Parallax is a recurring ability in the franchise. It is a powerful axe swing that may paralyze the enemy.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Yangus can use Parallax as an axe technique after allocating 42 skill points into the associated skill. The swing has a 1/8th chance to paralyze an enemy, but will deal 30% more damage upon contact.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

This ability is learned with 13 skill points invested into Axe skill. It functions identically as its previous appearance.

Dragon Quest X edit

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Hendrik learns parallax through his axe skill tree for 9 points. It costs 10 MP to use and deals 300% damage with a 25% chance to paralyze a foe.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince edit

Parallax costs 20 MP and deals 30% more damage than an normal attack on top of attempting to numb the target for 2~5 turns. It is learned through the Anaesthetist, Maniac, Outlaw, Slayer, Überkilling Machine, and Warmonger talents.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light edit

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below edit

Yangus learns to use Parallax for 8 skill points, and it costs 6 MP. It sends out a shockwave that sends enemies flying, and can be upgraded to Super Parallax and Über Parallax for increased damage.

Dragon Quest Heroes II edit

Desdemona learns to use Parallax when reaching Rank 2 in Proficiency. Parallax functions identically to its appearance in the previous game, except it costs 10 MP.

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi edit