Zap: Difference between revisions

|image = [[Image:DQIV Hero Zap.png|170px]]

|japanese = ライデイン (III to VIII)<br>デイン (X onwards)

|romaji = Raidein (III to VIII)<br>Dein (X onwards)

|old=Bolt (DQM 1 & 2)

Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (Class)|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against.

The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell, in the [[NES]] localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the Enix of America era and then into the modern period by Square-Enix's new editorial standards beginning with ''Dragon Quest VIII''. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'', however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original ''Monsters'' spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is a weaker lightning spell whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word zap cannot be simplified further as its Japanese counterpart was, the localization team instead redubbed ''Raidein'' as [[Zapple]] to reflect it's new status as the mid-tier lightning spell.

In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein.

==={{DQ3}}===

Zap is learned by {{Hero 3}} at level 26. The spell will damage a single enemy with between 70~90 damage, and will cost 8 mp to cast. Ortega also uses the spell in his fight with [[King Hydra]].  

==={{DQ4}}===

Zap is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the Hero]] at level 25, though his tutor in [[Hidden Valley]] planned to teach him the spell sooner. The spell functions identically to its Aliahan counterpart, though it costs only 4 MP to cast.

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==={{DQ6}}===

Zap is learned by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]] after his awakening. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] vocation. It behaves as it did in the previous game.

==={{DQ7}}===

Zap is learned when a character reaches rank 4 of the Hero vocation, rank 8 of the [[Delusionist (Class)|Delusionist]], and rank 5 of the [[Slaughtomation (Class)|Slaughtomation]] monster vocations. As expected, it behaves as it did two games ago.

==={{DQ8}}===

Zap is learned by investing 48 points into [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero's]] Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once the Hero's [[wisdom]] surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's wisdom reaches 150.

Returning to the main series after a prolonged absence, Zap is learned by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] after placing 8 points into the ''Luminary'' skill tree. It costs 8 MP to cast and will target a group of enemies, dealing 31~41 base damage and 131~141 once his magical might hits 161.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters|Dragon Quest Monsters 1]] & [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===

Zap is a single-target spell that costs 4 MP to cast, and the base range is 11~16. Once the monster's wisdom exceeds 100, the amperage will begin to rise until the spell hits its cap of 109~120 at 299. It can be learned from several skill trees.

* [[Bang & Zap]] (9 points)

* [[Crack & Zap]] (8 points)

* [[Crusader]] (4 points)

* [[Frizz & Zap]] (17 points)

* [[Slimer]] (16 points)

* [[White Knight]] (6 points)

* [[Woosh & Zap]] (8 points)

* [[Wulfspade (Skill) | Wulfspade]] (5 points)

Zap can no longer be learned from [[Crusader]]. It can now be learned with 17 points in [[Sizz & Zap]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===

Zap is a spell that can be learned by both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]] for 10 skill points. It summons lightning in front of them for 14 MP. As their level increases, they can upgrade the spell and also cast Zapple and Kazap by charging up Zap. Like all lightning skills and spells, it can short circuit enemies from the [[Machine family]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===

Zap can be learned naturally by [[Angel slime]], [[Mud mannequin]], [[Raving lunatick]], and [[Silvapithecus]] at level 1, and [[Slime]] at level 16 and costs 4 MP to cast. It has a range of three squares in any direction away from the caster and deals minor Zap-type spell damage to a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

|monsters=Angel slime, Mud mannequin, Raving lunatick, Silvapithecus, Slime

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===

Zap appears as the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s side special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is a quick, short-ranged electrical attack that costs 8 MP to cast and features a disjointed hitbox, meaning that it cannot be reflected. Holding the special button down will charge the move into [[Zapple]] and then [[Kazap]].

==Enemy versions==

Monsters first learned to cast Zap in ''VII'', where it dealt the standard 70~90 range. The foe's version of the spell would always mirror the hero version from hence onwards, making it very dangerous as scant few pieces of equipment reduce electricity's power in the entire series. In ''X'', Zap appears as an enemy-only spell that can be cast by various monsters, including [[Cumaulus]], [[Goodybag]], and [[Lethal armour]] and deals approximately 10~19 lightning damage to the target and anyone nearby, making it more equivalent to [[Woosh]].

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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_3_gbc.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform=GBC}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_4_psx.gif]]|game={{DQ4}}|platform=PSX}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-SNES-Zap.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=SNES}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Zap.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Zap.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_7_3ds.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=3DS}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_dqm_gbc.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''|platform=GBC}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_dqm_psx.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1-2]]''|platform=PSX}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_caravan.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''|platform=GBA}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_joker_2.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''|platform=NDS}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_joker_3.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''|platform=3DS}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_terry.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform=3DS}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap_heroes.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''|platform=PS4}}

{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zap zenithia trilogy.gif]]|game=''[[Zenithia Trilogy]]''|platform=NDS}}

Image:DQHII Zap.jpg|Teresa casting Zap in ''Heroes II''

Image:SSBU Zap.jpg|Arusu casting Zap in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

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