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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 has a 100% chance to lower an enemy's defence if the target has no resistance.
'''Sap''' is a recurring [[Magic and Abilities|spell]] in the {{DQSeries}}.


Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some monsters gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.  
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}, it has a 100% chance to lower an enemy's {{Defence}} if the target has no resistance.
 
Early on, this spell is useful on durable enemies, including bosses. However, as the game progresses, some {{MFamilies}}s gain resistance to this spell and total immunity becomes common.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>Nintendo DS, Android, and iOS versions</ref>
|DQ4=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]], [[Cell phone|Android, and iOS]] versions</ref>
}}
}}
[[Borya]] and [[Maya]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 MP to cast.
[[Borya]] and [[Maya Mahabala]] both learn this spell at level 5. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast.


The enemies [[Buffalo wing]], [[Splatypunk]], [[Strangler fish]], and [[Hoodoo gooroo]] can use this spell against the party.
The enemies [[Buffalo wing]], [[Splatypunk]], [[Strangler fish]], and [[Hoodoo gooroo]] can use this spell against the {{Party 4}}.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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|[[Rotten apple (Recruit)|Rotten apple]]||3
|{{Rotten apple R}}||3
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|[[Beastmaster (Recruit)|Beastmaster]]||5
|{{Beastmaster R}}||5
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|[[Pocus poppet (Recruit)|Pocus poppet]]||7
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|[[Wiz pip (Recruit)|Wiz pip]]||10
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|[[Hoodlum (Recruit)|Hoodlum]]||20
|{{Hoodlum R}}||20
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==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the party, and is learned by [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 MP to cast.
Sap is already known by [[Ashlynn]] upon joining the {{Party 6}}, and is learned by the {{Hero 6}} at level 7. No other characters can obtain this spell. It costs 3 {{MP}} to cast.


The enemies [[Stumpkin]], [[Bloodcreeper]], [[Malevolantern]], and [[Marine spirit]] can use this spell against the party.
The enemies [[Stumpkin]], [[Bloodcreeper]], [[Malevolantern]], and [[Marine spirit]] can use this spell against the {{Party 6}}.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|DQ7=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] version</ref>
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Sap costs 3 MP to cast. [[Maribel]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage |Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (Vocation)|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2.
Sap costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. [[Maribel Mayde]] learns it at level 4. Anybody who has taken up the [[Mage]] vocation learns it at rank 4, while those who take the path of the [[Mandrake major (vocation)|Mandrake major]] learns it at level 2.


It can be used by the enemies [[Whopper hopper]], [[Crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[Wiz pip]], [[Barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].
It can be used by the enemies [[Whopper hopper]], [[Crested viper]], [[Tinpot Dictator]], [[Wiz pip]], [[Barracuda]], and [[Setesh the Punisher]].
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions</ref>
|DQ8=Reduces the defence of a single enemy.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Cell phone|Mobile]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions</ref>
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[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the party. It costs 3 MP for her to cast it. In the 3DS version, Morrie can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.
[[Jessica Albert]] already knows the Sap spell upon joining the {{Party 8}}. It costs 3 {{MP}} for her to cast it. In the {{3DS}} version, [[Morrie]] can learn the spell by investing 8 points into his Passion skillset.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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.
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 {{MFamilies}} resistance.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 MP to cast and will lower one enemy's defence by 75% for 4~6 turns.
{{Veronica 11}} and [[Rab]] have already learned Sap when they join the party. It costs 2 {{MP}} to cast and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 75% for 4~6 turns.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
This ability can be learned by a variety of monsters. It requires the monster to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 MP, and 15 intelligence. It is naturally learned by the [[MadPecker]], [[Mental pitcher | MadPlant]], [[MedusaEye]], [[Orc]], [[Picky]], [[PutrePup]], [[Skeletor]], [[TreeSlime]] and [[Voodoll]].
This ability can be learned by a variety of {{MFamilies}}s. It requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach at least level 4 with at least 18 {{MP}}, and 15 {{Intelligence}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Weaken beakon|MadPecker]], [[Mental pitcher|MadPlant]], [[Madusa|MedusaEye]], [[Orc]], [[Bludgerigar|Picky]], [[Putrefido|PutrePup]], [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|Skeletor]], [[Buddy slime|TreeSlime]] and [[Pocus poppet|Voodoll]].


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Sap now requires 27 intelligence to learn. It is learned by the [[AxeShark]], [[Drygon]], [[LizardFly]], [[Merman]] and [[MultiEyes]].
Sap now requires 27 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is learned by the [[Axe shark|AxeShark]], [[Drygon]], [[Dragonfry|LizardFly]], [[Merman]] and [[Eyesaur|MultiEyes]].


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Sap can be learned from:
Sap can be learned from:
 
*[[Cluboon (skill)|Cluboon]] (48 points)
* [[Cluboon (skill) | Cluboon]] (48 points)
*[[Diabolist]] (16 points)
* [[Diabolist]] (16 points)
*[[Saboteur]] (14 points)
* [[Saboteur]] (14 points)


==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Sap can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]]. It can now be learned from [[Flute Warrior]] for 5 points or from [[Morrie's Melange]] for 8 points.
Sap can no longer be learned from [[Diabolist]]. It can now be learned from [[Flute Warrior]] for 5 points or from [[Morrie's Melange]] for 8 points.


===''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''===
==={{DQWalk}}===
Sap is learned by Mages and Sages at level 15. It reduces the Defence of one enemy by two levels for three turns.
Sap is learned by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 15. It reduces the {{Defence}} of one enemy by two levels for three turns.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Sap is known naturally by [[Merman]] and [[Treevil]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Drackmage]] and [[Fandangow]] at level 16. It costs 9 MP to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a chance to greatly reduce the target's DEF for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
Sap is known naturally by [[Merman]] and [[Treevil]] at level 1 and can be learned by [[Drackmage]] and [[Fandangow]] at level 16. It costs 9 {{MP}} to cast, has a range of three squares away from the caster in any direction, and has a chance to greatly reduce the target's {{DEF}} for 3 turns. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
{{DQTactSkill
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Sap
|name=Sap
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|mp=9
|mp=9
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFDown.png]]<br>DEF Down
|status=[[Image:DQTact DEFDown.png]]<br>{{DEF}} Down
|description=Occasionally greatly lowers 1 enemy's DEF for 3 turns
|description=Occasionally greatly lowers 1 enemy's {{DEF}} for 3 turns
|monsters=Drackmage, Fandangow, Merman, Treevil
|monsters=[[Drackmage]], [[Fandangow]], [[Merman]], [[Treevil]]
}}
}}


==={{DQTreasures}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Sap costs 5 MP and will lower one enemy's defence by 50% for a limited time. It is learned by [[Dread dracky|Dread drackies]] and [[Shadow]]s, and will naturally upgrade into Kasap.
Sap costs 5 {{MP}} and will lower one enemy's {{Defence}} by 50% for a limited time. It is learned by [[Dread dracky|Dread drackies]] and [[Shadow]]s, and will naturally upgrade into [[Kasap]].


==Other Languages==
==Other Languages==
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{{DQSpells}}
{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III spells]]
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