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'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities|spell]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest Series]]. Introduced in [[Dragon Quest III]], it lowers the defenses of enemies when used.
'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities|spell]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest Series]]. Introduced in [[Dragon Quest III]], it has a 75% chance to lower an enemy's defense.


Early on, this spell is useful on hard enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, monsters have some resistance to this spell and some have complete immunity to it.
Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, monsters have some resistance to this spell and some have complete immunity to it.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the party.
[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the party.
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
Sap is learned by [[mage]]s at level 7 and [[armamentalist]]s at level 5. It costs 2 MP to cast.
Sap is learned by [[mage]]s at level 7 and [[armamentalist]]s at level 5. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will improve in accuracy once the caster's magical might reaches 50. Once the stat value surpasses 999, the spell will become 100% accurate barring monster resistance.
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Revision as of 17:46, 22 March 2014

Sap is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest Series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it has a 75% chance to lower an enemy's defense.

Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, monsters have some resistance to this spell and some have complete immunity to it.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

The Mage and Sage both learn Sap at level 8 and Defense at level 18. The Orochi sword when used as an item in battle emulates the effect of Sap.

Dragon Quest IV

Borya and Maya both learn this spell at level 5.

Dragon Quest V

Name Level
Rotten apple 3
Beastmaster 5
Pocus poppet 7
Wiz pip 10
Hoodlum 20

Dragon Quest VI

Sap is already known by Ashlynn upon joining the party, and is learned by the hero at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell.

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

Jessica Albert already knows the Sap spell upon joining the party.

Dragon Quest IX

Sap is learned by mages at level 7 and armamentalists at level 5. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will improve in accuracy once the caster's magical might reaches 50. Once the stat value surpasses 999, the spell will become 100% accurate barring monster resistance.

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