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|japanese = バシルーラ  
|japanese = バシルーラ  
|romaji = Bashiruura
|romaji = Bashiruura
|old = Limbo, Disperse, Blasto
|old = Limbo, Disperse
|type = Debilitating
|type = Banishing
}}
}}
'''Bazoom''' is a recurring spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It tries to remove a single enemy in battle, using a 50%, 20%, 10%, and 0% success rate.
'''Bazoom''' and '''Blasto''' refer to a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.  
 
It tries to remove a single enemy in battle, and if successful then no [[Experience Points]] or [[gold]] will be counted for the expelled {{MFamilies}} at the end of combat.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
Called Disperse/Limbo in older localizations, the spell is learned by [[Priest]]s & [[Sage]]s at Level 20.
The spell is learned by [[Priest]]s & [[Sage]]s at Level 20. and costs 7 {{MP}} to cast.
If your characters are hit by the spell, they will wind up back at [[Patty's Party Planning Place|Patty's tavern]], though The {{Hero 3}} is immune to the spell until [[Zoma]] is defeated in the remakes.
 
The enemies [[Hades' Condor]], [[Phoenix]], [[Crone ranger]], [[Great troll]], [[Baramos]], and [[Soul of Baramos]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
This spell is obtained by advancing to either Rank 6 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation or rank 3 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and now costs 8 {{MP}}. Bazoom is typically inaccurate, using a 50%, 20%, 10%, and 0% success rate ratio instead of the typical 100%, 85%, 50%, 0% used by nearly all status inflicting spells and abilities in {{VI}}. This rate is shared with [[Poof]].
 
The enemies [[Gryphon]] and [[War gryphon]] use it against the {{Party 6}}.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Bazoom features the same success rate and cost as in the previous game and is once again learned by reaching rank 6 of the [[Armamentalist]] and, in the {{3DS}} version, rank 4 of the {{Hero V}}} [[vocation]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
"Blasto" is used by enemis of the [[Bird Family]] ([[Garuda]], [[Hell condor]], [[Gryphon]], [[Dark condor]], [[Elysium bird]], and [[Phoenix]]) to remove your monster arena team if you call them into battle. {{Monster}}s that have this spell will typically cast it the first turn they have after the {{MFamilies}} team is called in.


If your characters are hit by the spell, they will wind up back at [[Ruida's Tavern]], though [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|The Hero]] is immune to the spell until [[Zoma]] is defeated in the remakes.
==={{DQTact}}===
Bazoom can be learned by [[Elysium bird]] at level 26 and costs 24 {{MP}} to use. It has a range of three squares in front of it and sends the target backwards up to five spaces. Upgrading the spell reduces the amount of {{MP}} it costs to cast.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Bazoom
|kanji=バシルーラ
|romanji=Bashiruura
|role=Support
|type=Spell
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=24
|range=[[Image:DQTact RangeFront1.png|48px]]<br>Front
|status=None
|description=Knocks 1 enemy back 5 spaces
|monsters=[[Elysium bird]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==Etymology and localization==
This spell is obtained by advancing to either Rank 6 of the [[Armamentalist]] vocation or rank 3 of the [[Sage]] vocation.
Bashiruura is derived from ''ruura'', the Japanese name for the [[Zoom]] spell. The meaning behind this is that [[zoom]] is being cast on the user's enemies, hence the total removal from battle. How the spell can be used indoors is never fully explained, with the assumption being that the spell either generates enough force to break through walls and ceilings to expel the target or warps space to teleport the victim away from the caster. The latter interpretation was used in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters +]] manga.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
On the other side of the Pacific, the spell is unique in that it simultaneously possesses two localization names under [[Square Enix]]. First localized as Blasto for the 2005 release of {{VIII}}, it was assumed this would be the new term associated with it until the 2011 release of the {{DS}} remake of {{VI}}. In that script it was dubbed Bazoom, being a more faithful adaptation of the wordplay found in the original Japanese version. In 2014, the [[Cell phone]] localization of {{III}} reverted back to the Blasto term, which was reverted back from yet again in the {{3DS}} remake of {{VII}} in 2016. Currently, Bazoom is the latest term associated with the spell.
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Called "Blasto," it is used by certain monsters to remove your monster arena team if you call them into battle.


==See Also==
==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 16 April 2024

Bazoom and Blasto refer to a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series.

It tries to remove a single enemy in battle, and if successful then no Experience Points or gold will be counted for the expelled monster at the end of combat.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The spell is learned by Priests & Sages at Level 20. and costs 7 MP to cast. If your characters are hit by the spell, they will wind up back at Patty's tavern, though The Hero is immune to the spell until Zoma is defeated in the remakes.

The enemies Hades' Condor, Phoenix, Crone ranger, Great troll, Baramos, and Soul of Baramos can use this spell against the party.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

This spell is obtained by advancing to either Rank 6 of the Armamentalist vocation or rank 3 of the Sage vocation, and now costs 8 MP. Bazoom is typically inaccurate, using a 50%, 20%, 10%, and 0% success rate ratio instead of the typical 100%, 85%, 50%, 0% used by nearly all status inflicting spells and abilities in VI. This rate is shared with Poof.

The enemies Gryphon and War gryphon use it against the party.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Bazoom features the same success rate and cost as in the previous game and is once again learned by reaching rank 6 of the Armamentalist and, in the 3DS version, rank 4 of the Hero} vocation.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

"Blasto" is used by enemis of the Bird Family (Garuda, Hell condor, Gryphon, Dark condor, Elysium bird, and Phoenix) to remove your monster arena team if you call them into battle. Monsters that have this spell will typically cast it the first turn they have after the monster team is called in.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Bazoom can be learned by Elysium bird at level 26 and costs 24 MP to use. It has a range of three squares in front of it and sends the target backwards up to five spaces. Upgrading the spell reduces the amount of MP it costs to cast.

Bazoom (バシルーラ Bashiruura)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Bazoom
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Spell DQTact Non-elemental.png 24
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeFront1.png
Front
None
Description
Knocks 1 enemy back 5 spaces
Naturally learnt by
Elysium bird


Etymology and localization[edit]

Bashiruura is derived from ruura, the Japanese name for the Zoom spell. The meaning behind this is that zoom is being cast on the user's enemies, hence the total removal from battle. How the spell can be used indoors is never fully explained, with the assumption being that the spell either generates enough force to break through walls and ceilings to expel the target or warps space to teleport the victim away from the caster. The latter interpretation was used in the Dragon Quest Monsters + manga.

On the other side of the Pacific, the spell is unique in that it simultaneously possesses two localization names under Square Enix. First localized as Blasto for the 2005 release of VIII, it was assumed this would be the new term associated with it until the 2011 release of the DS remake of VI. In that script it was dubbed Bazoom, being a more faithful adaptation of the wordplay found in the original Japanese version. In 2014, the Cell phone localization of III reverted back to the Blasto term, which was reverted back from yet again in the 3DS remake of VII in 2016. Currently, Bazoom is the latest term associated with the spell.

See Also[edit]