Dragon Quest Wiki

Buff: Difference between revisions

← Older edit
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Lino49 (talk | contribs)
488 edits
No edit summary
 
(15 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:
|japanese = スカラ
|japanese = スカラ
|romaji = Sukara
|romaji = Sukara
|old=Upper
|type = Support
|type = Support
|first = {{DQ3}}
|old = Upper
}}
}}
'''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]].  
'''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]].  
Line 12: Line 13:
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{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.
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}}===
==={{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}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
Line 40: Line 45:
|[[Pip fighter/recruit|Pip fighter]]||15
|[[Pip fighter/recruit|Pip fighter]]||15
|}
|}
[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{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}}===
==={{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 {{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}}===
==={{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.
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}}===
==={{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}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Line 59: Line 71:


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{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}}===
==={{DQM}}===
Line 83: Line 95:
* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
* [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 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]], [[Soothesayer (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}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Buff is known naturally by [[Killerpillar]], [[King crab]], and [[Wharfhorse]] 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.
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
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Buff
|name=Buff
Line 97: Line 127:
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Wharfhorse
|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse
}}
}}


Line 107: Line 137:
|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
}}
}}
==Related spells==
*[[Kabuff]]
*[[Sap]]
*[[Kasap]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Line 117: Line 152:
{{DQSpells}}
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Support spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
Line 130: Line 166:
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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 Rivals spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[fr:Protection]]
[[fr:Protection]]
Retrieved from "https://dragonquest-wiki.com/Buff"