Editing Lightning Storm

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Lightning Storm
|image = [[Image:DQH Lightning Storm.jpg|300px]]
|japanese = ジゴスパーク
|romaji = {{tt|Jigosupaku|Hell spark}}
|old = Gigaspark<br>Hellblast
|type = Skill
}}
'''Lightning Storm''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}.

It hits all enemies with lightning summoned from the depths of [[Nadiria]], dealing 210~290 damage and costing 25 {{MP}} in most appearances. Unlike most elemental skills, the enemy's resistance influences the accuracy rather than damage prior to {{IX}}.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
In the remakes, Lightning Storm is one of the special abilities that the {{Psaro 9}} can learn when he reaches level 53. It inflicts around 210~290 damage on all enemies for 25 {{MP}}.

==={{DQ5}}===
[[Starkers]] is capable of learning a variation of this skill by the name of '''Starker's Storm''' (プチスパーク). He is the only character capable of using this technique, and it is the only appearance of the skill in the game. The skill is slightly weaker in this installment, dealing 200~250 damage.

==={{DQ6}}===
Lightning Storm can only be learned by advancing to rank 7 of the {{Hero V}} or [[Liquid metal slime (vocation)|Liquid metal slime]] vocations.

==={{DQ7}}===
Lightning Storm can be learned by advancing to rank 7 as a [[Druid]] (5 in the {{3DS}} version) or rank 8 as a [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)|Slaughtomaton]]. It can also be used by [[Numen|the Almighty]] against the {{Party 7}}.
*In the {{3DS}} version, Lightning Storm is an advanced skill that can only be used as a [[Druid]] or learned permanently by mastering the [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)|Slaughtomaton]] vocation.

==={{DQ8}}===
Lightning Storm can be learned by both {{Eight}} and [[Angelo]], but through different means. {{Eight}} obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his spear skill. [[Angelo]] obtains this after fully allocating 100 skill points into his sword skill. On the enemy side, the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] is able to use Lightning Storm against the {{Party 8}} in his {{Humanoid}} form.

This version of the skill is slightly weakened compared to previous installments, dealing 190~220 damage.

==={{DQ9}}===
Lightning Storm is a special [[List of spear skills in Dragon Quest IX|Spear skill]] available if the character possesses the [[Skill Manuals#Clear Spear Theory|Clear Spear Theory]] in their inventory. It deals 190~220 base damage, and will gradually rise to a cap of 390~420 once the user's {{Magical Might}} and {{Magical Mending}} reach a sum of 500. It costs 26 {{MP}} to use.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Jade]] unlocks Lightning Storm through the ''Spears'' section of her character builder for 20 skill points. It costs 24 {{MP}} to use, deals 130~190 base damage with a cap of 270~330, and will lower the paralysis resistance of those struck by 25%.

==={{DQM}}===
Called Hellblast in this game, it requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 34 with 184 {{HP}}, 184 {{MP}} and 196 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by [[Baramos]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore]], [[Metal king slime|MetalKing]], [[Psaro the Manslayer|Pizzaro]], [[Malroth|Sidoh]] and [[Thunderbird|ZapBird]]. It can also be learned by {{MFamilies}}s with [[Kazap|Thordain]] and [[Lightning]].

==={{DQM2}}===
Hellblast now requires 538 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Azurile]], [[DarkMate]] and [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]].

==={{DQMJ}}===
Lightning Storm can be learned with 100 points in the [[Dr. Snapped (skill)|Dr. Snapped]] skill or 45 points in [[Wulfspade (Skill)|Wulfspade II]]. It costs 32 {{MP}} and deals 110~134 base damage and increases with a {{MFamilies}}'s level to reach 337~349.

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Lightning Storm can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as:
*[[Orochi (skill)|Orochi]] (80 points)
*[[Über Zapologist]] (80 points)
*[[Vile Void]] (44 points)
*[[Wildcard (skill)|Wildcard]] (66 points)

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Lightning Storm costs 52 {{MP}} and deals ''(Level x 1.5) + 150'' Lightning damage to all enemies. It is learned through the [[Airhead]], [[The Almighty (Talent)|Almighty]], [[Baramos (Talent)|Baramos]], [[Fallen Angel Corvus (Talent)|Fallen Angel Corvus]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Lightning Rod]], [[Malroth (Talent)|Malroth]], [[Vagabond]], [[Walking Disaster]], and [[Wyrmhole Dragon (Talent)|Wyrmhole Dragon]]

==={{DQSwords}}===
Lightning Storm is a [[Master Stroke]] in {{Dragon Quest Swords}}.

==={{Dragon Quest Heroes}} & {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}===
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Lightning Storm appears as [[Terry]]'s [[Coup de Grâce]], performed when he is in High [[Tension]] mode. He charges up his sword with Nadirian lightning, then leaps into the air and sends a shockwave with a slash that deals heavy damage to any enemies in front of him.

==={{DQTact}}===
Lightning Storm can be learned by [[Malroth]] at level 54 and costs 138 {{MP}} to use. It deals major [[Zap]]-type spell damage to all enemies in a rhombus-shaped area of effect around him and is very rarely inflicts [[paralysis]], as well. Upgrading the skill increases its damage and reduces the {{MP}} it costs to cast.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Lightning Storm
|kanji=ジゴスパーク
|romanji=Jigosupaku
|type=Spell
|role=Debuff
|element=[[Image:DQTact Zap.png]]
|mp=120
|range=[[Image:DQTact RangeRhombus2.png|48px]]<br>Rhombus
|status=[[Image:DQTact_Paralysis.png]]<br>[[Paralysis]]
|description=Deals major [[Zap]]-type spell damage to all enemies in area of effect, very rarely paralyses
|monsters=[[Malroth]]
}}
[[Terry]] has his own variation called [[Secret Lightning Storm]] that serves as his [[Coup de Grâce]]. Its animation is nearly identical to the version seen in {{Heroes}}.

==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Orage d'éclairs|fr-meaning=French for "lightning thunderstorm"
|es=Tormenta luminosa|es-meaning=Spanish for "luminous storm".
|de=Blitzgewitter|de-meaning=German for "thunderstorm".
|it=Tempesta di fulmini<br>Tempesta di saette (''VII'')|it-meaning=Italian for "lightning storm".<br>Lightning bolt storm
}}

==Related skills==
*[[Lightning]]
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]

==Gallery==
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DQT Sido Jigospark.jpg|[[Malroth]] using Lightning Storm in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>

==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Lightning Storm Jade.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform={{Switch}}}}
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==Videos==
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{{DQSkills}}

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[[Category:Spear skills]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes Coup de Grâce]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II Coup de Grâce]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]

[[fr:Orage d'éclairs]]