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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Insulatle is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 32, and costs 6 mp to cast. In the original version the spell will reduce damage by 33%, overriding any additional reductions provided by armour. This bug is fixed in all subsequent versions, and the spell will last 6~9 turns in all versions.
Insulatle is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 32, and costs 6 mp to cast. In the original version the spell will reduce damage by 33%, overriding any additional reductions provided by armour. This bug is fixed in all subsequent versions, and the spell will last 6~9 turns in all versions.


===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Insulatle is learned by [[Meena]] at level 29, and costs 6 of her magic points to cast. It reduces damage by 50%, setting the precedent for nearly all future appearances.
Insulatle is learned by [[Meena]] at level 29, and costs 6 of her magic points to cast. It reduces damage by 50%, setting the precedent for nearly all future appearances.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
Interestingly, Insulatele decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.
Interestingly, Insulatele decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom version. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.
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===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast.
This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast.


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


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25.
Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Insulatle is learned by [[ranger]]s at level 26 and [[priest]]s at level 43. It reduces breath damage by 25%, capping at 50% when cast twice, and costs 8 mp to cast. The affects of the spell will last for 6~9 turns.
Insulatle is learned by [[ranger]]s at level 26 and [[priest]]s at level 43. It reduces breath damage by 25%, capping at 50% when cast twice, and costs 8 mp to cast. The affects of the spell will last for 6~9 turns.


===[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Barrier is learned by monsters beginning at level 18 if the monster has at least 76 MP and 70 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[AmberWeed]], [[KingSlime]], [[MistyWing]], [[WeedBug]], and [[WindMerge]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]
Barrier is learned by monsters beginning at level 18 if the monster has at least 76 MP and 70 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[AmberWeed]], [[KingSlime]], [[MistyWing]], [[WeedBug]], and [[WindMerge]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]



Revision as of 10:12, 3 June 2016

Insulatle, originally localized as Barrier, is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series. It decreases the damage dealt by breath attacks by 50% in nearly all instances.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Insulatle is learned by Priests and Sages at level 32, and costs 6 mp to cast. In the original version the spell will reduce damage by 33%, overriding any additional reductions provided by armour. This bug is fixed in all subsequent versions, and the spell will last 6~9 turns in all versions.

Dragon Quest IV

Insulatle is learned by Meena at level 29, and costs 6 of her magic points to cast. It reduces damage by 50%, setting the precedent for nearly all future appearances.

Dragon Quest V

Interestingly, Insulatele decreases breath damage by a massive 70% in the original Super Famicom version. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in V.

Name Level
King cureslime 7
Metal slime 10
King slime 10
Son 23
Revaulting horse 27
Conkuisitor 40

Dragon Quest VI

This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the Sage vocation, and once more costs 6 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

Insulatle is learned by Jessica at level 25.

Dragon Quest IX

Insulatle is learned by rangers at level 26 and priests at level 43. It reduces breath damage by 25%, capping at 50% when cast twice, and costs 8 mp to cast. The affects of the spell will last for 6~9 turns.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Barrier is learned by monsters beginning at level 18 if the monster has at least 76 MP and 70 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by AmberWeed, KingSlime, MistyWing, WeedBug, and WindMerge. [1]