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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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In the original Super Famicom version, the damage was calculated with the user's [[Attack]] stat, rather than with their normal attack damage. It was changed in remake versions of the game to function the way it does later in the series. Falcon Slash is already known by [[Lizzie]] and [[Terry]] when they join the party, and is learned by [[Goowain]] at level 25. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Warrior]] vocation.
In the original Super Famicom version, the damage was calculated with the user's [[Attack]] stat, rather than with their normal attack damage. It was changed in remake versions of the game to function the way it does in ''VIII'' and later, dealing two slashes at 75% total damage rather than lower the attack stat before calculations are made. Falcon Slash is already known by [[Lizzie]] and [[Terry]] when they join the party, and is learned by [[Goowain]] at level 25. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 7 of the [[Warrior]] vocation.


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Falcon Slash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Gladiator]] vocation in the PSX version.
Falcon Slash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Gladiator]] vocation in the PSX version.
*In the 3DS remake it is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator, rank 2 of the [[Champion]], rank 8 of the [[Dingbat (Class)|Dingbat]], and rank 6 of the [[Slaughtomaton (Class)|Slaughtomaton]] vocations. It also costs 2 MP to use.
*In the 3DS remake it is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator, rank 2 of the [[Champion]], rank 8 of the [[Dingbat (Class)|Dingbat]], and rank 6 of the [[Slaughtomaton (Class)|Slaughtomaton]] vocations. It also costs 2 MP to use, and as with the remake of ''VI'' it now uses the standard damage calculation set by ''VIII''


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Falcon Slash is a sword technique that both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 52 skill points by the Hero, and 40 skill points by Angelo.
Falcon Slash is a sword technique that both the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can learn. It requires 52 skill points by the Hero, and 40 skill points by Angelo, and damage calculation is set as two strikes at 3/4th strength for an approximate total of 150% damage for 0 MP. Equipping the [[Falcon blade]] or its upgrade will allow a character to slash four times at once.


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This ability requires 2 MP to use and is learned with 58 skill points invested into [[List of sword skills in Dragon Quest IX|Sword skill]]. If a [[Falcon blade]] or an [[Über falcon blade]] is equipped, Falcon slash will deal 4 successive hits each time it is used.
This ability requires 2 MP to use and is learned with 58 skill points invested into [[List of sword skills in Dragon Quest IX|Sword skill]]. If a [[Falcon blade]] or an [[Über falcon blade]] is equipped, Falcon slash will deal 4 successive hits each time it is used.
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Although Falcon Slash does not appear in the game, the skill [[BiAttack]] is functionally identical.
Although Falcon Slash does not appear in the game, the skill [[BiAttack]] is functionally identical.


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Falcon Slash is one of [[Terry]]'s skills.
 
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Falcon Slash appears as a card.


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Revision as of 15:35, 15 April 2023

Falcon Slash is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series. It attacks twice in one turn, each strike at 75% power in most instances.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

In the original Super Famicom version, the damage was calculated with the user's Attack stat, rather than with their normal attack damage. It was changed in remake versions of the game to function the way it does in VIII and later, dealing two slashes at 75% total damage rather than lower the attack stat before calculations are made. Falcon Slash is already known by Lizzie and Terry when they join the party, and is learned by Goowain at level 25. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 7 of the Warrior vocation.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Falcon Slash is learned by reaching rank 6 of the Gladiator vocation in the PSX version.

  • In the 3DS remake it is learned at rank 6 of the Gladiator, rank 2 of the Champion, rank 8 of the Dingbat, and rank 6 of the Slaughtomaton vocations. It also costs 2 MP to use, and as with the remake of VI it now uses the standard damage calculation set by VIII

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Falcon Slash is a sword technique that both the the Hero and Angelo can learn. It requires 52 skill points by the Hero, and 40 skill points by Angelo, and damage calculation is set as two strikes at 3/4th strength for an approximate total of 150% damage for 0 MP. Equipping the Falcon blade or its upgrade will allow a character to slash four times at once.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

This ability requires 2 MP to use and is learned with 58 skill points invested into Sword skill. If a Falcon blade or an Über falcon blade is equipped, Falcon slash will deal 4 successive hits each time it is used.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The hero will learn Falcon Slash for 16 points in the Swordmastery panel of his character builder, Erik with 18 points through the Guile panel of his character builder, and Hendrik through his Heroism panel for 16 skill points. It costs 4 MP to use, and hits for full damage on each strike with a higher chance for a critical hit.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Although Falcon Slash does not appear in the game, the skill BiAttack is functionally identical.

Dragon Quest Heroes & Dragon Quest Heroes II

Falcon Slash is one of Terry's skills.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Falcon Slash appears as a card.

Dragon Quest Tact

Falcon Slash can be learned by Dark skeleton at level 22 and costs 23 MP to use. It deals 100% potency physical damage to a single enemy twice.

Falcon Slash (はやぶさ斬り Hayabusa kiri)
Ability information
Falcon Slash
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical 23
Range Additional effects
None
Description
Deals 100% potency physical damage to 1 enemy 2 times
Naturally learnt by
Dark skeleton

See also

Battle Visuals