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|japanese = ヒャド | |japanese = ヒャド | ||
|romaji = Hyado | |romaji = Hyado | ||
|type = Offensive | |type = Offensive | ||
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|dw = IceBolt | |||
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'''Crack''' is a recurring offensive spell in the {{DQSeries}} and the first in the Crack family of ice spells. | '''Crack''' is a recurring offensive spell in the {{DQSeries}} and the first in the Crack family of ice spells. | ||
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has become a staple | Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has become a staple spell for [[Mage]]s and other users of offensive magic in the series. | ||
Crack is often depicted as a sudden growth of ice crystals that cut into a single enemy. The crystals become larger, more abundant, and far more chilling in appearance as the spell family advances, extending its target range along with its power. It is related to the stronger spells [[Crackle]], [[Kacrack]], and [[Kacrackle]]. | Crack is often depicted as a sudden growth of ice crystals that cut into a single enemy. The crystals become larger, more abundant, and far more chilling in appearance as the spell family advances, extending its target range along with its power. It is related to the stronger spells [[Crackle]], [[Kacrack]], and [[Kacrackle]]. | ||
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Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 5, and deals 25~35 points of damage for 3 {{MP}}. | Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 5, and deals 25~35 points of damage for 3 {{MP}}. | ||
The enemies [[drac the Vlad]], [[mushroom mage]], [[mermaniac]], and [[shell slime]] can use this spell | The enemies [[drac the Vlad]], [[mushroom mage]], [[mermaniac]], and [[shell slime]] can use this spell to deal 16~24 damage the {{Party 3}}. | ||
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Crack is learned by Mages and Sages at level 4. It costs 3 MP and deals up to 32~45 damage to one monster. | |||
When cast by an enemy Crack will deal 21~31 damage to one party member. | |||
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Crack is automatically known by [[Borya]] at level 1, and deals around 10~16 damage for 2 {{MP}}. The reason for the lowered damage output is the concern over difficulty balance in the beginning of {{DQ4 Chapter 2}}. | Crack is automatically known by [[Borya]] at level 1, and deals around 10~16 damage for 2 {{MP}}. The reason for the lowered damage output is the concern over difficulty balance in the beginning of {{DQ4 Chapter 2}}. | ||
The enemies [[blinkster]], [[mushroom mage]], [[crack-billed platypunk]], [[pterygotus]], [[bloody hand]] (in the remakes), and [[Prima Donna]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}. | The enemies [[blinkster]], [[mushroom mage]], [[crack-billed platypunk]], [[pterygotus]], [[bloody hand]] (in the remakes), and [[Prima Donna]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}} for 10~16 damage. | ||
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[[Prestidigitator]]s, [[ | [[Prestidigitator]]s, the [[Winter Queen]], [[lazy eye]]s, and [[hocus chimaera]] use it as enemies to deal 12~20 to one party member. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
[[Milly]] learns this spell at level 9, as well as the [[Dreamaera (Recruit)|dreamaera]] companion at level 7 in the {{Super Famicom}} version, but [[Milly]] is the only character in all other versions of the game who can cast it. It inflicts between 25~35 points of damage for 3 {{MP}}. | [[Milly]] learns this spell at level 9, as well as the [[Dreamaera (Recruit)|dreamaera]] companion at level 7 in the {{Super Famicom}} version, but [[Milly]] is the only character in all other versions of the game who can cast it. It inflicts between 25~35 points of damage for 3 {{MP}}. | ||
The enemies [[tree feller]], [[goblin pixie]], and [[shell slime]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}}. | The enemies [[tree feller]], [[goblin pixie]], and [[shell slime]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}} for 12~20 damage. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Crack once again inflicts between 25~35 damage for 3 {{MP}} and can only be learned by reaching rank 1 of the [[Bone baron (vocation)|Bone baron]] vocation. It is also used by High Priestess [[Jacqueline]] when she aids the {{Party 7}}. | Crack once again inflicts between 25~35 damage for 3 {{MP}} and can only be learned by reaching rank 1 of the [[Bone baron (vocation)|Bone baron]] vocation. It is also used by High Priestess [[Jacqueline]] when she aids the {{Party 7}}. | ||
Crack can be cast by the enemies [[deathcargot]], [[bloody hand]], [[babygoyle]], [[urnexpected]], [[axecutioner]], [[numpton]], [[wiz pip]], [[nava]], and [[biting batboon]] for 12~20 damage to one ally. | |||
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Crack is learned by [[Jessica Albert]] at level 10. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and initially deals between 20~30 damage until her {{Wisdom}} exceeds 32, with a maximum of 44~52 once her {{Wisdom}} hits 64. | Crack is learned by [[Jessica Albert]] at level 10. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and initially deals between 20~30 damage until her {{Wisdom}} exceeds 32, with a maximum of 44~52 once her {{Wisdom}} hits 64. | ||
The enemies [[ | The enemies [[jailcat]], [[night sneaker]], and [[diemon]] can cast Crack to deal 10~16 damage to one ally. | ||
The Infamous Monster [[Fat cat]] can also use it. | The Infamous Monster [[Fat cat]] can also use it. | ||
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Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 6 and [[Minstrel]]s at level 8, and costs 3 {{MP}}. | Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 6 and [[Minstrel]]s at level 8, and costs 3 {{MP}}. | ||
It pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles, dealing 25~35 base damage before the caster's {{Magical Might}} reaches 50 and capping at 114~123 at 999 {{Magical Might}}. | It pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles, dealing 25~35 base damage before the caster's {{Magical Might}} reaches 50 and capping at 114~123 at 999 {{Magical Might}}. | ||
When monsters cast Crack it will deal 12~21 damage to one ally. | |||
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==={{AHB}}=== | ==={{AHB}}=== | ||
Crack appears as a spell for both [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]] and [[Leona (A Hero's Bonds)|Leona]], with the Luminary Leader being able to cast both versions. Both are long-range attacks over a small area that inflict magical Ice damage, but [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]]'s version raises the caster's Ice damage for a short time. | Crack appears as a spell for both [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]] and [[Leona (A Hero's Bonds)|Leona]], with the Luminary Leader being able to cast both versions. Both are long-range attacks over a small area that inflict magical Ice damage, but [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]]'s version raises the caster's Ice damage for a short time. | ||
==Other Languages== | ==Other Languages== | ||
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[[Category:Ice spells]] | [[Category:Ice spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake spells]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]] | ||