Slicing Dropkick
Slicing Dropkick is a Hybrid-type skill essence in VV: Ultimatum obtained as a direct drop from The Masked Warrior.
Slicing Dropkick sits in the Hybrid group of skill essences, alongside One Inch Punch - the essences that fall outside the pure Kido, Hakuda, Strength, and Speed groupings and are presumed to blend stat lines. Its documented acquisition route is specific: it is a direct drop from The Masked Warrior, one of the game's bosses.
That source matters for progression planning, because The Masked Warrior is also the documented source of the Courage Extract needed for the Refund Shrine questline. Players working on the shrine unlock can hunt Slicing Dropkick in the same fights - a direct drop means you need kill credit and drop luck rather than a quest flag.
The skill's actual combat profile is not yet documented: no damage, posture damage, cooldown, Reiatsu cost, or stat and skill point requirements have been published. The name suggests a kick-based strike with a cutting component, fitting the Hybrid label, but that reading is not confirmed by the community write-up. All details beyond the drop source remain subject to change per current documentation.
Details
| Essence group | Hybrid |
| Source | Direct drop from The Masked Warrior |
FAQ
Where does Slicing Dropkick drop?
Directly from The Masked Warrior - secure kill credit on the boss and repeat until the drop lands.
What does Slicing Dropkick do in combat?
Undocumented so far. Only its Hybrid grouping and drop source are confirmed; stats and behavior are pending in-game verification.
Can I farm it alongside anything else?
Yes - The Masked Warrior also drops the Courage Extract used in the Refund Shrine questline, so both goals share the same boss fights.