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{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Lightning
|title = Lightning
|image =  
|image = [[Image:DQXI Inazuma.jpg|center|250px]]
|japanese = いなずま
|japanese = いなずま
|romaji = Lightning
|romaji = {{tt|Inazuma|Lightning}}
|old = Bolt<br>Lightning
|old = Lightning
|type = Skill
|type = Skill
}}
}}
:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage and 0MP, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.
 
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}} that shocks all enemies. It differs from the [[Zap]] family of spells in that the voltage is naturally produced by the user's body, similar to the difference between the [[Sizz]] spells and [[Fire Breath]]


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
Lightning is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.
Lightning is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] or the [[Princess of Cannock]] by reading a scroll found in the [[Isle of the Monarch of Medals]] and found in a sparkly spot in the ocean between [[Burrowell]] and the [[Volcanic Grotto]]. It costs 9 MP and deals 45~67 Lightning damage to all foes, with the [[Souped-up skills|souped-up version]] being [[Gloomstorm]] for the former and [[Thunder Sunderer]] for the latter.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the [[demon thunderer]]s in the remakes of {{IV}}, dealing 35~45 blast damage to the entire {{Party 4}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the bang element.
Lightning deals 50~70 damage and is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and [[bomboulder]]. In the {{Super Famicom}} version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the [[Bang]] element.
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|[[Saber]]||40
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|[[Golem (Recruit)|Golem]]||45
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|[[Old man of the sea (Recruit)|Old man of the sea]]||45
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Wyrtoise]]s and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]].
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the {{Luminary V}} vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]] and deals 50~70 damage to all enemies. In the {{Super Famicom}} version, Lightning can also be learned by the {{Lesser demon R}} at level 15.
 
It is used by the enemies [[hellstalker]]s, [[crayzee]]s, the [[Third Test]], the [[gallows giant]]s, and [[Murdaw]] in the third fight against him.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Lightning deals 50~70 Bang-element damage to all enemies. In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Sailor]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Serial quiller (vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocation.
*Lightning was nerfed in the {{3DS}} version, with a new range of 30~50. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the [[Sailor]] vocation.
 
It can be used by the enemies [[electroslime]]s, [[natural born quiller]]s, [[monarchaeopteryx]]es, [[beastly priest]]s, [[demon thunderer]]s, [[hellstalker]]s, and [[Orgodemir]]'s first form on Disc 1.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
An enemy-only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by [[Phantom swordsman|phantom swordsmen]], [[demon thunderer]]s, [[hellstalker]]s, and [[Juggerwroth]].
 
The player can use it by recruiting the Infamous Monsters [[Damon]], [[Othello]], or [[Sir Bodless]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. It is learned by mastering the [[Sailor]] or [[Serial quiller (Vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocations.
Lightning grew weaker in {{IX}}, dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by [[cumulus rex]]es, [[wyrtoise]]s, and the [[Master of Nu'un]]. Stronger variants debuted, however, as linked below.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage.
Lightning can be learned by [[Druid]]s by allocating 80 skill points into their [[Summon]] skill and costs 18 {{MP}} to use. In this game, it actually inflicts lightning damage, dealing around 135~165 damage to enemies around the user and having a chance to inflict [[paralysis]]. Once the user's magical might surpasses 350, it increases in potency, reaching to a maximum of 835~865 at 1,350 {{Magical Might}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.
Known as '''[[Frightening Lightning]]''' in this game, it is once again an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[24-carrot bunicorn]]s, [[Electric needler]]s, [[Old man of the sea|Old men of the sea]], and Vicious old men of the sea.
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! Monster !! Damage range
|-
| [[24-carrot bunicorn]] || 40~50
|-
| [[Old man of the sea]] || 50~60
|-
| Vicious [[old man of the sea]] || 70~80
|-
| [[Electric needler]] || 80~90
|-
| [[Electric needler]]* || 130~145
|-
|}
*Boss version


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
Lightning requires the monster to reach level 10 with 65 HP, 90 attack and 52 agility. It is naturally learned by the [[Balzak]], [[Darkdrium]], [[MetalKing]], [[Mirudraas]], [[NiteWhip]], [[RotRaven]], [[SlimeBorg]], [[Tortragon]], [[WhiteKing]] and [[ZapBird]].
Lightning requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 10 with 65 {{HP}}, 90 {{Attack}} and 52 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Balzack|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime|MetalKing]], [[Nimzo|Mirudraas]], [[Will-o'-the-whips|NiteWhip]], [[RotRaven]], [[Cyber slime|SlimeBorg]], [[Wyrtle|Tortragon]], [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)|WhiteKing]] and [[Thunderbird|ZapBird]]. If a {{MFamilies}} knows both Lightning and [[Kazap|Thordain]], they can learn [[Lightning Storm|HellBlast]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn Lightning are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Angleron]], [[FooHero]], [[Poseidon]] and [[Skularach]].
The requirements to learn Lightning are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Dangler fish|Angleron]], [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]], [[Poseidon]] and [[Dierantula|Skularach]].


==Terrible Lightning==
==={{DQMJ}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Lightning deals 100～120 damage for 10 {{MP}}, and can be learned with 60 points in [[Wulfspade (Skill)|Wulfspade]].
Dealing 28~43 damage, ''Terrible'' Lightning is utilized by [[Greygnarl]], [[Cumulus vex]], and [[Corvus]].


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Lightning can still be learned from [[Wulfspade (Skill)|Wulfspade]], as well as from [[Über Zapologist]] for 12 points. It also now deals a combination of [[Zap]] and [[Sizz]]-element damage.
 
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==Apocalyptic Lightning==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Two types of ''A.P.'' are used in ''IX''; one for the [[Wonder wyrtle]]s and [[Greygnarl]] that deals 162~197 damage, and another for [[Murdaw]] which bases its damage range on his level.


For the latter, the calculation is ''(70 + level^2 / 22) * 0.9~1.1'' for a minimum of 162~198 and a cap of 454~555.
==={{DQM3}}===
Lightning costs 12 {{MP}} and zaps all enemies for ''(Level x 0.8) + 40'' damage. It is learned through the [[Airhead]], [[Lightning Rod]], [[Murdaw (Talent)|Murdaw]], [[Vagabond]], [[Vaudevillain]], and [[Zap Virtuoso]] talents.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Lightning is a {{MFamilies}} companion skill that can be learned by the [[Great sabrecat]], [[Ethereal serpent]], and [[Saber]] at level 30. It costs 28 {{MP}} to use and inflicts [[Zap]]-element physical damage to all enemies.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Lightning can be learned naturally by [[Man o' war]] at level 20, [[Wyrtle]] at level 26, [[Cyber slime]] at level 28, and [[King slime]] at level 44 and costs 26 {{MP}} to use. It inflicts moderate [[Zap]]-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Lightning
|kanji=いなずま
|romanji=Inazuma
|role=Attack
|type=Martial
|element=[[Image:DQTact Zap.png]]
|mp=26
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|status=None
|description=Deals moderate [[Zap]]-type martial damage to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=[[Cyber slime]], [[King slime]], [[Man o' war]], [[Wyrtle[]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
===''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
Frightening Lightning appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Jade]] at 6★ rarity or higher. It deals lightning physical damage to one enemy and adds lightning damage to her physical attacks for 5 turns.
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Relámpagos|es-meaning=''Lightning''
|les=Relámpagos|les-meaning=''Lightning''
|fr=Éclair|fr-meaning=''Lightning / flash''
|de=Blitz|de-meaning=''Lightning''
|it=Fulmine|it-meaning=''Lightning bolt''
|ko=번개, ''Beongae''|ko-meaning=''Lightning''
|zh-cn=闪电, ''Shǎndiàn''|zh-cn-meaning=''Lightning''
|zh-tw=閃電, ''Shǎndiàn''|zh-tw-meaning=''Lightning''
}}
 
==Related skills==
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
*[[Bolt of Blight]]
*[[Plasma Dome]]
*[[Spark]]
*[[Terrible Lightning]]
 
==Battle visuals==
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