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'''Kabuff''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' | '''Kabuff''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It increases the entire party's defence for a period of time. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''=== | ||
Kabuff is learned by the [[Prince of Cannock]] at level 20. It heightens the defense of everyone in the part temporarily and takes 2 units of MP to use. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
Both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s learn the spell at level 9. | Both [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s learn the spell at level 9, depending on the character's Wisdom attribute. It heightens the defense of everyone in the party by 50% and takes 4 units of MP to use. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
Kabuff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 14 and increases the party's defense by 100% for 4 MP in the NES version. In the remakes it lasts only 7~10 turns instead of the entire battle. | Kabuff is learned by [[Kiryl]] at level 14 and increases the party's defense by 100% for 4 MP in the NES version. In the remakes it lasts only 7~10 turns instead of the entire battle. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
Kabuff is learned by a variety of characters and increases defense by 50% in the original SNES version and 25% in all subsequent releases. In all versions it costs 3 MP to cast. | Kabuff is learned by a variety of characters and increases defense by 50% in the original SNES version and 25% in all subsequent releases. In all versions it costs 3 MP to cast. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
Kabuff has the same properties as in ''VI'', and is learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (class)|Hero]] vocations. | Kabuff has the same properties as in ''VI'', and is learned by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 4 of the [[Sage]], rank 2 of the [[Monster Master|Monster Masher]], rank 5 of the [[Champion]], and rank 1 of the [[Hero (class)|Hero]] vocations. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns. | Kabuff is learned by [[Angelo]] at level 14 and by [[Yangus]] after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
Kabuff is learned by [[paladin]]s at level 26 and [[sage]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns. | Kabuff is learned by [[paladin]]s at level 26 and [[sage]]s at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''=== | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | |||
Kabuff can be learned by Kiryl for 3 skill points and costs 10 MP to cast, increasing the entire party's defence. It can be improved by learning the skill Kabuff Extender for 20 skill points, which makes the effect of Kabuff last even longer. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*The [[Rune staff]], a wand that casts the spell when used in battle. | *The [[Rune staff]], a wand that casts the spell when used in battle. | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX spells]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes spells]] | |||
Revision as of 15:44, 11 November 2018
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| Japanese | スクルト |
| Rōmaji | Sukuruto |
| Type | Support |
| Older names | Increase |
Kabuff is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series. It increases the entire party's defence for a period of time.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II
Kabuff is learned by the Prince of Cannock at level 20. It heightens the defense of everyone in the part temporarily and takes 2 units of MP to use. In the original NES version, it increases defense by 12.5%, and by 50% in all other versions.
Dragon Quest III
Both Mages & Sages learn the spell at level 9, depending on the character's Wisdom attribute. It heightens the defense of everyone in the party by 50% and takes 4 units of MP to use.
Dragon Quest IV
Kabuff is learned by Kiryl at level 14 and increases the party's defense by 100% for 4 MP in the NES version. In the remakes it lasts only 7~10 turns instead of the entire battle.
Dragon Quest V
Kabuff is learned by a variety of characters and increases defense by 50% in the original SNES version and 25% in all subsequent releases. In all versions it costs 3 MP to cast.
| Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Sancho | -- |
| Metal slime | 3 |
| King slime | 5 |
| Conkuisitor | 8 |
| Son | 8 |
| Cureslime | 10 |
| Slime | 10 |
| Mudraker | 15 |
| Grudgerigar | 17 |
| Pip fighter | 45 |
Dragon Quest VI
Kabuff is already known by Goober upon joining the party, and is learned by Milly at level 18, and by Goowain and Shelley at level 8. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 5 of the Priest vocation. It increases defense by 25% for 3 MP, with a cap of +200 points.
Dragon Quest VII
Kabuff has the same properties as in VI, and is learned by reaching rank 3 of the Armamentalist, rank 4 of the Sage, rank 2 of the Monster Masher, rank 5 of the Champion, and rank 1 of the Hero vocations.
Dragon Quest VIII
Kabuff is learned by Angelo at level 14 and by Yangus after adding 42 points to his Humanity skill tree. It has the same properties as the previous two games, but now lasts for only 7~10 turns.
Dragon Quest IX
Kabuff is learned by paladins at level 26 and sages at level 30. It costs 6 MP to cast, increases defense up to 50%, and lasts 7~10 turns.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Kabuff can be learned by Kiryl for 3 skill points and costs 10 MP to cast, increasing the entire party's defence. It can be improved by learning the skill Kabuff Extender for 20 skill points, which makes the effect of Kabuff last even longer.
See also
- The Rune staff, a wand that casts the spell when used in battle.
