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'''Disruptive Wave''' | '''Disruptive Wave''' is a recurring skill in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' as a monster-exclusive attack, it nullifies all stat changes, such as those caused by buff abilities such as[[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]], debuffs such as [[Kasap]] and [[Deceleratle]], and [[Tension]]. | ||
It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad. | It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Used by [[Zoma]], as well as some of the superbosses such as [[Xenlon]] and [[Gran Dragon]]. | Used by [[Zoma]], as well as some of the superbosses such as [[Xenlon]] and [[Gran Dragon]]. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle. | Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle. | ||
In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn. | In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited [[king slime]]s at level 18. [[Saber]] can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle. | Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited [[King slime (recruit)|king slime]]s at level 18. [[Saber]] can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle. | ||
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Disruptive Wave | Disruptive Wave can be learned by any character in the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] vocation when they reach rank 2. This is the only way to learn the ability, as the Sword of Ramias instead casts Oomph when used as an item in battle. | ||
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Learned via the Hero vocation as in ''VI'', but also by reaching rank 6 of the [[Druid]] vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than [[The Great Leveller]] as it covers more effects. | Learned via the Hero vocation as in ''VI'', but also by reaching rank 6 of the [[Druid]] vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than [[The Great Leveller]] as it covers more effects. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]]. | Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]]. | ||
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Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to | Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to perform. | ||
It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability. | It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition when used by a character or a monster. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability. | ||
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[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, [[Tension]] is not reduced when used. | [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, [[Tension]] is not reduced when used. | ||