Helichopter
Helichopter is a skill in the series.
| Helichopter | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | ぶんまわし |
| Rōmaji | Bunmawashi |
| Type | Skill |
| Older names | None |
Characteristics edit
The skill allows the user to damage a group of enemies by swinging wildly in a wide circular motion with a greatsword or other weapon.
Appearances edit
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake edit
Helichopter costs 12 MP to use and inflicts around 90% damage as a normal attack to a single group of enemies. It can be learned by the Prince of Midenhall at level 38.
- When his HP is below 50% or he is under the effects of Focus Pocus, the Souped-Up Skill Backhander becomes available to use by holding down a button, depending on which version of the game is being played. The player must have the Soul Sigil in their possession to use it.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.[1] |
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit
Helichopter can be learned by a Merchant starting at level 26 if their Wisdom exceeds 72 points. It costs 8 MP to use and inflicts 90~95% Strike-element damage to a single group of enemies. The ability can be used with any weapon equipped.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of your weapon.[2] |
Dragon Quest X edit
Helichopter can be learned by Warriors, Gladiators and Monster Wranglers by investing 35 points into their Greatswords skill. It costs 4 MP to perform, and it deals normal damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity around the user. In Version 3.4 of the game, Helichopter now deals 168% of normal attack damage.
- In the Offline version of the game, the Hero and Hussar can learn Helichopter through the Greatswords panel in their Character Builders for 5 skill points, with Hussar already knowing the skill when he joins the party. It deals 168% normal attack damage to a single group of enemies. The damage can be increased further with skill-up panels.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit
The Hero and Hendrik can learn Helichopter through Greatswords panel in their Character Builders for 7 skill points, costing 4 MP to use. It consistently deals the same amount of damage as a normal attack to a group of enemies.
| Game | Description |
 | Swipes at a group of enemies with a great swing of the sword.[3] |
Dragon Quest of the Stars edit
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
| Helichopter | |||
| Type & Rank | Target | CT | Restriction |
 |
All Enemies. | 20s |  |
| Effect | |||
| A 125% potency attack. | |||
| Notes | |||
| N/A | |||
| How to obtain | |||
| Warrior's Sword | |||
Dragon Quest Tact edit
Helichopter is known naturally by Brownie, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, and Wooper trooper at level 1 and can be learned by Golem and Wild beast at level 16. It costs 7 MP to use and inflicts 110% potency physical damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user. Helichopter can also be taught to any non-Hero unit by using an ability scroll.
There are also several variations of the skill that deal elemental damage, including Burning Helichopter, Firetwister, Frigidtwister, Lightning Whorl, Booming Helichopter, and Hellichopter.
| Helichopter (ぶんまわし Bunmawashi) |  |
| Helichopter | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Attack | Physical |  |
7 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 Radius 1 |
None | ||
| Description | |||
| Deals physical damage (110% potency) to all enemies in area of effect | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Brownie, Golem, Green dragon, Hammerhood, Hoodlum, Mandrake mercenary, Troll, Wild beast, Wooper trooper | |||
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds edit
Helichopter is an axe skill that can be used by Crocodine and the Luminary Leader as a Warrior wielding an axe. It would deal physical Slash damage in a medium area of effect.
In Other Languages edit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Molinillo salvaje | Spanish for "wild grinder/pinwheel". |
 Français | Hélicouptère | From the French hélicoptère and coup. |
 Deutsch | Hackschrauber | From the German verb hacken and Schraube. |
 Italiano | Danni taglienti | Italian for "sharp damage". |
Trivia edit
- One of the interpretations for Helichopter's Japanese name Bunmawashi (ぶんまわし) is a rare and archaic term for a compass used to draw circles. They were originally imported from Portugal.
Related skills edit
- Helibopter, a similar ability performed by Gigantes with their clubs
- Power Throw, a similar technique for boomerangs
- Rolling Attack
- Spinning Wheel
- Dragon Swing