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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 a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It increases a single party member's {{Defence}}. Buff is the single-target version of [[Kabuff]].  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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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.
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]] use this spell on themselves.
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}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].
It can be cast by [[stingfisher]], [[pip fighter]], [[orglob]], [[rotten egg]], and [[metal heavy]].
==={{DQ7R}}===
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}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Upper now requires 22 {{Intelligence}} to learn and 44 {{Intelligence}} to upgrade. It is naturally learned by the [[KingSlime]], [[PearlGel]], [[RushFish]], [[Scallopa]] and [[Starfish]].
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}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Buff can be learned from:
Buff can be learned from:
*[[Bolsterer]] (4 points)
*[[Bolsterer]] (4 points)
*[[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)
*[[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (18 points)
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:
Buff can no longer be learned from [[Materialist]]. It can now be learned from:
*[[Dorsal fiend (skill)|Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
*[[Dorsal fiend (skill)|Dorsal fiend]] (8 points)
*[[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] (5 points)
*[[Ruin (skill)|Ruin]] (5 points)
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==={{DQM3}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
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.
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}}===
==={{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.
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}}===
==={{DQR}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{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.
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
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Buff
|name=Buff
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|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFUp.png|48px]]<br>DEF Up
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|description=Greatly raises 1 ally's DEF for 3 turns
|monsters=Bodkin archer, Crabid, Healslime, Killerpillar, King crab, Shell slime, Sootheslime, Treeface, Wharfhorse
|monsters=[[Bodkin archer]], [[Crabid]], [[Healslime]], [[Killerpillar]], [[King crab]], [[Shell slime]], [[Sootheslime]], [[Treeface]], [[Wharfhorse]]
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*[[Sap]]
*[[Sap]]
*[[Kasap]]
*[[Kasap]]
==Battle Visuals==
<center>
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Buff DQM Joker.gif|400px]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''|platform=NDS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
</center>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQR Sukara.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQR Sukara.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQSpells}}
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Support spells]]
[[Category:Support spells]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]