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 ({{Monsters}} & {{Monsters 2}})

The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell at the time, 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 2007 in {{Joker}}, however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original {{Monsters S}} spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is the weakest lightning spell in the series, 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. Raidein is translated as "Zapple" for ''[[Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]'' and its anime adaptation, but as "Zap" in some of their spinoff media (which extends to [[Raidein Strash]] being translated as both [[Zapple Strash]] and [[Zap Strash]]).

==={{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 the {{Hero 4}} 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.

Zap can be used by [[togre]]s exclusively in the remakes.

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==={{DQ6}}===

Zap is learned by the {{Hero 6}} after his awakening. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the {{Hero V}} vocation. It behaves as it did in the previous game.

==={{DQ7}}===

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

It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]].

==={{DQ8}}===

Zap is learned by investing 48 points into {{Eight}}'s Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once {{Eight}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's {{Wisdom}} reaches 150.

 

==={{DQ11}}===

Returning to the main series after a prolonged absence, Zap is learned by the {{Luminary}} 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.

The first appearance of the Dein spell, first localized by [[Enix]] of America as Bolt. It deals 30~50 lightning damage for 3 {{MP}}. Learning the spell mandates that a {{MFamilies}} be at level 6 with 20 max {{MP}} and 35 {{Intelligence}}. Bolt can be learned naturally by [[Balzack|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime|MetalKing]], [[Nimzo|Mirudraas]], and [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)|WhiteKing]]. Bolt will naturally evolve into Zap and later Thordain as the {{MFamilies}} levels up.

*In {{Monsters 2}}, Bolt can also be learned by [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Poseidon]], [[Dangler fish|Angleron]], and [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]]. It now requires 63 {{Intelligence}} to learn and costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.

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