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'''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]].  

==={{DQ3}}===

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}}===

 

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.

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

It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].

 

==={{DQ8}}===

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, capping at 100% when cast twice.

==={{DQM23D}}===

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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.

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

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

 

 

 

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