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|japanese = スカラ

|romaji = Sukara

~~|old=Upper~~

|type = Support

|first = {{DQ3}}

|old = Upper

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'''Buff''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a 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]].

==Appearances==

==={{DQ3}}===

Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4. It increases the ~~defense~~ of one ally by 100% and ~~requires~~ 3 ~~units of~~ 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]].

==={{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.

==={{DQ5}}===

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[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.

==={{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}}===

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}}===

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]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Gryphus]].

==={{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}}===

~~{{Stub}}~~

Buff is learned by Priests at level 28 and Paladins at level 22. It costs 2 MP to cast and increases the Defence of a single party member by 20%. On second cast, it can reach 40%.

==={{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}}===

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==={{DQM2}}===

Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[PearlGel]] and [[~~Scallopa~~]], ~~among others~~.

Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[KingSlime]], [[PearlGel]], [[RushFish]], [[Scallopa]] and [[Starfish]].

==={{DQMJ}}===

Buff can be learned from:

* [[Bolsterer]] (4 points)

* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)

* [[Defender]] (5 points)

* [[Fortifier]] (14 points)

* [[Healer (Skill) | Healer]] (12 points)

* [[Hive Mind]] (5 points)

* [[Materialist]] (7 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===

Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:

* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)

* [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 points)

==={{DQM3D}}===

==={{DQM23D}}===

==={{DQMJ3}}===

==={{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]], [[Soothsayer (talent)|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}}===

Buff appears as a playable card.

==={{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.

{{DQTactSkill

|name=Buff

|kanji=スカラ

|romanji=Sukara

|type=Spell

|role=Support

|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]

|mp=16

|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1-2 (+self)

|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up

|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns

|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse

}}

==Other Languages==

{{OtherLanguages

|fr=Protection|fr-meaning=Protection

|de=Stärkung|de-meaning=Strengthening

|es=Fortalecimiento|es-meaning=Strengthening

|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.

}}

==Related spells==

*[[Kabuff]]

*[[Sap]]

*[[Kasap]]

==Gallery==

Image:DQR Sukara.png|''Rivals'' card.

</gallery></center>

[[Category:Spells]]

[[Category:Support spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]

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[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]

[[fr:Protection]]

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 |japanese = スカラ
 |romaji = Sukara
-|old=Upper
 |type = Support
+|first = {{DQ3}}
+|old = Upper
 }}
-'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a 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]].
 ==Appearances==
 ==={{DQ3}}===
-Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4.  It increases the defense of one ally by 100% and requires 3 units of 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]].
 ==={{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.
 ==={{DQ5}}===
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 |}
+[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.
 ==={{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}}===
 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}}===
 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]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Gryphus]].
 ==={{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}}===
-{{Stub}}
+Buff is learned by Priests at level 28 and Paladins at level 22. It costs 2 MP to cast and increases the Defence of a single party member by 20%. On second cast, it can reach 40%.
 ==={{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}}===
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 ==={{DQM2}}===
-Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[PearlGel]] and [[Scallopa]], among others.
+Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[KingSlime]], [[PearlGel]], [[RushFish]], [[Scallopa]] and [[Starfish]].
+==={{DQMJ}}===
+Buff can be learned from:
+* [[Bolsterer]] (4 points)
+* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)
+* [[Defender]] (5 points)
+* [[Fortifier]] (14 points)
+* [[Healer (Skill) | Healer]] (12 points)
+* [[Hive Mind]] (5 points)
+* [[Materialist]] (7 points)
+==={{DQMJ2}}===
+Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:
+* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
+* [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 points)
+==={{DQM3D}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQM23D}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQMJ3}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{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]], [[Soothsayer (talent)|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}}===
+Buff appears as a playable card.
+==={{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.
+{{DQTactSkill
+|name=Buff
+|kanji=スカラ
+|romanji=Sukara
+|type=Spell
+|role=Support
+|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]
+|mp=16
+|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1-2 (+self)
+|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
+|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
+|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse
+}}
+==Other Languages==
+{{OtherLanguages
+|fr=Protection|fr-meaning=Protection
+|de=Stärkung|de-meaning=Strengthening
+|es=Fortalecimiento|es-meaning=Strengthening
+|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
+}}
+==Related spells==
+*[[Kabuff]]
+*[[Sap]]
+*[[Kasap]]
+==Gallery==
+<center><gallery>
+Image:DQR Sukara.png|''Rivals'' card.
+</gallery></center>
+{{clear}}
 {{DQSpells}}
 [[Category:Spells]]
+[[Category:Support spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
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 [[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
+[[fr:Protection]]