Buff
(Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest IV.)
| Buff | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | スカラ |
| Rōmaji | Sukara |
| Type | Support |
| Older names | Upper |
Buff is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series. It increases a party member's defence.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
Buff is learned by both Mages & Sages at level 4. It temporarily increases the defense of one ally during battle and requires 3 units of MP.
Dragon Quest IV
Buff is learned by Kiryl at level 5. It temporarily increases the defense of one ally during battle and can be cast for 3 MP.
Dragon Quest V
| Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Mandrake marshal | -- |
| Rebjørn | -- |
| Mudraker | 5 |
| Warhog | 5 |
| Cureslime | 8 |
| Hero | 9 |
| Bad apple | 10 |
| Pocus poppet | 10 |
| Pip fighter | 15 |
Dragon Quest VI
Buff is already known by Milly upon joining the party. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 3 of the Priest vocation. It costs 2 MP to cast, and will increase a character's defence by 50% with a limit of +200 points.
Dragon Quest VII
The Hero learns Upper at level 6. It costs 3 MP to use, but otherwise has the same properties as the previous game.
The spell is also known to Zev.
Dragon Quest VIII
Buff is already known by Angelo when he joins the party. It has the same attributes as the previous two games, but now has a turn limit of 7~10.
Dragon Quest IX
Buff is learned by paladins at level 2 and priests at level 8. It costs 3 MP to cast.
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Serena and Hendrik will learn buff at level 12 and 36 respectively. It doubles one character's defence for 3 MP, and lasts 4~6 turns.
