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'''Buff'''  is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It increases a single party member's [[Defence]]. Buff is the single-target version of [[Kabuff]].  

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.

Buff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 5.  It increases Defence by 150% and lasts for 7~10 turns in the Playstation version onwards, with the stat cap being 999 in all versions.

Buff costs 2 MP and raises defence by 40%, capping at double the original value.

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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 and lasts until the end of battle.

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]].

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.

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. Unlike previous iterations, buff's effect can only be applied once.

Buff is learned by Priests at level 28 and Paladins 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%.

[[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Hendrik]] learn Buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 MP, and lasts 4~6 turns. As with ''IX'', the effect can only be applied once.

Called Upper in this game, this ability can be learned by various monsters. It requires the monster to be at least level 2, with at least 14 MP and 12 intelligence. It grows into [[Increase]] when the monster reaches at least level 6 with at least 27 MP and 24 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the [[ArmorPede]], [[ArmyCrab]], [[Catapila]], [[CurseLamp]], [[Healslime | Healer]], [[Saccer]] and [[SlimeNite]].

Upper now requires 22 intelligence to learn and 44 intelligence to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[KingSlime]], [[PearlGel]], [[RushFish]], [[Scallopa]] and [[Starfish]].

 

* [[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)

* [[Dorsal fiend (skill) | Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)

* [[Ruin (skill) | Ruin]] (5 points)

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.

|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse

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