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'''Kaboom'' is a spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It causes high damage to all targets with an immense explosion.  It is related to the weaker spells [[Bang]] and [[Boom]], and the stronger spell [[Kaboomle]].

Kaboom is learned by [[Maya]] at level 36, and is already known by [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] upon joining. It deals between 140~160 damage as before, and now costs only 15 mp to cast.

 

Kaboom can only be obtained by mastering the [[Sage]] vocation. It has been reduced in velocity slightly, dealing between 130~150 damage for 15 mp.

Kaboom is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 33, with a base range of 104~120. Once Miss Albert's wisdom surpasses 251 the spell will gradually increase in power, until her cognitive prowess peaks at 556. From there the spell will blast all enemies for 184~200 damage.

* The spell has been given a damage boost in the 3DS port, with the base range growing to 112~128 and the upper limit reaching 208~224. This zenith requires a wisdom score of 620 to reach.

Kaboom is available to [[Mage|Mages]] at level 47 and [[Sage]]s at level 48. It costs 28 MP to cast and will deal 140 base damage, improving once the sorcerer's magical might reaches 250. The upper limit of this spell is 218~238.

 

 

 

 

Kaboom is available via the Command Selection, and costs a hefty 37 MP. The detonation projectile travels out from the Hero and will explode upon contact with an opponent or after enough distance has been covered. The explosion has a slight vacuum effect, and boasts considerable knockback.

==Enemy versions==

Kaboom will deal 60~80 damage when cast by an enemy in ''III'', 72~88 damage in ''IV'' and ''V'', and 95~115 in ''VI'', ''VII'' and ''IX''. The blast radius was weakened in ''VIII'', where it deals 72~92 damage.

==Battle Visuals==

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