Editing Dragon Slash

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Dragon Slash
|image = 
|japanese = {{tt|ドラゴンぎり|Dragon slash}}<br>{{tt|ドラゴン斬り|Dragon slash}}
|romaji = Doragongiri
|old = DragonCut<br>DrakSlash
|type = Skill
}}
'''Dragon Slash''' is a recurring skill in the {{DQSeries}}.

It typically deals 50% more damage to {{Dragon}}s. When combined with the [[dragonsbane]] sword, it does even more damage.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
Absent from the original, it was included in the remakes as one of the {{Psaro 9}}'s special abilities. If the [[Falcon Blade]] is equipped, the skill will strike twice per use.
Affected {{MFamilies}}s:
*[[Komodo]]
*[[Pteranodon]]
*[[Damselfly (DQIV)|Damselfly]]
*[[Chillanodon]]
*[[Eoraptor]]
*[[Spitfire]]
*[[Terminonatator]]
*[[Podokesaurus]]
*[[Dragon rider]]
*[[Terrorflyer]]
*[[Wyvern]]
*[[Jade dragon|Green dragon]]
*[[Red dragon (Biped)|Red dragon]]
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Emperor wyvern]]
*[[Drakulard]]
*[[Woolungasaurus]]
*[[Rashaverak]]

==={{DQ6}}===
Dragon Slash inflicts extra damage on {{Dragon}}s, otherwise it deals normal melee damage. It is obtained by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Gladiator]] vocation. On the enemy side, the skill works on [[Lizzie]] and any character under the effects of the [[Puff!]] spell. The
Affected {{MFamilies}}s are:
*[[Damselfly (DQVI)|Damselfly]] (also [[Flying Knee|Flying]])
*[[Gasbagon]]
*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Noble gasbagon]]
*[[Cutterfly]] (also [[Flying Knee|Flying]])
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
*[[Hacksaurus]]
*[[Sea fortress]] (ocean)
*[[Finned fatale]] (ocean)

It is used by the enemies [[überkilling machine]]s, [[lethal charmour]]s, [[Zozagel]], and [[Nokturnus]].

==={{DQ7}}===
Dragon Slash is learned by reaching rank 2 of the [[Warrior]] vocation.
Affected {{MFamilies}}s:
*[[Fryling]]
*[[Jade dragon]]
*[[Mandrake mercenary]]
*[[Dragstar]]
*[[Wingwyrm]]
*[[Mandrake major]]
*[[Dragster]]
*[[Blazing wingwyrm]]
*[[Iron fryling]]
*[[Gold fryling]]
*[[Rashaverak]]
*[[Weighvern]]
*[[Wide-load weighvern]]
*[[Grotwyrm]]
*[[Freezing wingwyrm]]
*[[Sizzard]]
*[[Frizzard]]
*[[Small fry]]
*[[Drakulard]]
*[[Warlord weighvern]]
*[[Metal dragon slime]]
*[[Drakulord]]
*[[Abyss diver]] (ocean)

The only enemy who uses it are the [[alarmour]]s.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Eight}} can use Dragon Slash after allocating 9 points into the Swords skill. It cannot be learned by any other sword wielder.

==={{DQ9}}===
Dragon Slash is the first of the sword techniques, obtained after 3 skill points are invested into the Swords skill. Visually, the user leaps towards the target, then swings his or her sword, creating a brief vertical spout of fire as the swing finishes.

==={{DQ10}}===
Dragon Slash can be learned by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], and Guardians by investing 13 points into their Swords skill. It costs 1 {{MP}} to use and deals 150% damage plus 5 to dragons.

==={{DQ11}}===
Dragon Slash can be learned by the {{Luminary}}, [[Erik]], [[Sylvando]], and [[Hendrik]] through the ''Swords'' panel on their character builders for 10 skill points. It now costs 2 {{MP}} to use and inflicts double damage to dragons.
* After both the {{Luminary}} and Hendrik have learned Dragon Slash, Hendrik can perform the [[Pep]] power [[Double Dragon Slash]] when he is [[Pep]]ped up. [[Jade]] is able to perform the [[Pep]] power [[Raging Dragons]] when she is pepped up and has mastered the [[Hardclaw]] skill.

===''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''===
Dragon Slash is a special sword skill that inflicts double damage to dragons (normal damage to all other families) and costs 2 Hunger to use. It can only be learned by having the [[Dragonsbane|Dragon-X]], [[Erdrick's Sword|Loto Sword]], or Magic Sword equipped and the condition is killing five {{MFamilies}}s of the [[Dragon family]] on the same floor.

===''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
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==={{DQM}}===
Known as '''DrakSlash''' in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 12 with 68 {{HP}}, 72 {{Attack}} and 62 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Dhuran|Durran]], [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Thwarthog|Grendal]], [[Raven lunatic|MadRaven]], [[Chewlip|ManEater]] and [[Guaardvark|Skullroo]].

==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn DrakSlash are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Clawster]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Harmour|EvilArmor]], [[Raven lunatic|MadRaven]], [[Octavian pirate|Octoraid]] or [[Guaardvark|Skullroo]].

==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Descriptions
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}}
Dragon Slash costs 2 {{MP}} to use and deals 150% damage to {{MFamilies}}s of the [[Dragon family]]. It can be learned from:
*[[Anti-dragon]] (5 points)
*[[Firewind Slashes]] (44 points)
*[[Huntsman]] (50 points)
*[[Naturalist]] (11 points)
*[[Warrior (skill)|Warrior]] (32 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Dragon Slash now only deals 135% damage to {{Dragon}}s. It can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Firewind Slashes]] now requires only 38 points. It can now be learned from [[Battle Road Master]] for 20 points.

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Dragon Slash costs 4 {{MP}} and deals double damage fire-breathing lizards, with other types of monsters taking a reduced 60% damage when struck by mistake. The skill also stacks with [[Dragonsbane (Trait)|Dragonsbane]] and [[Über Dragonsbane]] for quadruple and quintuple damage respectively.

It is learned through the [[Air Fryer]], [[Breath Taker]], [[Frizz Afficionado]], [[Leading Light]], [[Nokturnus (Talent)|Nokturnus]], [[Pest Controller]], [[Spicy Slasher]], and [[Überkilling Machine (Talent)|Überkilling Machine]] talents.

==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
Dragon Slash can be learned by [[Gold lion]] at level 26 and costs 17 {{MP}} to use. It inflicts 270% potency physical damage to {{Dragon}}s and 135% potency physical damage to enemies from all other families. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which can be purchased once monthly from the Arena Medal Swap Shop for 500 medals or received as a reward for completing the seventh stage of [[Baran]]'s Battle Road.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Dragon Slash
|kanji=ドラゴン斬り
|romanji=Doragongiri
|type=Physical
|role=Attack
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]
|mp=17
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=None
|description=Deals physical damage (270% potency) to dragons, physical damage (135% potency) to all other families
|monsters=[[Gold lion]]
}}

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Dragoestocada|es-meaning=Spanish for "dragon lunge/thrust".
|fr=Lame du dragon|fr-meaning=French for "dragon blade".
|de=Drachenhieb|de-meaning=German for "dragon slash".
|it=Colpo del drago|it-meaning=Italian for "dragon blow/strike".
}}

==Battle Visuals==
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==References==
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{{DQSkills}}

[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope skills]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

[[fr:Lame du dragon]]