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~~#redirect~~ [[~~status effect~~]]

'''Paralysis''' (麻痺) refers to the state of being rendered immobile, usually due to nervous system damage. In terms of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]] this means that the afflicted is unable to act for several turns, sometimes until the end of battle. The [[Tingle]] spell will cure the ailment, and a character can work it out of their system by walking for 32 steps on the over world in certain games.

==Appearances==

==={{DQ3}}===

Paralysis is introduced in the third game, and monsters such as the [[Scornet]] are notorious for making battles significantly more difficult--any character who is paralysed is unable to act until the end of battle and if the whole party is paralysed then it counts as a wipe out.

==={{DQ4}}===

The [[Poison moth knife]] gives players a chance to inflict paralysis on monsters for the first time, with a 16.67% ({{fraction|1|6}}) chance to work on each strike. Because there is no paralysis resistance tag for enemies in the game's code, even [[Metal slime]]s can be rendered immobile.

A few monsters will enter battle already paralysed, presumably due to sheer terror upon confronting the party. The [[NES]] version prevents paralysis from wearing off, but in every subsequent version the state wears off in 4~7 turns.

==={{DQ5}}===

The use of monster companions has given players full access to skills such as [[Burning Breath]] and [[Paralysis Attack]], and as such paralysis is integrated into the list of resistances a monster innately has. Specifically, Paralysis uses the same tag as the [[Whack]] family of spells and thus the poison moth knife cannot affect metal slimes.

The state of being paralysed does not wear off after a number of turns in any version of ''V'', meaning players must pay attention to their beastly buddies' resistances in certain encounters.

==={{DQ6}}===

Paralysis is now cured automatically at the end of battle, and has it's own distinct programming tag separate from instant death. Paralysis does not wear off in battle in the [[SNES]] version, but in 5~8 turns in all others.

==={{DQ7}}===

Paralysis now wears off after 4~7 turns, and will not become a permanent affliction in successive games.

==={{DQ8}}===

Paralysis wears off after 5~8 turns.

==={{DQ9}}===

A monster enthralled by the sheer charm of a character has a 5% chance to become paralysed in addition to the normal one turn stun. This numbness will last for 4~7 turns.

==={{DQ10}}===

Paralysis lasts for 10~25 seconds.

==={{DQ11}}===

Paralysis wears off much more quickly for monsters and allies, lasting only 1~4 turns.

[[Category:Recurring elements]]

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-#redirect [[status effect]]
+'''Paralysis''' (麻痺) refers to the state of being rendered immobile, usually due to nervous system damage. In terms of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]] this means that the afflicted is unable to act for several turns, sometimes until the end of battle. The [[Tingle]] spell will cure the ailment, and a character can work it out of their system by walking for 32 steps on the over world in certain games.
+==Appearances==
+==={{DQ3}}===
+Paralysis is introduced in the third game, and monsters such as the [[Scornet]] are notorious for making battles significantly more difficult--any character who is paralysed is unable to act until the end of battle and if the whole party is paralysed then it counts as a wipe out.
+==={{DQ4}}===
+The [[Poison moth knife]] gives players a chance to inflict paralysis on monsters for the first time, with a 16.67% ({{fraction|1|6}}) chance to work on each strike. Because there is no paralysis resistance tag for enemies in the game's code, even [[Metal slime]]s can be rendered immobile.
+A few monsters will enter battle already paralysed, presumably due to sheer terror upon confronting the party. The [[NES]] version prevents paralysis from wearing off, but in every subsequent version the state wears off in 4~7 turns.
+==={{DQ5}}===
+The use of monster companions has given players full access to skills such as [[Burning Breath]] and [[Paralysis Attack]], and as such paralysis is integrated into the list of resistances a monster innately has. Specifically, Paralysis uses the same tag as the [[Whack]] family of spells and thus the poison moth knife cannot affect metal slimes.
+The state of being paralysed does not wear off after a number of turns in any version of ''V'', meaning players must pay attention to their beastly buddies' resistances in certain encounters.
+==={{DQ6}}===
+Paralysis is now cured automatically at the end of battle, and has it's own distinct programming tag separate from instant death. Paralysis does not wear off in battle in the [[SNES]] version, but in 5~8 turns in all others.
+==={{DQ7}}===
+Paralysis now wears off after 4~7 turns, and will not become a permanent affliction in successive games.
+==={{DQ8}}===
+Paralysis wears off after 5~8 turns.
+==={{DQ9}}===
+A monster enthralled by the sheer charm of a character has a 5% chance to become paralysed in addition to the normal one turn stun. This numbness will last for 4~7 turns.
+==={{DQ10}}===
+Paralysis lasts for 10~25 seconds.
+==={{DQ11}}===
+Paralysis wears off much more quickly for monsters and allies, lasting only 1~4 turns.
+{{Series_mechanics}}
+[[Category:Recurring elements]]