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|japanese = ギガスラッシュ
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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This ends right now!'''''|source=Aurora unleashing Gigaslash in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below|Dragon Quest Heroes]]''.|console=|align=center|bgcolor=D82929}}
'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It slices through a group of enemies with a blade made of ferocious lightning, dealing incredible damage in every appearance.


'''Gigaslash''' is a recurring ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Despite its name suggesting a physical basis for its (very large) damage output, it in fact deals magical damage. It slices a group of enemies with a blade of holy electricity.
Similar lightning-imbued sword techniques first appeared in the manga {{DQTAoD}}, before making their game debut in {{VI}}; the name "Gigaslash" can thus be considered a genericised form of [[Dai]]'s ultimate move [[Giga Strash]] (removing its connection to the character of [[Avan]] and [[Avan Strash|his Strash technique]]).


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{Spell
Gigaslash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the {{Hero 3}} at level 45. It inflicts 225~275 Strike damage to all enemies, instead of Lightning despite the animation effect, and costs 38 {{MP}}.
|console=DS
*The May 23rd, 2025 update patch has buffed Gigaslash to deal 350~410 damage
|name=Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ)
|flavor=
|mp=20
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 150~330 points.}}
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of DQ V, learned by [[Starkers]] once he reaches level 65.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Spell
A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of {{V}}, Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ) is learned by [[Starkers]] once he reaches level 65 and deals 150~330 Lighting damage.  
|console=DS
|name=Gigaslash
|flavor=A legendary sword technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
|mp=20
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 6 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Spell
Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero profession]]. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 {{MP}}.
|console=PSX, 3DS
|name=Gigaslash
|flavor=
|mp=15
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with [[Zap]] damage for 350~410 points.}}
Anyone in who is/has been a World Hero (via Rank 7 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] class) can use Gigaslash. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a class-exclusive ability, requiring the user to be a Hero in order to use it.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The hero]] can learn '''Gigaslash''' as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as '''lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]''' for a cap of 207~239.
Gigaslash has the same properties as in {{VI}} and is learned by reaching rank 7 as a {{Hero V}}, rank 6 as a [[Champion]], and rank 8 as a [[Ersatz Estark (vocation)|Ersatz Estark]]. In the {{3DS}} remake, Gigaslash is now a vocation-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the {{MFamilies}} vocation.


[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead.
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Eight}} can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains [[Gigagash]] instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 {{MP}}, and damage is calculated as (lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]) for a cap of 207~239.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skilltree instead.
{{Spell
 
|console=DS
==={{DQ9}}===
|name=Gigaslash
In ''IX'', the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword skilltree, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's {{Magical Might}} and {{Strength}} reach 300.
|flavor=A technique for cutting down a group of enemies.
|mp=15
|effect=Hits a single group of enemies with Light damage (as done by the [[Zap]] line of spells in other games)}}
In ''Dragon Quest IX'', the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword Skill, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 160 and a maximum of 360, reached when the sum of the character's magical might and strength reach 300.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 16 MP to use, targets '''all''' enemies, and deals up to 210~250 lightning damage.
The {{Luminary}} will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his ''Swordmastery'' skill tree. It costs 16 {{MP}} to use, targets '''all''' enemies, and deals up to 210~250 Lightning damage.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
This ability requires the monster to reach level 33 with 231 HP, 164 MP, 198 attack, 198 agility and 198 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the [[LizardMan]] and [[MadKnight]]. It can also be learned by monsters with [[FireSlash]], [[BoltSlash]], [[VacuSlash]], and [[IceSlash]].
This ability requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 33 with 231 {{HP}}, 164 {{MP}}, 198 {{Attack}}, 198 {{Agility}} and 198 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Estark|Esterk]], [[Mandrake major|LizardMan]] and [[Knight aberrant|MadKnight]]. It can also be learned by monsters with [[Flame Slash|FireSlash]], [[Lightning Slash|BoltSlash]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]], and [[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
GigaSlash now requires 608 intelligence to learn.
GigaSlash now requires 608 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Asura Zoma|AsuraZoma]], [[Beast knight|BeastNite]], [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Octavian pirate|Octoraid]], [[Overkilling machine|Roboster2]] and [[WarMantis]].
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 {{MP}} to use and is learned from:
*[[Captain Crow (skill) |Captain Crow]] (55 points)
*[[Cleric (skill)|Cleric]] (45 points)
*[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon III]] (53 points)
*[[Diamagon (skill)|Diamagon III]] (70 points)
*[[Über Knight]] (76 points)
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Bjorn (skill)|Bjorn]] for 70 points, or from [[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] for 100 points.
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQM23D}}===
Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from the Captain Crow, Cleric, Cluboon III, Diamagon III, and Uber Knight skillsets.
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===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQMJ3}}===
Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in ''Dragon Quest Swords''.
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
Gigaslash costs 20 {{MP}} and targets one enemy, with damage being the user's level plus 160~200. It is learned through the [[Charge Leader]],  [[Cleric]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Lightning Rod]], and [[Vagabond]] talents.
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
Gigaslash is a [[Master Stroke]] and is obtained late-game.
 
==={{DQH}}===
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.
Gigaslash appears as the [[Coup de Grâce]] of [[Aurora]]. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a sword.
Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of [[Teresa]] when she is wielding a {{Sword}}.


==Other Appearances==
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQRivals}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
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==={{DQTAoD}}===
A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of [[Zapple]] Strash, a maneuver where [[Dai]] enhances the power of his finishing move [[Avan Strash]] by first channeling the power of a [[Zapple]] spell into his sword.
 
A second prototype appears during [[Baran]]'s battle with [[Dai]]: [[Baran]] attempts to cast a [[Kazap]] spell into his sword to perform his finishing move [[Gigabreak]], but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker [[Zapple]] spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. [[Dai]] himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off [[Hadlar]] (where it is again identified only as an imperfect [[Gigagash|Gigabreak]]).


===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Gigaslash is the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable Heroes from other ''Dragon Quest'' games.
Gigaslash is the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable [[Hero]]es from other {{Main Series}} games.


==Battle Visuals==
==Trivia==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
*Despite Gigaslash's name being derived from [[Giga Strash]] (a combination of [[Avan Strash]] and [[Gigabreak|Gigabreak/Gigagash]]), it is generally portrayed as less powerful than Gigagash, which would make its videogame debut [[DQ8|two games later]].
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-DS-Starkersslash.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigagash]]
*[[Gigathrow]]
*[[Gigathrow]]
*[[Giga Strash]]
==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQM-1+2-PSX-gigaslash.gif]]|game={{1·2}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQMCH-GBA-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Caravan Heart}}|platform={{GBA}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQMJ2-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Joker 2}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
</center>
{{Clear}}
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash VIII.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform={{PS2}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQXI-2D-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=2D}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash XI 3D.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=3D}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQM3D-3DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQMJ3-3DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{Joker 3}}|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQH Gigaslash.jpg|Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash
DQVIII Gigaslash.jpg|{{Eight}} using Gigaslash in {{VIII}}.
DQH Gigaslash.jpg|[[Aurora]] getting ready to unleash Gigaslash.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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Latest revision as of 14:29, 23 May 2025

"This ends right now!"

—Aurora unleashing Gigaslash in Dragon Quest Heroes.


Gigaslash is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. It slices through a group of enemies with a blade made of ferocious lightning, dealing incredible damage in every appearance.

Similar lightning-imbued sword techniques first appeared in the manga Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, before making their game debut in VI; the name "Gigaslash" can thus be considered a genericised form of Dai's ultimate move Giga Strash (removing its connection to the character of Avan and his Strash technique).

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Gigaslash was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, learned by the Hero at level 45. It inflicts 225~275 Strike damage to all enemies, instead of Lightning despite the animation effect, and costs 38 MP.

  • The May 23rd, 2025 update patch has buffed Gigaslash to deal 350~410 damage

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

A variant of Gigaslash appears in the remakes of V, Starker's Slash (プチスラッシュ) is learned by Starkers once he reaches level 65 and deals 150~330 Lighting damage.

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

Gigaslash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the Hero profession. It deals 350~410 Lighting damage to one group for 20 MP.

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

Gigaslash has the same properties as in VI and is learned by reaching rank 7 as a Hero, rank 6 as a Champion, and rank 8 as a Ersatz Estark. In the 3DS remake, Gigaslash is now a vocation-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the monster vocation.

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

Eight can learn Gigaslash as a sword-only technique after fully investing 100 skill points into either the "Sword" or "Courage" skills. If both skill are at maximum, he obtains Gigagash instead. The electrified slice targets one enemy group for 20 MP, and damage is calculated as (lvl+180 +/- [20+lvl]) for a cap of 207~239.

Angelo cannot learn this skill; he obtains Lightning Storm after mastering his sword skilltree instead.

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

In IX, the Gigaslash ability is obtained by allocating 88 skill points to Sword skilltree, and can only be used by a character who currently has a sword-class weapon equipped. Its damage output has a base of 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's Magical Might and Strength reach 300.

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

The Luminary will learn gigaslash for 25 points in his Swordmastery skill tree. It costs 16 MP to use, targets all enemies, and deals up to 210~250 Lightning damage.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

This ability requires the monster to reach level 33 with 231 HP, 164 MP, 198 Attack, 198 Agility and 198 Intelligence. It is naturally learned by the Esterk, LizardMan and MadKnight. It can also be learned by monsters with FireSlash, BoltSlash, VacuSlash, and IceSlash.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

GigaSlash now requires 608 Intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the AsuraZoma, BeastNite, FooHero, Octoraid, Roboster2 and WarMantis.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Gigaslash is described as "a legendary technique for cutting down a single enemy." It costs 16 MP to use and is learned from:

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

Gigaslash can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from Bjorn for 70 points, or from Ruin for 100 points.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

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

Gigaslash costs 20 MP and targets one enemy, with damage being the user's level plus 160~200. It is learned through the Charge Leader, Cleric, Just Ruler, Lightning Rod, and Vagabond talents.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

Gigaslash is a Master Stroke and is obtained late-game.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Gigaslash appears as the Coup de Grâce of Aurora. She points her sword into the sky and summons lightning, then redirects it at a group of enemies.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Gigaslash is the Coup de Grâce of Teresa when she is wielding a Sword.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit | edit source]

A prototype of Gigaslash appears in this series in the form of Zapple Strash, a maneuver where Dai enhances the power of his finishing move Avan Strash by first channeling the power of a Zapple spell into his sword.

A second prototype appears during Baran's battle with Dai: Baran attempts to cast a Kazap spell into his sword to perform his finishing move Gigabreak, but is so exhausted that he's forced to use the weaker Zapple spell instead, resulting in an unnamed attack functionally identical to Gigaslash. Dai himself later uses this attack instinctively in order to fend off Hadlar (where it is again identified only as an imperfect Gigabreak).

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit | edit source]

Gigaslash is the Hero's Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable Heroes from other Dragon Quest games.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Battle Visuals[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Eight using Gigaslash in VIII.
    Eight using Gigaslash in VIII.
  • Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash.
    Aurora getting ready to unleash Gigaslash.
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