Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh
| Woosh/Swoosh/Kaswoosh | |
|---|---|
   Hero using Woosh, Swoosh, and Kaswoosh | |
| User | Hero |
| Universe | Dragon Quest |
Woosh (バギ,Bagi) isHero'sup special move.
Overview[edit]
Much likeZap, this move is acharge special that cannot be stored. It involves the Hero generating small tornadoes to boost himself upwards for recovery. There are three charge levels, each with different MP values and recovery distances. During the charge period, Hero will momentarily stall in midair. The Woosh spells grant excellent vertical distance, especially when charged, but offer no protection against edgeguards; combined with the Hero's lacklusterair speed, Hero's recovery moves are generally most effective when near and below the stage.
Hero will becomehelpless after every use of the move. The Woosh spells can also fail if he has insufficient MP, which generates no tornadoes and only grants him a slight upward lift (much likeRobin'sElwind when depleted). This also occurs if Hero tries using a higher level of charge without enough MP (eg. attempting Kaswoosh with 5 MP).
Though the move is generally used for recovery, the tornadoes themselves can be used for limited combat, as they will stay in place for a short moment after use and launch enemies skywards. However, they are consideredprojectiles, which can be devastating during recovery if against opponents that possessreflection abilities.
The charge levels are as follows:
- Woosh costs 5 MP and is unleashed with little or no charging. It is a small, quick tornado that has the fastest startup and lowest MP cost, but the lowest travel distance, making it a decent emergency recovery option when low on MP. While it has passable recovery distance, it is also surprisingly effectiveout of shield due to it coming out at frame 7 while having a decent hitbox size, though it will never KO on its own due to it havingset knockback and low damage (7%). Regardless, Woosh gives Hero a much-needed "get-off-me" option due to the sluggishness of his moveset.
- Swoosh (バギマ,Bagima) costs 9 MP and is unleashed after some charging. It generates a larger tornado that swirls left and right while launching the Hero upwards. The tornado hits multiple times for a total of 13%. Compared to the other charge levels, Swoosh grants the highest horizontal momentum (though it is still rather low) and is the most MP-efficient distance-wise, making it the best for most situations. Like Woosh, Swoosh is mediocre as an actual KOing move.
- Kaswoosh (バギクロス,Bagicross) costs 18 MP and is unleashed after a full charge. It generates two tornadoes that spin around each other while launching the Hero a large distance upwards. This version uses the most MP but grants an impressive vertical recovery, allowing the Hero to recover while near the bottom blast line, though its horizontal distance is low. While difficult to use in combat due to its charge time, it is actually capable of KOing as the tornadoes deal 19% total and can KO at 155% from center stage. Conversely, Kaswoosh is dangerous against opponents who have reflectors, as a reflected Kaswoosh will harm Hero for ~26% and can cause an easystage spike or KO if he is forced to use it to recover. Kaswoosh is particularly dangerous when two Heroes haveBounce active at the same time, as the Hero who unleashes it first will cause it to reflect multiple times and deal several hundred percent of damage to the other, causing an instant KO or breaking their shield and leaving themstunned.
Instructional quote[edit]
 Move List |  | Summons a tornado to lift you upward. The wind will cut through surrounding enemies. You can rise up higher when charged. |
Origin[edit]
The Woosh line of spells made their debut inDragon Quest II. The spells use the element of wind. Swoosh and Kaswoosh are the stronger variations that are learned at higher levels introduced inDragon Quest III. InSmash, the moves are mainly based on theDragon Quest XI versions. The heroes however cannot learn these moves in theDragon Quest series with them being learned by their companions instead. Erdrick and the Luminary, however, can use Kaswoosh by using the Sword of Kings as an item.
Gallery[edit]
Woosh inDragon Quest II.
Official screenshot of Woosh.
Official screenshot of Swoosh.
Official screenshot of Kaswoosh.
Woosh as shown by theMove List inUltimate.
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | バギ /バギマ /バギクロス,Bagi / Bagima / Bagicross |
 English | Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh |
 French | Tornade / Supertornade / Mégatornade |
 German | Säusel / Saus / Braus |
 Spanish | Minitornado / Tornado / Megatornado |
 Italian | Vento / Bufera / Tornado |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 巴基 /巴基玛 /巴基克罗斯 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 巴基 /巴基瑪 /巴基克羅斯 |
 Korean | 바기 /바기마 /바기크로스,Bagi / Bagima / Bagicross |
 Dutch | Woosh / Swoosh / Kaswoosh |
 Russian | Жух /Вжух /Кавжух |
