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'''Dazzle''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.
'''Dazzle''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.


It attempts to fool a group of enemies with illusions of [[party]] members surrounding the enemy's target, reducing their accuracy to {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%).
It attempts to fool a group of enemies with illusions of [[party]] members surrounding the enemy's target, reducing their accuracy to 3/8ths (37.5%).


Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, it typically associated with [[Priest]]-like characters but has also been learned by [[Mage]]s in certain titles. The spell typically has a 100% success rate, barring enemy resistance.
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}, it typically associated with [[Priest]]-like characters but has also been learned by [[Mage]]s in certain titles. The spell typically has a 100% success rate, barring enemy resistance.
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In the original {{NES}} version of {{II}}, Dazzle will only reduce accuracy by '''25%'''. This flaw has been remedied in all subsequent versions, being increased to 50%.
In the original {{NES}} version of {{II}}, Dazzle will only reduce accuracy by '''25%'''. This flaw has been remedied in all subsequent versions, being increased to 50%.


The enemies [[Brainy badboon]], [[Corpse corporal]], [[Eyelasher]], [[Goregon]], [[Liquid metal slime]] and [[Miasma]] can use this spell against the {{Party 2}}.
The enemies [[brainy badboon]], [[corpse corporal]], [[eyelasher]], [[goregon]], [[liquid metal slime]] and [[miasma]] can use this spell against the {{Party 2}}.


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
[[Priest]]s learn Dazzle at level 7 and it costs them 4 {{MP}}.
[[Priest]]s learn Dazzle at level 7 and it costs them 4 {{MP}}.


The enemies [[Bag o' laughs]], [[Goodybag]], [[Batterfly]], [[Betterfly]], [[Rottenweiler]], [[Ghoul]], [[Lump mage]], and [[Overtoad]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}.
The enemies [[bag o' laughs]], [[goodybag]], [[batterfly]], [[betterfly]], [[rottenweiler]], [[ghoul]], [[lump mage]], and [[overtoad]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Dazzle is learned by Priests and Sages at level 3. It drops a monster's accuracy to 50% for 2~3 turns, and has a 2/3rds chance to succeed before resistance is applied.


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
[[Kiryl]] learns Dazzle at Level 6, and [[Orifiela]] joins the {{Party 4}} already knowing the spell.
[[Kiryl]] learns Dazzle at Level 6, and [[Orifiela]] joins the {{Party 4}} already knowing the spell.


The enemies [[Pickayune]], [[Frolicker]], [[Dangler fish]], [[Red dragon (Biped)|Red dragon]], and [[Platinum king jewel]] (in the remakes) can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.
The enemies [[pickayune]], [[frolicker]], [[dangler fish]], [[red dragon (Biped)|red dragon]], and [[platinum king jewel]] (in the remakes) can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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[[Eyepod]], [[Hocus chimaera]], [[Sootbonce]], [[Mental pitcher]] and [[Quadrahead]] use it only as enemies.
[[Eyepod]], [[hocus chimaera]], [[sootbonce]], [[mental pitcher]] and [[quadrahead]] use it only as enemies.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Dazzle is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and learned by [[Milly]] at level 6. Other characters can learn this spell by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation.
Dazzle is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and learned by [[Milly]] at level 6. Other characters can learn this spell by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation.


The enemies [[Aristobat]], [[Damselfly (DQVI)|Damselfly]], [[Octavian sentry]], and [[Mechalomaniac]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.
The enemies [[aristobat]], [[Damselfly (DQVI)|damselfly]], [[octavian sentry]], and [[mechalomaniac]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The [[Draguar (vocation)|Draguar]] will learn Dazzle at the second tier after 16 battles. The [[Mage]] learns it at the sixth tier after 105 battles. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 11. It costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.
The [[Draguar (vocation)|draguar]] will learn Dazzle at the second rank after 16 battles. The [[Mage]] learns it at the sixth tier after 105 battles. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 11. It costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.


It can be cast by the enemies [[Clawcerer]], [[Damned well]], [[Hocus porcus]], [[Numpton]], [[Winged sabrecat]], and [[Platinum king jewel]]
It can be cast by the enemies [[clawcerer]], [[damned well]], [[hocus porcus]], [[numpton]], [[winged sabrecat]], and [[platinum king jewel]]


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
[[Angelo]] learns Dazzle after investing 3 points into his Staff skill tree. It costs him 5 {{MP}} to cast and affects one group of enemies.
[[Angelo]] learns Dazzle after investing 3 points into his Staff skill tree. It costs him 5 {{MP}} to cast and affects one group of enemies.
It can be cast by the enemies [[Lump mage]], [[Puppeteer]], [[Puppet master]], [[Killer moth]], [[Dark star]], and [[Unholy bishop]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Dolldrums]], [[Moppet]], and [[Ziggy]].


==={{DQ9}}===
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==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Surround now requires 47 {{MP}} and 74 {{Intelligence}} instead of the previous requirements. It is naturally learned by the [[Dangler fish|Angleron]], [[Meowgician|CatMage]] and [[Inverzon]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[MistyWing]].
Surround now requires 47 {{MP}} and 74 {{Intelligence}} instead of the previous requirements. It is naturally learned by the [[Dangler fish|Angleron]], [[Meowgician|CatMage]] and [[Inverzon]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[MistyWing]].
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Dazzle can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Canzar (skill)|Canzar]] for 6 points.
Dazzle can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Canzar (skill)|Canzar]] for 6 points.
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Dazzle costs 3 MP and reduces all enemies' accuracy to 3/8ths for 2~5 turns, with a base success chance of 60% and a maximum of 80% at 3,999 [[wisdom]]. It is learned through the [[Charmer (Talent)|Charmer]], [[Doomsayer]], [[Grump]], [[Nature Child]], [[Nuisance]], [[Prankster]], [[Scruffy (Talent)|Scruffy]], and [[Sleep Counsellor]] talents.


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
Dazzle is an enemy-only spell that can be cast by [[Goodybag]]s and [[Zombie gladiator]]s. It creates a magic circle on the ground that will envelop any character that steps inside of it in illusions, making all of their physical attacks completely miss for a short time.
Dazzle is an enemy-only spell that can be cast by [[goodybag]]s and [[zombie gladiator]]s. It creates a magic circle on the ground that will envelop any character that steps inside of it in illusions, making all of their physical attacks completely miss for a short time.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Dazzle is learned only by [[drackolyte]]s and costs 10 {{MP}} to cast.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Dazzle is known naturally by [[Bag o' laughs]], [[Foebergine]], and [[Killer moth]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Jailcat]] at level 16. It costs 8 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and can blind a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the [[Great sabrecub]]'s Battle Road.
Dazzle is known naturally by [[bag o' laughs]], [[foebergine]], and [[killer moth]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[jailcat]] at level 16. It costs 8 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and can blind a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the [[great sabrecub]]'s Battle Road.
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==={{DQTreasures}}===
Dazzle is learned only by [[Drackolyte]]s and costs 10 {{MP}} to cast.


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