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<center><small>'''Raises the defence of a single party member.'''<br>(Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''.)</small></center>
{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Buff
|title = Buff
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|type = Support
|type = Support
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'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a party member's defence.
'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It increases a single party member's {{Defence}}. Buff is the single-target version of [[Kabuff]].  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4.  It temporarily increases the defense of one ally during battle and requires 3 units of MP.
Buff is learned by both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s at level 4.  It increases the Defense of one ally by 100% and costs 3 {{MP}}. The cap in all versions of the game is 999.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
It can be used by the enemies [[king crab]] and [[Iron knight]].
Buff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 5.  It temporarily increases the defense of one ally during battle and can be cast for 3 [[MP]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Buff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 5.  It increases {{Defence}} by 150% and lasts for 7~10 turns in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version onwards, with the stat cap being 999 in all versions.
 
The enemies [[bodkin archer]], [[bloody blade]], [[dirty dogu]], [[rhinoceraxe]], [[cocoon goon]], and [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest IV)|vis mager]] use this spell on themselves.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
Buff costs 2 {{MP}} and raises defence by 40%, capping at double the original value.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Terracotta warrior]], [[sasquash]], [[hotbog]], [[mandrake major]], [[quadrahead]], [[pummel horse]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.
Buff is already known by [[Milly]] upon joining the party. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will increase a character's defence by 50% with a limit of +200 points.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Buff is already known by [[Milly]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast, and will increase a character's {{Defence}} by 50% with a limit of +200 points and lasts until the end of battle.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The enemies [[bloodcreeper]], [[malevolantern]], [[Murdaw]], and [[Mortamor]]'s second form can use this spell.
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] learns Upper at level 6. It costs 3 MP to use, but otherwise has the same properties as the previous game.


==={{DQ7}}===
The {{Hero 7}} learns buff at level 6, and other characters can learn it at rank 3 of the [[priest]] vocation and rank 2 of the [[Jawtoise (Vocation)|Jawtoise]]. It has the same properties as the previous game.
The spell is also known to [[Zev]].
The spell is also known to [[Zev]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].
Buff is already known by [[Angelo]] when he joins the party. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ7R}}===
Buff is learned by [[paladin]]s at level 2 and [[priest]]s at level 8. It costs 3 MP to cast.
Buff is learned at rank 3 of the [[Fledgling Fisherman]] vocation and rank 2 of the [[Priest]] vocation. It costs 3 MP and increases one character's defence by two stages for 5~7 turns.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
Buff is already known by [[Angelo]] when he joins the {{Party 8}}. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10.
 
It can be cast by [[Bodkin archer]], [[Dingaling]], [[Scorpion]], [[Battle beetle]], [[Dark condor]], [[Phoenix]], [[Tortured Soul in Memoriam]], and [[Dancing Flame in Memoriam]], and by the Infamous Monsters [[Fletch]] and [[Gryphus]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
Buff is learned by [[Paladin]]s at level 2 and [[Priest]]s at level 8. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast and increases {{Defence}} by 50% for a duration of 7~10 turns, capping at 100% when cast twice.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Buff is learned by [[Priest]]s at level 28 and [[Paladin]]s at level 22. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and increases the {{Defence}} of a single party member by 20%. On second cast, it can reach 40%.
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Serena 11}} and [[Hendrik]] learn Buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 {{MP}}, and lasts 4~6 turns. The effect can only be applied once.
==={{DQM}}===
Called Upper in this game, this ability can be learned by various {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to be at least level 2, with at least 14 {{MP}} and 12 intelligence. It grows into [[Kabuff|Increase]] when the monster reaches at least level 6 with at least 27 {{MP}} and 24 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Sentripede|ArmorPede]], [[Crabid|ArmyCrab]], [[Killerpillar|Catapila]], [[Malevolantern|CurseLamp]], [[Healslime|Healer]], [[Bagworm|Saccer]] and [[Slime knight|SlimeNite]].
==={{DQM2}}===
Upper now requires 22 {{Intelligence}} to learn and 44 {{Intelligence}} to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[King slime|KingSlime]], [[Scallop slime|PearlGel]], [[Barracuda|RushFish]], [[Morphean mollusc|Scallopa]] and [[Scarfish|Starfish]].
==={{DQMJ}}===
Buff can be learned from:
*[[Bolsterer]] (4 points)
*[[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)
*[[Defender]] (5 points)
*[[Fortifier]] (14 points)
*[[Healer (Skill) | Healer]] (12 points)
*[[Hive Mind]] (5 points)
*[[Materialist]] (7 points)
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:
*[[Dorsal fiend (skill)|Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
*[[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] (5 points)
==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
[[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] will learn buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 MP, and lasts 4~6 turns.  
Buff costs 3 {{MP}}, will raise one monster's {{Defence}} by 80%, plus 16 raw points applied after the percentage is calculated, and the effect lasts for 4~7 turns. The effect cannot be stacked by multiple castings but the turn duration can be refreshed with each application. Buff is learned via the  [[Cupid]], [[Crag Afficionado]], [[Dancer (Talent)|Dancer]], [[Defender]], [[Fortifier]], [[Good Knight]], [[Healer]], [[Hive Mind]], [[Rockin’ Roller]], [[Soothesayer (talent)|Soothesayer]], [[Sweet-Talker]], [[Taste Buddies]], and [[Willing Helper]] talents.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Buff costs 5 {{MP}} and will boost the {{Defence}} of one ally for a limited time. It is learned by [[emerald king slime]]s, [[hades condor]]s, [[icy dragling]]s, [[jade slime]]s, and [[orc king]]s. Alternatively the [[buff pellet]] can be used if no one in the party knows the spell.
 
==={{DQR}}===
Buff appears as a playable card.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Buff is known naturally by [[killerpillar]], [[king crab]], [[wharfhorse]], [[sootheslime]], and [[treeface]] at level 1, can be learned by [[Bodkin archer]], [[Crabid]], [[Healslime]], and [[Shell slime]] at level 16, and costs 16 {{MP}} to cast. It has a range of 1-2 squares away from the caster, can be self-cast, and greatly raises the {{DEF}} of a single ally for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Buff
|kanji=スカラ
|romanji=Sukara
|type=Spell
|role=Support
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png|48px]]
|mp=16
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1-2 (+self)
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|monsters=[[Bodkin archer]], [[Crabid]], [[Healslime]], [[Killerpillar]], [[King crab]], [[Shell slime]], [[Sootheslime]], [[Treeface]], [[Wharfhorse]]
}}
 
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Protection|fr-meaning=Protection
|de=Stärkung|de-meaning=Strengthening
|es=Fortalecimiento|es-meaning=Strengthening
|it=Superdifesa singola|it-meaning=Singular super defense.
}}
 
==Related spells==
*[[Kabuff]]
*[[Sap]]
*[[Kasap]]
 
==Battle Visuals==
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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQR Sukara.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Protection]]
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