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|japanese = | |japanese = きゅうしょづき<br>きゅうしょ突き | ||
|romaji = | |romaji = Kyūsho Zuki | ||
| | |translation = Vital Point Slash | ||
|type = Skill | |type = Skill | ||
|first = {{DQ6}} | |||
|dw = K.O. Punch | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pressure Pointer''' is an ability in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series. It may instantly kill an enemy. | '''Pressure Pointer''' is an ability in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series. It may instantly kill an enemy, using the same resistance rates as [[whack]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[ | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
Pressure Pointer was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, where it can learned by [[Warrior]]s upon reaching level 21 if their wisdom exceeds 39 points. It costs 4 {{MP}} and has a 25% chance to instantly kill the target, dealing 50% damage if the trick fails. Incredibly the skill ignores the affects of [[Dazzle]] and [[Sandstorm]], as well as that of [[Oomph]], [[Muster Strength]], [[Egg On]], [[Attack Attacker]], [[Sap]], & [[Kasap]]. | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | |||
Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation. | Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the [[Martial Artist]] vocation. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Learned in the same way as ''VI'' and functions identically. | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | |||
This ability is learned with 22 skill points invested into [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]]. Unlike before, the skill now has a fixed slay rate of 1/8th, meaning the skills can work just fine on metal slimes. | |||
{{DQSkills}} | |||
[[category:Skills]] | [[category:Skills]] | ||
[[Category:Death skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:01, 22 February 2026
| Pressure Pointer | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | きゅうしょづき きゅうしょ突き |
| Rōmaji | Kyūsho Zuki |
| Translation | Vital Point Slash |
| Type | Skill |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation |
| Dragon Warrior naming | K.O. Punch |
Pressure Pointer is an ability in the Dragon Quest series. It may instantly kill an enemy, using the same resistance rates as whack.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer was retroactively added to the 2024 remake, where it can learned by Warriors upon reaching level 21 if their wisdom exceeds 39 points. It costs 4 MP and has a 25% chance to instantly kill the target, dealing 50% damage if the trick fails. Incredibly the skill ignores the affects of Dazzle and Sandstorm, as well as that of Oomph, Muster Strength, Egg On, Attack Attacker, Sap, & Kasap.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]
Pressure Pointer tries to inflict a fatal strike; if it fails it deals 50% melee damage instead. It can be learned by advancing to rank 6 of the Martial Artist vocation.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]
Learned in the same way as VI and functions identically.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]
This ability is learned with 22 skill points invested into Spear skill. Unlike before, the skill now has a fixed slay rate of 1/8th, meaning the skills can work just fine on metal slimes.