Zoom
| Zoom | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ルーラ |
| Rōmaji | Ruura |
| Type | Exploration |
| Older names | Return |
Zoom, also known as Return (ルーラ, Ruura), is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series. In the first Dragon Quest game, the allows the protagonist to return to Tantegel castle. In the second game, it allows the party to return to the last place where the game was saved. In all games starting with the third, it gives a list of previously visited locations and allows the player to choose a destination. It (usually) does not work indoors, as it causes the party to hit their heads on the ceiling.
The recurring chimaera wing/wyvern wing item also casts this spell upon use.
Appearances

Dragon Quest I
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Zoom is learned by the Hero, Borya, and Maya at level 9, and is already known by Psaro upon joining.
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
The Hero learns this spell after investing 8 points into his "Courage" skill.
Dragon Quest IX
Zoom is a special ability learned exclusively by the Hero after a plot event. Unlike in other games, it costs no MP to cast.
Trivia
- Chapters 55 and 56 of Dai no Daibouken elaborate on the Ruura spell and explain it as the ability to go to a place if you can form an image of it in your mind.