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'''Assassin's Stab''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.
'''Assassin's Stab''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.


It may instantly kill a target when used. In the main series, the skill is performed with a {{Knife}}, but it is a normal skill in many spinoff games.
It may instantly kill a target when used. In the main series the skill is usually performed with a {{Knife}}, but it can be used with any weapon in many spinoff games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Assassin's Stab was retroactively added to the 2024 remake learned at level 16 by the [[Thief]]. It costs 4 {{MP}}.
Assassin's Stab was retroactively added to the 2024 remake learned at level 16 by the {{Thieves}} if their wisdom exceeds 33 points. It costs 4 {{MP}} and has a success chance of 1/3rd before evasion, [[Dazzle]], and resistances & vulnerabilities to [[Whack]] apply. If the attempt fails then the skill deals normal damage with the Strike element, and unlike [[Pressure Pointer]] the technique is affected by [[Oomph]], [[Muster Strength]], [[Egg On]], [[Attack Attacker]], [[Sap]], & [[Kasap]].
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Jessica Albert]] can use Assassin's Stab after allocating 22 points into her {{Knife}} skill. The rate of success is '''independent''' of the foe's resistance to [[Whack]], with a fixed 12.5% chance to work.
[[Jessica Albert]] can use Assassin's Stab after allocating 22 points into her {{Knife}} skill. The rate of success is '''independent''' of the foe's resistance to [[Whack]], with a fixed 12.5% chance to work.
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[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Death skills]]
[[Category:Death skills]]
[[category:Strike skills]]
[[category:Knife skills]]
[[category:Knife skills]]
[[category:Sword skills]]
[[category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]