Maulstrom is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest X[]
Making its debut, it is learned when one invests 100 skill points into the Spear skill tree (76 skill points for the Martial Artist vocation from Version 5 onwards). It deals 2.0 times the damage of a normal attack to an enemy, but dealt 1.5 times the damage to an enemy from the first release of the game. Versions 1.1, 2.0, and 2.1 of the game would see this skill buffed, and can be improved further with the Master Orb system from the latter half of Version 3 onwards. It costs 12 MP by the start of the game, 8 MP on 1.1, and finally 6 MP to use, from Version 2 onwards. Maulstrom is also learned by investing 40 skill points into a recruited Bambooligan/Imp's spear skill tree, with the skill's power being enhanced by 50% after investing 50 skill points.
Dragon Quest Heroes and Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
Already learned by Kiryl when he joins the party, he sends a shockwave that damages enemies even when they're behind walls. It can be upgraded to Super Maulstrom and Über Maulstrom by investing 8 and 16 skill points, respectively. It costs 6 MP to use once again. In the sequel, it is already learned by Lazarel and Teresa when they are in the Priest vocation and wielding spears. It costs 8 MP to use for the first time since X's 1.1.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[]
Dragon Quest Tact[]
Learned by Bewarewolves via their Talent Blossoming, it deals 250% physical damage to all enemies in range while moving them back 1 space. It costs 62 MP to use.