Buff - Revision history

Lino49 at 19:03, 11 February 2026

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	\|romaji = Sukara		\|romaji = Sukara
	~~\|old=Upper~~
	\|type = Support		\|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]].		'''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]].

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	==={{DQM3}}===		==={{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]], [[Sweet-Talker]], [[Taste Buddies]], and [[Willing Helper]] talents.		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}}===		==={{DQTreasures}}===

dragon>Follower of Light at 01:35, 29 December 2024

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	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{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~~. Unlike previous iterations~~, ~~buff's effect can only be applied once~~.		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}}===		==={{DQ10}}===
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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{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. ~~As with ''IX'', the~~ effect can only be applied once.		[[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}}===		==={{DQM}}===

dragon>Oyakodon: /* {{DQ8}} */

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	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.		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]].		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}}===		==={{DQ9}}===

dragon>Oyakodon: /* {{DQ8}} */

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	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{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.		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]].

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===

dragon>Follower of Light at 23:44, 19 February 2024

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

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{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.		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.		The enemies [[bodkin archer]], [[bloody blade]], [[dirty dogu]], [[rhinoceraxe]], [[cocoon goon]], and [[vis mager]] use this spell on themselves.

	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
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	[[Terracotta warrior]], [[~~Sasquash~~]], [[~~Hotbog~~]], [[~~Mandrake~~ major]], [[~~Quadrahead~~]], [[~~Pummel~~ horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.		[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{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.		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.		The enemies [[bloodcreeper]], [[malevolantern]], [[Murdaw]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form can use this spell.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
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	The spell is also known to [[Zev]].		The spell is also known to [[Zev]].

	It can be cast by [[~~Stingfisher~~]], [[~~Pip~~ fighter]], [[~~Orglob~~]], [[~~Rotten~~ egg]], and [[~~Metal~~ heavy]].		It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
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	==={{DQM3}}===		==={{DQM3}}===
	{{~~Stub~~}}		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]], [[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}}===		==={{DQR}}===
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	==={{DQTact}}===		==={{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.		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		{{DQTactSkill
	\|name=Buff		\|name=Buff
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	\|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse		\|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse
	}}		}}

	~~==={{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.

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			[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
	~~[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]~~

	[[fr:Protection]]		[[fr:Protection]]

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	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{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 {{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]].

	~~The spell is also known to~~ [[~~Zev~~]].		It can be cast by [[Stingfisher]], [[Pip fighter]], [[Orglob]], [[Rotten egg]], and [[Metal heavy]].

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===

dragon>Oyakodon: /* {{DQ6}} */

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	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{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.		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}}===		==={{DQ7}}===

dragon>Oyakodon: /* {{DQ5}} */

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			[[Terracotta warrior]], [[Sasquash]], [[Hotbog]], [[Mandrake major]], [[Quadrahead]], [[Pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===

dragon>Follower of Light at 02:51, 4 November 2023

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 * [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
 * [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 points)
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 ==={{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.
+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.
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 |it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]