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Follower of Light at 15:37, 3 April 2026

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	Sap is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 13 and is already known by the [[Princess of Cannock]] once she joins. It costs 3 MP ~~and reduces~~ one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns, and once the [[moon sigil]] is obtained the spell has a chance to go [[haywire]] at the same rate as a normal critical hit.		Sap is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 13 and is already known by the [[Princess of Cannock]] once she joins. It has a 100% accuracy, barring target resistance, costs 3 MP to reduce one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns, and once the [[moon sigil]] is obtained the spell has a chance to go [[haywire]] at the same rate as a normal critical hit.

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	Sap is learned by [[Priest]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 6~7, depending on their wisdom stat. It costs 3 MP and reduces one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns.		Sap is learned by [[Priest]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 6~7, depending on their wisdom stat. It costs 3 MP and reduces one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns. Sap has a 100% accuracy, only failing to connect if a monster is resistant to it.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===

Follower of Light at 17:51, 31 March 2026

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	'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities\|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities\|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.

	Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it ~~has a 100% chance to lower~~ a single enemy's {{Defence}} ~~if the target has no resistance~~, contrasting the group-targeting [[Kasap]].		Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}} it lowers a single enemy's {{Defence}}, contrasting the group-targeting [[Kasap]].

	Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.		Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ2HD}}===
			Sap is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 13 and is already known by the [[Princess of Cannock]] once she joins. It costs 3 MP and reduces one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns, and once the [[moon sigil]] is obtained the spell has a chance to go [[haywire]] at the same rate as a normal critical hit.

	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn Sap at level 8 and it reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for the entire battle. The [[orochi sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.		The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn Sap at level 8 and it reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for the entire battle. The [[orochi sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.

			==={{DQ3HD}}===
			Sap is learned by [[Priest]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 6~7, depending on their wisdom stat. It costs 3 MP and reduces one monster's defence by 50% for 4~6 turns.

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	It can be used by the enemies [[whopper hopper]], [[crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[wiz pip]], [[barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].		It can be used by the enemies [[whopper hopper]], [[crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[wiz pip]], [[barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].

			==={{DQ7R}}===
			Sap is learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Mage]] vocation. It costs 2 MP and reduces one monster's defence by two stages for 5~7 turns. The spell has a base accuracy of 75% and begins to increase once the caster's magical might reaches 200, achieving 100% accuracy (barring resistance) at 800 magical might. Sap has a [[haywire]] rate that is half that of a normal critical hit.

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Follower of Light at 01:24, 16 February 2026

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			==Battle Visuals==
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	==Reference==		==Reference==
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	[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
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Follower of Light at 15:51, 8 March 2025

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	==={{DQM3}}===		==={{DQM3}}===
	Sap reduces one monster's defence by 20% and ~~can be cast twice to cut the stat by 40~~%. The spell is learned through the [[Dark Artist]], [[Enfeebler]], [[Hexcommunicator]], [[Irritant]], [[Magic Maven]], [[Thrill-Seeker]], and [[Zam Afficionado]] talents.		Sap reduces one monster's defence by 80%. Sap has a base success chance of 60% and a maximum success chance of 80% at 3,999 wisdom. The spell is learned through the [[Dark Artist]], [[Enfeebler]], [[Hexcommunicator]], [[Irritant]], [[Magic Maven]], [[Thrill-Seeker]], and [[Zam Afficionado]] talents.

			==={{DQTreasures}}===
			Sap costs 5 {{MP}} and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 50% for a limited time. It is learned by [[Dread dracky\|Dread drackies]] and [[Shadow]]s, and will naturally upgrade into [[Kasap]].

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	\|monsters=[[Drackmage]], [[Fandangow]], [[Merman]], [[Treevil]]		\|monsters=[[Drackmage]], [[Fandangow]], [[Merman]], [[Treevil]]
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	~~==={{DQTreasures}}===~~
	~~Sap costs 5 {{MP}} and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 50% for a limited time. It is learned by [[Dread dracky\|Dread drackies]] and [[Shadow]]s, and will naturally upgrade into [[Kasap]].~~

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			[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk spells]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk spells]]
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	~~[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]~~

Follower of Light at 02:27, 29 December 2024

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	'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities\|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities\|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.

	Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has a 100% chance to lower an enemy's {{Defence}} if the target has no resistance.		Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has a 100% chance to lower a single enemy's {{Defence}} if the target has no resistance, contrasting the group-targeting [[Kasap]].

	Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.		Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn ~~'''~~Sap~~'''~~ at level 8 and ~~[[Kasap]] at level 18~~. The [[~~Orochi~~ sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.		The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn Sap at level 8 and it reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for the entire battle. The [[orochi sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.

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	}}		}}
	[[Borya]] and [[Maya Mahabala]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast.		[[Borya]] and [[Maya Mahabala]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for 4~7 turns in the remakes and for the entire battle in the original version.

	The enemies [[~~Buffalo~~ wing]], [[~~Splatypunk~~]], [[~~Strangler~~ fish]], and [[~~Hoodoo~~ gooroo]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.		The enemies [[buffalo wing]], [[splatypunk]], [[strangler fish]], and [[hoodoo gooroo]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.

	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
			Sap costs 3 MP and reduces one foe's defence to 0 for the duration of battle.
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	[[Will-o'-the-whips]], [[Haunted Housekeeper]], [[~~Merman~~]], and [[~~Quadrahead~~]] use it only as enemies.		[[Will-o'-the-whips]], [[Haunted Housekeeper]], [[merman\|mermen]], and [[quadrahead]] use it only as enemies.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and is learned by the {{Hero 6}} at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast.		Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and is learned by the {{Hero 6}} at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and reduces one enemy's defence by 50% for the duration of battle.

	The enemies [[~~Stumpkin~~]], [[~~Bloodcreeper~~]], [[~~Malevolantern~~]], and [[~~Marine~~ spirit]] can use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.		The enemies [[stumpkin]], [[bloodcreeper]], [[malevolantern]], and [[marine spirit]] can use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.

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	}}		}}
	Sap costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (vocation)\|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2.		Sap costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (vocation)\|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2. Sap costs 3 MP and reduces one foe's defence by 50% for 6~9 turns.

	It can be used by the enemies [[~~Whopper~~ hopper]], [[~~Crested~~ viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[~~Wiz~~ pip]], [[~~Barracuda~~]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].		It can be used by the enemies [[whopper hopper]], [[crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[wiz pip]], [[barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].

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	}}		}}
	[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast it. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.		[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast Sap and it reduces one foe's defence by 50% for 7~10 turns. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.

	It can be cast by the enemies [[~~Capsichum~~]], [[~~Buffalo~~ wing]], [[~~Sea~~ dragon]], and [[Merman]].		It can be cast by the enemies [[capsichum]], [[buffalo wing]], [[sea dragon]], and [[Merman\|mermen]].

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	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===
	This ability can be learned by a variety of {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 {{MP}}, and 15 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Weaken beakon\|~~MadPecker~~]], [[Mental pitcher\|~~MadPlant~~]], [[Madusa\|~~MedusaEye~~]], [[~~Orc~~]], [[Bludgerigar\|~~Picky~~]], [[Putrefido\|~~PutrePup~~]], [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)\|~~Skeletor~~]], [[Buddy slime\|~~TreeSlime~~]] and [[Pocus poppet\|~~Voodoll~~]].		This ability can be learned by a variety of {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 {{MP}}, and 15 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Weaken beakon\|madpecker]], [[Mental pitcher\|madplant]], [[Madusa\|medusaeye]], [[orc]], [[Bludgerigar\|picky]], [[Putrefido\|putrepup]], [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)\|skeletor]], [[Buddy slime\|treeslime]] and [[Pocus poppet\|voodoll]].

	==={{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM2}}===
	Sap now requires 27 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is learned by the [[Axe shark\|~~AxeShark~~]], [[~~Drygon~~]], [[Dragonfry\|~~LizardFly~~]], [[~~Merman~~]] and [[Eyesaur\|~~MultiEyes~~]].		Sap now requires 27 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is learned by the [[Axe shark\|axeshark]], [[drygon]], [[Dragonfry\|lizardfly]], [[merman]] and [[Eyesaur\|multieyes]].

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	==={{DQTact}}===		==={{DQTact}}===
	Sap is known naturally by [[~~Merman~~]] and [[~~Treevil~~]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[~~Drackmage~~]] and [[~~Fandangow~~]] at level 16. It costs 9 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a chance to greatly reduce the target's {{DEF}} for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.		Sap is known naturally by [[merman]] and [[treevil]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[drackmage]] and [[fandangow]] at level 16. It costs 9 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a chance to greatly reduce the target's {{DEF}} for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
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Follower of Light at 01:14, 23 July 2024

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 Sap can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]]. It can now be learned from [[Flute Warrior]] for 5 points or from [[Morrie's Melange]] for 8 points.
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	[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast it. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.		[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast it. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.

			It can be cast by the enemies [[Capsichum]], [[Buffalo wing]], [[Sea dragon]], and [[Merman]].

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===

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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns, with a base accuracy of 75% and 100% at 799 {{Magical Might}}.		{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns, with a base accuracy of 50% and 100% at 799 {{Magical Might}}.

	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===

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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns.		{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns, with a base accuracy of 75% and 100% at 799 {{Magical Might}}.

	==={{DQM}}===		==={{DQM}}===

Antiyonder at 09:35, 13 January 2024

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