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{{Spell Infobox

|title = Helichopter

|image =

|image = [[Image:AHB Helichopter.png|125px]]

|japanese = ぶんまわし

|romaji = Bunmawashi

|romaji = {{tt|Bunmawashi|Vigorous/wild swing}}

|old = None

|type = Skill

}}

'''Helichopter''' is a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword ~~skill~~]] ~~that allows the user to damage a group of enemies~~.

'''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==

==={{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}}===

Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s and [[Monster ~~Master~~]]s 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.

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}}===

The ~~[[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]]~~ and [[Hendrik]] can learn Helichopter for 7 skill points, ~~and use it for~~ 4 MP. It deals ~~consistent~~ damage to a group of enemies.

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}}===

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|type=[[File:DQotS Red C.png]]

|target=All Enemies.

|ct= 20s

|ct=20s

|restriction= [[File:DQotS Sword.png|40px]]

|description=A 125% potency attack.

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==={{DQTact}}===

Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], and [[~~Troll~~]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] 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 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

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

|status=None

|description=Deals 110% potency ~~physical damage~~ to all enemies in area of effect

|description=Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect

|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll

|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper

}}

==={{AHB}}===

Helichopter is an axe skill ~~for~~ [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] (Warrior). It ~~deals~~ physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.

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==

*[[Power Throw]], a similar technique for [[Boomerang weapon ~~family~~|boomerangs]]

*[[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]]

==~~Etymology~~==

==References==

~~A ''bunmawashi'' is an archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.~~

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[[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 XI skills]]

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

[[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]]

[[fr:Hélicouptère]]

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 {{Spell Infobox
 |title = Helichopter
-|image =
+|image = [[Image:AHB Helichopter.png|125px]]
 |japanese = ぶんまわし
-|romaji = Bunmawashi
+|romaji = {{tt|Bunmawashi|Vigorous/wild swing}}
 |old = None
 |type = Skill
 }}
-'''Helichopter''' is a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword skill]] that allows the user to damage a group of enemies.
+'''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==
+==={{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}}===
-Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s and [[Monster Master]]s 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.
+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}}===
-The [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] and [[Hendrik]] can learn Helichopter for 7 skill points, and use it for 4 MP. It deals consistent damage to a group of enemies.
+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}}===
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 |type=[[File:DQotS Red C.png]]
 |target=All Enemies.
-|ct= 20s
+|ct=20s
 |restriction= [[File:DQotS Sword.png|40px]]
 |description=A 125% potency attack.
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 ==={{DQTact}}===
-Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], and [[Troll]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] 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 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
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 |range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
 |status=None
-|description=Deals 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in area of effect
+|description=Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
-|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll
+|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper
 }}
 ==={{AHB}}===
-Helichopter is an axe skill for [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] (Warrior). It deals physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.
+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==
-*[[Power Throw]], a similar technique for [[Boomerang weapon family|boomerangs]]
+*[[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]]
-==Etymology==
+==References==
-A ''bunmawashi'' is an archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.
+<references/>
 {{clear}}
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 {{DQSkills}}
 [[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 XI skills]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
 [[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]]
+[[fr:Hélicouptère]]