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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
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Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.
Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the Bang element.
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[Old man of the sea]] and [[Bomboulder]]. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the [[Bang]] element.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
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Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]]. In the Super Famicom version, Lightning can also be learned by the [[Lesser demon (Recruit)|Lesser demon]] at level 15.
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]]. In the Super Famicom version, Lightning can also be learned by the [[Lesser demon (Recruit)|Lesser demon]] at level 15.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. In the original PlayStation version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Sailor]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Serial quiller (Vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocation. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the Sailor vocation.
Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. In the original PlayStation version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Sailor]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Serial quiller (Vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocation. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the Sailor vocation.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by [[Phantom swordsman]], [[Demon thunderer]], and [[Hellstalker]].
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by [[Phantom swordsman]], [[Demon thunderer]], and [[Hellstalker]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by [[Cumulus rex]], [[Wyrtoise]], and [[Master of Nu'un]]. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by [[Cumulus rex]], [[Wyrtoise]], and [[Master of Nu'un]]. Stronger variants debuted, however, as linked below.


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
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==Terrible Lightning==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Dealing 28~43 damage, ''Terrible'' Lightning is utilized by [[Greygnarl]], [[Cumulus vex]], and [[Corvus]].
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
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==Apocalyptic Lightning==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Two types of ''A.P.'' are used in ''IX''; one for the [[Wonder wyrtle]]s and [[Greygnarl]] that deals 162~197 damage, and another for [[Murdaw]] which bases its damage range on his level.
For the latter, the calculation is ''(70 + level^2 / 22) * 0.9~1.1'' for a minimum of 162~198 and a cap of 454~555.
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
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==Related skills==
==Related skills==
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
*[[Spark]]
*[[Spark]]
*[[Terrible Lightning]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]