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'''Kaboom''' (イオナズン ''Ionazun'', originally localized in English as '''Explodet''') is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It causes high damage to all targets with an immense explosion.  It is related to the weaker spells [[Bang]] and [[Boom]], and the stronger spell [[Kaboomle]].
'''Kaboom''' (イオナズン ''Ionazun'') is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It causes high damage to all targets with an immense explosion.  It is related to the weaker spells [[Bang]] and [[Boom]], and the stronger spell [[Kaboomle]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Kaboom is learned by Magi and Sages at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 magic points to cast.
Kaboom is learned by Magi and Sages at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 magic points to cast.
Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Kaboom is learned by [[Maya]] at level 36, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as usual, and now costs only 15 mp to cast.
Kaboom is learned by [[Maya]] at level 36, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as usual, and now costs only 15 mp to cast.
Kaboom will deal slightly higher damage than before, dealing 72~88 damage.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
Deals 130~150 damage, and costs 15 magic points.
Deals 130~150 damage, and costs 15 magic points. Enemy version deals 72~88 damage.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
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Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation. It deals between 130~150 damage for 15 mp.
Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation. It deals between 130~150 damage for 15 mp.
The enemy version of kaboom's damage range was raised to 95~115, and would keep the blast radius until ''VIII''.


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Kaboom is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.
Kaboom is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.
* The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a wisdom score of 620 to reach.
* The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a wisdom score of 620 to reach.
The enemy version of kaboom has not been strengthened, and hits for 76~92 damage.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Kaboom is available to [[Mage]]s at level 47 and [[Sage]]s at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base damage, improving once the sorcerer's magical might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.
Kaboom is available to [[Mage|Magi]] at level 47 and [[Sage]]s at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base damage, improving once the sorcerer's magical might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.
 
The enemy version of kaboom returns to the range seen in ''VI'' and ''VII''.


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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
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Explodet is learned by monsters beginning at level 29 if the monster has at least 120 MP and 158 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[Blackmar]], [[ArcDemon]], [[Balzak]], [[Baramos]], [[Endentured Servant]], [[Silencing Ram]], [[Hargon]], [[Liquid Metal Slime]], and [[Nimzo]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]
Explodet is learned by monsters beginning at level 29 if the monster has at least 120 MP and 158 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[Blackmar]], [[ArcDemon]], [[Balzak]], [[Baramos]], [[Endentured Servant]], [[Silencing ram]], [[Hargon]], [[Liquid Metal Slime]], and [[Nimzo]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]


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Revision as of 14:06, 6 July 2017

Kaboom (イオナズン Ionazun) is a spell in the Dragon Quest series. It causes high damage to all targets with an immense explosion. It is related to the weaker spells Bang and Boom, and the stronger spell Kaboomle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II

Kaboom is learned by the Princess of Moonbrooke at level 19. The spell costs a mere 8 mp, but deals only 55~68 in the original version and 68~92 in the remakes and ports

Dragon Quest III

Kaboom is learned by Magi and Sages at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 magic points to cast.

Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy.

Dragon Quest IV

Kaboom is learned by Maya at level 36, and is already known by Psaro upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as usual, and now costs only 15 mp to cast.

Kaboom will deal slightly higher damage than before, dealing 72~88 damage.

Dragon Quest V

Deals 130~150 damage, and costs 15 magic points. Enemy version deals 72~88 damage.

Name Level
Archdemon --
Barbatos --
Conkjurer --
Wiz pip --
Liquid metal slime 8
Minidemon 28
Daughter 36
Nera 37
Starkers 45

Dragon Quest VI

Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the Sage vocation. It deals between 130~150 damage for 15 mp.

The enemy version of kaboom's damage range was raised to 95~115, and would keep the blast radius until VIII.

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

Kaboom is learned by Jessica at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.

  • The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a wisdom score of 620 to reach.

The enemy version of kaboom has not been strengthened, and hits for 76~92 damage.

Dragon Quest IX

Kaboom is available to Magi at level 47 and Sages at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base damage, improving once the sorcerer's magical might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.

The enemy version of kaboom returns to the range seen in VI and VII.

Dragon Quest X

Magi and Sages will learn Kaboom at level 68, and can cast it for 23MP. The high limit is 252~264, with the lower ranges calculated as Magical Might x 0.26 + 45.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Explodet is learned by monsters beginning at level 29 if the monster has at least 120 MP and 158 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by Blackmar, ArcDemon, Balzak, Baramos, Endentured Servant, Silencing ram, Hargon, Liquid Metal Slime, and Nimzo. [1]

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