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'''Crack''' is a recurring offensive spell in the | '''Crack''' is a recurring offensive spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series and the first in the Crack family of ice spells. Introduced in ''Dragon Quest III'', it has become a staple commonly learned by [[Mage]]s and other users of offensive magic in the series. | ||
Introduced in | |||
Crack is often depicted as a sudden growth of ice crystals that cut into a single enemy. The crystals become larger, more abundant, and far more chilling in appearance as the spell family advances, extending its target range along with its power. It is related to the stronger spells [[Crackle]], [[Kacrack]], and [[Kacrackle]]. | Crack is often depicted as a sudden growth of ice crystals that cut into a single enemy. The crystals become larger, more abundant, and far more chilling in appearance as the spell family advances, extending its target range along with its power. It is related to the stronger spells [[Crackle]], [[Kacrack]], and [[Kacrackle]]. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
Crack is learned by | Crack is learned by Mages and [[Sage]]s at level 5, and deals 25~35 points of damage for 3 MP. | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
Crack is automatically known by [[Borya]] at level 1, and deals around 10~16 damage for 2 MP. The reason for the lowered damage output is the concern over difficulty balance in the beginning of the second chapter. | |||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ4=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref> | |DQ4=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref>Nintendo DS, Android and iOS versions.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
Absent from the original | Absent from the original [[SNES]] version, Crack targets a single foe, and deals between 25~35 damage for 3 mp. It is learned by the following playable characters. | ||
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!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level | !style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level | ||
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| | |[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Jailcat/recruit|Jailcat]]||1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Wiz pip/recruit|Wiz pip]]||8 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
[[Milly]] learns this spell at level 9, as well as the [[Dreamaera (Recruit)| | [[Milly]] learns this spell at level 9, as well as the [[Dreamaera (Recruit)|Dreamaera]] companion at level 7 in the Super Famicom version, but Milly is the only character in all other versions of the game who can cast it. It inflicts between 25~35 points of damage for 3 MP. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past]]''=== | |||
Crack once again inflicts between 25~35 damage for 3 MP and can only be learned by reaching rank 1 of the [[Bone baron (Vocation)|Bone baron]] vocation. It is also used by [[High Priestess Jacqueline]] when she aids the party. | |||
==={{ | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
Crack | Crack is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 10. It costs 3 MP to cast and initially deals between 20~30 damage until her [[wisdom]] exceeds 32, with a maximum of 44~52 once her wisdom hits 64. | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref>Sony | |DQ8=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 6 and [[Minstrel]]s at level 8, and costs 3 | Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 6 and [[Minstrel]]s at level 8, and costs 3 MP. | ||
It pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles, dealing 25~35 base damage before the caster's | It pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles, dealing 25~35 base damage before the caster's [[magical might]] reaches 50 and capping at 114~123 at 999 magical might. | ||
=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''=== | ||
Crack is learned by [[Mage]] | Crack is learned by [[Mage|Magi]] at level 6, [[Minstrel]]s at level 8, and [[Death Master]]s at level 56. It costs 3 MP to cast with a range of 15 meters, and damage is calculated as ''Magical Might x 0.24 + 9.5'' with an upper limit of 86~90. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] and [[Rab]] join the party having already learned Crack, and can cast it for 3 MP. It inflicts 19~29 damage, and a maximum range of 43~53 once their Magical might reaches 174. | |||
=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''=== | ||
IceBolt deals 25-35 points of ice damage for 5 | IceBolt deals 25-35 points of ice damage for 5 MP. It is learned naturally by [[1EyeClown]], [[BigEye]], [[GoatHorn]], [[IceMan]], [[Metaly]], [[Mommonja]], [[Servant]], [[Snaily]], [[TreeBoy]], [[WindBeast]], [[Yeti]] as long as they have 16 max MP and 30 INT. Crack will naturally upgrade into [[Crackle]] and later into [[Kacrackle]] as the monster levels up. | ||
==={{DQM2}}=== | ==={{DQM2}}=== | ||
IceBolt now requires 54 | IceBolt now requires 54 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Beavern]] and [[MerTiger]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Mommonja]] or [[TreeBoy]]. | ||
==={{DQMJ}}=== | ==={{DQMJ}}=== | ||
Crack pierces an enemy with sharp icicles. It costs 2 | Crack pierces an enemy with sharp icicles. It costs 2 MP to cast and can be learned from: | ||
*[[Aquapothecary]] (10 points) | |||
*[[Bang & Crack]] (15 points) | * [[Aquapothecary]] (10 points) | ||
*[[Crack & Zam]] (3 points) | * [[Bang & Crack]] (15 points) | ||
*[[Crack & Zap]] (3 points) | * [[Crack & Zam]] (3 points) | ||
*[[Diamagon (skill)|Diamagon]] (5 points) | * [[Crack & Zap]] (3 points) | ||
*[[ | * [[Diamagon (skill) | Diamagon]] (5 points) | ||
*[[Icemeister]] (7 points) | * [[Ice]] (7 points) | ||
*[[Niflheim]] (24 points) | * [[Icemeister]] (7 points) | ||
*[[Woosh & Crack]] (7 points) | * [[Niflheim]] (24 points) | ||
* [[Woosh & Crack]] (7 points) | |||
==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ||
Crack | Crack can no longer be learned from [[Aquapothecary]] or [[Niflheim]]. It can now be learned with 3 points in [[Crack & Sizz]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest | ===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | ||
Crack | Crack is the main spell that Jessica can cast in battle and can be learned for 4 skill points. She fires three ice shards in front of her for 6 MP. As her level increases, she can upgrade the spell and also cast Crackle and Kacrack by charging up Crack. Like all ice-based spells and skills in the game, it has a chance to freeze enemies in their tracks. | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQH=Flings forth a flurry of ice balls that can freeze foes solid.<ref>Sony | |DQH=Flings forth a flurry of ice balls that can freeze foes solid.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | ||
Crack is known naturally by [[Crack-billed platypunk]], [[Drackolyte]], [[Drohl drone]], [[Frostburn]], [[Jailcat]], [[Khalamari kid]], [[Mushroom mage]], [[Seaslime]], [[Shell slime]], and [[Slimecicle]] at level 1 and costs 4 MP to cast. It has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction and inflicts minor Crack-type spell damage to one enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll. | |||
Crack is known naturally by [[ | |||
{{DQTactSkill | {{DQTactSkill | ||
|name=Crack | |name=Crack | ||
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|status=None | |status=None | ||
|description=Deals minor Crack-type spell damage to 1 enemy | |description=Deals minor Crack-type spell damage to 1 enemy | ||
|monsters= | |monsters=Crack-billed platypunk, Drackolyte, Drohl drone, Frostburn, Jailcat, Khalamari kid, Mushroom mage, Seaslime, Shell slime, Slimecicle | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Enemy versions== | ==Enemy versions== | ||
Crack will deal 16~24 damage when used against the player in | Crack will deal 16~24 damage when used against the player in ''III'', and 12~20 in ''V'', ''VI'', and ''VII''. In ''IV'' and ''VIII'' it deals 10~16 damage, and in ''IX'' it hits for 12~21. | ||
==Other Languages== | ==Other Languages== | ||
{{OtherLanguages | {{OtherLanguages | ||
|es=Minihelada|es-meaning=From ''{{tt|mini-|small or miniature}}'' and ''{{tt|helada|to freeze or cool}}''. | |es=Minihelada|es-meaning=From ''{{tt|mini-|small or miniature}}'' and ''{{tt|helada|to freeze or cool}}''. | ||
|fr=Glace|fr-meaning= | |fr=Glace|fr-meaning=Literally ''ice''. | ||
|de=Knirsch|de-meaning=Derived from the German verb ''knirschen'', which means to crunch or gnash, such as the sound of snow being stepped on. | |de=Knirsch|de-meaning=Derived from the German verb ''knirschen'', which means to crunch or gnash, such as the sound of snow being stepped on. | ||
|it=Ghiaccio | |it=Ghiaccio|it-meaning=Literally ''ice''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/Start}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ3-SNES-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ3-SNES-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform=SNES}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 3 gbc.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 3 gbc.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform=GBC}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 4 psx.gif]]|game={{DQ4}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 4 psx.gif]]|game={{DQ4}}|platform=PSX}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 5 ps2.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 5 ps2.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=PS2}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 7 3ds.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 7 3ds.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=3DS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ11-PS4-Crack.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''|platform=GBC}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm psx.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm psx.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1-2]]''|platform=PSX}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack caravan.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack caravan.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''|platform=GBA}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 2.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 2.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''|platform=NDS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm 3ds.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm 3ds.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform=3DS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 3.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 3.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''|platform=3DS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack heroes.gif]]|game= | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack heroes.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''|platform=PS4}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 5 ds.gif]]|game=''[[Zenithia | {{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 5 ds.gif]]|game=''[[Zenithia Trilogy]]''|platform=NDS}} | ||
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | {{ScreenshotGallery/End}} | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQ3 Spell Crack.png|A female | Image:DQ3 Spell Crack.png|A female Mage casting Crack. | ||
DQH Crack.jpg| | Image:DQH Crack.jpg|Jessica casting Crack on a group of [[skeleton]]s. | ||
DQR Hyado.png| | Image:DQR Hyado.png|''Rivals'' card. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{DQSpells}} | {{DQSpells}} | ||
[[Category:Spells]] | [[Category:Spells]] | ||
[[Category:Ice spells]] | [[Category:Ice spells]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]] | ||
[[fr:Glace]] | [[fr:Glace]] |