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Crackle can be learned naturally by [[Mushroom mage]] at level 20, [[Umbra]] at level 22, [[Drohl drone]] and [[Slimecicle]] and [[Krystalinda]] at level 26, [[Blizzybody]] at level 32, and [[Moosifer]] and [[Tortured soul]] at level 46. It costs 24 MP to cast, has a range of three squares in front of the caster, and inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies in a range of three squares horizontally. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
Crackle can be learned naturally by [[Mushroom mage]] at level 20, [[Umbra]] at level 22, [[Drohl drone]], [[Slimecicle]] and [[Krystalinda]] at level 26, [[Blizzybody]] at level 32, and [[Moosifer]] and [[Tortured soul]] at level 46. It costs 24 MP to cast, has a range of three squares in front of the caster, and inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies in a range of three squares horizontally. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.
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Revision as of 22:26, 15 May 2022

Crackle is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series, and the second of the ice family. It lacerates one group of enemies with a volley of ice spears.

The spell is associated with the Icicle dirk, being cast whenever the dagger is used as an item in battle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Crackle is learned by Mages and Sages at level 20 and deals around 42~58 points of damage for 6 MP.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Crackle is learned by Borya at level 12. Crackle targets a group of monsters for 5 MP, and deals around 35~45 damage to each.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Crackle deals between 42~58 points of damage to an enemy group for 5 MP, and is learned by the following party members.

Name Level
Moosifer 1
Old man of the sea 1
Blizzybody 12
Daughter 14
Powie yowie 15
Jailcat 16
Man o' war 30

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

This spell is learned by advancing to rank 6 of the Mage vocation. It deals between 42~58 points of damage for 5 MP.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Crackle is learned by advancing to rank 8 of the Mage vocation, and is used by High Priestess Jacqueline.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Crackle is learned by Jessica at level 16. It impales an enemy group for 30~40 before her Wisdom hits 100, with a maximum of 73~86 once her wisdom reaches 200. It costs 5 MP to cast.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Learned by: Mage Level 16 Minstrel Level 16, and cast by both for 8 MP Rips into a group of enemies with sharp icicles. Base damage is 42~58 before the caster's Magical might exceeds 100, and the cap is 142~157 at 999 M.M.

Dragon Quest X

Magi will learn Crackle at level 24, Minstrels at level 25, and Death Masters at level 69. It can also be learned by Jailcat as a monster companion with the Crack Knowledge skill tree for 12 skill points. It costs 8MP to cast with a range of 15 meters, and the base damage range is 34~42. Higher damage is calculated as Magical Might x 0.245 +18.5 for a cap of 132~140. As the game is 3D, the traditional system of enemy groups no longer exists and instead the damage is focused on one target, with enemies in that target's immediate vicinity also taking damage.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Veronica will learn Crackle at level 26, and Rab will have already learned it by the time he joins the party. It costs 8 MP to cast and will have a base range of 40~56, growing to 88~104 once either character's magical might hits 249.

Dragon Quest Monsters

SnowStorm deals 42-58 points of ice damage to all enemies for 5 MP. It will be learned naturally by any monster that could learn IceBolt at level 12 as long as they have 42 max MP and 60 INT, which includes 1EyeClown, BigEye, GoatHorn, IceMan, Metaly, Mommonja, Servant, Snaily, TreeBoy, WindBeast, and Yeti. It will naturally upgrade into Blizzard as the monster levels up.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Crackle can be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Crackle can no longer be learned from Aquapothecary or Niflheim. It can now be learned from:

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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

Crackle is the second tier spell of Jessica and can be learned by investing 8 skill points. By charging her Crack spell for a short time, she can cast Crackle, which creates a burst of ice crystals that have a chance of freezing enemies in front of her for 13 MP. As she levels up more, she will be able to upgrade the spell and learn Kacrack.

Dragon Quest Tact

Crackle can be learned naturally by Mushroom mage at level 20, Umbra at level 22, Drohl drone, Slimecicle and Krystalinda at level 26, Blizzybody at level 32, and Moosifer and Tortured soul at level 46. It costs 24 MP to cast, has a range of three squares in front of the caster, and inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies in a range of three squares horizontally. It can also be taught to any unit by using an ability scroll.

Crackle (ヒャダルコ Hyadaruko)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Crackle
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Spell DQTact Crack.png 24
Range Additional effects
DQTact RangeFront3.png
Front 3
None
Description
Deals moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Blizzybody, Drohl drone, Krystalinda, Moosifer, Mushroom mage, Slimecicle, Tortured soul, Umbra


Enemy versions

Crackle will deal 32~42 damage when used by a monster. Incredibly, the spell would keep this range all the way until VIII, in which it deals 24~32 damage. In IX it deals 25~40.

Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolHeladaSpanish for "frost" or "freezing".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisSuperglaceFrom the Greek super- and glace.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschKnackDerived from the German verb knacken, which means to make a cracking sound or to crack open.
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoIcebergDerived from the English iceberg, a huge mass of ocean-floating ice that has broken off of a glacier.

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