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|title = Cutting edge

|image =

|japanese = 渾身斬り<br>こんしん斬り (Tact ~~only~~)

|japanese = 渾身斬り<br>こんしん斬り (''SL'', ''Stars'', and ''Tact'')

|romaji = {{tt|~~Konshin kiri~~|Full body's might slash}}

|romaji = {{tt|Konshingiri|Full body's might slash}}

|old = None

|type = Skill

}}

'''Cutting Edge''' is a [[~~Greatsword Weapon Family~~|greatsword]] ~~skill that covers the user in a bright~~ light ~~before attacking enemies with~~ a full-~~powered swing~~.

'''Cutting Edge''' is a skill in the series.

==Characteristics==

This skill envelops the user's [[greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword]] or other weapon with an aura of light and delivers a powerful, full-bodied slash. In some games, it can be performed with any weapon. Its name is a reference to the phrase "[[Wiktionary:cutting edge|cutting edge]]", which means the forefront or position of greatest advancement in some field.

==Appearances==

==={{DQIIHD}}===

Cutting Edge costs 20 MP to use and inflicts around 270% damage as a normal attack to a single enemy. It can be learned by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] at level 41.

* When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of [[Focus Pocus]], the [[Souped-Up Skill]] [[Unbridled Blade]] becomes available to use by holding down a button, depending on which version of the game is being played. The player must have the [[Soul Sigil]] in their possession to use it.

{{Descriptions

|DQI&IIHD=An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>

}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===

Cutting Edge can be learned by a [[Warrior]] starting at level 48 if their {{Wisdom}} exceeds 93. It costs 14 MP to use inflicts 220% Strike-element damage to a single enemy. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped.

*The May 23rd, 2025 update patch increased the amount of damage it deals to 350%.

{{Descriptions

|DQIIIHD=An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>

}}

==={{DQ10}}===

Cutting Edge costs 3 MP to use and inflicts between 250% to 300% damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by [[Warrior|Warriors]] by investing 13 skill points into their Greatswords skill, while [[Gladiator|Gladiators]], [[Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Guardian (vocation)|Guardians]] by investing 100 skill points. [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]] originally learned the skill as well, but it was replaced with Super Cutting Edge starting with Version 6.5.

* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, Cutting Edge costs 4 MP to use and inflicts between 180% to 200% weapon damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} and [[Hussar]] through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 9 skill points. It is a secret skill for the Hero, requiring at least four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.

==={{DQ11}}===

~~Cutting Edge costs 8 MP to perform, and will deal 157~225% damage to one enemy. It cannot perform a [[Critical Hit|critical hit]], and requires the [[~~Hero ~~(Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]]~~ and [[Hendrik]] ~~to invest 10 skill points into~~ the ''Greatswords'' panel of their ~~character builder~~ to ~~unlock~~.

The {{Hero 11}} and [[Hendrik]] can learn Cutting Edge through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 10 skill points, costing 8 MP to use. It inflicts between 175% to 225% damage to a single enemy, but is unable to land a critical hit.

==={{DQH2}}===

Cutting Edge ~~is one of~~ [[Terry]]'s ~~skills~~.

Cutting Edge can be learned by [[Terry]] once he has reached One-Handed Sword proficiency level 7, costing 11 MP to use. Terry charges his sword with energy and delivers a powerful overhead slash after leaping into the air, unleashing a shockwave that sends enemies flying.

* Cutting Edge can be upgraded further into '''Super Cutting Edge''' at proficiency level 8. It is performed by charging Cutting Edge for a short time and costs 15 MP to use. At proficiency level 13, it will upgrade even further into '''Über Cutting Edge''', which costs 19 MP to use. Each upgrade increases the size of Terry's sword and both the damage and range of the attack.

==={{DQTact}}===

Known as '''Slashing Edge''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Night clubber]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Axesaurus]], [[Robbin' 'oodlum]], and [[Skeleton soldier]] at level 22, and [[Squidzilla]] at level 31. It costs 20 MP to use and ~~deals~~ 195% potency physical damage to a single enemy. Slashing Edge can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

Known as '''Slashing Edge''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Night clubber]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Axesaurus]], [[Robbin' 'oodlum]], and [[Skeleton soldier]] at level 22, and [[Squidzilla]] at level 31. It costs 20 MP to use and inflicts 195% potency physical damage to a single enemy. Slashing Edge can also be taught to any non-Hero unit by using an ability scroll.

{{DQTactSkill

|name=Slashing Edge

|kanji=こんしん斬り

|romanji=Konshingiri

|role=Attack

|type=Physical

|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]

|mp=20

|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1

|status=None

|description=Deals 195% potency physical damage to 1 enemy

|monsters=Axesaurus, Night clubber, Robbin' 'oodlum, Skeleton soldier, Squidzilla

}}

==In Other Languages==

{{OtherLanguages

|es=Tajada mortal|es-meaning=Spanish for "deadly slice".

|fr=Couperet|fr-meaning=French for "cleaver, butcher's knife".

|de=Schnittiger Schlag|de-meaning=German for "sharp stroke".

|it=Lama furiosa|it-meaning=Italian for "furious blade".

}}

==Related skills==

*[[Unbridled Blade]]

==References==

[[Category:Strike skills]]

[[Category:Sword skills]]

[[Category:Greatsword skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake abilities]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

[[fr:Couperet]]

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 |title = Cutting edge
 |image =
-|japanese = 渾身斬り<br>こんしん斬り (Tact only)
+|japanese = 渾身斬り<br>こんしん斬り (''SL'', ''Stars'', and ''Tact'')
-|romaji = {{tt|Konshin kiri|Full body's might slash}}
+|romaji = {{tt|Konshingiri|Full body's might slash}}
 |old = None
 |type = Skill
 }}
-'''Cutting Edge''' is a [[Greatsword Weapon Family|greatsword]] skill that covers the user in a bright light before attacking enemies with a full-powered swing.
+'''Cutting Edge''' is a skill in the series.
+==Characteristics==
+This skill envelops the user's [[greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword]] or other weapon with an aura of light and delivers a powerful, full-bodied slash. In some games, it can be performed with any weapon. Its name is a reference to the phrase "[[Wiktionary:cutting edge|cutting edge]]", which means the forefront or position of greatest advancement in some field.
 ==Appearances==
+==={{DQIIHD}}===
+Cutting Edge costs 20 MP to use and inflicts around 270% damage as a normal attack to a single enemy. It can be learned by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] at level 41.
+* When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of [[Focus Pocus]], the [[Souped-Up Skill]] [[Unbridled Blade]] becomes available to use by holding down a button, depending on which version of the game is being played. The player must have the [[Soul Sigil]] in their possession to use it.
+{{Descriptions
+|DQI&IIHD=An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
+}}
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
+Cutting Edge can be learned by a [[Warrior]] starting at level 48 if their {{Wisdom}} exceeds 93. It costs 14 MP to use inflicts 220% Strike-element damage to a single enemy. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped.
+*The May 23rd, 2025 update patch increased the amount of damage it deals to 350%.
+{{Descriptions
+|DQIIIHD=An overhead swing that can inflict a good deal of damage.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
+}}
 ==={{DQ10}}===
-{{Stub}}
+Cutting Edge costs 3 MP to use and inflicts between 250% to 300% damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by [[Warrior|Warriors]] by investing 13 skill points into their Greatswords skill, while [[Gladiator|Gladiators]], [[Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Guardian (vocation)|Guardians]] by investing 100 skill points. [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]] originally learned the skill as well, but it was replaced with Super Cutting Edge starting with Version 6.5.
+* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, Cutting Edge costs 4 MP to use and inflicts between 180% to 200% weapon damage to a single enemy. It can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} and [[Hussar]] through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 9 skill points. It is a secret skill for the Hero, requiring at least four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.
 ==={{DQ11}}===
-Cutting Edge costs 8 MP to perform, and will deal 157~225% damage to one enemy. It cannot perform a [[Critical Hit|critical hit]], and requires the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] and [[Hendrik]] to invest 10 skill points into the ''Greatswords'' panel of their character builder to unlock.
+The {{Hero 11}} and [[Hendrik]] can learn Cutting Edge through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 10 skill points, costing 8 MP to use. It inflicts between 175% to 225% damage to a single enemy, but is unable to land a critical hit.
 ==={{DQH2}}===
-Cutting Edge is one of [[Terry]]'s skills.
+Cutting Edge can be learned by [[Terry]] once he has reached One-Handed Sword proficiency level 7, costing 11 MP to use. Terry charges his sword with energy and delivers a powerful overhead slash after leaping into the air, unleashing a shockwave that sends enemies flying.
+* Cutting Edge can be upgraded further into '''Super Cutting Edge''' at proficiency level 8. It is performed by charging Cutting Edge for a short time and costs 15 MP to use. At proficiency level 13, it will upgrade even further into '''Über Cutting Edge''', which costs 19 MP to use. Each upgrade increases the size of Terry's sword and both the damage and range of the attack.
 ==={{DQTact}}===
-Known as '''Slashing Edge''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Night clubber]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Axesaurus]], [[Robbin' 'oodlum]], and [[Skeleton soldier]] at level 22, and [[Squidzilla]] at level 31. It costs 20 MP to use and deals 195% potency physical damage to a single enemy. Slashing Edge can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
+Known as '''Slashing Edge''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Night clubber]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Axesaurus]], [[Robbin' 'oodlum]], and [[Skeleton soldier]] at level 22, and [[Squidzilla]] at level 31. It costs 20 MP to use and inflicts 195% potency physical damage to a single enemy. Slashing Edge can also be taught to any non-Hero unit by using an ability scroll.
+{{DQTactSkill
+|name=Slashing Edge
+|kanji=こんしん斬り
+|romanji=Konshingiri
+|role=Attack
+|type=Physical
+|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
+|mp=20
+|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
+|status=None
+|description=Deals 195% potency physical damage to 1 enemy
+|monsters=Axesaurus, Night clubber, Robbin' 'oodlum, Skeleton soldier, Squidzilla
+}}
+==In Other Languages==
+{{OtherLanguages
+|es=Tajada mortal|es-meaning=Spanish for "deadly slice".
+|fr=Couperet|fr-meaning=French for "cleaver, butcher's knife".
+|de=Schnittiger Schlag|de-meaning=German for "sharp stroke".
+|it=Lama furiosa|it-meaning=Italian for "furious blade".
+}}
+==Related skills==
+*[[Unbridled Blade]]
+==References==
+<references/>
+{{clear}}
 {{DQSkills}}
+[[Category:Strike skills]]
+[[Category:Sword skills]]
 [[Category:Greatsword skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake abilities]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
+[[fr:Couperet]]