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{{Spell Infobox
|title = Crack
|image = [[Image:DQIV Crack.png|170px]]
|japanese =  ヒャド
|romaji = Hyado
|old = IceBolt
|type = Offensive
}}
'''Crack''' is a recurring offensive spell in the {{DQSeries}} 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.

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]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 5, and deals 25~35 points of damage for 3 {{MP}}.

The enemies [[drac the Vlad]], [[mushroom mage]], [[mermaniac]], and [[shell slime]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}.

==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]], [[Cell phone|Android and iOS]] versions.</ref>
}}
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 {{DQ4 Chapter 2}}. 

The enemies [[blinkster]], [[mushroom mage]], [[crack-billed platypunk]], [[pterygotus]], [[bloody hand]] (in the remakes), and [[Prima Donna]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.

==={{DQ5}}===
Absent from the original {{SFC}} 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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|{{Madchen}}||1
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|{{Jailcat R}}||1
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|{{Wiz pip R}}||8
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[[Prestidigitator]]s, [[winter Queen]], [[lazy eye]], and [[hocus chimaera]] use it as enemies.

==={{DQ6}}===
[[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}}.

The enemies [[tree feller]], [[goblin pixie]], and [[shell slime]] use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.

==={{DQ7}}===
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 7}}.

It can be cast by the enemies [[deathcargot]], [[bloody hand]], [[babygoyle]], [[urnexpected]], [[axecutioner]], [[numpton]], [[wiz pip]], [[nava]], and [[biting batboon]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}} and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
Crack is learned by [[Jessica Albert]] 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.

The enemies [[Jailcat]], [[Night sneaker]], and [[Diemon]] can cast it.
The Infamous Monster [[Fat cat]] can also use it.

==={{DQ9}}===
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 {{Magical Might}} reaches 50 and capping at 114~123 at 999 {{Magical Might}}.

==={{DQ10}}===
Crack is learned by [[Mage]]s 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}}===
{{Veronica 11}} 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.

==={{DQM}}===
IceBolt deals 25-35 points of ice damage for 5 {{MP}}. It is learned naturally by [[Jinkster|1EyeClown]], [[Cross eye|BigEye]], [[Moosifer|GoatHorn]], [[Firn fiend|IceMan]], [[Metal slime|Metaly]], [[Platypunk|Mommonja]], [[Demon-at-arms|Servant]], [[Shell slime|Snaily]], [[Tree feller|TreeBoy]], [[Cyclown|WindBeast]], [[Powie yowie|Yeti]] as long as they have 16 max {{MP}} and 30 {{INT}}. Crack will naturally upgrade into [[Crackle|SnowStorm]] and later into [[Kacrackle|Blizzard]] as the {{MFamilies}} levels up.

==={{DQM2}}===
IceBolt now requires 54 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Beavern]] and [[MerTiger]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Platypunk|Mommonja]] or [[Tree feller|TreeBoy]].

==={{DQMJ}}===
Crack pierces an enemy with sharp icicles. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast, deals up to 116～122 damage, and can be learned from:
*[[Aquapothecary]] (10 points)
*[[Bang & Crack]] (15 points)
*[[Crack & Zam]] (3 points)
*[[Crack & Zap]] (3 points)
*[[Diamagon (skill)|Diamagon]] (5 points)
*[[Ice (skillset)|Ice]] (7 points)
*[[Icemeister]] (7 points)
*[[Niflheim]] (24 points)
*[[Woosh & Crack]] (7 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Crack deals 22~30 damage before rising up to 118~124. It can no longer be learned from [[Aquapothecary]] or [[Niflheim]]. It can now be learned with 3 points in [[Crack & Sizz]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key|Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
Crack deals 23~26 damage for 3 {{MP}}. At 499 {{Wisdom}} it will deal 118~131 damage.

==={{DQMJ3}}===
Crack has the same attributes as in the previous two {{Monsters S}} games.

==={{DQM3}}===
Crack costs 3 {{MP}} and is learned via the [[Chilly Receptionist]], [[Crack Afficionado]], [[Magic Maven]], and [[Thrill-Seeker]] talents. It has a base power of 25, and will deal an average of 125 damage at 499 {{Wisdom}}.

==={{DQH}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH=Flings forth a flurry of ice balls that can freeze foes solid.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}} and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
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.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Crack costs 4 {{MP}} and deals Ice-element damage to one enemy. It is learned by [[cutie slime]]s, [[silhouette]]s, [[pearly wight]]s, [[queen slime]]s, and [[Tundracky|tundrackies]].

==={{DQWalk}}===
Crack costs 7 {{MP}} to cast and inflicts a small amount of Crack-type spell damage to one enemy. It can be cast by any character that is equipped with the [[Glumbrella]].

==={{DQTact}}===
Crack is known naturally by [[crack-billed platypunk]], [[drackolyte]], [[drohl drone]], [[frostburn]], [[jailcat]], [[khalamari kid]], [[mermaniac]], [[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. [[Santa Krystalinda]] also possesses the perk '''Icy Follow-Up''', which automatically casts Crack at an enemy that is being attacked by an ally if they are within range.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Crack
|kanji=ヒャド
|romanji=Hyado
|type=Spell
|role=Attack
|element=[[Image:DQTact Crack.png]]
|mp=4
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>3
|status=None
|description=Deals minor Crack-type spell damage to 1 enemy
|monsters=[[Crack-billed platypunk]], [[Drackolyte]], [[Drohl drone]], [[Frostburn]], [[Jailcat]], [[Khalamari kid]], [[Mermaniac]], [[Mushroom mage]], [[Seaslime]], [[Shell slime]], [[Slimecicle]]
}}

==={{AHB}}===
Crack appears as a spell for both [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]] and [[Leona (A Hero's Bonds)|Leona]], with the Luminary Leader being able to cast both versions. Both are long-range attacks over a small area that inflict magical Ice damage, but [[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]]'s version raises the caster's Ice damage for a short time.

==Enemy versions==
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==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Minihelada|es-meaning=From ''{{tt|mini-|small or miniature}}'' and ''{{tt|helada|to freeze or cool}}''.
|fr=Glace|fr-meaning=French for "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.
|it=Ghiaccio (''VIII'')<br>Gelo (''IX'', ''XI'')|it-meaning=Italian for "ice".<br>Italian for "frost", derived from the Latin ''gelū''.
}}

==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack caravan.gif]]|game={{Caravan Heart}}|platform={{GBA}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 2.gif]]|game={{DQMJ2}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Crack 5 ds.gif]]|game=''[[Zenithia trilogy]]''|platform={{DS}}}}
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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Crack dqm joker 3.gif]]|game={{DQMJ3}}|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Crack DQMTDP.gif]]|game={{DQM3}}|platform=Switch}}
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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ3 Spell Crack.png|A female [[Mage]] casting Crack.
DQH Crack.jpg|{{Jessica}} casting Crack on a group of [[skeleton]]s.
DQR Hyado.png|{{Rivals}} card.
AHB Crack Popp.png|[[Popp (A Hero's Bonds)|Popp]]'s skill icon for Crack in {{A Hero's Bonds}}.
AHB Crack Leona.png|[[Leona (A Hero's Bonds)|Leona]]'s skill icon for Crack in {{A Hero's Bonds}}.
</gallery></center>

==References==
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