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<center><small>'''Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.'''<br>(Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''.)</small></center>

'''Dazzle''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}. It attempts to fool a group of enemies with illusions of party members surrounding the enemy's target, reducing their accuracy to {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%). Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', it typically associated with [[Priest]]-like characters but has also been learned by [[Mage|Magi]] in certain titles. The spell typically has a 100% success rate, barring enemy resistance.

===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===

The [[Princess of Moonbrooke|Princess]] of [[Moonbrooke]] learns Dazzle at level 6 in all versions of ''DQII'' and can cast the spell for a mere 2 MP.

In the original NES version of ''II'', Dazzle will only reduce accuracy by '''25%'''. This flaw has been remedied in all subsequent versions, being increased to 50%.

The enemies [[Brainy badboon]], [[Corpse corporal]], [[Eyelasher]], [[Goregon]], [[Liquid metal slime]] and [[Miasma]] can use this spell against the party.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===

[[Priest|Priests]] learn Dazzle at level 7 and it costs them 4 MP.

The enemies [[Bag o' laughs]], [[Goodybag]], [[Batterfly]], [[Betterfly]], [[Rottenweiler]], [[Ghoul]], [[Lump mage]], and [[Overtoad]] can use this spell against the party.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===

[[Kiryl]] learns Dazzle at Level 6, and [[Orifiela]] joins the party already knowing the spell.

The enemies [[Pickayune]], [[Frolicker]], [[Dangler fish]], [[Red dragon (biped)]], and [[Platinum king jewel]] (in the remakes) can use this spell against the party.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===

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|[[Debora Briscoletti|Debora]]||--

|[[Pocus poppet/recruit|Pocus poppet]]||--

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|[[Dracky (Recruit)|Dracky]]||5

|[[Grudgerigar/recruit|Grudgerigar]]||5

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|[[Nera Briscoletti|Nera]]||12

[[Mental pitcher]] and [[Quadrahead]] use it only as enemies.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

Dazzle is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the party, and learned by [[Milly]] at level 6. Other characters can learn this spell by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===

The [[Draguar (Vocation)|Draguar]] will learn Dazzle at the second tier after 16 battles. The Mage learns it at the sixth tier after 105 battles. [[Maribel]] learns it at level 11. It costs 5 MP to cast.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===

[[Angelo]] learns Dazzle after investing 3 points into his Staff skill tree. It costs him 5 MP to cast and affects one group of enemies.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

Dazzle is learned by [[Armamentalist|Armamentalists]] at level 2. It costs 5 MP to cast, and has a base accuracy of 75%. Once the caster's magical might reaches 50, the spell will gradually become more accurate. Once the stat reaches 500, the spell have a base accuracy of 100%.

Dazzle can be learned by [[Ranger]]s at level 29 and costs 3 MP to cast. It will envelop the target and any surrounding enemies in illusions for a short time. If the caster's Magical might or Magical mending is 100 or more, it has a higher chance of working.

Dazzle now only costs 3 MP to cast, and is already mastered by [[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]] and [[Rab]] by the time they join the party.

Called Surround in this game, it requires the monster to reach at least level 10, with at least 70 HP, and 70 agility. It is naturally learned by the [[Andreal]], [[Babble]], [[Butterfly]], [[FairyDrak]], [[FairyRat]], [[MedusaEye]], [[MistyWing]], [[NoctoKing]], [[Picky]] and [[Voodoll]].

Surround now requires 47 MP and 74 intelligence instead of the previous requirements. It is naturally learned by the [[Angleron]], [[CatMage]] and [[Inverzon]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[MistyWing]].

==={{DQMJ2}}===

Dazzle can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as from [[Canzar (skill) | Canzar]] for 6 points.

Dazzle is an enemy-only spell that can be cast by [[Goodybag]]s and [[Zombie gladiator]]s. It creates a magic circle on the ground that will envelop any character that steps inside of it in illusions, making all of their physical attacks completely miss for a short time.

Dazzle is known naturally by [[Bag o' laughs]], [[Foebergine]], and [[Killer moth]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Jailcat]] at level 16. It costs 8 MP to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and can blind a single enemy. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll, which is earned as a reward for completing stage 7 of the [[Great sabrecub]]'s Battle Road.

|monsters=Bag o' laughs, Foebergine Jailcat, Killer moth