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|japanese = スカラ
|japanese = スカラ
|romaji = Sukara
|romaji = Sukara
|old=Upper
|type = Support
|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 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]].  
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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]].
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}}===
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==={{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}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
==={{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]], [[Sweet-Talker]], [[Taste Buddies]], and [[Willing Helper]] talents.
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}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===