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|japanese = まひこうげき<br>マヒこうげき<br>マヒ攻撃
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|romaji = {{tt|Mahi kōgeki|Paralysis attack}}
|romaji = Mahi kōgeki
|old = Paralyze<br>Paralysing Punch
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'''Paralysis Attack''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.
'''Paralysis Attack''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.


It launches a melee attack that may paralyse the target. {{Monster}}s first gained the ability to inflict [[paralysis]] with their normal attacks in {{Dragon Quest III}}, eventually becoming its own skill in {{V}}.
It launches a melee attack that may paralyse the target. {{Monster}}s first gained the ability to inflict [[paralysis]] with their normal attacks in {{Dragon Quest III}}, eventually becoming its own skill in {{V}}. It is identical to the [[Paralysing Punch]] skill, which remains exclusive to the ''Monsters'' spinoff games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
Paralysis Attack is an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Dread admiral]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, and [[Scornet]]s.
Paralysis Attack is an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[dread admiral]]s, [[man o' war]]s, and [[scornet]]s.


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[Cocoon goon]]s, [[Decayurion]]s, [[Demonspawn]]s, [[Drooling ghoul]]s, [[Humbaba]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, [[Mangler fish]], [[Paralyslicer]]s, and [[Pit viper]]s.
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[cocoon goon]]s, [[decayurion]]s, [[demonspawn]]s, [[drooling ghoul]]s, [[humbaba]]s, [[man o' war]]s, [[mangler fish]], [[paralyslicer]]s, and [[pit viper]]s.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
Paralysis Attack is learned by the [[Man o' war]] upon joining. It does not cost {{MP}} to use. On the enemy side, it can also be used by [[Deadcurion]]s, [[Bloodbonnet|Fire-eater]]s, and [[Paralakeet]]s.
Paralysis Attack is learned by the [[man o' war]] upon joining. It does not cost {{MP}} to use. On the enemy side, it can also be used by [[deadcurion]]s, [[bloodbonnet|Fire-eater]]s, and [[paralakeet]]s.
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==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Paralysis Attack returns to being an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Aristobat]]s, [[Hell hornet]]s, [[Killer moth]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, [[Sail serpent]]s, [[Venom wasp]]s, and [[Zombie gladiator]]s.
Paralysis Attack returns to being an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[aristobat]]s, [[hell hornet]]s, [[killer moth]]s, [[man o' war]]s, [[sail serpent]]s, [[venom wasp]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[Deadcurion]]s, [[Decayurion]]s, [[Diethon (DQVII)|Diethon]]s, [[Disastropod]]s, [[Electroslime]]s, [[Lesionnaire]]s, [[Major headache]]s, [[Man o' war]], [[Missing lynx|Pink panzer]]s, [[Man o' war|Sting slime]]s, [[Picuda]]s, [[Toxic zombie]]s, as well as the boss version of [[Claw breaker|Nail blighter]] and [[Orgodemir]] in his final form.
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[deadcurion]]s, [[decayurion]]s, [[Diethon (DQVII)|diethon]]s, [[disastropod]]s, [[electroslime]]s, [[lesionnaire]]s, [[major headache]]s, [[man o' war]], [[Missing lynx|pink panzer]]s, [[Man o' war|sting slime]]s, [[picuda]]s, [[toxic zombie]]s, as well as the boss version of [[Claw breaker|nail blighter]] and [[Orgodemir]] in his final form.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[Dark skeleton]]s, [[Hell hornet]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, [[Soulspawn]]s, [[Toxic zombie]]s, [[Venom wasp]]s, and [[Zombie gladiator]]s.
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[dark skeleton]]s, [[hell hornet]]s, [[man o' war]]s, [[soulspawn]]s, [[toxic zombie]]s, [[venom wasp]]s, and [[zombie gladiator]]s.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[Cobra cardinal]]s, [[Deadcurion]]s, [[Dread admiral]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, and [[Peckerel]]s.
Paralysis Attack can be used by [[cobra cardinal]]s, [[deadcurion]]s, [[dread admiral]]s, [[man o' war]]s, and [[peckerel]]s.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
Known as '''Paralyze''' in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to be at least level 9, with 63 max {{HP}}, 54 {{ATK}}, and 54 {{INT}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Biguana]], [[Cactiball|CactiBall]], [[EvilSeed]], [[Giant moth|GiantMoth]], [[Hell hornet|MadHornet]], [[Mummy]], [[Erazor blade|SabreMan]] and [[Buddy slime|TreeSlime]].  {{Monster}}s with the [[Poison Attack|PoisonHit]] and [[Sleep Attack|NapAttack]] abilities can also learn it.
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==={{DQM2}}===
Paralyze has the same requirements as in {{DQM}} except that the {{INT}} requirement is now 98. It is naturally learned by the [[Anemon]].
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
Known as '''Paralysing Punch''' in this game, it costs 3 {{MP}} to use. It can be learned from:
*[[Assassin]] (20 points)
*[[Bounty Hunter]] (60 points)
*[[Guerrilla]] (63 points)
*[[Hive Mind]] (35 points)
*[[Toxifier]] (18 points)
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Paralysing Punch can be learned from all the skills it could be previously.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Paralysis Attack is known naturally by [[Abracadabrador]] and [[Hunter mech]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Drooling ghoul]] at level 16. It costs 12 {{MP}} to use, inflicts 130% potency physical damage to a single enemy, and has a chance to {{Paralyze}} them. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the [[Ghost]]'s Battle Road.
Paralysis Attack is known naturally by [[abracadabrador]]s and [[hunter mech]]s at level 1 and can be learned by [[drooling ghoul]]s at level 16. It costs 12 {{MP}} to use, inflicts 130% potency physical damage to a single enemy, and has a chance to {{Paralyze}} them. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the [[ghost]]'s Battle Road.
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==={{DQKK}}===
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===''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
===''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
Known as '''Paralysing Touch''' in this game, it is a skill that can be learned by [[Killing machine]] and [[Robbin' 'Ood]] at 4★ rarity or higher. It deals 120% damage to a single enemy and has a 30% chance to inflict paralysis.
Known as '''Paralysing Touch''' in this game, it is a skill that can be learned by [[Killing machine]] and [[Robbin' 'Ood]] at 4★ rarity or higher. It deals 120% damage to a single enemy and has a 30% chance to inflict paralysis.


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==Related abilities==
*[[Numb]]
*[[Kanumb]]
*[[Parallax]]
*[[Paralysis Attack]]


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{{DQSkills}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

Revision as of 20:01, 25 February 2024

Paralysis Attack is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series.

It launches a melee attack that may paralyse the target. Monsters first gained the ability to inflict paralysis with their normal attacks in Dragon Quest III, eventually becoming its own skill in V. It is identical to the Paralysing Punch skill, which remains exclusive to the Monsters spinoff games.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Paralysis Attack is an enemy-only skill that can be used by dread admirals, man o' wars, and scornets.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Paralysis Attack can be used by cocoon goons, decayurions, demonspawns, drooling ghouls, humbabas, man o' wars, mangler fish, paralyslicers, and pit vipers.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Paralysis Attack is learned by the man o' war upon joining. It does not cost MP to use. On the enemy side, it can also be used by deadcurions, Fire-eaters, and paralakeets.

Name Level
Man o' war --
Fat rat 5
Rotten apple 10
Fandangow 20

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Paralysis Attack returns to being an enemy-only skill that can be used by aristobats, hell hornets, killer moths, man o' wars, sail serpents, venom wasps, and zombie gladiators.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Paralysis Attack can be used by deadcurions, decayurions, diethons, disastropods, electroslimes, lesionnaires, major headaches, man o' war, pink panzers, sting slimes, picudas, toxic zombies, as well as the boss version of nail blighter and Orgodemir in his final form.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Paralysis Attack can be used by dark skeletons, hell hornets, man o' wars, soulspawns, toxic zombies, venom wasps, and zombie gladiators.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Paralysis Attack can be used by cobra cardinals, deadcurions, dread admirals, man o' wars, and peckerels.

Dragon Quest of the Stars

Dragon Quest Tact

Paralysis Attack is known naturally by abracadabradors and hunter mechs at level 1 and can be learned by drooling ghouls at level 16. It costs 12 MP to use, inflicts 130% potency physical damage to a single enemy, and has a chance to Paralyse them. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the ghost's Battle Road.

Paralysis Attack (まひこうげき Mahi kōgeki)
Ability information
Paralysis Attack
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Physical 12
Range Additional effects

1

Paralysis
Description
Deals 130% potency physical damage to 1 enemy, occasionally paralyses
Naturally learnt by
Abracadabrador, Drooling ghoul, Hunter mech

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Known as Paralysing Touch in this game, it is a skill that can be learned by Killing machine and Robbin' 'Ood at 4★ rarity or higher. It deals 120% damage to a single enemy and has a 30% chance to inflict paralysis.

Related abilities