing it to instantly kill metal slimes. In some games, it can only be performed with a spear.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer is an enemy-only ability that can be used by Handsome crab and Death scorpion. It has the same effects as the III HD-2D Remake.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer costs 4 MP to use and has a 25% chance to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage if it fails. It can be learned by a Warrior starting at level 21 if their Wisdom exceeds 39. The skill's accuracy is unaffected if the user is enveloped by illusions. It also ignores the effects of both buffs and debuffs. Since Pressure Pointer is treated as a critical hit, it is effective against metal slimes. On the enemy side, it can be used by Handsome crab.
- Pressure Pointer can be used by a friendly Handsome crab at 1★ Species Strength and a Minidemon at 3★ Species Strength.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer costs 0 MP to use and attempts to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage of a normal attack if it fails. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the Martial Artist vocation.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer once again costs no MP to use and attempts to instantly kill a single enemy, dealing 50% damage if it fails. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it is a hybrid ability learned by reaching maturity as a Martial Artist or Thief, either by reaching rank 5 or completing 30 battles without changing vocations, then immediately switching to the other vocation.
- In the Nintendo 3DS version, hybrid abilities no longer exist and Pressure Pointer is learned by simply reaching rank 6 as a Martial Artist like in Dragon Quest VI.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer costs 3 MP to use and has a fixed 1⁄8 (12.5%) chance of instantly killing a single enemy, dealing 50% damage of a normal attack if it fails. It is learned by investing 22 skill points into the Spear skill. Pressure Pointer is required for Quest #65: Operation Mercury, where the player must defeat three Metal medleys with its instant death effect.
| Game | Description |
 | Targets a vital spot to take down an enemy instantly.[1] |
Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer causes the user to leap into the air, then perform a downward thrust with their spear that has a chance of instantly killing any enemies that are pierced by it, costing 12 MP to use. It can be learned by Kiryl at Spear Proficiency level 2 or by Lazarel and Teresa at Spear Proficiency level 1 as a Priest or Gladiator.
| Game | Description |
 | The user leaps into the air, then lets loose a blow upon landing that can cause instant death.[2] |
In Other Languages[edit | edit source]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Punto de presión | Spanish for "pressure point". |
 Français | Porte et pique | French for "carry and sting/thrust", a play on porc-épic, the French word for "porcupine". |
 Deutsch | Wunder Punkt | German for "soft spot/sore point". |
 Italiano | Pressione precisa | Italian for "precise pressure". |