Kabuff - Revision history

Lino49 at 19:03, 11 February 2026

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	'''Kabuff''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It increases the entire party's defence as opposed to the single-target [[Buff]].		'''Kabuff''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It increases the entire party's defence as opposed to the single-target [[Buff]].

dragon>Follower of Light at 01:40, 29 December 2024

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	Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.		Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.

	It can be cast by [[~~Jum~~]], [[~~Iron~~ scorpion]], [[~~War~~ gryphon]], [[~~Blue~~ fang]], and [[~~Dark~~ turkey]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Scorpius]].		It can be cast by [[jum]], [[iron scorpion]], [[war gryphon]], [[blue fang]], and [[dark turkey]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Scorpius]].

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Kabuff is learned by [[Paladin]]s at level 26 and [[Sage]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns.		Kabuff is learned by [[Paladin]]s at level 26 and [[Sage]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 100% when cast twice, and lasts 7~10 turns.

	==={{DQ10}}===		==={{DQ10}}===

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	Kabuff is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 20. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions, and costs 2 MP to cast.		Kabuff is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 20. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions, and costs 2 MP to cast.

	The enemies [[chasmonaut]], [[goregon]], [[magic marionette]], [[shaman]], [[sorcerer]], [[whackolyte]] and [[wrecktor]], can use this spell on their allies.		The enemies [[chasmonaut]], [[goregon]], [[magic marionette]], [[shaman]], [[sorcerer]], [[whackolyte]] and [[Wrecktor (Recurring)\|wrecktor]], can use this spell on their allies.

	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===

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	Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.		Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.

	It can be cast by [[Jum]], [[Iron scorpion]], [[War gryphon]], [[Blue fang]], and [[Dark turkey]].		It can be cast by [[Jum]], [[Iron scorpion]], [[War gryphon]], [[Blue fang]], and [[Dark turkey]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Scorpius]].

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

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	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.		Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.

			It can be cast by [[Jum]], [[Iron scorpion]], [[War gryphon]], [[Blue fang]], and [[Dark turkey]].

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

dragon>Follower of Light at 00:01, 20 February 2024

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	Kabuff is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 20. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions, and costs 2 MP to cast.		Kabuff is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 20. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions, and costs 2 MP to cast.

	The enemies [[~~Chasmonaut~~]], [[~~Goregon~~]], [[~~Magic~~ marionette]], [[~~Shaman~~]], [[~~Sorcerer~~]], [[~~Whackolyte~~]] and [[~~Wrecktor~~]], can use this spell on their allies.		The enemies [[chasmonaut]], [[goregon]], [[magic marionette]], [[shaman]], [[sorcerer]], [[whackolyte]] and [[wrecktor]], can use this spell on their allies.

	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	Both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s learn the spell at level 9 It heightens the defense of everyone in the party by 50% and takes 4 MP to cast.		Both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s learn the spell at level 9 It heightens the defense of everyone in the party by 50% and takes 4 MP to cast.

	The enemies [[~~Bag~~ o' laughs]], [[~~Crabber~~ dabber doo]], [[~~King~~ crab]], [[~~Darth~~ voodoo]], [[~~Seaslime~~]], and [[~~Wyrtoise~~]] can use this spell to buff their allies.		The enemies [[bag o' laughs]], [[crabber dabber doo]], [[king crab]], [[darth voodoo]], [[seaslime]], and [[wyrtoise]] can use this spell to buff their allies.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	Kabuff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 14 and increases the party's defense by 100% for 4 MP in the NES version. In the remakes it lasts only 7~10 turns instead of the entire battle.		Kabuff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 14 and increases the party's defense by 100% for 4 MP in the NES version. In the remakes it lasts only 7~10 turns instead of the entire battle.

	The enemies [[~~Picuda~~]], [[Kirk Buzzer]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]] in its third form, and [[Foo Yung]] can use this spell on their allies.		The enemies [[picuda]], [[Kirk Buzzer]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]] in its third form, and [[Foo Yung]] can use this spell on their allies.

	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
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	[[Prestidigitator]] and [[~~Lazy~~ eye]] use it as enemies.		[[Prestidigitator]] and [[lazy eye]] use it as enemies.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Kabuff is already known by [[Goober]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Milly]] at level 18, and by [[Goowain]] and [[Shelley]] at level 8. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 5 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It increases defense by 25% for 3 MP, with a cap of +200 points.		Kabuff is already known by [[Goober]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Milly]] at level 18, and by [[Goowain]] and [[Shelley]] at level 8. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 5 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It increases defense by 25% for 3 MP, with a cap of +200 points.

	The enemies [[~~Hermit~~ pixie]], [[~~Splutterfly~~]], [[~~Annihilantern~~]], and [[~~Seaslime~~]] can use this spell on their allies.		The enemies [[hermit pixie]], [[splutterfly]], [[annihilantern]], and [[seaslime]] can use this spell on their allies.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
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	In the 3DS version, it is an advanced spell and can be learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]] vocations. It can be learned permanently if learned via a monster vocation.		In the 3DS version, it is an advanced spell and can be learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]] vocations. It can be learned permanently if learned via a monster vocation.

	It can be cast by the enemies [[Bronson]], [[~~Magic~~ marionette]], [[~~Nut~~ knight]], [[~~Cavorting~~ column]], [[~~Mudraker~~]], [[~~Picuda~~]], [[~~Whackolyte~~]], and [[~~Major~~ disaster]].		It can be cast by the enemies [[Bronson]], [[magic marionette]], [[nut knight]], [[cavorting column]], [[mudraker]], [[picuda]], [[whackolyte]], and [[major disaster]].

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
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	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Kabuff is learned by [[~~paladin~~]]s at level 26 and [[~~sage~~]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns.		Kabuff is learned by [[Paladin]]s at level 26 and [[Sage]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns.

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	==={{DQM3}}===		==={{DQM3}}===
	~~{{Stub}}~~		Kabuff costs 4 MP and will raise the party's defence by 40%, plus 8 raw points applied after the percentage calculations, for 4~7 turns. It can be applied twice for a total 80% +16 boost to the party, and is learned through the [[Barricade]], [[Crag Virtuoso]], [[Cure-All]], [[Defender]], [[Fluffy]], [[Heavenly Herald]], [[Just Ruler]], [[Leading Light]], [[Malroth (Talent)\|Malroth]], [[Materialist]], [[Protector]], [[Psaro the Manslayer (Talent)\|Psaro the Manslayer]], [[Sage]], [[Smarty-Pants]], [[Strong Speller]], and [[Water Baby]] talents.

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	==={{DQB2}}===		==={{DQB2}}===
	Royal guards in [[Moonbrooke]] will learn the spell after raising the island's base level to 2.		Royal guards in [[Moonbrooke]] will learn the spell after raising the island's base level to 2.

			==={{DQTreasures}}===
			Kabuff costs 15 MP to cast and will temporarily boost the defence of all allies in battle. It is learned by[[emerald king slime]]s, [[hades condor]]s, [[icy dragling]]s, [[jade slime]]s, and [[orc king]]s.

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	==={{DQTact}}===		==={{DQTact}}===
	Kabuff is known naturally by [[~~Emperor~~ slime]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[~~Hocus~~ chimaera]] and [[~~Seaslime~~]] at level 16, [[~~Green~~ glow]] at level 18, [[~~Crabber~~ dabber doo]] at level 22, [[~~Jolly~~ sasquash]] at level 26, [[~~Hades~~ condor]], [[~~Magic~~ marionette]], and [[~~Whackolyte~~]] at level 32, [[~~Devilmoth~~]] at level 42. It costs 24 MP to cast, has a range of 1-3 squares away from the caster and can be self-cast, increasing the DEF of the target and all allies in a 3x3 square for 3 turns.		Kabuff is known naturally by [[emperor slime]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[hocus chimaera]] and [[seaslime]] at level 16, [[green glow]] at level 18, [[crabber dabber doo]] at level 22, [[jolly sasquash]] at level 26, [[hades condor]], [[magic marionette]], and [[whackolyte]] at level 32, [[devilmoth]] at level 42. It costs 24 MP to cast, has a range of 1-3 squares away from the caster and can be self-cast, increasing the DEF of the target and all allies in a 3x3 square for 3 turns.
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	}}		}}

	~~==={{DQTreasures}}===~~
	Kabuff costs 15 MP to cast and will temporarily boost the defence of all allies in battle. It is learned by[[Emerald king slime]]s, [[Hades condor]]s,[[Icy dragling]]s, [[Jade slime]]s, and [[Orc king]]s.

	==Related spells==		==Related spells==
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*The [[~~Rune~~ staff]], a wand that casts the spell when used in battle.		*The [[rune staff]], a wand that casts the spell when used in battle.

	==Other Languages==		==Other Languages==
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	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	Kabuff has the same properties as in ''VI''. In the original PS1 version, Kabuff can be learned as a hybrid spell by rank 5 as a [[Priest\|Cleric]] or [[Shepherd]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by reaching rank 4 as a [[Jawtoise (vocation)\|Jawtoise]] or rank 2 as a [[Rockbomb (vocation)\|Rockbomb]].		Kabuff has the same properties as in ''VI''. In the original PS1 version, Kabuff can be learned as a hybrid spell by rank 5 as a [[Priest\|Cleric]] or [[Shepherd]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by reaching rank 4 as a [[Jawtoise (vocation)\|Jawtoise]] or rank 2 as a [[Rockbomb (vocation)\|Rockbomb]].
	* In the 3DS version, it is an advanced spell and can be learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]] vocations. It can be learned permanently if learned via a monster vocation.		In the 3DS version, it is an advanced spell and can be learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]] vocations. It can be learned permanently if learned via a monster vocation.

			It can be cast by the enemies [[Bronson]], [[Magic marionette]], [[Nut knight]], [[Cavorting column]], [[Mudraker]], [[Picuda]], [[Whackolyte]], and [[Major disaster]].

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

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	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Kabuff is already known by [[Goober]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Milly]] at level 18, and by [[Goowain]] and [[Shelley]] at level 8. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 5 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It increases defense by 25% for 3 MP, with a cap of +200 points.		Kabuff is already known by [[Goober]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Milly]] at level 18, and by [[Goowain]] and [[Shelley]] at level 8. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 5 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It increases defense by 25% for 3 MP, with a cap of +200 points.

			The enemies [[Hermit pixie]], [[Splutterfly]], [[Annihilantern]], and [[Seaslime]] can use this spell on their allies.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===

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			[[Prestidigitator]] and [[Lazy eye]] use it as enemies.

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

dragon>Follower of Light at 02:55, 4 November 2023

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 Kabuff can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though [[Bolsterer]] now requires 26 points, and [[Materialist]] now requires 34 points.
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 Royal guards in [[Moonbrooke]] will learn the spell after raising the island's base level to 2.
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 ==={{DQTreasures}}===
 Kabuff costs 15 MP to cast and will temporarily boost the defence of all allies in battle. It is learned by[[Emerald king slime]]s, [[Hades condor]]s,[[Icy dragling]]s, [[Jade slime]]s, and [[Orc king]]s.
 ==See also==
 *The [[Rune staff]], a wand that casts the spell when used in battle.
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