Editing Scorch

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Scorch
|image = [[Image:DQHII_Fire_Breath.png|300px]]
|japanese = しゃくねつ<br>しゃくねつのほのお ({{V}} and {{X}} only)
|romaji = {{tt|Shakunetsu|Scorching heat}}<br>{{tt|Shakunetsu no honō|Flames of scorching heat}} ({{V}} and {{X}} only)
|old = WhiteFire
|type = {{Breath}}
}}

'''Scorch''' is a powerful [[breath attack]] in the {{DQSeries}} that spews forth blazing fire on all enemies.

It deals between 150~170 damage in most of its appearances unless noted otherwise before. It is the penultimate [[Fire Breath]] skill, only surpassed in power by [[Hellfire]] and [[Hellitosis]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
In remake versions of the game, Scorch is used by [[Xenlon]], as well as [[Gran Dragon]] in the {{GBC}} version.

==={{DQ4}}===
Appearing in the {{PSX}}, {{DS}}, and [[Cell phone|mobile phone]] remakes, Scorch is used by some of the new enemies in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}}, including [[Aamon]] and [[Foo Yung]].

==={{DQ5}}===
Scorch is learned only by certain monster companions such as the [[great dragon]].
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|{{Archdemon R}}||20
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|[[Starkers]]||20
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|[[Rebjørn]]||40
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|{{Great dragon R}}||50
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|{{Slime R}}||99
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[[Nimzo]] uses it in his second form.

==={{DQ6}}===
Scorch is learned by [[Lizzie]] at level 30 and by [[Goober]] at level 90. Other characters can obtain this technique by advancing to rank 7 of the {{Dragon V}} vocation.

It is also used by [[Mortamor]]'s second form and [[Nokturnus]].

==={{DQ7}}===
In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, Scorch can only be learned as a [[Prism peacock (vocation)|Prism peacock]] at rank 7 or by mastering the [[Djinn genie (vocation)|Djinn genie]] vocation. It costs no {{MP}} to use.

Scorch's power has been reduced to 130~150 damage in the {{3DS}} version and it is an advanced [[human]] vocation skill. It can only be used as a rank 8 [[Monster Masher (vocation)|Monster Masher]] or a {{Hero V}} at rank 3 or higher. However, Scorch can be permanently learned from either of the two aformentioned {{MFamilies}} vocations that can learn it.

[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest VII)|vis mager]]s, [[drakulard]]s, [[drakulord]]s, [[lumberdrak]]s, [[warlord weighvern]]s, [[rotwyrm]]s, [[hotwyrm]]s, [[Bird of terrordise|birds of terrordise]], and [[Orgodemir]] (in his first, second, and fourth forms during the final battle) can use the breath against the {{Party 7}}.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Munchie}}'s penultimate breath skills, used when he consumes a piece of {{Scorching cheese}}. On the enemy side, it can be used by [[War gryphon]], [[Dark gryphon]], [[Megalodon]], [[Belial]], the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] in his Vermillion Dragon form, and his Ultimate Dragon form, as well as [[Sir Leopold in Memoriam]], [[Dark Servant in Memoriam]], [[Dancing Flame in Memoriam]], [[Dhoulmagus in Memoriam]]'s second form, and [[Estark]] in the {{3DS}} version.

==={{DQ9}}===
Scorch is a dangerous Fire-elemental [[breath attack]] used by high level enemies in {{Grotto}}es, including [[Bird of terrordise|birds of terrordise]], [[cosmic chimaera]]s, [[master moosifer]]s, [[scarlet fever]]s, [[stale whale]]s, and [[wonder wyrtle]]s. It inflicts around 140~159 damage to the entire {{Party 9}}. Almost all {{Legacy Boss}}es begin with this attack.

==={{DQ10}}===
Scorch appears as breath skill that can be used by various {{MFamilies}}s, including [[dragster]], [[hell gladiator]], and [[masqueraider]], inflicting around 160 damage to party members. It can also be learned by certain monster companions with the Fire Breath Knowledge skill tree like [[hacksaurus]] and [[small fry]] by investing 32 skill points.

==={{DQ11}}===
Scorch is an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[lunar chimaera]]s and [[Metal dragon slime|vicious dragon metal slime]]s. Certain vicious {{MFamilies}}s have their breath powered up when faced in the third act, such as [[green dragon]]s and [[face invader]]s. It inflicts around 110 damage to the entire {{Party 11}}.

==={{DQM}}===
Known as '''WhiteFire''' in this game, it is an upgraded form of [[Inferno|Scorching]]. Scorching will grow into WhiteFire when the {{MFamilies}} reaches level 30 with 210 {{HP}}. WhiteFire can be learned naturally by [[Hacksaurus|BattleRex]], [[Nokturnus|DarkDrium]], [[Mortamor|DeathMore2]], [[Dragonlord|DracoLord2]], [[Green dragon|Dragon]], [[Small fry|DragonKid]], [[Drake slime|DrakSlime]], [[Cumaulus|Gismo]], [[Magmalice|LavaMan]], [[Dragonfry|LizardFly]], [[Nimzo|Mirudraas2]], [[Will-o'-the-whips|NiteWhip]], [[Orochi]], [[Firebird|Phoenix]], [[Psaro the Manslayer|Pizzaro]], [[Malroth|Sidoh]], [[Ethereal serpent|SkyDragon]], and [[Scissor beatle|StagBug]].

==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn WhiteFire are unchanged.

==={{DQMCH}}===
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==={{DQMJ}}===
Scorch deals 180～216 damage, costs 36 {{MP}}, and can be learned from:
*[[Breath (skill)|Breath III]] (44 points)
*[[Dragonlord (skill)|Dragonlord]] (100 points)
*[[Dragovian Lord (skill)|Dragovian Lord]] (45 points)
*[[Fire (skillset)|Fire III]] (64 points)
*[[Nimzo (skill)|Nimzo]] (80 points)
*[[Über Breath]] (60 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Scorch can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as:
*[[Hero of the Heavens]] (100 points)
*[[Orochi (skill)|Orochi]] (100 points)
*[[Zenith Dragon (skill)|Zenith Dragon]] (28 points)

==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Scorch costs 30 MP deals 180~216 damage to all enemies, and is learned through the [[Bad Breather]], [[Deep Breather]], [[Firebrand]], [[Fire Chief]], [[Lord of the Dragovians (Talent)|Lord of the Dragovians]], [[Respirator]], [[Smart Blazer]], [[Sovereign]], [[Xenlon (Talent)|Xenlon]] talents.

==={{DQTact}}===
Scorch can be learned by [[Orochi]] at level 48, [[Hybird]] at level 56, and [[Slime]] through [[Talent Blossoming]], costing 81 {{MP}} to use. An Ability Scroll for it can be purchased through the Legend League Season 1 Medal Swap Shop for 5,000 medals. It inflicts major [[Frizz]]-type breath damage to all enemies in a straight line of three squares in front of the user. Upgrading the ability increases its damage and reduces the {{MP}} it costs to use.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Scorch
|kanji=しゃくねつ
|romanji=Shakunetsu
|type=Breath
|role=Attack
|element=[[Image:DQTact Frizz.png]]
|mp=81
|range=[[Image:DQT_SkillRangeStraight3.png|48px]]<br>Straight line
|status=None
|description=Deals major [[Frizz]]-type breath damage to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=[[Hybird]], [[Orochi]], [[Slime]]
}}

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Scorch generates large pillars of fires stemming from the user for 12 {{MP}}. It is learned by [[Elysium bird]]s, [[Fiery dragling]]s, [[King she-slime]]s, and [[Sham hatwitch]]s.

==Related skills==
*[[Fire (breath)|Fire]]
*[[Fire Breath]]
*[[Flame Breath]]
*[[Wildfire]]
*[[Inferno]]
*[[Scorching Flame]]
*[[Hellfire]]
*[[Hellitosis]]
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