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|japanese = マジックバリア

|romaji = Majikkubaria

~~|old= MagicWall~~

|type = Support

|first = {{DQ6}}

|dw = MagicWall

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'''Magic Barrier''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.

It raises the magic resistance of the whole [[party]] in all appearances, ~~with~~ the ~~accuracy of status ailment spells also being cut in the first three games~~.

It raises the magic resistance of the whole [[party]] in all appearances, contrasting the single-ally [[Spell Checker]].

==Appearances==

==={{DQ3HD}}===

Magic Barrier is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 16 if their wisdom exceeds 67 points. It costs 6 {{MP}} and cuts spell damage in half for 4~6 turns.

==={{DQ6}}===

This spell is obtained by advancing to either Rank 5 of the [[Paladin]] {{Vocation}} or rank 7 of the [[Sage]] {{Vocation}}. Magical damage is cut by 25%, lasts until the end of battle, and costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. Ailment accuracy varies depending on the status itself, but each one is lowered by one stage regardless.

*In the [[Nintendo DS]] remake and it's subsequent ports, only attack spells are affected by Magic Barrier.

The enemies [[~~Splutterfly~~]], [[~~Pudgedevil~~]], and [[Stormsgate Citadel (boss)]] can use this spell.

The enemies [[splutterfly]], [[pudgedevil]], and [[Stormsgate Citadel (boss)|Stormsgate Citadel]] can use this spell.

==={{DQ7}}===

Magic Barrier is learned by reaching the same ranks as in the previous game in the {{PSX}} version, and also by reaching rank 4 pf the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]] {{Vocation}} in the {{3DS}} remake. The spell now lasts for 11~14 turns in either version.

Magic Barrier is learned by reaching the same ranks as in the previous game in the {{PSX}} version, and also by reaching rank 4 pf the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]] {{Vocation}} in the {{3DS}} remake. The spell now lasts for 11~14 turns in either version, but still cuts the accuracy of ailment spells in addition to the power of attack spells.

*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake the spell only dampens attack spell power.

It can be cast by the enemies [[~~Discombombulator~~]], [[~~Cardinal~~ Sin]], [[The Time Being]], [[~~Cumulus~~ rex]], [[~~Slaughtomaton~~]], [[~~Gnumesis~~]], and Orgodemir's first form in the first battle against him.

It can be cast by the enemies [[discombombulator]], [[cardinal Sin]], [[The Time Being]], [[cumulus rex]], [[slaughtomaton]], [[gnumesis]], and [[Orgodemir]]'s first form in the first battle against him.

==={{DQ8}}===

[[Jessica Albert]] will learn Magic Barrier after investing 31 skill points into her {{Staves}}. The spell operates as before, but will now only ~~last~~ for 6~9 turns.

[[Jessica Albert]] will learn Magic Barrier after investing 31 skill points into her {{Staves}}. The spell operates as before, but will now also affect [[Whack]]-family spells and only lasts for 6~9 turns.

[[Smacker]]s can use it on their allies.

==={{DQ9}}===

Magic Barrier is learned by [[Sage]]s at Level 38. It costs 6 {{MP}} to cast, increases resistance by 25% when first cast, 50% on the second application, and lasts for 6~9 turns. Magic Barrier now only affects spell damage, and this would continue in the following games.

Magic Barrier is learned by [[Sage]]s at Level 38. It costs 6 {{MP}} to cast, increases resistance by 25% when first cast, 50% on the second application, and lasts for 6~9 turns. Magic Barrier now only affects spell damage, and this would continue in the following games and remakes of older titles.

==={{DQ10}}===

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==={{DQ11}}===

Magic Barrier is already known by both {{Veronica 11}} and [[Hendrik]] when they join the party and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast. It functions exactly as it did in {{IX}}, aside from the lowered cost as well as cutting the amount of {{MP}} drained by ~~an enemy's action~~ by 25%.

Magic Barrier is already known by both {{Veronica 11}} and [[Hendrik]] when they join the party and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast. It functions exactly as it did in {{IX}}, aside from the lowered cost as well as cutting the amount of {{MP}} drained by [[Drain Magic]]-family spells by 25%.

==={{DQM}}===

Called '''MagicWall''' in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least Level 19, with at least 80 {{MP}}, and 74 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Amber weed|~~AmberWeed~~]], [[DarkCrab]] and [[WeedBug]], among others.

Called '''MagicWall''' in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least Level 19, with at least 80 {{MP}}, and 74 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Amber weed|amberweed]], [[DarkCrab|darkcrab]] and [[WeedBug|weedbug]], among others.

==={{DQM2}}===

MagicWall now requires 134 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[KiteHawk]] and [[Morphean mollusc|~~Scallopa~~]].

MagicWall now requires 134 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[KiteHawk|kitehawk]] and [[Morphean mollusc|scallopa]].

==={{DQMJ}}===

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*[[Magic Veil]]

*[[Spell Checker]]

*[[Wizard Ward]]

==Gallery==

Magic Barrier DQVI artwork.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] casting Magic Barrier in the ~~official guidebook, circa 1995~~

Magic Barrier DQVI artwork.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] casting Magic Barrier in the Official Guide Book for the Super Famicom

</center></gallery>

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[[Category:Spells]]

[[Category:Support spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]

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 |japanese = マジックバリア
 |romaji = Majikkubaria
-|old= MagicWall
 |type = Support
+|first = {{DQ6}}
+|dw = MagicWall
 }}
 '''Magic Barrier''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.
-It raises the magic resistance of the whole [[party]] in all appearances, with the accuracy of status ailment spells also being cut in the first three games.
+It raises the magic resistance of the whole [[party]] in all appearances, contrasting the single-ally [[Spell Checker]].
 ==Appearances==
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
+Magic Barrier is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 16 if their wisdom exceeds 67 points. It costs 6 {{MP}} and cuts spell damage in half for 4~6 turns.
 ==={{DQ6}}===
 This spell is obtained by advancing to either Rank 5 of the [[Paladin]] {{Vocation}} or rank 7 of the [[Sage]] {{Vocation}}. Magical damage is cut by 25%, lasts until the end of battle, and costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. Ailment accuracy varies depending on the status itself, but each one is lowered by one stage regardless.
+*In the [[Nintendo DS]] remake and it's subsequent ports, only attack spells are affected by Magic Barrier.
-The enemies [[Splutterfly]], [[Pudgedevil]], and [[Stormsgate Citadel (boss)]] can use this spell.
+The enemies [[splutterfly]], [[pudgedevil]], and [[Stormsgate Citadel (boss)|Stormsgate Citadel]] can use this spell.
 ==={{DQ7}}===
-Magic Barrier is learned by reaching the same ranks as in the previous game in the {{PSX}} version, and also by reaching rank 4 pf the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]] {{Vocation}} in the {{3DS}} remake. The spell now lasts for 11~14 turns in either version.
+Magic Barrier is learned by reaching the same ranks as in the previous game in the {{PSX}} version, and also by reaching rank 4 pf the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]] {{Vocation}} in the {{3DS}} remake. The spell now lasts for 11~14 turns in either version, but still cuts the accuracy of ailment spells in addition to the power of attack spells.
+*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake the spell only dampens attack spell power.
-It can be cast by the enemies [[Discombombulator]], [[Cardinal Sin]], [[The Time Being]], [[Cumulus rex]], [[Slaughtomaton]], [[Gnumesis]], and Orgodemir's first form in the first battle against him.
+It can be cast by the enemies [[discombombulator]], [[cardinal Sin]], [[The Time Being]], [[cumulus rex]], [[slaughtomaton]], [[gnumesis]], and [[Orgodemir]]'s first form in the first battle against him.
 ==={{DQ8}}===
-[[Jessica Albert]] will learn Magic Barrier after investing 31 skill points into her {{Staves}}. The spell operates as before, but will now only last for 6~9 turns.
+[[Jessica Albert]] will learn Magic Barrier after investing 31 skill points into her {{Staves}}. The spell operates as before, but will now also affect [[Whack]]-family spells and only lasts for 6~9 turns.
 [[Smacker]]s can use it on their allies.
 ==={{DQ9}}===
-Magic Barrier is learned by [[Sage]]s at Level 38. It costs 6 {{MP}} to cast, increases resistance by 25% when first cast, 50% on the second application, and lasts for 6~9 turns. Magic Barrier now only affects spell damage, and this would continue in the following games.
+Magic Barrier is learned by [[Sage]]s at Level 38. It costs 6 {{MP}} to cast, increases resistance by 25% when first cast, 50% on the second application, and lasts for 6~9 turns. Magic Barrier now only affects spell damage, and this would continue in the following games and remakes of older titles.
 ==={{DQ10}}===
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 ==={{DQ11}}===
-Magic Barrier is already known by both {{Veronica 11}} and [[Hendrik]] when they join the party and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast. It functions exactly as it did in {{IX}}, aside from the lowered cost as well as cutting the amount of {{MP}} drained by an enemy's action by 25%.
+Magic Barrier is already known by both {{Veronica 11}} and [[Hendrik]] when they join the party and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast. It functions exactly as it did in {{IX}}, aside from the lowered cost as well as cutting the amount of {{MP}} drained by [[Drain Magic]]-family spells by 25%.
 ==={{DQM}}===
-Called '''MagicWall''' in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least Level 19, with at least 80 {{MP}}, and 74 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Amber weed|AmberWeed]], [[DarkCrab]] and [[WeedBug]], among others.
+Called '''MagicWall''' in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least Level 19, with at least 80 {{MP}}, and 74 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Amber weed|amberweed]], [[DarkCrab|darkcrab]] and [[WeedBug|weedbug]], among others.
 ==={{DQM2}}===
-MagicWall now requires 134 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[KiteHawk]] and [[Morphean mollusc|Scallopa]].
+MagicWall now requires 134 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[KiteHawk|kitehawk]] and [[Morphean mollusc|scallopa]].
 ==={{DQMJ}}===
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 *[[Magic Veil]]
 *[[Spell Checker]]
+*[[Wizard Ward]]
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery><center>
-Magic Barrier DQVI artwork.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] casting Magic Barrier in the official guidebook, circa 1995
+Magic Barrier DQVI artwork.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] casting Magic Barrier in the Official Guide Book for the Super Famicom
 </center></gallery>
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 [[Category:Spells]]
 [[Category:Support spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake spells]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]