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{{Spell Infobox
|title = Bang
|image = [[Image:DQ3 Spell Bang.png|170px]]
|japanese = イオ
|romaji = Io
|type = Offensive
|old=Bang
}}
'''Bang''' is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it pulverizes all targets with a forceful explosion. It is related to the stronger spells [[Boom]], [[Kaboom]], and [[Kaboomle]], each subsequent spell increasing the intensity of the expulsion until the very earth beneath the foes is razed by the blast.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Bang makes it's debut appearance dealing 16~24 damage and costs 5 mp to cast. It is learned by Magi and Sages at level 11, and by the Hero at level 13.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Bang is learned by [[Maya]] at level 12. it costs 5 mp to cast and hits enemies for 20~30 points of damage.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
As in the previous game, Bang hits all enemies for 20~30 damage and costs 5 mp to cast.
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|[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||11
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Milly]] learns this spell at level 15, and is the only party member to obtain it. It hits all enemies for 5 mp, and deals between 20~30 damage.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
[[Melvin]] already knows Bang when he joins the party. It costs 5 MP to cast, and hits between 20~30 points of damage.  [[Maribel Mayde|Maribel]] learns the spell at Level 9 in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game. The spell is also known to [[Zev]].

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Bang is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 14. It deals 16~24 base damage, and caps at 36~45 once her wisdom reaches 100.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Bang is available to [[Mage|Magi]] at level 11 and [[Sage]]s at level 8. It costs 5 MP to cast, and deals 15~30 base damage. Once the caster's magical might surpasses 65, the spell will slowly grow in power and cap off at 70~80 once the stat reaches 999.

===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
[[Mage]]s will learn Bang at level 12 and [[Sage]]s at level 10, with both casting it for 4MP. The damage algorithm is ''Magical Might x 0.149 + 17'' with a maximum range of 66~70.

==={{DQ11}}===
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] will learn Bang at level 13, and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] at level 15. It costs 6 MP to cast.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Bang is learned by monsters beginning at level 4 if the monster has at least 13 MP and 26 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[Blackmar]], [[Arc Demon]], [[Balzak]], [[Baramos]], [[Coatol]], Endentured Servant, Ram Horn, [[Hargon]], [[Liquid Metal Slime]], and [[Nimzo]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]

==={{DQM2}}===
Bang now requires 47 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by [[Darck]].

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
Bang is available via the Command Selection, and costs 9 MP. The spell sends out a small orb of energy in front of the Hero that will explode upon contact with an enemy or after enough distance has been covered, with the blast dealing fair knockback and 15.5% damage.

==Enemy versions==
Monsters finally learn to cast the spell in ''VI'', and it deals 15~20 damage. The spell would be forgotten in ''VIII'' and return in ''IX'' where it deals 15~25 damage.

==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Bang.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Bang.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Bang.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Bang.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ11-PS4-Bang.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
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