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Available only for the [[Hero]] (or [[Hero (vocation)|heroic vocation]]) with few exceptions, '''Zap''' is a legendary lightning spell that scant few foes can stand their ground against. It is the weakest Lightning element spell in the series, surpassed by [[Zapple]], [[Kazap]], and [[Kazapple]].

The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell at the time, in the {{NES}} localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the [[Enix]] of America era and then into the modern period by [[Square Enix]]'s new editorial standards beginning with {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as 2007 in {{Joker}}, however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original {{Monsters S}} spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is the weakest lightning spell in the series, whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word Zap cannot be simplified further as its Japanese counterpart was, the localization team instead redubbed ''Raidein'' as [[Zapple]] to reflect it's new status as the mid-tier lightning spell.

In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein. Raidein is translated as "Zapple" for ''[[Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]'' and its anime adaptation, but as "Zap" in some of their spinoff media (which extends to [[Raidein Strash]] being translated as both [[Zapple Strash]] and [[Zap Strash]]).

Zap can be used by [[togre]]s for 70~90 damage.

Zap's range improves from this installment. Specifically, the spell conjures a small lightning storm that targets all enemies instead of a single bolt. The spell costs a mere 6 {{MP}} to cast, and deals between 70 and 90 damage.  

It can be cast by the enemies [[nut knight]], [[ginormoose]], and [[togre]] for 70~90 damage.

 

Zap is learned at rank 2 of the {{Hero V}} vocation. It costs 16 MP and deals 145~165 Lightning damage to one group of monsters before accumulating power at 185 magical might. Once the caster's magical might hits 325 the spell will reach its full potential of 295~315 damage, and the [[haywire]] rate is half that of a normal critical hit.

The first appearance of the Dein spell, first localized by [[Eidos]] as Bolt. It deals 30~50 lightning damage for 3 {{MP}}. Learning the spell mandates that a {{MFamilies}} be at level 6 with 20 max {{MP}} and 35 {{Intelligence}}. Bolt can be learned naturally by [[Balzack|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime|metalking]], [[Nimzo|Mirudraas]], and [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)|whiteking]]. Bolt will naturally evolve into Zap and later Thordain as the {{MFamilies}} levels up.

*In {{Monsters 2}}, Bolt can also be learned by [[Conkuistador|foohero]], [[poseidon]], [[Dangler fish|angleron]], and [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]]. It now requires 63 {{Intelligence}} to learn and costs 5 {{MP}} to cast.

Both games use the same attributes seen in the {{Game Boy Color}} remake duo.

 

Zap costs 2 MP and is learned via the [[Slimer]] and [[Zap Afficionado]] talents. It has a base power of 15 and will deal an average of 135 damage at 499 wisdom.

Zap is a spell that can be learned by both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]] for 10 skill points. It summons lightning in front of them for 14 {{MP}}. As their level increases, they can upgrade the spell and also cast [[Zapple]] and [[Kazap]] by charging up Zap. Like all lightning skills and spells, it can short circuit enemies from the [[machine family]].

 

Zap deals minor Electric-element damage to one enemy, launching a ball of lighting that has a mild homing effect. It costs 5 {{MP}} to cast and is  learned by [[fiery dragling]]s,  [[jade slime]]s, [[red giant]]s, [[she-slime]]s, and [[Elys]].

Zap can be learned naturally by [[angel slime]], [[gold-plated puppet]], [[mud mannequin]], [[raving lunatick]], and [[silvapithecus]] at level 1, and [[Slime]] at level 16 and costs 4 {{MP}} to cast. It has a range of three squares in any direction away from the caster and inflicts minor Zap-type spell damage to a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

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