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'''Starstrike''' is a [[Whip Weapon Family|whip skill]] that attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.
'''Starstrike''' is a recurring [[Whip Weapon Family|whip]] skill in the series. It attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Starstrike is unlocked by investing 35 points into the whip skill tree. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.
Starstrike can be learned by [[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminaries]], [[Monster Master]]s, and [[Fortune Teller]]s by investing 35 points into their Whip skill. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, it can be learned by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Mage]], [[Thief]], or [[Luminary (vocation)|Luminary]] and [[Duston]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 5 and 7 skill points respectively. It inflicts 100% light-elemental damage to a single group of enemies and has a chance to dazzle them, as well. The skill's damage and status ailment infliction rate can be increased further with skill-up panels.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
Starstrike can be learned by {{Veronica 11}} and [[Sylvando]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the third act. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.
Starstrike can be learned by {{Veronica 11}} and [[Sylvando]] through the ''Whips'' panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the postgame. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light-elemental damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
[[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] will learn Starstrike upon reaching rank 2 in her whip skills, and it costs 11 MP to use.
[[Jessica]] will learn Starstrike at Whip proficiency level 2, and it costs 11 MP to use.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Starstrike can be learned from various whips, including the [[Spiked steel whip]] and [[Gringham whip]], and costs 5 MP to use. It inflicts 120% [[Bang]]-type physical damage to a single enemy and has a chance of enveloping them in illusions.


==Battle Visuals==
==Battle Visuals==
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[[Category:Dazzle skills]]
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[[Category:Whip skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk skills]]

Revision as of 05:35, 7 July 2024

Starstrike is a recurring whip skill in the series. It attempts to dazzle a group of monsters with a blinding light.

Appearances

Dragon Quest X

Starstrike can be learned by Mages, Thieves, Luminaries, Monster Masters, and Fortune Tellers by investing 35 points into their Whip skill. It differs from most whip skills by targeting a single enemy with the physical strike itself, but the burst of light-elemental energy also damages surrounding enemies for 40% of the initial strike's total. The dazzle effect can last for up to one minute.

  • In the Offline version of the game, it can be learned by the Hero as a Mage, Thief, or Luminary and Duston through the Whips panel in their character builders for 5 and 7 skill points respectively. It inflicts 100% light-elemental damage to a single group of enemies and has a chance to dazzle them, as well. The skill's damage and status ailment infliction rate can be increased further with skill-up panels.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Starstrike can be learned by Veronica and Sylvando through the Whips panel in their character builders for 14 and 6 skill points respectively. However, Veronica is only able to learn the skill after her character builder has been expanded in the postgame. It costs 5 MP to use and deals 110% light-elemental damage to one enemy group, with a 25% chance to dazzle each target.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Jessica will learn Starstrike at Whip proficiency level 2, and it costs 11 MP to use.

Dragon Quest Walk

Starstrike can be learned from various whips, including the Spiked steel whip and Gringham whip, and costs 5 MP to use. It inflicts 120% Bang-type physical damage to a single enemy and has a chance of enveloping them in illusions.

Battle Visuals