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	Zap is learned at rank 2 of the {{Hero V}} vocation. It costs 16 MP and deals 145~165 Lightning damage to ~~all~~ monsters before accumulating power at 185 magical might. Once the caster's magical might hits 325 the spell will reach its full potential of 295~315 damage, and the [[haywire]] rate is half that of a normal critical hit.		Zap is learned at rank 2 of the {{Hero V}} vocation. It costs 16 MP and deals 145~165 Lightning damage to one group of monsters before accumulating power at 185 magical might. Once the caster's magical might hits 325 the spell will reach its full potential of 295~315 damage, and the [[haywire]] rate is half that of a normal critical hit.

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	It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]] for 70~90 damage.		It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]] for 70~90 damage.

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			Zap is learned at rank 2 of the {{Hero V}} vocation. It costs 16 MP and deals 145~165 Lightning damage to all monsters before accumulating power at 185 magical might. Once the caster's magical might hits 325 the spell will reach its full potential of 295~315 damage, and the [[haywire]] rate is half that of a normal critical hit.

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ1HD}}===
			Zap is learned by the {{Hero 1}} at level 8. It costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 Lightning damage to one foe, and if it goes [[Haywire Spell\|haywire]] it will deal triple damage.

			==={{DQ2HD}}===
			Zap is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 11. It costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 Lightning damage to one foe, and if it goes [[Haywire Spell\|haywire]] it will deal triple damage.

	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	Zap is learned by {{Hero 3}} at level 26. The spell will damage a single enemy with between 70~90 damage, and will cost 8 {{MP}} to cast. [[Ortega]] also uses the spell in his fight with [[King Hydra]].		Zap is learned by {{Hero 3}} at level 26. The spell will damage a single enemy with between 70~90 damage, and will cost 8 {{MP}} to cast. [[Ortega]] also uses the spell in his fight with [[King Hydra]].
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	Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (vocation)\|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against. It is the weakest Lightning element spell in the series, surpassed by [[Zapple]], [[Kazap]], and [[Kazapple].		Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (vocation)\|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against. It is the weakest Lightning element spell in the series, surpassed by [[Zapple]], [[Kazap]], and [[Kazapple]].

	==Localization history==		==Localization history==

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	Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (vocation)\|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against.		Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (vocation)\|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against. It is the weakest Lightning element spell in the series, surpassed by [[Zapple]], [[Kazap]], and [[Kazapple].

	==Localization history==		==Localization history==
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	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Zap is learned by the Hero at level 14 if his or her wisdom exceeds 65 points. Zap costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 damage to one foe.		Zap is learned by the Hero at level 14 if his or her wisdom exceeds 65 points. Zap costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 damage to one foe, with the voltage pushed to 62~78 if the hero is wearing the [[Auroral Helm]].
	*As of the August 30th, 2025 patch the maximum damage range damage has risen to 64~80.		*As of the August 30th, 2025 patch the maximum damage range damage has risen to 64~80 under normal conditions and 77~86 if the Auroral Helm is equipped.

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

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	==={{DQ3HD}}===		==={{DQ3HD}}===
	Zap is learned by the Hero at level 14 if his or her wisdom exceeds 65 points. Zap costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 damage to one foe.		Zap is learned by the Hero at level 14 if his or her wisdom exceeds 65 points. Zap costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 damage to one foe.
			*As of the August 30th, 2025 patch the maximum damage range damage has risen to 64~80.

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

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	Zap is learned by investing 48 points into {{Eight}}'s Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once {{Eight}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's {{Wisdom}} reaches 150.		Zap is learned by investing 48 points into {{Eight}}'s Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once {{Eight}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's {{Wisdom}} reaches 150.

	It is also used by the enemies [[Empyrea]], [[Statue of Hero]], and [[Head of state]] for ~~70~90~~ damage.		It is also used by the enemies [[Empyrea]], [[Statue of Hero]], and [[Head of state]] for 56～72 damage.

	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===

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	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	Zap is learned by {{Hero 3}} at level 26. The spell will damage a single enemy with between 70~90 damage, and will cost 8 {{MP}} to cast. [[Ortega]] also uses the spell in his fight with [[King Hydra]].		Zap is learned by {{Hero 3}} at level 26. The spell will damage a single enemy with between 70~90 damage, and will cost 8 {{MP}} to cast. [[Ortega]] also uses the spell in his fight with [[King Hydra]].

			==={{DQ3HD}}===
			Zap is learned by the Hero at level 14 if his or her wisdom exceeds 65 points. Zap costs 6 MP and deals up to 52~65 damage to one foe.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	Zap is learned by the {{Hero 4}} at level 25, though his tutor in [[Hidden Valley]] planned to teach him the spell sooner. The spell functions identically to its [[Aliahan]] counterpart, though it costs only 4 {{MP}} to cast.		Zap is learned by the {{Hero 4}} at level 25, though his tutor in [[Hidden Valley]] planned to teach him the spell sooner. The spell functions identically to its [[Aliahan]] counterpart, though it costs only 4 {{MP}} to cast.

	Zap can be used by [[togre]]s ~~exclusively in the remakes~~.		Zap can be used by [[togre]]s for 70~90 damage.

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	Zap is learned when a character reaches rank 4 of the {{Hero V}} vocation, rank 8 of the [[Delusionist (vocation)\|Delusionist]], and rank 5 of the [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]] {{MFamilies}} vocations. As expected, it behaves as it did two games ago.		Zap is learned when a character reaches rank 4 of the {{Hero V}} vocation, rank 8 of the [[Delusionist (vocation)\|Delusionist]], and rank 5 of the [[Slaughtomaton (vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]] {{MFamilies}} vocations. As expected, it behaves as it did two games ago.

	It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]].		It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]] for 70~90 damage.

	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Zap is learned by investing 48 points into {{Eight}}'s Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once {{Eight}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's {{Wisdom}} reaches 150.		Zap is learned by investing 48 points into {{Eight}}'s Courage skill. The spell will jolt all enemies with 40~56 points of lightning damage, and will grows in power once {{Eight}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 65. The spell will deal 72~88 damage (barring resistances) once the character's {{Wisdom}} reaches 150.

	It is also used by the enemies [[Empyrea]], [[Statue of Hero]], and [[Head of state]].		It is also used by the enemies [[Empyrea]], [[Statue of Hero]], and [[Head of state]] for 70~90 damage.

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	==={{DQM}} & {{DQM2}}===		==={{DQM}} & {{DQM2}}===
	The first appearance of the Dein spell, first localized by [[~~Enix~~]] ~~of America~~ as Bolt. It deals 30~50 lightning damage for 3 {{MP}}. Learning the spell mandates that a {{MFamilies}} be at level 6 with 20 max {{MP}} and 35 {{Intelligence}}. Bolt can be learned naturally by [[Balzack\|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus\|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime\|~~MetalKing~~]], [[Nimzo\|Mirudraas]], and [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)\|~~WhiteKing~~]]. Bolt will naturally evolve into Zap and later Thordain as the {{MFamilies}} levels up.		The first appearance of the Dein spell, first localized by [[Eidos]] as Bolt. It deals 30~50 lightning damage for 3 {{MP}}. Learning the spell mandates that a {{MFamilies}} be at level 6 with 20 max {{MP}} and 35 {{Intelligence}}. Bolt can be learned naturally by [[Balzack\|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus\|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime\|metalking]], [[Nimzo\|Mirudraas]], and [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)\|whiteking]]. Bolt will naturally evolve into Zap and later Thordain as the {{MFamilies}} levels up.
	*In {{Monsters 2}}, Bolt can also be learned by [[Conkuistador\|~~FooHero~~]], [[~~Poseidon~~]], [[Dangler fish\|~~Angleron~~]], and [[Neo Dragonlord\|LordDraco]]. It now requires 63 {{Intelligence}} to learn and costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.		*In {{Monsters 2}}, Bolt can also be learned by [[Conkuistador\|foohero]], [[poseidon]], [[Dangler fish\|angleron]], and [[Neo Dragonlord\|LordDraco]]. It now requires 63 {{Intelligence}} to learn and costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.

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	Zap appears as the {{Hero Smash}}'s side special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is a quick, short-ranged electrical attack that costs 8 {{MP}} to cast and features a disjointed hitbox, meaning that it cannot be reflected. Holding the special button down will charge the move into [[Zapple]] and then [[Kazap]].		Zap appears as the {{Hero Smash}}'s side special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It is a quick, short-ranged electrical attack that costs 8 {{MP}} to cast and features a disjointed hitbox, meaning that it cannot be reflected. Holding the special button down will charge the move into [[Zapple]] and then [[Kazap]].

	~~==Enemy versions==~~
	{{Monster}}s first learned to cast Zap in {{VII}}, where it dealt the standard 70~90 range. The foe's version of the spell would always mirror the {{Hero V}} version from hence onwards, making it very dangerous as scant few pieces of equipment reduce electricity's power in the entire series. In {{X}}, Zap appears as an enemy-only spell that can be cast by various {{MFamilies}}s, including [[cumaulus]], [[goodybag]], and [[lethal armour]] and deals approximately 10~19 lightning damage to the target and anyone nearby, making it more equivalent to [[Woosh]].

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Localization history

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	The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell at the time, in the {{NES}} localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the [[Enix]] of America era and then into the modern period by [[Square Enix]]'s new editorial standards beginning with {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as 2007 in {{Joker}}, however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original {{Monsters S}} spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is the weakest lightning spell in the series, whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word Zap cannot be simplified further as its Japanese counterpart was, the localization team instead redubbed ''Raidein'' as [[Zapple]] to reflect it's new status as the mid-tier lightning spell.		The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell at the time, in the {{NES}} localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the [[Enix]] of America era and then into the modern period by [[Square Enix]]'s new editorial standards beginning with {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as 2007 in {{Joker}}, however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original {{Monsters S}} spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is the weakest lightning spell in the series, whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word Zap cannot be simplified further as its Japanese counterpart was, the localization team instead redubbed ''Raidein'' as [[Zapple]] to reflect it's new status as the mid-tier lightning spell.

	In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein.		In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein. Raidein is translated as "Zapple" for ''[[Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]'' and its anime adaptation, but as "Zap" in some of their spinoff media (which extends to [[Raidein Strash]] being translated as both [[Zapple Strash]] and [[Zap Strash]]).

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==