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'''Zoom''', also known as '''Return''' (ルーラ, Ruura), is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
'''Zoom''', also known as '''Return''' (ルーラ, Ruura), is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
==Function==
In the [[Dragon Quest (game)|first Dragon Quest game]], the allows the protagonist to return to [[Tantegel]] castle. In the [[Dragon Quest II|second game]], it allows the party to return to the last place where the game was saved. In all games starting with the third, it gives a list of previously visited locations and allows the player to choose a destination. It (usually) does not work indoors, as it causes the party to hit their heads on the ceiling.
In the [[Dragon Quest (game)|first Dragon Quest game]], the allows the protagonist to return to [[Tantegel]] castle. In the [[Dragon Quest II|second game]], it allows the party to return to the last place where the game was saved. In all games starting with the third, it gives a list of previously visited locations and allows the player to choose a destination. It (usually) does not work indoors, as it causes the party to hit their heads on the ceiling.


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===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the Hero]], [[Borya]], and [[Maya]] at level 9, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining.
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the Hero]], [[Borya]], and [[Maya]] at level 9, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.
 
Possible destinations:
*[[Casabranca]]
*[[Endor]]
*[[Bath]]
*[[Porthtrunnel]]
*[[Mintos]]
*[[Parthenia]]
*[[Havre Léon]]
*[[Laissez Fayre]]
*[[Palais de Léon]]
*[[Canalot]]
*[[Zamoksva]]
*[[Burland]]
*[[Femiscyra]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Riverton]]
*[[Diabolic Hall]]
*[[Mamon]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Heaven's Haven]]
*[[Pinnacle Chapel]]
 
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
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*''The hero learns Zoom via a sidequest in [[Zoomingale]].''
 
The hero learns Zoom after helping Prof. Toilen Trubble with his research in the town of [[Zoomingale]], and this event is required to advance the plot. None of the other party members that can learn the spell are encountered until after this. The spell is used as a plot device at certain events, such as if the hero marries Nera or Debora, and is later used by his daughter to carry him home after rescuing him. This marks the first installment that used a spell as a plot event.
 
Possible destinations:
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Fortuna]]
*[[Heaven's Above Abbey]]
*[[Lodestar Harbour]]
*[[Zoomingale]]
*[[Mostroferrato]]
*[[Helmunaptra]]
*[[Dominicus' Dominion]]
*[[Gotha]]
*[[Northminster]]
*[[Lofty Peak]]
*[[Whealbrook]]
*[[Roundbeck]]
*[[Faerie Lea]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Precaria]]
*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
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===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
Zoom is a special ability learned exclusively by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.
Zoom is a special ability learned exclusively by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.
Possible destinations:
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Zere]]
*[[Stornway]]
*[[Coffinwell]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Porth Llaffan]]
*[[Slurry Quay]]
*[[Dourbridge]]
*[[Zere Rocks]]
*[[Bloomingdale]]
*[[Gleeba]]
*[[Batsureg]]
*[[Swinedimples Academy]]
*[[Wormwood Creek]]
*[[Upover]]
*[[Magmaroo]] - Summit
*[[Goretress]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Chapters 55 and 56 of [[Dai no Daibouken]] elaborate on the ''Ruura'' spell and explain it as the ability to go to a place if you can form an image of it in your mind.
*Chapters 55 and 56 of [[Dai no Daibouken]] elaborate on the ''Ruura'' spell and explain it as the ability to go to a place if you can form an image of it in your mind.
*In ''Dragon Quest V'', it's suggested that transporting too many people with this spell at once causes physical strain or even unconsciousness, as the hero blacks out after transporting the wedding entourage to Ventuno Casino Ship.


{{DQSpells}}
{{DQSpells}}

Revision as of 12:52, 30 December 2010

Zoom, also known as Return (ルーラ, Ruura), is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series.

Function

In the first Dragon Quest game, the allows the protagonist to return to Tantegel castle. In the second game, it allows the party to return to the last place where the game was saved. In all games starting with the third, it gives a list of previously visited locations and allows the player to choose a destination. It (usually) does not work indoors, as it causes the party to hit their heads on the ceiling.

The recurring chimaera wing/wyvern wing item also casts this spell upon use.

Appearances

Zoom

Dragon Quest I

Dragon Quest II

Dragon Quest III

Dragon Quest IV

Zoom is learned by the Hero, Borya, and Maya at level 9, and is already known by Psaro upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.

Possible destinations:

Dragon Quest V

Name Level
Hero *
Daughter 5
Old man of the sea 10
Hawk man 13
Chimaera 24
Beastmaster 30
Starkers 40

The hero learns Zoom after helping Prof. Toilen Trubble with his research in the town of Zoomingale, and this event is required to advance the plot. None of the other party members that can learn the spell are encountered until after this. The spell is used as a plot device at certain events, such as if the hero marries Nera or Debora, and is later used by his daughter to carry him home after rescuing him. This marks the first installment that used a spell as a plot event.

Possible destinations:

Dragon Quest VI

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

The Hero learns this spell after investing 8 points into his "Courage" skill.

Dragon Quest IX

Zoom is a special ability learned exclusively by the Hero after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.

Possible destinations:

Trivia

  • Chapters 55 and 56 of Dai no Daibouken elaborate on the Ruura spell and explain it as the ability to go to a place if you can form an image of it in your mind.
  • In Dragon Quest V, it's suggested that transporting too many people with this spell at once causes physical strain or even unconsciousness, as the hero blacks out after transporting the wedding entourage to Ventuno Casino Ship.
Spells in the Dragon Quest series
Master list
Fire magic
Ice magic
Explosive magic
Wind magic
Lightning magic
Death and Banishing magic
Darkness magic
Burst magic
Earth magic
Gravity magic
Non-elemental magic
Siphoning magic
Water magic
Recovery magic
Support magic
Transformation magic
Field magic
Miscellaneous magic
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