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'''Zam''' is a spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It damages a single target with dark energy, and is the first spell to introduce a new element category to the series since ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It appears to be a dark counterpart to the [[Zap]] family of spells, being a blast of stygian lightning instead of holy bolts. It made its first appearance in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''.
'''Zam''' is a spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It damages a single target with dark energy, and is the first spell to introduce a new element category to the series since ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It made its first appearance in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]'', and is related to the stronger spells [[Zammle]], [[Kazam]], & [[Kazammle]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Zam is available only to [[Sage]]s at level 2. It costs 4 MP to cast, its base damage is 16~32, and the cap is 131~147.
Zam is available only to [[Sage]]s at level 2. It costs 4 MP to cast, its base damage is 16~32, and the cap is 131~147.


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[[Rab]] joins the party already knowing Zam. It costs 6 MP to cast and deals 51~59 base damage before reaching a cap of 73~81.
[[Rab]] joins the party already knowing Zam. It costs 6 MP to cast and deals 51~59 base damage before reaching a cap of 73~81 at 145 magical might.


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Zam can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]], [[Muspell]], or [[Reaper (skill) | Reaper]]. It can now be learned with 6 points in [[Sizz & Zam]].
Zam can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]], [[Muspell]], or [[Reaper (skill) | Reaper]]. It can now be learned with 6 points in [[Sizz & Zam]].
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Zam is a spell that can be learned by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] for 4 skill points. It sends out three orbs of darkness that spread out in front of him for 6 MP. Psaro can upgrade the spell and also cast Kazam and Kazammle by charging up Zam.
Zam is a spell that can be learned by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] for 4 skill points. It sends out three orbs of darkness that spread out in front of him for 6 MP. Psaro can upgrade the spell and also cast Kazam and Kazammle by charging up Zam.
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Zam dqm 3ds.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform=3DS}}
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==Related spells==
*[[Zammle]]
*[[Kazam]]
*[[Kazammle]]


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]


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Revision as of 16:26, 30 November 2021

Zam is a spell in the Dragon Quest series. It damages a single target with dark energy, and is the first spell to introduce a new element category to the series since Dragon Quest III. It made its first appearance in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, and is related to the stronger spells Zammle, Kazam, & Kazammle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Zam is available only to Sages at level 2. It costs 4 MP to cast, its base damage is 16~32, and the cap is 131~147.

Dragon Quest X

Sages start off knowing Zam, and can cast it for 4 MP. Base damage range is 9~15, with calculations for higher levels being Magical Might x 0.155 + 2 for a maximum range of 77~83. Maximum range for the spell is 15 meters.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Rab joins the party already knowing Zam. It costs 6 MP to cast and deals 51~59 base damage before reaching a cap of 73~81 at 145 magical might.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Zam makes its first appearance in the series. It costs 4 MP to cast and can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Zam can no longer be learned from Diabolist, Muspell, or Reaper. It can now be learned with 6 points in Sizz & Zam.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Zam is a spell that can be learned by Psaro for 4 skill points. It sends out three orbs of darkness that spread out in front of him for 6 MP. Psaro can upgrade the spell and also cast Kazam and Kazammle by charging up Zam.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Dragon Quest Tact

Zam is known naturally by Bone baron, Fightgeist, Ghost, Grim keeper, Purrestidigitator, and Teeny sanguini at level 1 and can be learned by Lump mage and Winky at level 16. It costs 4 MP to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and inflicts minor Zam-type spell damage to a single enemy.

Zam (ドルマ Doruma)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Zam
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Spell DQTact Zam.png 4
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
3
None
Description
Deals minor Zam-type spell damage to 1 enemy
Naturally learnt by
Bone baron, Fightgeist, Lump mage, Ghost, Grim keeper, Purrestidigitator, Teeny sanguini, Winky


Enemy versions

Zam will deal 10~25 damage when cast by an enemy.

Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolMinirrayoMini lightning/beam
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisÉlecShort for electricity
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschGritz

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