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:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage and 0MP, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.
 
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage for no MP cost, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Lightning is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.
Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the bang element.
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the Bang element.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]].
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]]. In the Super Famicom version, Lightning can also be learned by the [[Lesser demon (Recruit)|Lesser demon]] at level 15.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. It is learned by mastering the [[Sailor]] or [[Serial quiller (Vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocations.
Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. In the original PlayStation version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Sailor]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Serial quiller (Vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocation. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the Sailor vocation.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage.
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by [[Phantom swordsman]], [[Demon thunderer]], and [[Hellstalker]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by [[Cumulus rex]], [[Wyrtoise]], and [[Master of Nu'un]]. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.


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==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Lightning can still be learned from [[Wulfspade (Skill) | Wulfspade]], as well as from [[Über Zapologist]] for 12 points.
Lightning can still be learned from [[Wulfspade (Skill) | Wulfspade]], as well as from [[Über Zapologist]] for 12 points.
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
Lightning can be learned naturally by [[Man o' war]] at level 20, [[Wyrtle]] at level 26, [[Cyber slime]] at level 28, and [[King slime]] at level 44 and costs 26 MP to use. It deals moderate [[Zap]]-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.


==Terrible Lightning==
==Terrible Lightning==
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Revision as of 17:12, 16 June 2021

This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see Kazap.

Lightning is an ability in the Dragon Quest series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage for no MP cost, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the Demon thunderer in the remakes of IV, dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.

Dragon Quest V

Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the old man of the sea and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt Zap damage, but in all other versions is uses the Bang element.

Name Level
Bomboulder 20
Rebjørn 40
Saber 40
Golem 45
Old man of the sea 45

Dragon Quest VI

Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the Luminary vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the Bang family of spells much like the Lightning Slash. In the Super Famicom version, Lightning can also be learned by the Lesser demon at level 15.

Dragon Quest VII

Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. In the original PlayStation version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a Mage or Sailor immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the Serial quiller vocation. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the Sailor vocation.

Dragon Quest VIII

An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by Phantom swordsman, Demon thunderer, and Hellstalker.

Dragon Quest IX

Lightning grew weaker in IX, dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by Cumulus rex, Wyrtoise, and Master of Nu'un. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Lightning requires the monster to reach level 10 with 65 HP, 90 attack and 52 agility. It is naturally learned by the Balzak, Darkdrium, MetalKing, Mirudraas, NiteWhip, RotRaven, SlimeBorg, Tortragon, WhiteKing and ZapBird.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

The requirements to learn Lightning are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the Angleron, FooHero, LordDraco, Poseidon and Skularach.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Lightning can be learned with 60 points in Wulfspade.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Lightning can still be learned from Wulfspade, as well as from Über Zapologist for 12 points.

Dragon Quest Tact

Lightning can be learned naturally by Man o' war at level 20, Wyrtle at level 26, Cyber slime at level 28, and King slime at level 44 and costs 26 MP to use. It deals moderate Zap-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.

Terrible Lightning

Dragon Quest IX

Dealing 28~43 damage, Terrible Lightning is utilized by Greygnarl, Cumulus vex, and Corvus.

Dragon Quest X

Apocalyptic Lightning

Dragon Quest IX

Two types of A.P. are used in IX; one for the Wonder wyrtles and Greygnarl that deals 162~197 damage, and another for Murdaw which bases its damage range on his level.

For the latter, the calculation is (70 + level^2 / 22) * 0.9~1.1 for a minimum of 162~198 and a cap of 454~555.

Dragon Quest X