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'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a party member's defence. Buff is the single-target version of [[Kabuff]].

Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4.  It increases the defense of one ally by 100% and requires 3 units of MP. The cap in all versions of the game is 999.

Buff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 5.  It increases defence by 150% and lasts for 7~10 turns in the Playstation version onwards, with the stat cap being 999 in all versions.

Buff is already known by [[Milly]] upon joining the party. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will increase a character's defence by 50% with a limit of +200 points and lasts until the end of battle.

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] learns buff at level 6, and other characters can learn it at rank 3 of the priest vocation and rank 2 of the [[Jawtoise (Vocation)|Jawtoise]]. It has the same properties as the previous game.

Buff is learned by [[paladin]]s at level 2 and [[priest]]s at level 8. It costs 3 MP to cast and increases defence by 50% for a duration of 7~10 turns. Unlike previous isntances, buff's effect can only be applied once.

[[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] will learn buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 MP, and lasts 4~6 turns. As with ''IX'', the effect can only be applied once.