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===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] at level 7, [[Borya]] at level 9, and [[Maya]] at level 8, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.  It requires 8 units of MP to use.
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] at level 7, [[Borya]] at level 9, and [[Maya]] at level 8, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.  It requires 8 units of MP to use.
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 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.
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]]===
Zoom is learned by [[Ashlynn]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 8, and by [[Mercury]] at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation or rank 4 of the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocation.
 
In the [[Nintendo DS]] version, after unlocking access to [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], the spell can be upgraded by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Granmaz|Madame Luca Luminista]] to enable warping between worlds.
 
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
 
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
 
[[Hero (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 [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.
 
==Destinations reached with the spell==
''(Bolded locations in Dragon Quest VI refer to areas found in both the [[Phantom World]] and [[Real World]] that can be visited.)''
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===Dragon Quest III===
*[[Aliahan]]
*[[Reeve]]
*[[Romaly]]
*[[Kazave]]
*[[Noaniels]]
*[[Ashalam]]
*[[Isis]]
*[[Portoga]]
*[[Baharata]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Dharma Shrine]]
*[[Lancel]]
*[[Eginbear]]
*[[Zipangu]]
*[[Samanao]]
*[[Soo]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Domdora]]
*[[Mercado]]
*[[Rimuldar]]
*[[Zenith]] ([[Game Boy|GBC]] Version only)
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===Dragon Quest IV===
*[[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]]
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===Dragon Quest V===
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Fortuna]]
*[[Fortuna]]
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*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]
 
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===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===Dragon Quest VI===
Zoom is learned by [[Ashlynn]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 8, and by [[Mercury]] at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation or rank 4 of the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocation.
*'''[[Weaver's Peak]]'''
 
*'''[[Somnia]]'''
In the DS version, after unlocking access to [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], the spell can be upgraded by [[Madame Luca Luminista]] to enable warping between worlds.
*'''[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]]'''
 
*'''[[Clearvale]]'''
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
*[[Haggleton]]
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
*[[Underkeep]]
[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Hero]] learns this spell after investing 8 points into his "Courage" skill.
*[[Aridea]]
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
*[[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]]
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.
*[[The Spiegelspire|Spiegelspire]]
 
*[[Slimopolis]]
Possible destinations:
*[[Zenithia|Cloudsgate Citadel]]
*[[Reaper's Peak]]
*[[Port Haven]]
*[[Madame Luca's House|Madame Luca's]]
*[[Wellshire]]
*[[Amor]] ([[Real World]] only)
*[[Ghent]]
*[[Murdaw's Keep]]
*[[Scrimsley]]
*[[Arkbolt]]
*[[Howcastle]]
*[[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]]
*[[Fashion Forge]]
*[[Pescado]]
*[[Mt. Snowhere]]
*[[Turnscote]]
*[[Felonia]]
*[[Despairia]]
*[[Greedmore Valley]]
*[[Gallows Moor]]
*[[Prison of Sorrow]]
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===Dragon Quest IX===
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Zere]]
*[[Zere]]
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*[[Goretress]]
*[[Goretress]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]
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==Trivia==
==Notes==
*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.
*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.



Revision as of 22:00, 24 March 2014

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

Function

In the first 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

Return is learned at level 13, and requires 8 units of MP to use.

Dragon Quest II

Return is learned by The Prince of Cannock at level 10, and requires 6 units of MP to use.

Dragon Quest III

Return is learned by The Hero at level 7, and both Mages & Sages at level 12. It requires 8 units of MP to use.

The Hero can learn it in battle with the use of a glitch, though to use it prevents the spell from being learn in the field.

Dragon Quest IV

Zoom is learned by The Hero at level 7, Borya at level 9, and Maya at level 8, and is already known by Psaro upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter. It requires 8 units of MP to use.

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.

Dragon Quest VI

Zoom is learned by Ashlynn and the Hero at level 8, and by Mercury at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the Mage vocation or rank 4 of the Liquid Metal Slime vocation.

In the Nintendo DS version, after unlocking access to Alltrades Abbey, the spell can be upgraded by Madame Luca Luminista to enable warping between worlds.

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.

Destinations reached with the spell

(Bolded locations in Dragon Quest VI refer to areas found in both the Phantom World and Real World that can be visited.)

Dragon Quest III

Dragon Quest IV

Dragon Quest V

Dragon Quest VI

Dragon Quest IX

Notes

  • 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.
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