Sword Dance is a recurring skill in the Dragon Quest series.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest III 2D-HD[]
Only appearing in the game's 2D-HD remake, it is learned by Warriors at level
Dragon Quest VI[]
Making its initial debut, it is only seen as a Lucky Dip action for the Prince of Somnia and Terry when they are at Rank 7.
Dragon Quest VII[]
Now officially a skill, Sword Dance could only be learned in the original PS1 version of VII as a hybrid skill by reaching rank 5 in the Warrior or Dancer vocations immediately after completing the other. Because Aishe has mastered the Dancer vocation prior to joining, she is capable of learning it faster than other characters after under-going a 30 battle "rehabilitation" period to fulfill the skill's requirement check. It costs 0 MP to use, and is also used by Macho Picchu, Mild headaches, Major headaches, and Ceramic sergeants in battle.
In the 3DS version, Sword Dance is learned by reaching rank 8 of the Pirate vocation and rank 3 of the Hero vocation.
Dragon Quest X[]
Learned by investing 130 skill points into the Dancer's Dancing skill tree, it acts the same as in previous appearances, though it has been strengthened to the usual 1.2 times attack × 4, however, its CT is 45 seconds, and it cannot be used extensively. It costs 4 MP to use, and is also used by Jugular jokers, Diabladas, Pretty cat flies, Demon Clown Gazer, and Lost Ally in battle, as well as Kamil when she fights alongside the Hero. In the Offline version of the game, it is instead learned by the Hero in the Dancer vocation at level 65 and costs 8 MP to use, just like in XI.
Dragon Quest XI[]
Learned by the Luminary after investing 16 skill points in his Swordmastery skill tree, it targets random enemies and costs 8 MP to use. It is also used alongside Veronica's Kafrizzle and Hendrik's A Cut Above for the Fiery Fandango and Steeds of Destruction Pep Powers.
Kenshin Dragon Quest[]
Appearing as a Coup de Grâce in this spinoff entry, it is already learned at the start of the game.
Dragon Quest Heroes[]
Used by Demon-at-arms and Zombie gladiators, they swing their weapons while chasing their enemies, though they will become tired after a period of time.
Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
Learned by Maya at level 24 after investing 10 skill points, she summons countless swords and spins around to damage any enemies unfortunate to be near her, though it has a narrow attack range. It costs 15 MP to use, and is also used by Zombie Gladiators once again.
Dragon Quest Champions[]
Appearing as a Coup de Grace for the first time since Kenshin Dragon Quest and for the Silver rapier, it deals 70% non-elemental slashing damage to all random enemies 4 times.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Danse de l'épée |
| German | Schwerttanz |
| Spanish | |
| Italian | Danza delle Spade |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | |
| Korean | Unknown |