Editing Buff

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Buff
|image = [[Image:DQ3 Spell Buff.png|170px]]
|japanese = スカラ
|romaji = Sukara
|type = Support
|first = {{DQ3}}
|old = Upper
}}
'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a single party member's [[Defence]]. Buff is the single-target version of [[Kabuff]]. 

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4.  It increases the Defense of one ally by 100% and costs 3 MP. The cap in all versions of the game is 999.

It can be used by the enemies [[king crab]] and [[IronNite]].

==={{DQ4}}===
Buff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 5.  It increases Defence by 150% and lasts for 7~10 turns in the Playstation version onwards, with the stat cap being 999 in all versions.

The enemies [[bodkin archer]], [[bloody blade]], [[dirty dogu]], [[rhinoceraxe]], [[cocoon goon]], and [[vis mager]] use this spell on themselves.

==={{DQ5}}===
Buff costs 2 MP and raises defence by 40%, capping at double the original value.
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[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.

==={{DQ6}}===
Buff is already known by [[Milly]] upon joining the party. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will increase a character's Defence by 50% with a limit of +200 points and lasts until the end of battle.

The enemies [[bloodcreeper]], [[malevolantern]], [[Murdaw]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form can use this spell.

==={{DQ7}}===
The {{Hero 7}} learns buff at level 6, and other characters can learn it at rank 3 of the priest vocation and rank 2 of the [[Jawtoise (Vocation)|Jawtoise]]. It has the same properties as the previous game.
The spell is also known to [[Zev]].

It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].

==={{DQ8}}===
Buff is already known by [[Angelo]] when he joins the party. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10.

It can be cast by [[Bodkin archer]], [[Dingaling]], [[Scorpion]], [[Battle beetle]], [[Dark condor]], [[Phoenix]], [[Tortured Soul in Memoriam]], and [[Dancing Flame in Memoriam]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Gryphus]].

==={{DQ9}}===
Buff is learned by [[Paladin]]s at level 2 and [[Priest]]s at level 8. It costs 3 MP to cast and increases defence by 50% for a duration of 7~10 turns, capping at 100% when cast twice.

==={{DQ10}}===
Buff is learned by Priests at level 28 and Paladins at level 22. It costs 2 MP to cast and increases the Defence of a single party member by 20%. On second cast, it can reach 40%.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] learn Buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 MP, and lasts 4~6 turns. The effect can only be applied once.

==={{DQM}}===
Called Upper in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least level 2, with at least 14 MP and 12 intelligence. It grows into [[Increase]] when the monster reaches at least level 6 with at least 27 MP and 24 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the [[ArmorPede]], [[ArmyCrab]], [[Catapila]], [[CurseLamp]], [[Healslime | Healer]], [[Saccer]] and [[SlimeNite]].

==={{DQM2}}===
Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[KingSlime]], [[PearlGel]], [[RushFish]], [[Scallopa]] and [[Starfish]].

==={{DQMJ}}===
Buff can be learned from:

* [[Bolsterer]] (4 points)
* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)
* [[Defender]] (5 points)
* [[Fortifier]] (14 points)
* [[Healer (Skill) | Healer]] (12 points)
* [[Hive Mind]] (5 points)
* [[Materialist]] (7 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:

* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
* [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 points)

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Buff costs 3 MP, will raise one monster's defence by 80%, plus 16 raw points applied after the percentage is calculated, and the effect lasts for 4~7 turns. The effect cannot be stacked by multiple castings but the turn duration can be refreshed with each application. Buff is learned via the  [[Cupid]], [[Crag Afficionado]], [[Dancer (Talent)|Dancer]], [[Defender]], [[Fortifier]], [[Good Knight]], [[Healer]], [[Hive Mind]], [[Rockin’ Roller]], [[Soothesayer (talent)|Soothesayer]], [[Sweet-Talker]], [[Taste Buddies]], and [[Willing Helper]] talents.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Buff costs 5 MP and will boost the defence of one ally for a limited time. It is learned by[[emerald king slime]]s, [[hades condor]]s, [[icy dragling]]s, [[jade slime]]s, and [[orc king]]s. Alternatively the [[buff pellet]] can be used if no one in the party knows the spell.

==={{DQR}}===
Buff appears as a playable card.

==={{DQTact}}===
Buff is known naturally by [[killerpillar]], [[king crab]], [[wharfhorse]], [[sootheslime]], and [[treeface]] at level 1, can be learned by [[Bodkin archer]], [[Crabid]], Healslime, and [[Shell slime]] at level 16, and costs 16 MP to cast. It has a range of 1-2 squares away from the caster, can be self-cast, and greatly raises the DEF of a single ally for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Buff
|kanji=スカラ
|romanji=Sukara
|type=Spell
|role=Support
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]
|mp=16
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1-2 (+self)
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse
}}

==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Protection|fr-meaning=Protection
|de=Stärkung|de-meaning=Strengthening
|es=Fortalecimiento|es-meaning=Strengthening
|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
}}

==Related spells==
*[[Kabuff]]
*[[Sap]]
*[[Kasap]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQR Sukara.png|''Rivals'' card.
</gallery></center>

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