Blockenspiel
Blockenspiel is a technique in the Dragon Quest series. Allows the user to attack at reduced damage while holding a defensive stance and halving his or her own damage.
| Blockenspiel | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | シールドアタック |
| Rōmaji | Shīrudo Atakku |
| Translation | Shield Attack |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IX |
Appearances edit
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined edit
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit
This ability is learned with 6 skill points allocated into Shield skill. Damage dealt is half that of a normal attack, and requires 4 MP to use.
Dragon Quest X edit
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit
Hendrik will learn the skill for 9 points in his shield path. It cost 3 MP to perform and works as it did in the previous appearance.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate edit
The Hero's forward-tilt attack resembles blockenspiel, being a shield bash followed up with a sword slash. The first hit deals 5% damage and can block attacks, and the second hit deals 8% damage.