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The '''Blade of Ultimate Power''' is recurring sword skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. It is a single target slash charged with non-elemental energy.
The '''Blade of Ultimate Power''' is recurring sword skill in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. It is a single target slash charged with non-elemental energy that deals incredible damage for a high MP cost. The skill was exclusive to the seventh game until reappearing in 2016 for the second entry in the ''Heroes'' spin off series, and has since been integrated into several titles.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
Though no party member can use the spell, remakes of the game have enemy [[Conkuistador]]'s occasionally attempting to cast it despite lacking the {{MP}} for it.
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
B.U.P. in the {{PSX}} Version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]]. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's defence value, for 20 {{MP}}.  
B.U.P. in the {{PSX}} version can be learned by any character who reaches rank 8 of the [[Champion]] vocation. It will deal 600~700 damage, minus the foe's defence value, for 20 {{MP}}.  


In the {{3DS}} and subsequent mobile device ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores defence and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Defending Champion]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''.
In the {{3DS}} and subsequent mobile device ports, B.U.P. takes on different properties; it now deals 500~600 damage that ignores defence and any other damage reduction factors such as [[Defending Champion]]. '''This means the skill works on members of the metal slime family'''.
Furthermore, the damage will increase by 50% if the practitioner is equipped with a weapon that's more effective against the target's monster family. For example, if [[Aishe]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage.
Furthermore, the damage will increase by 50% if the practitioner is equipped with a weapon that's more effective against the target's monster family. For example, if [[Aishe]] is equipped with a [[Dragonsbane]] while using the skill on a [[Drakulard]], she can deal up to '''900''' damage.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQTreasures}}===
Only [[Red giant]]s can learn the skill, performing a gleaming bout of swordplay that damages all surrounding foes for Light-element slashing damage for 12 MP.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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