Multifists is a fisticuffs ability in the series.

Characteristics edit

When used, the character will unleash four attacks randomly to all enemies, dealing between 30~50% of the amount of damage as a normal attack per hit. If there is only a single enemy in battle, all four attacks will be focused on them.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake edit

Multifists costs 12 MP to use and randomly attacks all enemies four times at 50% damage four times. It can be learned by the Prince of Midenhall at level 36. Like with the III HD-2D Remake, each hit has a chance of landing a critical hit. On the enemy side, it can be used by the King of Delcadar.

GameDescription
 
Unleashes a four-punch flurry of hits on all enemies.[1]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

GameDescription
 
Unleashes a four-punch flurry of hits on all enemies.[2]

Multifists costs 12 MP to use and launches four attacks randomly at all enemies, dealing approximately 50% damage of a normal attack as Physical-type damage per strike. Each attack has a chance of landing a critical hit. It can be learned by a Martial Artist at level 38 if their Wisdom exceeds 113 points. On the enemy side, it can be used by the Grand Dragon.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

Multifists costs 0 MP to use and deals four attacks randomly to all enemies, with each hit dealing 50% damage of a normal attack. It is learned by reaching rank 8 as a Martial Artist. If the user is affected by Oomph, the damage will only be doubled for the first attack. The skill will also activate the instant-death check for weapons such as the Demon spear and Poison needle for each strike. On the enemy side, it can be used by Loss leader.

GameDescription
 
A vicious four-hit strike on a random enemy.[3]

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit

Multifists costs 0 MP to use and deals four attacks randomly to all enemies, each attack dealing 50% damage of a normal attack. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it is learned by reaching rank 8 as a Gladiator or rank 6 as an Automaton. On the enemy side, it can be used by Batboon and Fighting batboon.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, Multifists now costs 2 MP to use and each attack now deals 75% damage of a normal attack. It is learned by reaching rank 8 as a Gladiator, rank 3 as a Champion, or rank 6 as an Automaton. However, it is an advanced skill that can only be used as a Gladiator or Champion, unless it has been learned permanently as an Automaton.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Multifists costs 0 MP to use and deals four attacks to a single enemy chosen randomly from all targets, with each hit only dealing 30% damage of a normal attack. It can be learned by the Hero and Yangus by investing 70 and 60 skill points respectively into the Fisticuffs skill. Unlike other games, it is a fisticuffs skill and can only be used if the user is unarmed.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it can be learned by Morrie by investing 68 skill points into his Fisticuffs skill.
GameDescription
 
A vicious four-hit strike on a random enemy.[4]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Multifists costs 0 MP to use and deals four attacks to a single enemy chosen randomly from all targets, with each strike dealing 50% damage of a normal attack. It is learned by investing 42 skill points into the Fisticuffs skill.

GameDescription
 
A rampant, random four-hit physical attack.[5]

Dragon Quest X edit

Multifists can be learned by investing 100 skill points into the Fisticuffs skill. It can also be learned by Healslime as a monster companion by investing 18 skill points into their Healie-Style Martial Arts skill.

Dragon Quest X Offline edit

Multifists costs 4 MP to use and deals four physical attacks to a single enemy at 50% strength each for a total of 200% damage. It can be learned by the Hero and Mjoll through the Fisticuffs skill in their Character builders for 9 skill points. It is located behind a secret panel for the Hero, requiring at least four of the surrounding panels to be unlocked first. The total damage can be strengthened by 6%, 12%, 24%, and 36% through Skill-Up Panels.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Multifists appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by Robber rabbit, King squid, Jockilles and their variants. It deals 40% damage per hit, while the version used by King squid and its variants deals 30% per hit.

Dragon Quest Monsters and Dragon Quest Monsters 2 edit

Known as QuadHits, in this game it is an upgraded form of BiAttack. BiAttack will evolve into QuadHits when the monster reaches level 24 with at least 124 max HP, 112 ATK, and 136 AGL. It can be learned naturally by Jamirus, KingLeo, Orochi, Pizzaro, Roboster, Rosevine, and Skeletor.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 edit

Multifists can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince edit

Multifists costs 20 MP and will toss out four attacks at random enemies, with each blow dealing 38% damage of the user's normal attack and capping at 250. It is not affected by the Collective Punishment trait, and is learned through the Air Fryer, Bombshell, Fallen Angel Corvus, Freeze Popper, Jasper Unbound, Maniac, Mariner, Martial Maven, Paragon, Überkilling Machine, and Warmonger talents.

Dragon Quest Heroes and Dragon Quest Heroes II edit

GameDescription
 
A flurry of fists that will send foes flying.[6]

Multifists is one of Alena's main attacks and is already known by her when she joins the party, costing 6 MP to perform. When used, she unleashes a flurry of punches in front of her. It can be upgraded further with Multifists Multiplier, which costs 20 skill points to learn. By holding the button used to perform Multifists, Alena will land even more attacks.

Dragon Quest Rivals edit

Multifists appears as a card bearing Tzarevna Alena's likeness.

Dragon Quest Tact edit

Multifists is known naturally by Alena and Squidzilla, can be learned by Living statue at level 26, Tearwolf at level 36, and costs 27 MP to use. It inflicts 50% potency physical damage to random enemies four times in an area of effect of two vertical squares and three horizontal squares in front of the user.

Multifists (ばくれつけん Bakuretsu ken) 
Ability information
Multifists
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Physical   27
Range Additional effects
 
1
None
Description
Deals physical damage (50% potency) to random enemies in area of effect 4 times
Naturally learnt by
Alena, Living statue, Squidzilla, Tearwolf

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds edit

Multifists appears as a skill for Maam and the Luminary Leader as a Martial Artist. It is a short-range attack that inflicts physical Strike damage over a small area eight times. The skill can be acquired from the shop exchange or by collecting Multifists Scrolls from Chapter 4, Episode 9 and 12 of Bonding Journey at Intermediate or Advanced difficulties.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius edit

Multifists is a skill that can be learned by Marquis de Léon and Golem at 5★ rarity or higher. It launches four physical attacks at random enemies at 70% strength each for a total of 280% damage.

Related skills edit

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  6. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.