Editing Kacrack (Hyadain)

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Kacrack
|image = [[Image:DQ3 Spell Kacrack.png|170px]]
|japanese =  ヒャダイン
|romaji = Hyadain
|type = Offensive
|first = {{DQ3}}
|dw = IceSpears<br>BlizMost
}}
'''Kacrack''' is a spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It pierces all enemies with ice damage.

==Localization history==
This page refers to the spell called ヒャダイン ''Hyadain'' in Japanese, which was localised as Kacrack. ''Hyadai'' is a Crack spell tier that was present in a few select games, mostly up to {{DQ4}} on the main numbering.
Later on, the name Kacrack was used for the spell called マヒャド ''Mahyado'' in Japanese. For uses of that spell, see [[Kacrack (Mahyado)]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Kacrack is learned by [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at Level 32 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|original release]] due to a programming bug; it costs 9 MP and hits all enemies for 60~80 points of damage. In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] remake and its [[Game Boy]] Color port, the glitch has been corrected and the spell is learned at Level 26.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
Kacrack is learned by Mages and Sages at level 25 if their wisdom exceeds 110 points. Kacrack costs 10 MP and deals up to 88~110 to all enemies. As with all multi-targeting attack spells Kacrack's power is increased if it is used against a smaller number of foes, being 130% damage against a single monster, 120% against two monsters, and 110% damage when used on three monsters.

When cast by monsters Kacrack will deal 54~75 damage to the party.

==={{DQ4}}===
Kacrack is learned by [[Borya]] at Level 27 and deals 60~80 damage to all enemies for 8 MP. In the NES version of ''Dragon Warrior IV'', it is called IceSpears.

==={{DQWalk}}===
Kacrack costs 24 MP to cast and inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies. It cannot be learned naturally by any vocation, but rather by equipping certain weapons such as the [[glumbrella]] and [[godbird sceptre]]. In Japanese, this version is the recurring ''Mahyado'' spell.

Another version of Kacrack can be learned by [[Grand Sorcerer]]s at level 40, costing 22 MP to cast. It also inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies. This version is the older ''Hyadain'' spell from ''III'' and ''IV'' and even uses a similar animation seen in remake versions.

==={{DQDai}}===
Kacrack is first cast by [[Dai]] on Dermline Island in order to counteract the effects of [[Hadlar]]'s [[Kafrizz]] spell, demonstrating a level of magic beyond his abilities. The sage Marin also casts Kacrack against [[Flazzard]] during the battle at Valge Tower, but it proves ineffective, as he is able to absorb the effects of the spell with the icy side of his body. In the series, Kacrack is depicted as a compressed blast of ice-cold blue energy sent forth from the caster's hands.

==={{AHB}}===
Kacrack appeared as a normal spell for both [[Matoriv]] and [[Nova]] and as a spell finisher for [[Popp]], with the Luminary Leader being able to use all three versions. Matoriv's version inflicted piercing magical Ice damage over a small area and temporarily raised the caster's Ice damage. Nova's version inflicted magical Ice damage over a small area and temporarily lowered the target's physical and magical defence for a short time. Popp's version dealt magical Ice damage over a wide area. Matoriv's version was unlocked when he joined the party and could be improved further by receiving White Quartz Staffs from Treasure Hunts or from the Shop Exchange, while Nova's Kacrack scrolls could have been received by playing during the "Northern Hero" event or from the Shop Exchange. Popp's version was unlockable by receiving the [[Siren's staff|Siren's Staff]] from limited Treasure Hunts.

Matoriv and Nova's Kacrack spells are actually named ''Hyadain'' in the Japanese version of the game, sharing a name with Kacrack from both ''Dragon Quest III'' and ''IV'', while Popp's is named ''Mahyado''.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Megahelada|es-meaning=From ''{{tt|mega-|large or mighty}}'' and ''{{tt|helada|freeze, frost}}''.
|fr=Mégaglace|fr-meaning=From ''{{tt|mega-|large or mighty}}'' and ''{{tt|glace|ice}}''.
|de=Klirr|de-meaning=Derived from the German verb ''klirren'', which means to clash or clatter.
|it=Antartide|it-meaning=Italian for Antartica, the coldest place on Earth.
}}

==Japanese musician==
Japanese musician [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyadain Kenichi Maeyamada] (前山田健一) has used the pseudonym "ヒャダイン"(the Japanese name for Kacrack), in addition to his real name. He chose that name because he found the uselessness of Kacrack (in ''Dragon Quest III'' and ''IV'') ironic and fun.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20100523101135/http://sankei.jp.msn.com/entertainments/music/100520/msc1005200501000-n5.htm 【ＷＥＢ人・詳報版】「ヒャダイン」こと前山田健一さん（２９）　【プロの犯行】だったアレンジ曲投稿]'' (in Japanese), 2010-05-20, archived on 2010-05-23, Sankei Shimbun.</ref>

==Battle Visuals==
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== References ==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai spells]]
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