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{{Spell Infobox | {{Spell Infobox | ||
|title = Helichopter | |title = Helichopter | ||
|image = | |image = [[Image:AHB Helichopter.png|125px]] | ||
|japanese = ぶんまわし | |japanese = ぶんまわし | ||
|romaji = Bunmawashi | |romaji = {{tt|Bunmawashi|Vigorous/wild swing}} | ||
|old = None | |old = None | ||
|type = Skill | |type = Skill | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Helichopter''' is a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword | '''Helichopter''' is a skill in the series. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
The skill allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging wildly in a wide circular motion with a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword]] or other weapon. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQIIHD}}=== | |||
Helichopter costs 12 MP to use and inflicts around 90% damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies. It can be learned by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] at level 38. | |||
* When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of [[Focus Pocus]], the [[Souped-Up Skill]] [[Backhander]] 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=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
Helichopter can be learned by a [[Merchant]] starting at level 26 if their {{Wisdom}} exceeds 72 points. It costs 8 MP to use and inflicts 90~95% Strike-element damage to a single group of enemies. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped. | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQIIIHD=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior]] | Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior|Warriors]], [[Gladiator|Gladiators]] and [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]] by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user. In Version 3.4 of the game, Helichopter now deals 168% of normal attack damage. | ||
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, the {{Hero 10}} and [[Hussar]] can learn Helichopter through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 5 skill points, with Hussar already knowing the skill when he joins the party. It deals 168% normal attack damage to a single group of enemies. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels. | |||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
The | The {{Hero 11}} and [[Hendrik]] can learn Helichopter through ''Greatswords'' panel in their Character Builders for 7 skill points, costing 4 MP to use. It consistently deals the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a group of enemies. | ||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ11=Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of the sword.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQStars}}=== | |||
{{DQStarsSkill | |||
|name=Helichopter | |||
|kanji=ぶんまわし | |||
|romanji=Bunmawashi | |||
|type=[[File:DQotS Red C.png]] | |||
|target=All Enemies. | |||
|ct=20s | |||
|restriction= [[File:DQotS Sword.png|40px]] | |||
|description=A 125% potency attack. | |||
|notes= N/A | |||
|obtain=Warrior's Sword | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQTact}}=== | |||
Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], [[Troll]], and [[Wooper trooper]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] and [[Wild beast]] at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. Helichopter can also be taught to any non-Hero unit by using an ability scroll. | |||
There are also several variations of the skill that deal elemental damage, including [[Burning Helichopter]], [[Firetwister]], [[Frigidtwister]], [[Lightning Whorl]], [[Booming Helichopter]], and [[Hellichopter]]. | |||
{{DQTactSkill | |||
|name=Helichopter | |||
|kanji=ぶんまわし | |||
|romanji=Bunmawashi | |||
|role=Attack | |||
|type=Physical | |||
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]] | |||
|mp=7 | |||
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1 | |||
|status=None | |||
|description=Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect | |||
|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper | |||
}} | |||
== | ==={{AHB}}=== | ||
*[[Power Throw]], a similar technique for [[Boomerang weapon | Helichopter is an axe skill that can be used by [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Warrior]] wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect. | ||
==In Other Languages== | |||
{{OtherLanguages | |||
|es=Molinillo salvaje|es-meaning=Spanish for "wild grinder/pinwheel". | |||
|fr=Hélicouptère|fr-meaning=From the French ''hélicoptère'' and ''{{tt|coup|strike/hit}}''. | |||
|de=Hackschrauber|de-meaning=From the German verb ''{{tt|hacken|to hack, to chop}}'' and ''{{tt|Schraube|screw}}''. | |||
|it=Danni taglienti|it-meaning=Italian for "sharp damage". | |||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* One of the interpretations for Helichopter's Japanese name ''Bunmawashi'' (ぶんまわし) is a rare and archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal. | |||
==Related skills== | |||
*[[Helibopter]], a similar ability performed by [[Gigantes]] with their clubs | |||
*[[Power Throw]], a similar technique for [[Boomerang (weapon type)|boomerangs]] | |||
*[[Rolling Attack]] | |||
*[[Spinning Wheel]] | |||
*[[Dragon Swing]] | |||
==References== | |||
<references/> | |||
{{clear}} | |||
{{DQSkills}} | {{DQSkills}} | ||
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
[[Category:Strike skills]] | |||
[[Category:Axe 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 X skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]] | |||
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]] | |||
[[fr:Hélicouptère]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 22 February 2026
| Helichopter | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | ぶんまわし |
| Rōmaji | Bunmawashi |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | None |
Helichopter is a skill in the series.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
The skill allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging wildly in a wide circular motion with a greatsword or other weapon.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Helichopter costs 12 MP to use and inflicts around 90% damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies. It can be learned by the Prince of Midenhall at level 38.
- When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of Focus Pocus, the Souped-Up Skill Backhander 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.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.[1] |
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Helichopter can be learned by a Merchant starting at level 26 if their Wisdom exceeds 72 points. It costs 8 MP to use and inflicts 90~95% Strike-element damage to a single group of enemies. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.[2] |
Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]
Helichopter can be learned by Warriors, Gladiators and Monster Wranglers by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user. In Version 3.4 of the game, Helichopter now deals 168% of normal attack damage.
- In the Offline version of the game, the Hero and Hussar can learn Helichopter through the Greatswords panel in their Character Builders for 5 skill points, with Hussar already knowing the skill when he joins the party. It deals 168% normal attack damage to a single group of enemies. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]
The Hero and Hendrik can learn Helichopter through Greatswords panel in their Character Builders for 7 skill points, costing 4 MP to use. It consistently deals the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a group of enemies.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of the sword.[3] |
Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
Ability information
| Helichopter | |||
| Type & Rank | Target | CT | Restriction |
 |
All Enemies. | 20s |  |
| Effect | |||
| A 125% potency attack. | |||
| Notes | |||
| N/A | |||
| How to obtain | |||
| Warrior's Sword | |||
Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]
Helichopter is known naturally by Brownie, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, and Wooper trooper at level 1 and can be learned by Golem and Wild beast at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. Helichopter can also be taught to any non-Hero unit by using an ability scroll.
There are also several variations of the skill that deal elemental damage, including Burning Helichopter, Firetwister, Frigidtwister, Lightning Whorl, Booming Helichopter, and Hellichopter.
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
Ability information
| Helichopter | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Attack | Physical |  |
7 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 Radius 1 |
None | ||
| Description | |||
| Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper | |||
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit | edit source]
Helichopter is an axe skill that can be used by Crocodine and the Luminary Leader as a Warrior wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.
In Other Languages[edit | edit source]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Molinillo salvaje | Spanish for "wild grinder/pinwheel". |
 Français | Hélicouptère | From the French hélicoptère and coup. |
 Deutsch | Hackschrauber | From the German verb hacken and Schraube. |
 Italiano | Danni taglienti | Italian for "sharp damage". |
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- One of the interpretations for Helichopter's Japanese name Bunmawashi (ぶんまわし) is a rare and archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.
Related skills[edit | edit source]
- Helibopter, a similar ability performed by Gigantes with their clubs
- Power Throw, a similar technique for boomerangs
- Rolling Attack
- Spinning Wheel
- Dragon Swing