Souped-up skills

Souped-up skills (超絶技 Chō zetsugi, "Super techniques") are powered-up versions of skills and spells introduced in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. They are unlocked upon obtaining the Soul Sigil and can only be used in dire situations (less than 50% HP) or when the character is under specific conditions. The specific conditions are unique per each character.

The name "souped-up skills" is a misnomer, as spells are also included in this category.

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake

The powerful techniques are unlocked upon creating the Soul Sigil in the Faerie Village.

The souped-up skills can be triggered when the hero has less than half his maximum HP or when he is under the effects of the Reheal spell or the Focus Pocus ability. To use a souped-up skill, the player must select a spell or ability that can be souped-up and hold down the left face button while still on the menu. A green pattern will appear under the technique's name, activating the souped-up skill once the pattern has fully appeared.

Name	Base technique	In-game description	Activation condition
Lightning Thrust	Lightning Slash	"Guaranteed to land a critical hit if it connects with the target."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Skysplitter	Gust Slash	"An awesome assault that rends the air itself in two. Highly effective against undead, amorphous, and material family monsters."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Beast Bopper	Cattle Prod	"A stab with a sword that's especially effective against beast-family monsters."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Pearly Gates	Undead Undoer	"Subjects all enemies to divine judgement. Especially effective against the undead."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Quadraslash	Demon Demeaner	"An almighty attack that cuts through all enemies."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Double Dragon Slash	Dragon Slash	"A targeted attack that's twice as nice against the scariest, scaliest foes."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Gyrfalcon Slash	Falcon Slash	"Four swift slashes unleashed on a single enemy."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Lightning Storm	Kazap	"Thunderbolts thrash all enemies sometimes paralyzing them to boot."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Focus Pocus.
Pincushion	Defending Champion	"Prepares the caster to defend and counter-attack any incoming attacks for a turn."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Reheal.
Muster More Strength	Muster Strength	"Allows the caster to deal triple the damage with their next attack."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Reheal.
Divide	Wild Side	"Makes three clones of the caster which can carry out the same action three times per turn."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Reheal.
0 Zone	Magic Barrier	"Allows a character to cast spells and abilities without using MP for a while!"	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Reheal.
Achilles' Wheel	Fizzle	"Forms a magic circle that lowers a group of enemies' defence and magical resistance."	HP below 50%, or being under the effect of Reheal.
Gigagash	Gigaslash	"A secret technique that's only available when princess Gwaelin has been empowered by Rubiss in the Shrine of Rain."	Receiving Gwaelin's prayer.
Erdrick's Fire	Kasizz	"A secret technique that's only available when princess Gwaelin has been empowered by Rubiss in the Shrine of Rain."	Receiving Gwaelin's prayer.

Note that Gigagash and Erdrick's Fire can only be used when Princess Gwaelin has been powered-up by Goddess Rubiss and prays for her Hero's victory in battle, which is triggered at random when she accompanies him. This can be accomplished by returning to Castle Tantegel as soon as the player obtains the magic key in Rimuldar to take the Sunstone from the Hermit dwelling in the castle, and then not return to Tantegel Castle until the Dragonlord has been slain.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

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