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'''Whipping Boy''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}. The user shields a party member from all harm, taking the enemy's attacks in their place for a single turn. It is the [[Warrior]]'s equivalent of Forbearance. | '''Whipping Boy''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}. | ||
The user shields a [[party]] member from all harm, taking the enemy's attacks in their place for a single turn. It is the [[Warrior]]'s equivalent of Forbearance. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Whipping Boy can once again be learned by | Whipping Boy can once again be learned by [[Warrior]]s by investing 8 skill points into their Courage skill. It costs no {{MP}} to use and will protect an ally for 15 seconds. Whipping Joy can be learned by investing 110 skill points into Courage and will reduce the damage taken by 30%. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
Whipping Boy can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through the ''Chivalry'' panel in his character builder for 10 skill points after it has been expanded in the third act. It costs 0 MP to use. | Whipping Boy can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through the ''Chivalry'' panel in his character builder for 10 skill points after it has been expanded in the third act. It costs 0 {{MP}} to use. | ||
* It can be further enhanced with the skill '''Whipping Joy''', which can be learned for 14 skill points and reduces damage taken by 50% when Whipping Boy is used. '''Whipping Ploy''' can be learned for 14 skill points, as well, and will give Sylvando a chance to perform a counterattack for double damage to any attack performed against the protected ally. In 3D versions of the game, Sylvando will not counter if he is equipped with a | *It can be further enhanced with the skill '''Whipping Joy''', which can be learned for 14 skill points and reduces damage taken by 50% when Whipping Boy is used. '''Whipping Ploy''' can be learned for 14 skill points, as well, and will give [[Sylvando]] a chance to perform a counterattack for double damage to any attack performed against the protected ally. In 3D versions of the game, [[Sylvando]] will not counter if he is equipped with a {{Whip}}. | ||
==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Known as '''Cover''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Dragurn]], [[Glacial golem]], and [[Leery lout]] at level 1. It costs 11 MP to use and will take all attacks for any allies in the squares adjacent to the user until their next turn. Although it is not stated, Cover gives the user a 20% reduction in damage taken, up to a total of 40% if Cover is used again the next turn. | Known as '''Cover''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Dragurn]], [[Glacial golem]], and [[Leery lout]] at level 1. It costs 11 {{MP}} to use and will take all attacks for any allies in the squares adjacent to the user until their next turn. Although it is not stated, Cover gives the user a 20% reduction in damage taken, up to a total of 40% if Cover is used again the next turn. | ||
{{DQTactSkill | {{DQTactSkill | ||
|name=Cover | |name=Cover | ||
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|status=[[Image:DQTact Cover.png]]<br>Selflessness | |status=[[Image:DQTact Cover.png]]<br>Selflessness | ||
|description=Takes attacks for directly adjacent allies for 1 turn | |description=Takes attacks for directly adjacent allies for 1 turn | ||
|monsters=Dragurn, Glacial golem, Leery lout | |monsters=[[Dragurn]], [[Glacial golem]], [[Leery lout]] | ||
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{{DQSkills}} | {{DQSkills}} | ||
[[category:Skills]] | [[category:Skills]] | ||
[[category:Defensive skills]] | [[category:Defensive skills]] | ||