Kaboom: Difference between revisions

From Dragon Quest Wiki
mNo edit summary
 
(34 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 7: Line 7:
|old=Explodet
|old=Explodet
}}
}}
'''Kaboom'' is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It causes high damage to all targets with an immense explosion.  It is related to the weaker spells [[Bang]] and [[Boom]], and the stronger spell [[Kaboomle]].
'''Kaboom''' is a spell in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
It causes high damage to all enemies with an immense explosion of light particles.  It is related to the weaker spells [[Bang]] and [[Boom]], and the stronger spell [[Kaboomle]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
Kaboom is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 19. The spell costs a mere 8 mp, but deals only 55~68 in the original version and 68~92 in the remakes and ports
Kaboom is learned by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] at level 19. The spell costs a mere 8 {{MP}}, but deals only 55~68 in the original version and 68~92 in the remakes and ports. On the enemy side, Kaboom can be cast by [[Archdemon]]s, [[Wrecktor (Recurring)|Wrecktor]]s, [[Pazuzu]], [[Belial]], and [[Hargon]].
 
==={{DQ3}}===
Kaboom is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 {{MP}} to cast.
 
The enemies [[imp]], [[Hocus-poker]], [[Abracadabrer]], [[EvilCloud]], [[Baramos]], [[Soul of Baramos]], [[Baramonster]], [[Xenlon]], and [[Gran Dragon]] can use this spell against the {{Party 3}}, although Imps don't have enough {{MP}} to cast it.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Kaboom is learned by Mage and Sages at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 magic points to cast.
Kaboom is learned by [[Maya Mahabala]] at level 36, and is already known by The {{Psaro 9}} upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as before, and now costs only 15 {{MP}} to cast.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The enemies [[Imp]], [[Barbatos]], [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest IV)|Vis mager]], can use this spell against the {{Party 4}} (though Imps fail to cast it), and it's also used in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} of the remakes by the first, second, and third forms of [[Aamon]].
Kaboom is learned by [[Maya]] at level 36, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as before, and now costs only 15 mp to cast.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Deals 120~160 damage, and costs 15 magic points.
Deals 120~160 damage, and costs 15 magic points.
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
Line 25: Line 31:
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
|-
|-
|[[Archdemon/recruit|Archdemon]]||--
|{{Archdemon R}}||--
|-
|-
|[[Barbatos/recruit|Barbatos]]||--
|{{Barbatos R}}||--
|-
|-
|[[Conkjurer/recruit|Conkjurer]]||--
|{{Conkjurer R}}||--
|-
|-
|[[Wiz pip/recruit|Wiz pip]]||--
|{{Wiz pip R}}||--
|-
|-
|[[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|Liquid metal slime]]||8
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}||8
|-
|-
|[[Minidemon/recruit|Minidemon]]||28
|{{Minidemon R}}||28
|-
|-
|[[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]]||36
|{{Madchen}}||36
|-
|-
|[[Nera Briscoletti|Nera]]||37
|[[Nera Briscoletti]]||37
|-
|-
|[[Starkers]]||45
|[[Starkers]]||45
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The bosses [[King Korol]] and [[Nimzo]] also use it.
Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation. It has been reduced in velocity slightly, dealing between 130~150 damage for 15 mp.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation. The force of the explosion has been focused slightly, dealing 130~150 damage for 15 {{MP}}.
 
It is used by the enemies [[pudgedevil]], [[demon overlord]], and [[Mortamor]] in his first and third forms.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Kaboom has the same aspects as in the previous game and is learned through the same method.
Kaboom has the same aspects as in the previous game and is learned through the same method.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
It can be cast by the enemies [[Wiz pip]], [[Nutty professor]] (though these two always fail to cast it), [[Infernal kernel]], [[Black bishop]], [[Flamencolumn]], [[Barbatos]], [[Master moosifer]], [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest VII)|Vis mager]], [[Ersatz Estark]], and [[Orgodemir]] (in his first form during Disc 1, and on his second and third forms during Disc 2).
Kaboom is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.
 
* The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a wisdom score of 620 to reach.
==={{DQ8}}===
Kaboom is learned by [[Jessica Albert]] at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's {{Wisdom}} surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.
*The spell has been given a damage boost in the {{3DS}} port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a {{Wisdom}} score of 620 to reach.
 
It is also used by [[Imp]] (who don't have enough MP to cast it), [[High roller]] (when they turn red), [[Morrimp]], [[Santaclops]], [[Archdemon]], [[Wight priest]], [[Hell hopper]], [[Belial]], [[Democrobot]], both forms of [[Rhapthorne]], the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] in his Golden form, [[Evil Jessica in Memoriam]], and [[Estark]].
The Infamous Monsters [[Archfiend (Recruit)]], [[Bishop (Recruit)]], and [[Dimples]] can cast it.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Kaboom is available to [[Mage|Mages]] at level 47 and [[Sage]]s at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base damage, improving once the sorcerer's magical might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.
Kaboom is available to [[Mage]]s at level 47 and [[Sage]]s at level 48. It costs 28 {{MP}} to cast and will deal 140 base explosion/lightning damage, improving once the sorcerer's {{Magical Might}} reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Magi and Sages will learn Kaboom at level 68, and can cast it for 23MP. The high limit is 252~264, with the lower ranges calculated as ''Magical Might x 0.26 + 45''.
[[Mage]]s will learn Kaboom at level 68, while [[Sage]]s learn it at level 69, and it costs 23 {{MP}} to cast. The range is a 7 meter radius around the caster, dealing a minimum of 94~106 Light damage, with the formula calculated as ''({{Magical Might}} - 200) x0.25 + 94~106''. The spell will begin to increase in power proportionally starting with a {{Magical Might}} of 200. Once the caster's {{Magical Might}} surpasses 999 via buffs, the formula becomes ''({{Magical Might}} - 999) /4 + 298~310'' for an upper limit of 423~435


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] will learn Kaboom at level 57, and can cast it for 24 MP. The base damage is 156~172, slowly rising to a maximum of 262~278.
{{Veronica 11}} will learn Kaboom at level 57, and can cast it for 24 {{MP}}. It deals 156~172 light-element damage, slowly rising to a maximum of 262~278 at 390 {{Magical Might}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
Explodet is learned by monsters beginning at level 29 if the monster has at least 120 MP and 158 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[Blackmar]], [[ArcDemon]], [[Balzak]], [[Baramos]], [[Endentured Servant]], [[Silencing ram]], [[Hargon]], [[Liquid Metal Slime]], and [[Nimzo]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]
Explodet deals 130~140 points of explosion damage to all foes and is learned by {{MFamilies}}s beginning at level 29 if the {{MFamilies}} has at least 120 {{MP}} and 158 {{Intelligence}}. It is learned naturally by [[Blackmar|Akubar]], [[Archdemon|ArcDemon]], [[Balzack|Balzak]], [[Baramos]], [[Marrow escapee|BoneSlave]], [[Moosifer|GoatHorn]], [[Hargon]], [[Liquid metal slime|Metabble]], and [[Nimzo|Mirudraas]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Explodet now requires 285 to learn. It is no longer naturally learned by [[Hargon]].
Explodet now requires 285 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is no longer naturally learned by [[Hargon]].


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Kaboom can be learned from:
Kaboom cost 15 {{MP}}, deals up to 220～236, and can be learned from:
 
*[[Bang & Crack|Bang & Crack II]] (57 points)
*[[Bang & Crack|Bang & Crack II]] (57 points)
*[[Bang & Crack|Bang & Crack III]] (14 points)
*[[Bang & Crack|Bang & Crack III]] (14 points)
Line 90: Line 104:


==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Kaboom can no longer be learned from [[Bombardier]]. It can also be learned from:
Kaboom has a base range of 106~116 and a maximum range of 229~239. It can no longer be learned from [[Bombardier]]. It can also be learned from:
 
*[[Bang & Sizz|Bang & Sizz II]] (57 points)
*[[Bang & Sizz|Bang & Sizz II]] (57 points)
*[[Bang & Sizz|Bang & Sizz III]] (15 points)
*[[Bang & Sizz|Bang & Sizz III]] (15 points)


===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key|Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
Kaboom is available via the Command Selection, and costs a hefty 37 MP. The detonation projectile travels out from the Hero and will explode upon contact with an opponent or after enough distance has been covered. The explosion has a slight vacuum effect, and boasts considerable knockback.
Kaboom costs 24 {{MP}} and deals 114~126 damage. Once the {{MFamilies}}'s {{Wisdom}} surpasses 50, it will begin to increase in power until it deals 228~252 at 999 {{Wisdom}}.
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
Kaboom has the same parameters as in the previous title.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
Kaboom costs 24 {{MP}} and is learned through the [[Aamon (Talent)|Aamon]], [[Bang Virtuoso]], [[Bombshell]], [[Fire Chief]], [[Impactor]], [[Mordegon, Lord of Shadows]], [[Mortamor (Talent)|Mortamor]], [[Nimzo (Talent)|Nimzo]], and [[Orgodemir (Talent)|Orgodemir]] talents. It has a base damage of 120 and will deal an average of 240 damage at 999 {{Wisdom}}.
 
==={{DQH}}===
Kaboom is the third tier spell of {{Nera}} and can be learned by investing 16 skill points. After charging her [[Boom]] spell for a short time, she will set off a massive explosion in front of her for 25 {{MP}}. If used in conjunction with the magical bubbles that {{Nera}} can unleash with her wand, she will cause them to explode, as well.
{{Descriptions
|DQH=Blasts enemies over a huge area with an insane explosion.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}} and Steam versions</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
Nera returns in the sequel, and Kaboom behaves as it did before. The spell now requires 15 skill points to learn and its {{MP}} cost has increased to 28.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Kaboom deals Explosion damage to all enemies in a wide area. It is learned by [[drackyma]], [[hat hamwitch]]s, [[jade slime]]s, [[metal king slime]]s, [[pearly wight]]s, and [[sham hatwitch]]s, and it costs 24 {{MP}} to cast.
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Kaboom appeared in the basic card pool as a spell card exclusive for [[Mage]] leaders. It cost 7 {{MP}} to use and inflicts 3 damage to all enemy units.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Kaboom can be learned by [[archdemon]]s at level 54 and can also be learned by [[Imp]] through [[Talent Blossoming]]. It costs 137 {{MP}} to cast. It has a range of two squares away from the caster in any direction and inflicts major [[Bang]]-type spell damage to all enemies in a plus sign-shaped area of effect. Upgrading the spell increases its damage and reduces the amount of {{MP}} it costs to cast. The spell can also be taught to any unit with a Kaboom Scroll, which can be purchased from the Legend League Season 2 Medal Swap Shop for 5,000 Medals.
 
There are also variations of the spell, including [[Compressed Kaboom]], [[Earth-Shattering Kaboom]], [[Necroboom]], [[Arc Kaboom]], [[Dual Kaboom]], and [[Extreme Explosion Spell]].
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Kaboom
|kanji=イオナズン
|romanji=Ionazun
|type=Spell
|role=Attack
|element=[[Image:DQTact Bang.png|48px]]
|mp=137
|range=[[Image:DQTact_RangeRhombus.png|48px]]<br>2
|status=None
|description=Deals major [[Bang]]-type spell damage to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=[[Archdemon]], [[Imp]]
}}
 
==={{DQTAoD}}===
In the series, Kaboom is a spell commonly associated with the former Demon Lord [[Hadlar]]. It is depicted as a powerful wave beam of light fired from both of the caster's hands after gathering sparkling energy. He first casts it in the battle against Avan on Dermline Island.
 
==={{AHB}}===
Kaboom is a spell finisher for [[Leona (A Hero's Bonds)|Leona]] and the Luminary Leader as a [[Priest]] or [[Sage]]. It is a long-range attack that inflicts magical Light damage over a wide area and temporarily raises all allies' Light damage. The spell can be unlocked by obtaining a Cherub Staff from limited Treasure Hunts or obtaining Kaboom Scrolls from the Shop Exchange.
 
==={{SSB5}}===
Kaboom is available via the Command Selection, and costs a hefty 37 {{MP}}. The detonation projectile travels out from the {{Hero Smash}} and will explode upon contact with an opponent or after enough distance has been covered. The explosion has a slight vacuum effect, and boasts considerable knockback.


==Enemy versions==
==Enemy versions==
Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy in ''III'', 72~88 damage in ''IV'' and ''V'', and 95~115 in ''VI'', ''VII'' and ''IX''. The blast radius was weakened in ''VIII'', where it deals 72~92 damage.
Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy in {{III}}, 72~88 damage in {{IV}} and {{V}}, and 95~115 in {{VI}}, {{VII}} and {{IX}}. The blast radius was weakened in {{VIII}}, where it deals 72~92 damage.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Megaexplosión|es-meaning=From the Greek ''{{tt|mega|great or large}}'' and ''{{tt|explosión|explosion}}''.
|fr=Mégabang|fr-meaning=From the Greek ''{{tt|mega|great or large}}'' and ''{{tt|bang|the noise of an explosion}}''.
|de=Bumm|de-meaning=German onomatopoeia for the sound of an explosion.
|it=Baboom|it-meaning=Onomatopoeic term for the sound of an explosion.
|ko={{tt|이오나즌|Ionajeun}}|ko-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Ionazun''.
}}


==Battle Visuals==
==Battle Visuals==
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ2-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ2}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ2-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ2}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ3-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 2 gbc.gif]]|game={{DQ2}}|platform={{GBC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ3-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform=SNES}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 3 gbc.gif]]|game={{DQ3}}|platform={{GBC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform=PSX}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 4 psx.gif]]|game={{DQ4}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform=PS2}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ5-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform=DS}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ11-PS4-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=PS4}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ9-DS-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ9}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom dqm.gif]]|game={{DQM}}|platform={{GBC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom dqm psx.gif]]|game={{DQM1·2}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom caravan.gif]]|game={{Caravan Heart}}|platform={{GBA}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom dqm joker 2.gif]]|game={{DQMJ2}}|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 5 ds.gif]]|game=''[[Zenithia trilogy]]''|platform={{DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
{{clear}}
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 5 ps2.gif]]|game={{DQ5}}|platform={{PS2}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom 7 3ds.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:DQ8-PS2-Kaboom.gif]]|game={{DQ8}}|platform={{PS2}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:XI Kaboom 2D.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=2D}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom XI 3D XL Serena.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=Switch}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom XI 3D XL Veronica.gif]]|game={{DQ11}}|platform=Switch}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom dqm 3ds.gif]]|game=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom dqm joker 3.gif]]|game={{DQMJ3}}|Joker 3]]''|platform={{3DS}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom DQMTDP.gif]]|game={{DQM3}}|platform=Switch}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kaboom heroes.gif]]|game={{DQH}}|platform={{PS4}}}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQII_Kaboom.png|''DQII''
DQII_Kaboom.png|{{II}}.
DQ3 Spell Kaboom.png|''DQIII''
DQ3 Spell Kaboom.png|{{III}}.
SSBU Kaboom.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
DQR Ionazun.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery>
SSBU Kaboom.jpg|Arusu casting Kaboom in {{Smash Ultimate}}.
DQ Dai2020 Ionazun.jpg|An eyecatch of [[Hadlar]] casting Kaboom in {{The Adventure of Dai}}.
AHB Kaboom.png|Skill icon in {{A Hero's Bonds}}.
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{DQSpells}}
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Explosion spells]]
[[Category:Explosion spells]]
Line 132: Line 236:
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai spells]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spells]]
[[fr:Mégabang]]

Latest revision as of 14:42, 20 October 2024

Kaboom is a spell in the Dragon Quest series.

It causes high damage to all enemies with an immense explosion of light particles. It is related to the weaker spells Bang and Boom, and the stronger spell Kaboomle.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Kaboom is learned by the Princess of Moonbrooke at level 19. The spell costs a mere 8 MP, but deals only 55~68 in the original version and 68~92 in the remakes and ports. On the enemy side, Kaboom can be cast by Archdemons, Wrecktors, Pazuzu, Belial, and Hargon.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Kaboom is learned by Mages and Sages at level 38, and deals between 140~160 points of damage. It costs 18 MP to cast.

The enemies imp, Hocus-poker, Abracadabrer, EvilCloud, Baramos, Soul of Baramos, Baramonster, Xenlon, and Gran Dragon can use this spell against the party, although Imps don't have enough MP to cast it.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Kaboom is learned by Maya Mahabala at level 36, and is already known by The 9th Chosen One upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as before, and now costs only 15 MP to cast.

The enemies Imp, Barbatos, Vis mager, can use this spell against the party (though Imps fail to cast it), and it's also used in Chapter 6 of the remakes by the first, second, and third forms of Aamon.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Deals 120~160 damage, and costs 15 magic points.

Name Level
Archdemon --
Barbatos --
Conkjurer --
Wiz pip --
Liquid metal slime 8
Minidemon 28
Madchen 36
Nera Briscoletti 37
Starkers 45

The bosses King Korol and Nimzo also use it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the Sage vocation. The force of the explosion has been focused slightly, dealing 130~150 damage for 15 MP.

It is used by the enemies pudgedevil, demon overlord, and Mortamor in his first and third forms.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Kaboom has the same aspects as in the previous game and is learned through the same method.

It can be cast by the enemies Wiz pip, Nutty professor (though these two always fail to cast it), Infernal kernel, Black bishop, Flamencolumn, Barbatos, Master moosifer, Vis mager, Ersatz Estark, and Orgodemir (in his first form during Disc 1, and on his second and third forms during Disc 2).

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Kaboom is learned by Jessica Albert at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's Wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.

  • The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a Wisdom score of 620 to reach.

It is also used by Imp (who don't have enough MP to cast it), High roller (when they turn red), Morrimp, Santaclops, Archdemon, Wight priest, Hell hopper, Belial, Democrobot, both forms of Rhapthorne, the Lord of the Dragovians in his Golden form, Evil Jessica in Memoriam, and Estark. The Infamous Monsters Archfiend (Recruit), Bishop (Recruit), and Dimples can cast it.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Kaboom is available to Mages at level 47 and Sages at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base explosion/lightning damage, improving once the sorcerer's Magical Might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Mages will learn Kaboom at level 68, while Sages learn it at level 69, and it costs 23 MP to cast. The range is a 7 meter radius around the caster, dealing a minimum of 94~106 Light damage, with the formula calculated as (Magical Might - 200) x0.25 + 94~106. The spell will begin to increase in power proportionally starting with a Magical Might of 200. Once the caster's Magical Might surpasses 999 via buffs, the formula becomes (Magical Might - 999) /4 + 298~310 for an upper limit of 423~435

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Veronica will learn Kaboom at level 57, and can cast it for 24 MP. It deals 156~172 light-element damage, slowly rising to a maximum of 262~278 at 390 Magical Might.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Explodet deals 130~140 points of explosion damage to all foes and is learned by monsters beginning at level 29 if the monster has at least 120 MP and 158 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by Akubar, ArcDemon, Balzak, Baramos, BoneSlave, GoatHorn, Hargon, Metabble, and Mirudraas. [1]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Explodet now requires 285 Intelligence to learn. It is no longer naturally learned by Hargon.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Kaboom cost 15 MP, deals up to 220～236, and can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Kaboom has a base range of 106~116 and a maximum range of 229~239. It can no longer be learned from Bombardier. It can also be learned from:

Terry's Wonderland 3D & Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Kaboom costs 24 MP and deals 114~126 damage. Once the monster's Wisdom surpasses 50, it will begin to increase in power until it deals 228~252 at 999 Wisdom.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Kaboom has the same parameters as in the previous title.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Kaboom costs 24 MP and is learned through the Aamon, Bang Virtuoso, Bombshell, Fire Chief, Impactor, Mordegon, Lord of Shadows, Mortamor, Nimzo, and Orgodemir talents. It has a base damage of 120 and will deal an average of 240 damage at 999 Wisdom.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Kaboom is the third tier spell of Nera and can be learned by investing 16 skill points. After charging her Boom spell for a short time, she will set off a massive explosion in front of her for 25 MP. If used in conjunction with the magical bubbles that Nera can unleash with her wand, she will cause them to explode, as well.

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
Blasts enemies over a huge area with an insane explosion.[1]

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Nera returns in the sequel, and Kaboom behaves as it did before. The spell now requires 15 skill points to learn and its MP cost has increased to 28.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Kaboom deals Explosion damage to all enemies in a wide area. It is learned by drackyma, hat hamwitchs, jade slimes, metal king slimes, pearly wights, and sham hatwitchs, and it costs 24 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Kaboom appeared in the basic card pool as a spell card exclusive for Mage leaders. It cost 7 MP to use and inflicts 3 damage to all enemy units.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Kaboom can be learned by archdemons at level 54 and can also be learned by Imp through Talent Blossoming. It costs 137 MP to cast. It has a range of two squares away from the caster in any direction and inflicts major Bang-type spell damage to all enemies in a plus sign-shaped area of effect. Upgrading the spell increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to cast. The spell can also be taught to any unit with a Kaboom Scroll, which can be purchased from the Legend League Season 2 Medal Swap Shop for 5,000 Medals.

There are also variations of the spell, including Compressed Kaboom, Earth-Shattering Kaboom, Necroboom, Arc Kaboom, Dual Kaboom, and Extreme Explosion Spell.

Kaboom (イオナズン Ionazun)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Kaboom
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Spell DQTact Bang.png 137
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeRhombus.png
2		 None
Description
Deals major Bang-type spell damage to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Archdemon, Imp


Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[edit]

In the series, Kaboom is a spell commonly associated with the former Demon Lord Hadlar. It is depicted as a powerful wave beam of light fired from both of the caster's hands after gathering sparkling energy. He first casts it in the battle against Avan on Dermline Island.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit]

Kaboom is a spell finisher for Leona and the Luminary Leader as a Priest or Sage. It is a long-range attack that inflicts magical Light damage over a wide area and temporarily raises all allies' Light damage. The spell can be unlocked by obtaining a Cherub Staff from limited Treasure Hunts or obtaining Kaboom Scrolls from the Shop Exchange.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Kaboom is available via the Command Selection, and costs a hefty 37 MP. The detonation projectile travels out from the Hero and will explode upon contact with an opponent or after enough distance has been covered. The explosion has a slight vacuum effect, and boasts considerable knockback.

Enemy versions[edit]

Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy in III, 72~88 damage in IV and V, and 95~115 in VI, VII and IX. The blast radius was weakened in VIII, where it deals 72~92 damage.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolMegaexplosiónFrom the Greek mega and explosión.
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisMégabangFrom the Greek mega and bang.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschBummGerman onomatopoeia for the sound of an explosion.
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoBaboomOnomatopoeic term for the sound of an explosion.
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어이오나즌Transliteration of the Japanese name Ionazun.

Battle Visuals[edit]


Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions


Spells in the Dragon Quest series
Master list
Burst magic
Darkness magic
Death and Banishing magic
Earth magic
Explosive magic
Fire magic
Gravity magic
Ice magic
Lightning magic
Non-elemental magic
Siphoning magic
Water magic
Wind magic
Recovery magic
Support magic
Transformation magic
Field magic
Miscellaneous magic
Retrieved from "https://dragon-quest.org/w/index.php?title=Kaboom&oldid=222921"