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'''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the series. Contrary to its name, it | '''Lightning Slash''' is a recurring skill in the series. Contrary to its name, it used the power of the [[Bang]] series of spells for its appearances in mainline games instead of the [[Zap]] spells, likely due to balancing issues over how very few monster has resistance to lightning. However in the ''Monsters'' spin off series of games, it uses the Zap element and this has since become standard in every appearance it makes in a spin off title. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation. | Lightning Slash deals variable melee damage, with the power being dependent on the target's resistance to the [[Bang]] element. Possible modifiers are 130%, 115%, 75%, and 30%. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation. | ||
The reason for this deceitful discrepancy is likely balance concerns, as only a handful of monsters can resist lighting and thus the skill would be too easy to abuse. | The reason for this deceitful discrepancy is likely balance concerns, as only a handful of monsters can resist lighting and thus the skill would be too easy to abuse. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Lightning Slash is performed and acquired in the same way as before, by advancing to rank 3 as an Armamentalist. In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, BoltSlash could also be learned by a [[Ersatz Estark (Vocation)|Esterk]] at the first rank. Alternatively, it is also learned by advancing to rank two as a [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] in the 3DS version of the game. | Lightning Slash is performed and acquired in the same way as before, by advancing to rank 3 as an Armamentalist. In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, BoltSlash could also be learned by a [[Ersatz Estark (Vocation)|Esterk]] at the first rank. Alternatively, it is also learned by advancing to rank two as a [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] in the 3DS version of the game. | ||
It is also used by [[Maeve]] in the short amount of time she joins the party. | It is also used by [[Maeve]] in the short amount of time she joins the party. | ||
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Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[Phantom fencer]]s, [[Riptide]]s, and [[Zombie gladiator]]s. | Thunder Slash is an enemy-only skill used by [[Phantom fencer]]s, [[Riptide]]s, and [[Zombie gladiator]]s. | ||
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Thunder Slash is used by the aquatic Riptides, and players may duplicate the technique by way of the Armamentalist's Gale Fource. DQIX has been balanced so that the double attribute nature of this technique will not negate the effectiveness of one element over the other. | Thunder Slash is used by the aquatic Riptides, and players may duplicate the technique by way of the Armamentalist's Gale Fource. DQIX has been balanced so that the double attribute nature of this technique will not negate the effectiveness of one element over the other. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''=== | ||
In the English version, Lightning Slash's name was changed to '''Charring Slash''' as it now dealt a combination of Zap and [[Sizz]]-element damage. The point requirement for Thunderwind Slashes has changed. It could now also be learned from the following skills: | In the English version, Lightning Slash's name was changed to '''Charring Slash''' as it now dealt a combination of Zap and [[Sizz]]-element damage, defaulting to the least-resisted element for damage caluclation. The point requirement for Thunderwind Slashes has changed. It could now also be learned from the following skills: | ||
* [[Bang & Sizz]] (34 points) | * [[Bang & Sizz]] (34 points) | ||
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|monsters=Bewarewolf, Firebird, Foo dog, Hawk man, Leery lout, Mad mole, Mandrake major, Thunderbird | |monsters=Bewarewolf, Firebird, Foo dog, Hawk man, Leery lout, Mad mole, Mandrake major, Thunderbird | ||
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==={{DQTreasures}}=== | |||
[[Amber dracky|Amber drackies]] are the only monsters to learn Lightning Slash, and it deals Electricity-element slashing damage for 8 MP. | |||
==Related skills== | ==Related skills== | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters skills]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures skills]] | |||