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{{Spell Infobox

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|image = [[File:DQHII Gigaslash.jpg|300px]]

|japanese = ギガスラッシュ

|romaji = ~~Giga surashu~~

|romaji = Gigasurasshu

|~~old~~ = ~~Same~~

|translation = Giga Slash

|~~type~~ = ~~Skill~~

|first = {{DQ6|short}}

}}

'''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.

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==

==={{~~DQTAoD~~}}===

==={{DQ1HD}}===

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]]).

==={{DQ2HD}}===

==={{~~DQ5~~}}===

==={{DQ3HD}}===

~~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.

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}}.

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

==={{DQ6}}===

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==={{DQ7}}===

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 ~~class~~-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the {{MFamilies}} vocation.

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.

==={{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.

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

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

==={{DQ9}}===

In {{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 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's {{Magical Might}} and {{Strength}} reach 300.

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.

==={{DQ10}}===

==={{DQ11}}===

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==={{DQM2}}===

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}}===

==={{DQMJ}}===

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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.

==={{~~DQMJ3~~}}===

==={{DQM3D}}===

==={{~~DQM3D~~}}===

==={{DQM23D}}===

==={{~~DQM23D~~}}===

==={{DQMJ3}}===

==={{DQM3}}===

Gigaslash costs 20 MP and inflicts electrical damage to a single enemy, calculated as ''User's Level + 160~200''. It is learned through the [[Charge Leader]], [[Cleric]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Lightning Rod (talent)|Lightning Rod]], and [[Vagabond]] talents.

{{Descriptions

|DQM3=Inflicts outrageous electrical damage on a single enemy. The higher the user's level, the greater the damage that will be inflicted.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Mobile versions.</ref>

}}

==={{DQSwords}}===

Gigaslash is a [[~~master stroke~~]] ~~in {{Dragon Quest Swords}}~~ and is obtained ~~lategame~~.

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

==={{DQH}}===

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==~~Other Appearances~~==

==={{DQRivals}}===

==={{DQWalk}}===

==={{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]]''===

Gigaslash is the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable [[Hero]]es from other {{Main Series}} games.

==Trivia==

*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]].

==See also==

*[[Gigagash]]

*[[Gigathrow]]

*[[Giga Strash]]

==Battle Visuals==

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~~{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}~~

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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Gigaslash XI 3D.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=3D}}

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-{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This ends right now!'''''|source=[[Aurora]] unleashing Gigaslash in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.|console=|align=center|bgcolor=D82929}}
+{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This ends right now!'''''|source=[[Aurora]] unleashing Gigaslash in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.|console=|align=center|bgcolor=#FFFFFF}}
 {{Spell Infobox
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 |image = [[File:DQHII Gigaslash.jpg|300px]]
 |japanese = ギガスラッシュ
-|romaji = Giga surashu
+|romaji = Gigasurasshu
-|old = Same
+|translation = Giga Slash
-|type = Skill
+|first = {{DQ6|short}}
 }}
 '''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.
+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==
-==={{DQTAoD}}===
+==={{DQ1HD}}===
-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.
+{{Stub}}
-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]]).
+==={{DQ2HD}}===
+{{Stub}}
-==={{DQ5}}===
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
-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.
+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}}.
+*The May 23rd, 2025 update patch has buffed Gigaslash to deal 350~410 damage
 ==={{DQ6}}===
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 ==={{DQ7}}===
-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 class-exclusive ability and a character can only memorize it by mastering the {{MFamilies}} vocation.
+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.
 ==={{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.
-[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skill instead.
+[[Angelo]] cannot learn this skill; he obtains [[Lightning Storm]] after mastering his sword skilltree instead.
 ==={{DQ9}}===
-In {{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 140~180 and a maximum of 340~380, reached when the sum of the character's {{Magical Might}} and {{Strength}} reach 300.
+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.
+==={{DQ10}}===
+{{Stub}}
 ==={{DQ11}}===
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 ==={{DQM2}}===
 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}}===
+{{Stub}}
 ==={{DQMJ}}===
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 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.
-==={{DQMJ3}}===
+==={{DQM3D}}===
 {{Stub}}
-==={{DQM3D}}===
+==={{DQM23D}}===
 {{Stub}}
-==={{DQM23D}}===
+==={{DQMJ3}}===
 {{Stub}}
+==={{DQM3}}===
+Gigaslash costs 20 MP and inflicts electrical damage to a single enemy, calculated as ''User's Level + 160~200''. It is learned through the [[Charge Leader]],  [[Cleric]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Lightning Rod (talent)|Lightning Rod]], and [[Vagabond]] talents.
+{{Descriptions
+|DQM3=Inflicts outrageous electrical damage on a single enemy. The higher the user's level, the greater the damage that will be inflicted.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Mobile versions.</ref>
+}}
 ==={{DQSwords}}===
-Gigaslash is a [[master stroke]] in {{Dragon Quest Swords}} and is obtained lategame.
+Gigaslash is a [[Master Stroke]] and is obtained late-game.
 ==={{DQH}}===
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 {{Stub}}
-==Other Appearances==
+==={{DQRivals}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQWalk}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{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]]''===
 Gigaslash is the {{Hero Smash}}'s Final Smash. This time, it's powered by the non-playable [[Hero]]es from other {{Main Series}} games.
+==Trivia==
+*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]].
 ==See also==
 *[[Gigagash]]
 *[[Gigathrow]]
+*[[Giga Strash]]
 ==Battle Visuals==
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-</center>
-<center>
-{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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 {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Gigaslash.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform={{DS}}}}
+{{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}}}}
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+{{Clear}}
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+{{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}}}}
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 [[Category:Skills]]
 [[category:Lightning skills]]
+[[category:Strike skills]]
 [[Category:Sword skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D skills]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes Coup de Grâces]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 skills]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâces]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords master strokes]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes Coup de Grâce]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâce]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]
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