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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 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]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
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 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. | ||
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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 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. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
Buff costs 2 MP and raises defence by 40%, capping at double the original value. | Buff costs 2 MP and raises defence by 40%, capping at double the original value. | ||
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=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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The | The {{Hero 7}} 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. | ||
The spell is also known to [[Zev]]. | The spell is also known to [[Zev]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
Buff is already known by [[Angelo]] when he joins the party. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10. | Buff is already known by [[Angelo]] when he joins the party. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
Buff is learned by [[ | 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 iterations, buff's effect can only be applied once. | ||
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[[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] | [[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] 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. | ||