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[[File:Ss fe16 staggering blow landing.png|thumb|right|An [[Experimental Demonic Beast]] unleashing its Staggering Blow, [[Flame Breath]], on an area.]] | |||
{{quote|A monster's fierce attack, which requires some posturing before unleashing their blows.|Help text}} | {{quote|A monster's fierce attack, which requires some posturing before unleashing their blows.|Help text}} | ||
'''Staggering Blows''' (Japanese: {{ | '''Staggering Blows''' (Japanese: {{hl|猛撃|Mōgeki}} ''Ferocious Blow'') are a special kind of attack introduced in {{FE16}}. They are powerful area-of-effect attacks that are exclusively used by enemy [[monster]] units. These attacks are very large and typically have high raw [[might]], though they are offset by the fact that a monster must prepare to use them beforehand. On top of their high power and wide range, they also typically have other secondary effects, ranging from [[debuff]]s to changing the [[terrain]] briefly. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Staggering Blows are almost entirely physical attacks which use the user's [[strength]] and target the foe's [[defense]] stat. The most notable exceptions are [[Rapids]] and [[Gale]], which are [[Magic (stat)|magical attacks]] used by only a few unique monsters. All Staggering Blows have an area of effect—usually spreading out from the space in front of the monster—and can damage multiple units at once. They are not limited to damaging player units; if there are other units of the same affiliation as the user within range of a Staggering Blow, they will be affected by them as well. | Staggering Blows are almost entirely physical attacks which use the user's [[strength]] and target the foe's [[defense]] stat. The most notable exceptions are [[Rapids]] and [[Gale]], which are [[Magic (stat)|magical attacks]] used by only a few unique monsters. All Staggering Blows have an area of effect—usually spreading out from the space in front of the monster—and can damage multiple units at once. They are not limited to damaging player units; if there are other units of the same affiliation as the user within range of a Staggering Blow, they will be affected by them as well. | ||
Each Staggering Blow has its own [[might]], [[hit]], and [[range]] stats. The damage dealt by a Staggering Blow scales like most [[weapon]] types, being boosted by the user's [[strength]] or [[magic (stat)|magic]], and reduced by the target's [[defense]] or [[resistance]]. Staggering Blows can never be | [[File:Ss fe16 staggering blow danger area.png|thumb|right|A monster preparing to use its Staggering Blow. The wavy red patterns denote which spaces will be targeted, depending on which direction the monster is facing.]] | ||
Each Staggering Blow has its own [[might]], [[hit]], and [[range]] stats. The damage dealt by a Staggering Blow scales like most [[weapon]] types, being boosted by the user's [[strength]] or [[magic (stat)|magic]], and reduced by the target's [[defense]] or [[resistance]]. Staggering Blows can never be counterattacked in any way, though Staggering Blows themselves can also never make [[follow-up attack]]s. Unlike the similar area-of-effect [[Gambit]]s, Staggering Blows hit their targets independently; a single Staggering Blow may hit some targets while missing others, and may deal different damage to each foe it hits. Staggering Blows can additionally kill multiple units at once. | |||
Before a monster can use a Staggering Blow, they must prepare to do so first; this is typically indicated by the monster unit roaring. When a monster is preparing a Staggering Blow, hovering over the monster will display the attack's intended area-of-effect. A monster must stay in place for one [[ | Before a monster can use a Staggering Blow, they must prepare to do so first; this is typically indicated by the monster unit roaring. When a monster is preparing a Staggering Blow, hovering over the monster will display the attack's intended area-of-effect. A monster must stay in place for one [[phase]] for the Staggering Blow to be unleashed; if there are no longer any targets in range when the monster's phase comes along, the monster will stop preparing it, and instead move to the nearest target to use a regular attack. If a monster unleashes its Staggering Blow, or it prepares it and does not use a regular attack in the next turn, all of the monster's [[barrier (monster)|barrier]]s will be refreshed, unless the monster has previously suffered an armor break. | ||
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==Staggering Blows in the {{FES}}== | ==Staggering Blows in the {{FES}}== | ||
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{{WeaponListCell|Thorns of Ruin| | {{WeaponListCell|Thorns of Ruin|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[speed]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Heavy Strike| | {{WeaponListCell|Heavy Strike|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status rattled.png|20px]] [[rattled]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Poison Breath| | {{WeaponListCell|Poison Breath|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status poison.png|20px]] [[Poison (condition)|poison]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Flame Breath| | {{WeaponListCell|Flame Breath|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[defense]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Brimstone Breath| | {{WeaponListCell|Brimstone Breath|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[defense]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Arm Press| | {{WeaponListCell|Arm Press|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[speed]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Annihilation| | {{WeaponListCell|Annihilation|17=y|notes=Magic attack. Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[resistance]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Light-Lance Barrage| | {{WeaponListCell|Light-Lance Barrage|17=y|notes=Magic attack. Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[resistance]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Titanomachy| | {{WeaponListCell|Titanomachy|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[speed]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Light Breath (Staggering Blow){{!}}Light Breath| | {{WeaponListCell|Light Breath (Staggering Blow){{!}}Light Breath|17=y|notes=Magic attack. Inflicts [[debuff]] of −5 [[strength]] on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Aurora Breath| | {{WeaponListCell|Aurora Breath|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status rattled.png|20px]] [[rattled]] status on targets on hit. Does not affect units of the same affiliation as the user.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Hoarfrost| | {{WeaponListCell|Hoarfrost|17=y|notes=[[Range]]: 1–8. Ignores enemy [[defense]]. Heals units of the same affiliation as the user.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Gale| | {{WeaponListCell|Gale|17=y|notes=Magic attack. Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status rattled.png|20px]] [[rattled]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Rapids| | {{WeaponListCell|Rapids|17=y|notes=Magic attack. Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status rattled.png|20px]] [[rattled]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Sky Fissure| | {{WeaponListCell|Sky Fissure|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status frozen.png|20px]] [[frozen]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Sandstorm| | {{WeaponListCell|Sandstorm (Staggering Blow){{!}}Sandstorm|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status frozen.png|20px]] [[frozen]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Cyclone| | {{WeaponListCell|Cyclone|17=y|notes=Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status frozen.png|20px]] [[frozen]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Wilted Flower| | {{WeaponListCell|Wilted Flower|17=y|notes=[[Range]]: 1–6. Ignores enemy [[defense]]. Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status rattled.png|20px]] [[rattled]] status on targets on hit.}} | ||
{{WeaponListCell|Umbral Surge|17=y|notes=Deals 25% of foes' HP as damage. Teleports user and all foes to a random spot. Inflicts [[File:Is ns01 status stirrings of reason.png|20px]] [[Status effects|Stirrings of Reason status]] on user.}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|eng-name=Staggering Blow | |eng-name=Staggering Blow | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|猛撃|Mōgeki}} | ||
|jpn-mean=Ferocious Blow | |||
| | |span-name=Golpe demoledor | ||
|span-mean=Destructive strike | |||
|fren-name=Attaque furieuse | |fren-name=Attaque furieuse | ||
|fren-mean=Furious attack | |fren-mean=Furious attack | ||
|ger-name= | |ger-name=Wilder Angriff | ||
|ger-mean= | |ger-mean=Wild Attack | ||
| | |ital-name=Colpo devastante | ||
| | |ital-mean=Devastating strike | ||
| | |kor-name={{h|맹격|maenggyeok}} | ||
| | |kor-mean=Fierce strike | ||
|ch-simp-name={{h|猛击|měng jī}} | |||
|ch-simp-mean=Fierce strike; identical to the name of the [[Smash (combat art)|Smash]] combat art. | |||
|ch-trad-name={{h|猛擊|měng jī}} | |||
|ch-trad-mean=Fierce strike; identical to the name of the [[Smash (combat art)|Smash]] combat art. | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Is ns01 staggering blow.png|Icon used by Staggering Blows. | |||
Ss fe16 staggering blow danger area.png|An [[Experimental Demonic Beast]] preparing to use its Staggering Blow in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Ss fe16 staggering blow target.png|An Experimental Demonic Beast just before using its Staggering Blow in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Ss fe16 experimental demonic beast using flame breath.png|An Experimental Demonic Beast using its Staggering Blow in combat, in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Ss fe16 staggering blow landing.png|An Experimental Demonic Beast landing its Staggering Blow on an area in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:33, 17 March 2024
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Staggering Blows (Japanese: 猛撃 Ferocious Blow) are a special kind of attack introduced in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They are powerful area-of-effect attacks that are exclusively used by enemy monster units. These attacks are very large and typically have high raw might, though they are offset by the fact that a monster must prepare to use them beforehand. On top of their high power and wide range, they also typically have other secondary effects, ranging from debuffs to changing the terrain briefly.
Overview
Staggering Blows are almost entirely physical attacks which use the user's strength and target the foe's defense stat. The most notable exceptions are Rapids and Gale, which are magical attacks used by only a few unique monsters. All Staggering Blows have an area of effect—usually spreading out from the space in front of the monster—and can damage multiple units at once. They are not limited to damaging player units; if there are other units of the same affiliation as the user within range of a Staggering Blow, they will be affected by them as well.
Each Staggering Blow has its own might, hit, and range stats. The damage dealt by a Staggering Blow scales like most weapon types, being boosted by the user's strength or magic, and reduced by the target's defense or resistance. Staggering Blows can never be counterattacked in any way, though Staggering Blows themselves can also never make follow-up attacks. Unlike the similar area-of-effect Gambits, Staggering Blows hit their targets independently; a single Staggering Blow may hit some targets while missing others, and may deal different damage to each foe it hits. Staggering Blows can additionally kill multiple units at once.
Before a monster can use a Staggering Blow, they must prepare to do so first; this is typically indicated by the monster unit roaring. When a monster is preparing a Staggering Blow, hovering over the monster will display the attack's intended area-of-effect. A monster must stay in place for one phase for the Staggering Blow to be unleashed; if there are no longer any targets in range when the monster's phase comes along, the monster will stop preparing it, and instead move to the nearest target to use a regular attack. If a monster unleashes its Staggering Blow, or it prepares it and does not use a regular attack in the next turn, all of the monster's barriers will be refreshed, unless the monster has previously suffered an armor break.
Staggering Blows in the Fire Emblem series
Weapon | Available in: | Notes | ||||||||||||||||
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FE01 | FE02 | FE03 | FE04 | FE05 | FE06 | FE07 | FE08 | FE09 | FE10 | FE11 | FE12 | FE13 | FE14 | FE15 | FE16 | FE17 | ||
Thorns of Ruin | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts debuff of −5 speed on targets on hit. |
Heavy Strike | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts rattled status on targets on hit. |
Poison Breath | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts poison status on targets on hit. |
Flame Breath | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts debuff of −5 defense on targets on hit. |
Brimstone Breath | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts debuff of −5 defense on targets on hit. |
Arm Press | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts debuff of −5 speed on targets on hit. |
Annihilation | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Magic attack. Inflicts debuff of −5 resistance on targets on hit. |
Light-Lance Barrage | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Magic attack. Inflicts debuff of −5 resistance on targets on hit. |
Titanomachy | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts debuff of −5 speed on targets on hit. |
Light Breath | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Magic attack. Inflicts debuff of −5 strength on targets on hit. |
Aurora Breath | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts rattled status on targets on hit. Does not affect units of the same affiliation as the user. |
Hoarfrost | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Range: 1–8. Ignores enemy defense. Heals units of the same affiliation as the user. |
Gale | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Magic attack. Inflicts rattled status on targets on hit. |
Rapids | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Magic attack. Inflicts rattled status on targets on hit. |
Sky Fissure | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts frozen status on targets on hit. |
Sandstorm | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts frozen status on targets on hit. |
Cyclone | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Inflicts frozen status on targets on hit. |
Wilted Flower | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Range: 1–6. Ignores enemy defense. Inflicts rattled status on targets on hit. |
Umbral Surge | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Deals 25% of foes' HP as damage. Teleports user and all foes to a random spot. Inflicts Stirrings of Reason status on user. |
A ✓ means that the weapon is available in that game, while a ✗ indicates the contrary. |
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Staggering Blow |
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Japanese |
猛撃 |
Ferocious Blow |
Spanish |
Golpe demoledor |
Destructive strike |
French |
Attaque furieuse |
Furious attack |
German |
Wilder Angriff |
Wild Attack |
Italian |
Colpo devastante |
Devastating strike |
Korean |
맹격 |
Fierce strike |
Simplified Chinese |
猛击 |
Fierce strike; identical to the name of the Smash combat art. |
Traditional Chinese |
猛擊 |
Fierce strike; identical to the name of the Smash combat art. |
Gallery
An Experimental Demonic Beast preparing to use its Staggering Blow in Three Houses.
An Experimental Demonic Beast just before using its Staggering Blow in Three Houses.
An Experimental Demonic Beast using its Staggering Blow in combat, in Three Houses.
An Experimental Demonic Beast landing its Staggering Blow on an area in Three Houses.
References
See also
Gambits and Staggering Blows | ||||||||
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