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'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities|spell]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', it has a 100% chance to lower an enemy's defense if the target has no resistance.


Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some monsters gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.  
'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has a 100% chance to lower a single enemy's {{Defence}} if the target has no resistance, contrasting the group-targeting [[Kasap]].
 
Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn '''Sap''' at level 8 and [[Kasap]] at level 18. The [[Orochi sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.
The [[Priest]] and [[Sage]] both learn Sap at level 8 and it reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for the entire battle. The [[orochi sword]] when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]], [[Cell phone|Android, and iOS]] versions</ref>
}}
[[Borya]] and [[Maya Mahabala]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and reduces the defence of one enemy to 0 for 4~7 turns in the remakes and for the entire battle in the original version.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The enemies [[buffalo wing]], [[splatypunk]], [[strangler fish]], and [[hoodoo gooroo]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.
[[Borya]] and [[Maya]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 MP to cast.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Sap costs 3 MP and reduces one foe's defence to 0 for the duration of battle.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Will-o'-the-whips]], [[Haunted Housekeeper]], [[merman|mermen]], and [[quadrahead]] use it only as enemies.
Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the hero]] at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 MP to cast.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and is learned by the {{Hero 6}} at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and reduces one enemy's defence by 50% for the duration of battle.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The enemies [[stumpkin]], [[bloodcreeper]], [[malevolantern]], and [[marine spirit]] can use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.
Sap costs 3 MP to cast. [[Maribel]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage |Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (Vocation)|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the party. It costs 3 MP for her to cast it.
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Sap costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (vocation)|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2. Sap costs 3 MP and reduces one foe's defence by 50% for 6~9 turns.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
It can be used by the enemies [[whopper hopper]], [[crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[wiz pip]], [[barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].
Sap is learned by [[mage]]s at level 7 and [[armamentalist]]s at level 5. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will improve in accuracy once the caster's magical might reaches 50. Once the stat value surpasses 999, the spell will become 100% accurate barring monster resistance.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
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[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast Sap and it reduces one foe's defence by 50% for 7~10 turns. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.
 
It can be cast by the enemies [[capsichum]], [[buffalo wing]], [[sea dragon]], and [[Merman|mermen]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
Sap is learned by [[Mage]]s at level 7 and [[Armamentalist]]s at level 5. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast, and will improve in accuracy once the caster's {{Magical Might}} reaches 50. Once the stat value surpasses 999, the spell will become 100% accurate barring {{MFamilies}} resistance.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Sap is learned by [[Minstrel]]s at level 10 and costs 2 MP to cast.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns, with a base accuracy of 50% and 100% at 799 {{Magical Might}}.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
This ability can be learned by a variety of monsters. It requires the monster to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 MP, and 15 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the [[Mental pitcher | MadPlant]], [[Picky]] and [[TreeSlime]], among others.
This ability can be learned by a variety of {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 {{MP}}, and 15 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Weaken beakon|madpecker]], [[Mental pitcher|madplant]], [[Madusa|medusaeye]], [[orc]], [[Bludgerigar|picky]], [[Putrefido|putrepup]], [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|skeletor]], [[Buddy slime|treeslime]] and [[Pocus poppet|voodoll]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Sap now requires 27 intelligence to learn. It is learned by the [[Drygon]] and [[LizardFly]], among others.
Sap now requires 27 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is learned by the [[Axe shark|axeshark]], [[drygon]], [[Dragonfry|lizardfly]], [[merman]] and [[Eyesaur|multieyes]].


==Description==
==={{DQMJ}}===
*'''Reduces the defence of a single enemy.''' (Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''.)
Sap can be learned from:
*[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon]] (48 points)
*[[Diabolist]] (16 points)
*[[Saboteur]] (14 points)
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Sap can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]]. It can now be learned from [[Flute Warrior]] for 5 points or from [[Morrie's Melange]] for 8 points.
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Sap reduces one monster's defence by 20% and can be cast twice to cut the stat by 40%. The spell is learned through the [[Dark Artist]], [[Enfeebler]], [[Hexcommunicator]], [[Irritant]], [[Magic Maven]], [[Thrill-Seeker]], and [[Zam Afficionado]] talents.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Sap is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 15. It reduces the {{Defence}} of one enemy by two levels for three turns.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Sap is known naturally by [[merman]] and [[treevil]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[drackmage]] and [[fandangow]] at level 16. It costs 9 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a chance to greatly reduce the target's {{DEF}} for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Sap
|kanji=ルカニ
|romanji=Rukani
|role=Debuff
|type=Spell
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=9
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFDown.png]]<br>{{DEF}} Down
|description=Occasionally greatly lowers 1 enemy's {{DEF}} for 3 turns
|monsters=[[Drackmage]], [[Fandangow]], [[Merman]], [[Treevil]]
}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Sap costs 5 {{MP}} and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 50% for a limited time. It is learned by [[Dread dracky|Dread drackies]] and [[Shadow]]s, and will naturally upgrade into [[Kasap]].
 
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Debilitación|es-meaning=''Weakening'' or ''debilitation''.
|fr=Altération|fr-meaning=''Deterioration'' or ''degradation''.
|de=Schwächung|de-meaning=''Weakening''.
|it=Debilis|it-meaning=Derived from the Latin ''debilis'', meaning weak, frail, or feeble.
}}
 
==Reference==
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