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Dragon Quest Builders 2

2020-03-25T22:58:34Z

Josharius:

{{Infobox VG
| type=Spinoff games
| title=Dragon Quest Builders 2
| image=[[File:Dragon-quest-builders-2-logo.png|250px]][[File:DQB2 key artwork.png|250px]]
| caption=
| developer=[[Square Enix]]
| publisher=Square Enix
| designer=
| artist=[[Akira Toriyama]]
| composer=[[Kōichi Sugiyama]]
| released={{vgrelease|JP=December 20, 2018}}{{vgrelease|NA=July 12th, 2019}}{{vgrelease|EU=July 12th, 2019}}
| genre=[[Wikipedia:Console role-playing game|Console role-playing game]]
| modes=[[Wikipedia:Multiplayer Game|Multiplayer]]
| ratings=[[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: Everyone 10+
| platforms=[[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
| media=
| requirements=
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| series=''[[Dragon Quest]]''
}}
'''''Dragon Quest Builders 2''''' (ドラゴンクエストビルダーズ２　破壊神シドーとからっぽの島) is the sequel to the 2016 sandbox game ''[[Dragon Quest Builders|DQB]]''. It was announced at the summer 2017 Dragon Quest festival, along with a brief preview video and a few small details addressed by [[Yūji Horii]].

Builders 2 was released for {{PlayStation 4}}, [[Nintendo Switch]], and [[Microsoft Windows games|Microsoft Windows]] in years 2018 and 2019. Among the Windows ports of the {{DQSeries}}, ''Builders 2'' is the fourth release, and the first to fully support Japanese.<ref>[https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/omakuni-explained Omakuni, a peculiarity of the Japanese PC game market, explained à la Wikipedia]</ref>

==Setting==
Unlike the first game, which takes place in an alternate reality of the original {{DQ}}, this installment takes place following the events of {{DQ2}}, in which the remnants of [[Hargon]]'s cult are attempting to make a comeback by kidnapping and destroying builders. You play as a builder who washes up on a desert island where you meet a mysterious boy named [[Malroth]]. It is up to you and Malroth to survive on the island until rescue arrives.

==Gameplay Changes==
*The stack-able block limit has been increased by three, making the maximum 64.
*Slopes are now built into the game's physics engine.
*Players can dive into water if jumping from high ground.
*Weapons and hammers are now assigned to separate buttons.
*The ability to dash has been added.
*Farms can be tilled with the help of a friendly [[Wiggly]], who aerates infertile spaces for cultivation.
*Players may now glide from high elevation via the [[Windbreaker]] cape.
*Vehicular transportation is possible with a car designed after an [[Army ant]].
*The player can warp anywhere on an island, provided he or she had already been there once.
*Multiplayer has been implemented to allow up to four players.
*Animals are present for villages.
*Waterfalls are now present; this is due to player requests from the first game.

==Preview==
{{#ev:youtube|euG4FL3QjpM|250}}

==Gallery==
<gallery><center>
Image:DragonQuestBuilders2 magazine scan.jpeg|Promotional material revealing the designs of the Builder's descendants.
Image:Human Malroth scan.jpg|The reveal of the humanoid [[Malroth]].
Image:DQB2 Hero.png|Male [[Builder]].
Image:DQB2 Malroth Human.png|Human Malroth.
Image:DQB2 Slime.png|[[Slime]]s.
</center></gallery>

==References==
<references />

{{DQBII}}
{{Dragon Quest series}}

[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders]]
[[Category:Spinoff games]]
[[Category:Microsoft Windows games]]

Zoom

2020-03-17T19:23:54Z

Josharius: /* Destinations reached with the spell */

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Zoom
|image = [[Image:DQ Zoom.png|200px]]
|japanese = ルーラ
|romaji = Ruura
|old = Return
|type = Field
}}
'''Zoom''' (ルーラ, Ruura, Ruler), is a recurring spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that allows for instantaneous transportation to previously visited locales.

==Function==
In the [[Dragon Quest|first game]], the spell allows the protagonist to return to [[Tantegel]] castle. In the [[Dragon Quest II|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.

While the spell is assumed to be genuine teleportation, it is actually rapid flight on a linear path that the caster cannot directly control--hence why only familiar locations such as towns and kingdoms can be flown to. The recurring [[chimaera wing]] item casts this spell upon use.

In the original versions of each [[Chunsoft]] developed game, the spell would cost 8 MP to cast. Beginning with ''VI'', the cost was reduced to just 1 MP, with remakes of the older titles being adjusted accordingly.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Return is learned at level 13, and requires 8 units of [[List of character statistics#Magic Points|MP]] to use.

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
Return is learned by The [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 10. Until the release of the mobile phone version in 2014, Zoom would only return the party to the location where they last saved their game.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Return is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|The Hero]] at level 7, and both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 12.

The Hero can learn it in battle with the use of a [[List of glitches in Dragon Quest III#Companion overload glitch|glitch]], though to use it prevents the spell from being learned in the field.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] at level 7, [[Borya]] at level 9, and [[Maya]] at level 8, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.

Additionally, an [[Non-Player Character|NPC]] [[Minidemon]] attempts to use the spell to chase [[Torneko Taloon]] from [[Pharos Beacon]] to [[Porthtrunnel]], but bumps his head and falls becomes unconscious.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
|-
|[[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]]||*
|-
|[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||5
|-
|[[Old man of the sea/recruit|Old man of the sea]]||10
|-
|[[Hawk man/recruit|Hawk man]]||13
|-
|[[Chimaera/recruit|Chimaera]]||24
|-
|[[Beastmaster/recruit|Beastmaster]]||30
|-
|[[Starkers]]||40
|}

The hero learns Zoom after helping Prof. Toilen Trubble with his research in the town of [[Zoomingale]], and this event is required to advance the plot. None of the other party members that can learn the spell are encountered until after this. The spell is used as a plot device at certain events, such as if the hero marries Nera or Debora, and is later used by his daughter to carry him home after rescuing him. This marks the first installment that used a spell as a plot event.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Ashlynn]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 8, and by [[Mercury]] at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation or rank 4 of the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocation.

In the [[Nintendo DS]] version, after unlocking access to [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], the spell can be upgraded by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Granmaz|Madame Luca Luminista]] to enable warping between worlds.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''VI''.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
[[Hero (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 [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.

==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''IX''. Unlike other Dragon Quest games, you can use Zoom indoors.

==={{DQH}}===
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==={{DQH2}}===
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Zoom is one of the spells that can be used by the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]] through his Down special, Command Selection. This costs 8 MP to use, and allows the Hero to quickly fly back to the main platform of the stage, provided he isn't obstructed by a ceiling overhead. Compared to the Hero's up-special attack ([[Woosh]], which can be further charged-up to [[Swoosh]] and [[Kaswoosh]]), Zoom provides a greatly increased vertical-recovery distance and a period of invincibility with a much lower MP cost than Kaswoosh, but has the notable downsides of not damaging opponents, the ascent being followed by a swift and uncontrollable descent with very little horizontal movement, and the inherent unreliability of the Command Selection menu's randomly-chosen options.

==Destinations reached with the spell==
''(Bolded locations in Dragon Quest VI refer to areas found in both the [[Upper World]] and [[Lower World]] that can be visited.)''
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest II''===
''([[Cell phone]] Versions only)
*[[Midenhall]]
*[[Leftwyne]]
*[[Cannock]]
*[[Moonahan]]
*[[Rippleport]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Slewse]]
*[[Beran]]
*[[Dirkandor]]
*[[Zahan]]
*[[Burrowell]]
*[[Rendarak]] Shrine
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest III''===
*[[Aliahan]]
*[[Reeve]]
*[[Romaria]]
*[[Khoryv]]
*[[Norvik]]
*[[Asham]]
*[[Isis]]
*[[Portoga]]
*[[Baharata]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Lanson]]
*[[Jipang]]
*[[Edina]]
*[[Manoza]]
*[[Persistence]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Damdara]]
*[[Cantlin]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Rimuldar]]
*[[Zenith]] (remakes only)
|}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IV''===
*[[Casabranca]]
*[[Endor]]
*[[Bath]]
*[[Porthtrunnel]]
*[[Mintos]]
*[[Parthenia]]
*[[Havre Léon]]
*[[Laissez Fayre]]
*[[Palais de Léon]]
*[[Canalot]]
*[[Zamoksva]]
*[[Burland]]
*[[Femiscyra]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Riverton]]
*[[Diabolic Hall]]
*[[Mamon]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Heaven's Haven]]
*[[Pinnacle Chapel]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest V''===
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Fortuna]]
*[[Heaven's Above Abbey]]
*[[Lodestar Harbour]]
*[[Zoomingale]]
*[[Hay]]
*[[Mostroferrato]]
*[[Helmunaptra]]
*[[Dominicus' Dominion]]
*[[Gotha]]
*[[Northminster]]
*[[Lofty Peak]]
*[[Whealbrook]]
*[[Roundbeck]]
*[[Faerie Lea]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Precaria]]
*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest VI''===
*'''[[Weaver's Peak]]'''
*'''[[Somnia]]'''
*'''[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]]'''
*'''[[Clearvale]]'''
*[[Haggleton]]
*[[Underkeep]]
*[[Aridea]]
*[[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]]
*[[The Spiegelspire|Spiegelspire]]
*[[Slimopolis]]
*[[Zenithia|Cloudsgate Citadel]]
*[[Reaper's Peak]]
*[[Port Haven]]
*[[Madame Luca's House|Madame Luca's]]
*[[Wellshire]]
*[[Amor]] ([[Real World]] only)
*[[Ghent]]
*[[Murdaw's Keep]]
*[[Scrimsley]]
*[[Arkbolt]]
*[[Howcastle]]
*[[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]]
*[[Fashion Forge]]
*[[Pescado]]
*[[Mt. Snowhere]]
*[[Turnscote]]
*[[Felonia]]
*[[Despairia]]
*[[Greedmore Valley]]
*[[Gallows Moor]]
*[[Prison of Sorrow]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
*[[Farebury]]
*[[Alexandria]]
*[[Tower of Alexandra]]
*[[Port Prospect]]
*[[Peregrin Quay]]
*[[Maella Abbey]]
*[[Simpleton]]
*[[Ruined Abbey]]
*[[Riverside Chapel]]
*[[Ascantha]]
*[[Monster Arena]]
*[[Pickham]]
*[[Swordsman's Labyrinth]]
*[[Hilltop Hut]]
*[[Castle Trodain]]
*[[Princess Minnie's Castle]]
*[[Mystical Spring]]
*[[Argonia]]
*[[Royal Hunting Ground]]
*[[Dark Ruins]]
*[[Desert Chapel]]
*[[Dragon Graveyard]]
*[[Arcadia]]
*[[Rydon's Tower]]
*[[Marta's Cottage]]
*[[Orkutsk]]
*[[Herb Grotto]]
*[[Pirate's Cove]]
*[[Empycchu]]
*[[Godbird's Eyrie]]
*[[Tryan Gully]]
*[[Altar of Wroth]](3DS Only)
*[[Dragovian Sanctuary]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IX''===
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Zere]]
*[[Stornway]]
*[[Coffinwell]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Porth Llaffan]]
*[[Slurry Quay]]
*[[Dourbridge]]
*[[Zere Rocks]]
*[[Bloomingdale]]
*[[Gleeba]]
*[[Batsureg]]
*[[Swinedimples Academy]]
*[[Wormwood Creek]]
*[[Upover]]
*[[Magmaroo]] - Summit
*[[Goretress]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]
|}

==Notes==
*Chapters 55 and 56 of ''[[Dragon Quest: 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.
*In ''Dragon Quest V'', it's suggested that transporting too many people with this spell at once causes physical strain or even unconsciousness, as the hero blacks out after transporting the wedding entourage to Ventuno Casino Ship.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Telerregreso|es-meaning=From {{tt|''tele-''|over a distance}} and {{tt|''regreso''|return}}
|fr=Téléportation|fr-meaning=From {{tt|''Téléportation''|Teleportation}}
|de=Teleportaion|
|it=Teletrasporto|
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Dq1_return.jpg|Art from the American manual of ''DQI''
Image:DQ3 Spell Zoom.png|''DQIII''
Image:SSBU_Zoom.jpg|[[Eight]] casting Zoom in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery></center>

==See Also==
*[[Zoomstone]]
*[[Zoomethyst]]
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]

Kafrizz

2020-03-11T01:52:22Z

Josharius: /* Battle Visuals */

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Kafrizz
|image =
|japanese = メラゾーマ
|romaji = Merazoma
|old = N/A
|type = Offensive
}}
'''Kafrizz''' is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]] that first appeared in the ''Joker'' sub-series of the DQM spin offs before being added to the main titles.
==Localization history==
The Japanese spell ''Merazoma'' had previously been localized as [[Kafrizzle]] in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' and the [[Zenithia trilogy]] for the Nintendo DS. When the spell ''[[Meragaia]]'' was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', it was localized as Kafrizzle and ''Merazoma'' was changed to Kafrizz.
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
Learned by: [[Mage]] Level 53
Incinerates a single enemy with an enormous fireball, dealing 180~200 base damage for 18 MP. Once the caster's magical might surpasses 220, the spell will steadily grow towards it's cap of 307~331.

===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
Kafrizz is a late-game spell, with magi learning it at level 64. It costs 12 MP to cast, and the damage formula is ''Magical Might x 0.386 + 46''. The base range is 152~164, and once the sorcerer's spellcasting skillfulness reaches 871 the range will hit its cap of 376~388.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] learns Kafrizz at level 54 and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] at level 56. It costs 21 MP to cast and deals a base range of 146~170 damage before capping off at 287~344.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 1]], [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|2]], & [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3|3]]''===
Kafrizz costs 10 MP as in the main games, and has a base range of 141~171. Once the monster's [[wisdom]] exceeds 250, it will slowly approach its max range of 297~327 at 999 wisdom. It is learned through the following skillsets: ''Frizz & Bang 2, Frizz & Bang 3, Frizz & Woosh 2, Frizz & Woosh 3, Frizz & Zap 2, Frizz & Zap 3, Frizz & Zam 2, Frizz & Zam 3, Fire 2, Fire 3, Hawkhart 2, Nimzo, Uber Dark Dynamiter, Frizz & Sizz 2, Frizz & Sizz 3''.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Kafrizz appears as the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s neutral special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is the fully charged version of [[Frizz]], and creates an explosive, multi-hit flame upon contact with an opponent for 36 MP. The first hit deals 19% damage, with each subsequent flare searing for 3% and totaling for 31% if all six fireballs connect with an opponent. Kafrizz has high knockback and deals excellent shield damage, but the ending lag the Hero suffers means he can be punished if he casts it at the wrong time.

==Enemy versions==
When cast by a monster in ''IX'' kafrizz will deal 104~127 damage.

==Battle Visuals==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Kafrizz.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ11-PS4-Kafrizz.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}

{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Fire spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]

Kafrizz

2020-03-11T01:50:41Z

Josharius: /* Battle Visuals */

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Kafrizz
|image =
|japanese = メラゾーマ
|romaji = Merazoma
|old = N/A
|type = Offensive
}}
'''Kafrizz''' is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]] that first appeared in the ''Joker'' sub-series of the DQM spin offs before being added to the main titles.
==Localization history==
The Japanese spell ''Merazoma'' had previously been localized as [[Kafrizzle]] in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' and the [[Zenithia trilogy]] for the Nintendo DS. When the spell ''[[Meragaia]]'' was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', it was localized as Kafrizzle and ''Merazoma'' was changed to Kafrizz.
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
Learned by: [[Mage]] Level 53
Incinerates a single enemy with an enormous fireball, dealing 180~200 base damage for 18 MP. Once the caster's magical might surpasses 220, the spell will steadily grow towards it's cap of 307~331.

===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
Kafrizz is a late-game spell, with magi learning it at level 64. It costs 12 MP to cast, and the damage formula is ''Magical Might x 0.386 + 46''. The base range is 152~164, and once the sorcerer's spellcasting skillfulness reaches 871 the range will hit its cap of 376~388.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] learns Kafrizz at level 54 and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] at level 56. It costs 21 MP to cast and deals a base range of 146~170 damage before capping off at 287~344.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 1]], [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|2]], & [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3|3]]''===
Kafrizz costs 10 MP as in the main games, and has a base range of 141~171. Once the monster's [[wisdom]] exceeds 250, it will slowly approach its max range of 297~327 at 999 wisdom. It is learned through the following skillsets: ''Frizz & Bang 2, Frizz & Bang 3, Frizz & Woosh 2, Frizz & Woosh 3, Frizz & Zap 2, Frizz & Zap 3, Frizz & Zam 2, Frizz & Zam 3, Fire 2, Fire 3, Hawkhart 2, Nimzo, Uber Dark Dynamiter, Frizz & Sizz 2, Frizz & Sizz 3''.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Kafrizz appears as the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]]'s neutral special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is the fully charged version of [[Frizz]], and creates an explosive, multi-hit flame upon contact with an opponent for 36 MP. The first hit deals 19% damage, with each subsequent flare searing for 3% and totaling for 31% if all six fireballs connect with an opponent. Kafrizz has high knockback and deals excellent shield damage, but the ending lag the Hero suffers means he can be punished if he casts it at the wrong time.

==Enemy versions==
When cast by a monster in ''IX'' kafrizz will deal 104~127 damage.

==Battle Visuals==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Kafrizz.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ11-PS4-Kafrizz.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:SMBU-NX-Kafrizz.gif]]|game={{SMBU}}|platform=NX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}

{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Fire spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]

Zoom

2020-03-11T01:02:49Z

Josharius:

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Zoom
|image = [[Image:DQ Zoom.png|200px]]
|japanese = ルーラ
|romaji = Ruura
|old = Return
|type = Field
}}
'''Zoom''' (ルーラ, Ruura, Ruler), is a recurring spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that allows for instantaneous transportation to previously visited locales.

==Function==
In the [[Dragon Quest|first game]], the spell allows the protagonist to return to [[Tantegel]] castle. In the [[Dragon Quest II|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.

While the spell is assumed to be genuine teleportation, it is actually rapid flight on a linear path that the caster cannot directly control--hence why only familiar locations such as towns and kingdoms can be flown to. The recurring [[chimaera wing]] item casts this spell upon use.

In the original versions of each [[Chunsoft]] developed game, the spell would cost 8 MP to cast. Beginning with ''VI'', the cost was reduced to just 1 MP, with remakes of the older titles being adjusted accordingly.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Return is learned at level 13, and requires 8 units of [[List of character statistics#Magic Points|MP]] to use.

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
Return is learned by The [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 10. Until the release of the mobile phone version in 2014, Zoom would only return the party to the location where they last saved their game.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Return is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|The Hero]] at level 7, and both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 12.

The Hero can learn it in battle with the use of a [[List of glitches in Dragon Quest III#Companion overload glitch|glitch]], though to use it prevents the spell from being learned in the field.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] at level 7, [[Borya]] at level 9, and [[Maya]] at level 8, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.

Additionally, an [[Non-Player Character|NPC]] [[Minidemon]] attempts to use the spell to chase [[Torneko Taloon]] from [[Pharos Beacon]] to [[Porthtrunnel]], but bumps his head and falls becomes unconscious.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
|-
|[[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]]||*
|-
|[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||5
|-
|[[Old man of the sea/recruit|Old man of the sea]]||10
|-
|[[Hawk man/recruit|Hawk man]]||13
|-
|[[Chimaera/recruit|Chimaera]]||24
|-
|[[Beastmaster/recruit|Beastmaster]]||30
|-
|[[Starkers]]||40
|}

The hero learns Zoom after helping Prof. Toilen Trubble with his research in the town of [[Zoomingale]], and this event is required to advance the plot. None of the other party members that can learn the spell are encountered until after this. The spell is used as a plot device at certain events, such as if the hero marries Nera or Debora, and is later used by his daughter to carry him home after rescuing him. This marks the first installment that used a spell as a plot event.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Ashlynn]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 8, and by [[Mercury]] at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation or rank 4 of the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocation.

In the [[Nintendo DS]] version, after unlocking access to [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], the spell can be upgraded by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Granmaz|Madame Luca Luminista]] to enable warping between worlds.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''VI''.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
[[Hero (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 [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''IX''.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Zoom is one of the spells that can be used by the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]] through his Down special, Command Selection. This costs 8 MP to use, and allows the Hero to quickly fly back to the main platform of the stage, provided he isn't obstructed by a ceiling overhead. Compared to the Hero's up-special attack ([[Woosh]], which can be further charged-up to [[Swoosh]] and [[Kaswoosh]]), Zoom provides a greatly increased vertical-recovery distance and a period of invincibility with a much lower MP cost than Kaswoosh, but has the notable downsides of not damaging opponents, the ascent being followed by a swift and uncontrollable descent with very little horizontal movement, and the inherent unreliability of the Command Selection menu's randomly-chosen options.

==Destinations reached with the spell==
''(Bolded locations in Dragon Quest VI refer to areas found in both the [[Upper World]] and [[Lower World]] that can be visited.)''
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest II''===
''([[Cell phone]] Versions only)
*[[Midenhall]]
*[[Leftwyne]]
*[[Cannock]]
*[[Moonahan]]
*[[Rippleport]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Slewse]]
*[[Beran]]
*[[Dirkandor]]
*[[Zahan]]
*[[Burrowell]]
*[[Rendarak]] Shrine
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest III''===
*[[Aliahan]]
*[[Reeve]]
*[[Romaria]]
*[[Khoryv]]
*[[Norvik]]
*[[Asham]]
*[[Isis]]
*[[Portoga]]
*[[Baharata]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Lanson]]
*[[Jipang]]
*[[Edina]]
*[[Manoza]]
*[[Persistence]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Damdara]]
*[[Cantlin]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Rimuldar]]
*[[Zenith]] (remakes only)
|}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IV''===
*[[Casabranca]]
*[[Endor]]
*[[Bath]]
*[[Porthtrunnel]]
*[[Mintos]]
*[[Parthenia]]
*[[Havre Léon]]
*[[Laissez Fayre]]
*[[Palais de Léon]]
*[[Canalot]]
*[[Zamoksva]]
*[[Burland]]
*[[Femiscyra]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Riverton]]
*[[Diabolic Hall]]
*[[Mamon]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Heaven's Haven]]
*[[Pinnacle Chapel]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest V''===
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Fortuna]]
*[[Heaven's Above Abbey]]
*[[Lodestar Harbour]]
*[[Zoomingale]]
*[[Hay]]
*[[Mostroferrato]]
*[[Helmunaptra]]
*[[Dominicus' Dominion]]
*[[Gotha]]
*[[Northminster]]
*[[Lofty Peak]]
*[[Whealbrook]]
*[[Roundbeck]]
*[[Faerie Lea]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Precaria]]
*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest VI''===
*'''[[Weaver's Peak]]'''
*'''[[Somnia]]'''
*'''[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]]'''
*'''[[Clearvale]]'''
*[[Haggleton]]
*[[Underkeep]]
*[[Aridea]]
*[[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]]
*[[The Spiegelspire|Spiegelspire]]
*[[Slimopolis]]
*[[Zenithia|Cloudsgate Citadel]]
*[[Reaper's Peak]]
*[[Port Haven]]
*[[Madame Luca's House|Madame Luca's]]
*[[Wellshire]]
*[[Amor]] ([[Real World]] only)
*[[Ghent]]
*[[Murdaw's Keep]]
*[[Scrimsley]]
*[[Arkbolt]]
*[[Howcastle]]
*[[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]]
*[[Fashion Forge]]
*[[Pescado]]
*[[Mt. Snowhere]]
*[[Turnscote]]
*[[Felonia]]
*[[Despairia]]
*[[Greedmore Valley]]
*[[Gallows Moor]]
*[[Prison of Sorrow]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IX''===
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Zere]]
*[[Stornway]]
*[[Coffinwell]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Porth Llaffan]]
*[[Slurry Quay]]
*[[Dourbridge]]
*[[Zere Rocks]]
*[[Bloomingdale]]
*[[Gleeba]]
*[[Batsureg]]
*[[Swinedimples Academy]]
*[[Wormwood Creek]]
*[[Upover]]
*[[Magmaroo]] - Summit
*[[Goretress]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]
|}

==Notes==
*Chapters 55 and 56 of ''[[Dragon Quest: 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.
*In ''Dragon Quest V'', it's suggested that transporting too many people with this spell at once causes physical strain or even unconsciousness, as the hero blacks out after transporting the wedding entourage to Ventuno Casino Ship.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Telerregreso|es-meaning=From {{tt|''tele-''|over a distance}} and {{tt|''regreso''|return}}
|fr=Téléportation|fr-meaning=From {{tt|''Téléportation''|Teleportation}}
|de=Teleportaion|
|it=Teletrasporto|
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Dq1_return.jpg|Art from the American manual of ''DQI''
Image:DQ3 Spell Zoom.png|''DQIII''
Image:SSBU_Zoom.jpg|[[Eight]] casting Zoom in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery></center>
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]

Zoom

2020-03-11T01:01:12Z

Josharius:

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Zoom
|image = [[Image:DQ Zoom.png|200px]]
|japanese = ルーラ
|romaji = Ruura
|old = Return
|type = Field
}}
'''Zoom''' (ルーラ, Ruura, Ruler), is a recurring spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that allows for instantaneous transportation to previously visited locales.

==Function==
In the [[Dragon Quest|first game]], the spell allows the protagonist to return to [[Tantegel]] castle. In the [[Dragon Quest II|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.

While the spell is assumed to be genuine teleportation, it is actually rapid flight on a linear path that the caster cannot directly control--hence why only familiar locations such as towns and kingdoms can be flown to. The recurring [[chimaera wing]] item casts this spell upon use.

In the original versions of each [[Chunsoft]] developed game, the spell would cost 8 MP to cast. Beginning with ''VI'', the cost was reduced to just 1 MP, with remakes of the older titles being adjusted accordingly.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Return is learned at level 13, and requires 8 units of [[List of character statistics#Magic Points|MP]] to use.

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
Return is learned by The [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 10. Until the release of the mobile phone version in 2014, Zoom would only return the party to the location where they last saved their game.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Return is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|The Hero]] at level 7, and both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 12.

The Hero can learn it in battle with the use of a [[List of glitches in Dragon Quest III#Companion overload glitch|glitch]], though to use it prevents the spell from being learned in the field.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] at level 7, [[Borya]] at level 9, and [[Maya]] at level 8, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. Note that the destination list resets after each chapter.

Additionally, an [[Non-Player Character|NPC]] [[Minidemon]] attempts to use the spell to chase [[Torneko Taloon]] from [[Pharos Beacon]] to [[Porthtrunnel]], but bumps his head and falls becomes unconscious.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
|-
|[[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]]||*
|-
|[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||5
|-
|[[Old man of the sea/recruit|Old man of the sea]]||10
|-
|[[Hawk man/recruit|Hawk man]]||13
|-
|[[Chimaera/recruit|Chimaera]]||24
|-
|[[Beastmaster/recruit|Beastmaster]]||30
|-
|[[Starkers]]||40
|}

The hero learns Zoom after helping Prof. Toilen Trubble with his research in the town of [[Zoomingale]], and this event is required to advance the plot. None of the other party members that can learn the spell are encountered until after this. The spell is used as a plot device at certain events, such as if the hero marries Nera or Debora, and is later used by his daughter to carry him home after rescuing him. This marks the first installment that used a spell as a plot event.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Zoom is learned by [[Ashlynn]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 8, and by [[Mercury]] at level 5. Other characters can learn it by advancing to either rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation or rank 4 of the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]] vocation.

In the [[Nintendo DS]] version, after unlocking access to [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], the spell can be upgraded by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Granmaz|Madame Luca Luminista]] to enable warping between worlds.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''VI''.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
[[Hero (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 [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|the Hero]] after a plot event. Unlike earlier games, it costs no MP to cast.

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
Zoom is learned through the same method as in ''IX''.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Zoom is one of the spells that can be used by the [[Hero (Super Smash Bros.)|Hero]] through his Down special, Command Selection. This costs 8 MP to use, and allows the Hero to quickly fly back to the main platform of the stage, provided he isn't obstructed by a ceiling overhead. Compared to the Hero's up-special attack ([[Woosh]], which can be further charged-up to [[Swoosh]] and [[Kaswoosh]]), Zoom provides a greatly increased vertical-recovery distance and a period of invincibility with a much lower MP cost than Kaswoosh, but has the notable downsides of not damaging opponents, the ascent being followed by a swift and uncontrollable descent with very little horizontal movement, and the inherent unreliability of the Command Selection menu's randomly-chosen options.

==Destinations reached with the spell==
''(Bolded locations in Dragon Quest VI refer to areas found in both the [[Upper World]] and [[Lower World]] that can be visited.)''
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest II''===
''([[Cell phone]] Versions only)
*[[Midenhall]]
*[[Leftwyne]]
*[[Cannock]]
*[[Moonahan]]
*[[Rippleport]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Slewse]]
*[[Beran]]
*[[Dirkandor]]
*[[Zahan]]
*[[Burrowell]]
*[[Rendarak]] Shrine
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest III''===
*[[Aliahan]]
*[[Reeve]]
*[[Romaria]]
*[[Khoryv]]
*[[Norvik]]
*[[Asham]]
*[[Isis]]
*[[Portoga]]
*[[Baharata]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Lanson]]
*[[Jipang]]
*[[Edina]]
*[[Manoza]]
*[[Persistence]]
*[[Tantegel]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Damdara]]
*[[Cantlin]]
*[[Kol]]
*[[Rimuldar]]
*[[Zenith]] (remakes only)
|}
{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IV''===
*[[Casabranca]]
*[[Endor]]
*[[Bath]]
*[[Porthtrunnel]]
*[[Mintos]]
*[[Parthenia]]
*[[Havre Léon]]
*[[Laissez Fayre]]
*[[Palais de Léon]]
*[[Canalot]]
*[[Zamoksva]]
*[[Burland]]
*[[Femiscyra]]
*[[Rosehill]]
*[[Riverton]]
*[[Diabolic Hall]]
*[[Mamon]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Heaven's Haven]]
*[[Pinnacle Chapel]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest V''===
*[[Coburg]]
*[[Fortuna]]
*[[Heaven's Above Abbey]]
*[[Lodestar Harbour]]
*[[Zoomingale]]
*[[Hay]]
*[[Mostroferrato]]
*[[Helmunaptra]]
*[[Dominicus' Dominion]]
*[[Gotha]]
*[[Northminster]]
*[[Lofty Peak]]
*[[Whealbrook]]
*[[Roundbeck]]
*[[Faerie Lea]]
*[[Zenithia]]
*[[Precaria]]
*[[Mt. Zugzwang]]
*[[Knick-knackatory]]
|}

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest VI''===
*'''[[Weaver's Peak]]'''
*'''[[Somnia]]'''
*'''[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]]'''
*'''[[Clearvale]]'''
*[[Haggleton]]
*[[Underkeep]]
*[[Aridea]]
*[[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]]
*[[The Spiegelspire|Spiegelspire]]
*[[Slimopolis]]
*[[Zenithia|Cloudsgate Citadel]]
*[[Reaper's Peak]]
*[[Port Haven]]
*[[Madame Luca's House|Madame Luca's]]
*[[Wellshire]]
*[[Amor]] ([[Real World]] only)
*[[Ghent]]
*[[Murdaw's Keep]]
*[[Scrimsley]]
*[[Arkbolt]]
*[[Howcastle]]
*[[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]]
*[[Fashion Forge]]
*[[Pescado]]
*[[Mt. Snowhere]]
*[[Turnscote]]
*[[Felonia]]
*[[Despairia]]
*[[Greedmore Valley]]
*[[Gallows Moor]]
*[[Prison of Sorrow]]
| valign="top" width="20%" |
===''Dragon Quest IX''===
*[[Angel Falls]]
*[[Zere]]
*[[Stornway]]
*[[Coffinwell]]
*[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest IX)|Alltrades Abbey]]
*[[Porth Llaffan]]
*[[Slurry Quay]]
*[[Dourbridge]]
*[[Zere Rocks]]
*[[Bloomingdale]]
*[[Gleeba]]
*[[Batsureg]]
*[[Swinedimples Academy]]
*[[Wormwood Creek]]
*[[Upover]]
*[[Magmaroo]] - Summit
*[[Goretress]]
*[[Gittingham Palace]]
|}

==Notes==
*Chapters 55 and 56 of ''[[Dragon Quest: 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.
*In ''Dragon Quest V'', it's suggested that transporting too many people with this spell at once causes physical strain or even unconsciousness, as the hero blacks out after transporting the wedding entourage to Ventuno Casino Ship.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Telerregreso|es-meaning=From {{tt|''tele-''|over a distance}} and {{tt|''regreso''|return}}
|fr=Téléportation|fr-meaning=From {{tt|''Téléportation''|Teleportation}}
|de=Teleportaion|
|it=Teletrasporto|
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Dq1_return.jpg|Art from the American manual of ''DQI''
Image:DQ3 Spell Zoom.png|''DQIII''
Image:SSBU_Zoom.jpg|[[Eight]] casting Zoom in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery></center>
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]