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'''Dazzle''', originally localized as '''Surround''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It attempts to distract a group of enemies with illusions, reducing their accuracy to 3 | '''Dazzle''', originally localized as '''Surround''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It attempts to distract a group of enemies with illusions, reducing their accuracy to {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%). Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', it has been a low level spell that [[Mage|Magi]] learn early in their careers. The spell typically has a 100% success rate, barring enemy resistance. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''Dragon Quest II''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''=== | ||
The [[Princess of Moonbrooke|Princess]] of [[Moonbrooke]] learns Dazzle at level 6 in all versions of ''DQII'' and can cast the spell for a mere 2 MP. | The [[Princess of Moonbrooke|Princess]] of [[Moonbrooke]] learns Dazzle at level 6 in all versions of ''DQII'' and can cast the spell for a mere 2 MP. | ||
In the original NES version of ''II'', Dazzle will only reduce accuracy by '''25%'''. This flaw has been remedied in all subsequent versions. | In the original NES version of ''II'', Dazzle will only reduce accuracy by '''25%'''. This flaw has been remedied in all subsequent versions. | ||
===''Dragon Quest III''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
Interestingly, [[Priest|Priests]] learn Dazzle in the third quest instead of the Magi. They pick up this spell at level 7 and it costs them 4 MP | Interestingly, [[Priest|Priests]] learn Dazzle in the third quest instead of the Magi. They pick up this spell at level 7 and it costs them 4 MP | ||
===''Dragon Quest IV''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
Dazzle causes a group of enemies to hallucinate (i.e see many copies of the target), thus making them harder to hit. It can be cast for 4 [[MP]]. [[Kiryl]] learns it at Level 6, and [[Orifiela]] joins the party already knowing the spell. | Dazzle causes a group of enemies to hallucinate (i.e see many copies of the target), thus making them harder to hit. It can be cast for 4 [[MP]]. [[Kiryl]] learns it at Level 6, and [[Orifiela]] joins the party already knowing the spell. | ||
====In-Game Description==== | ====In-Game Description==== | ||
''Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.'' (Nintendo DS) | ''Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.'' (Nintendo DS) | ||
===''Dragon Quest V''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
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===''Dragon Quest VI''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
Dazzle is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the party, and learned by [[Milly]] at level 6. Other characters can learn this spell by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation. | Dazzle is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the party, and learned by [[Milly]] at level 6. Other characters can learn this spell by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation. | ||
===''Dragon Quest VII''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
The [[Gerion (Class)|Gerion]] can use Surround at the second tier after 16 battles. The Mage learns it at the sixth tier after 105 battles. [[Maribel]] learns it at level 11. It costs 3 MP to cast. | The [[Gerion (Class)|Gerion]] can use Surround at the second tier after 16 battles. The Mage learns it at the sixth tier after 105 battles. [[Maribel]] learns it at level 11. It costs 3 MP to cast. | ||
===''Dragon Quest VIII''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
[[Angelo]] learns Dazzle after investing 3 points into his Staff skill tree. It costs him 5 MP to cast and affects one group of enemies. | [[Angelo]] learns Dazzle after investing 3 points into his Staff skill tree. It costs him 5 MP to cast and affects one group of enemies. | ||
===''Dragon Quest IX''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
Dazzle is learned by [[Armamentalist|Armamentalists]] at level 2. It costs 5 MP to cast, and has a base accuracy of 75%. Once the caster's magical might reaches 50, the spell will gradually become more accurate. Once the stat reaches 500, the spell have a base accuracy of 100%. | Dazzle is learned by [[Armamentalist|Armamentalists]] at level 2. It costs 5 MP to cast, and has a base accuracy of 75%. Once the caster's magical might reaches 50, the spell will gradually become more accurate. Once the stat reaches 500, the spell have a base accuracy of 100%. | ||