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{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Helichopter
|title = Helichopter
|image =  
|image = [[Image:AHB Helichopter.png|125px]]
|japanese = ぶんまわし
|japanese = ぶんまわし
|romaji = Bunmawashi
|romaji = {{tt|Bunmawashi|To turn vigorously}}
|old = None
|old = None
|type = Skill
|type = Skill
}}
}}
'''Helichopter''' is a [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword skill]] that allows the user to damage a group of enemies.
'''Helichopter''' is a recurring [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatsword skill]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging their weapon in a wide circular motion.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s and [[Monster Master]]s by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user.
Helichopter can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s and [[Monster Master]]s by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user. In Version 3.4 of the game, Helichopter now deals 168% of normal attack damage.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, the {{Hero 10}} and [[Hussar]] can learn Helichopter through the ''Greatswords'' panel in their character builders for 5 skill points, with Hussar already knowing the skill when he joins the party. It deals 168% normal attack damage to a single group of enemies. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] and [[Hendrik]] can learn Helichopter for 7 skill points, and use it for 4 MP. It deals consistent damage to a group of enemies.
The {{Hero 11}} and [[Hendrik]] can learn Helichopter through ''Greatswords'' panel in their character builders for 7 skill points, costing 4 MP to use. It consistently deals the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a group of enemies.


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], and [[Troll]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.
Helichopter is known naturally by [[Brownie]], [[Green dragon]], [[Hammerhood]], [[Hoodlum]], [[Mandrake mercenary]], [[Troll]], and [[Wooper trooper]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Golem]] and [[Wild beast]] at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. Helichopter can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
 
There are also several variations of the skill that deal elemental damage, including [[Burning Helichopter]], [[Firetwister]], [[Frigidtwister]], [[Lightning Whorl]], [[Booming Helichopter]], and [[Hellichopter]].
{{DQTactSkill
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Helichopter
|name=Helichopter
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|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|status=None
|status=None
|description=Deals 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in area of effect
|description=Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll
|monsters=Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper
}}
}}
==={{AHB}}===
==={{AHB}}===
Helichopter is an axe skill for [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] (Warrior). It deals physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.
Helichopter was an axe skill for [[Crocodine]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Warrior]] wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.


==Related skills==
==Related skills==
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*[[Dragon Swing]]
*[[Dragon Swing]]


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
A ''bunmawashi'' is an archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.
* One of the definitions for Helichopter's Japanese name ''Bunmawashi'' (ぶんまわし) is an archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal. It can also refer to a revolving stage that is used in [[Wikipedia:Kabuki|Kabuki]] theater.


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