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'''Insulatle'''~~, originally localized as '''Barrier''',~~ is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It decreases the damage dealt by [[Breath attack|breath]] attacks by ~~50%~~ in ~~nearly~~ all ~~instances~~.

'''Insulatle''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It decreases the damage dealt by [[Breath attack|breath]] attacks by a substantial amount in all appearances, with the exact percentage varying between titles.

==Appearances==

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===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

Interestingly, Insulatle decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.

Interestingly, Insulatle decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version before being nerfed to 50% in all subsequent versions. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.

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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast.

This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast. In addition to breath attacks, the spell also cuts [[Tidal Wave]] and [[Big Banga]] in half.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

Insulatle features the same traits as in the previous game and is once again learned by reaching rank 2 of the sage, but in the 3DS remake it can also be attained by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 3 of the [[Monster Masher]], rank 1 of the [[Druid]], rank 1 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]], rank 4 of the [[Vigilantern]], and rank 5 of the [[Gripevine (Vocation)|Gripevine]] vocations.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25.

Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25 and cuts damage by 50%.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

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-'''Insulatle''', originally localized as '''Barrier''', is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It decreases the damage dealt by [[Breath attack|breath]] attacks by 50% in nearly all instances.
+'''Insulatle''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It decreases the damage dealt by [[Breath attack|breath]] attacks by a substantial amount in all appearances, with the exact percentage varying between titles.
 ==Appearances==
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 ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
-Interestingly, Insulatle decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.
+Interestingly, Insulatle decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version before being nerfed to 50% in all subsequent versions. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.
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 ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
-This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast.
+This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast. In addition to breath attacks, the spell also cuts [[Tidal Wave]] and [[Big Banga]] in half.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+Insulatle features the same traits as in the previous game and is once again learned by reaching rank 2 of the sage, but in the 3DS remake it can also be attained by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 3 of the [[Monster Masher]],  rank 1 of the [[Druid]], rank 1 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]], rank 4 of the [[Vigilantern]], and rank 5 of the [[Gripevine (Vocation)|Gripevine]] vocations.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
-Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25.
+Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25 and cuts damage by 50%.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===