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{{Spell Infobox
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Lightning
|title = Lightning
|image =  
|image = [[Image:DQXI Inazuma.jpg|center|250px]]
|japanese = いなずま
|japanese = いなずま
|romaji = Lightning
|romaji = {{tt|Inazuma|Lightning}}
|old = Bolt, Lightning
|old = Lightning
|type = Skill
|type = Skill
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:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
:''This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see [[Kazap]].''
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage and 0MP, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.
 
'''Lightning''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage for no {{MP}} cost, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Lightning is used by the [[Demon thunderer]] in the remakes of ''IV'', dealing 35~45 blast damage to all allies.
Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the [[demon thunderer]]s in the remakes of {{IV}}, dealing 35~45 blast damage to the entire {{Party 4}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and bomboulder. In the SNES version the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the bang element.
Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the [[old man of the sea]] and [[bomboulder]]. In the {{Super Famicom}} version, the skill dealt [[Zap]] damage, but in all other versions is uses the [[Bang]] element.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
[[Wyrtoise]]s and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] use it as enemies.
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the [[Luminary]] vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]].
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the {{Luminary V}} vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the [[Bang]] family of spells much like the [[Lightning Slash]]. In the {{Super Famicom}} version, Lightning can also be learned by the {{Lesser demon R}} at level 15.
 
It is used by the enemies [[hellstalker]]s, [[crayzee]]s, the [[Third Test]], the [[gallows giant]]s, and [[Murdaw]] in the third fight against him.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Sailor]] immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the [[Serial quiller (vocation)|Serial quiller]] vocation.
*Lightning was nerfed in the {{3DS}} version, with a new range of 30~50. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the [[Sailor]] vocation.
 
It can be used by the enemies [[electroslime]]s, [[natural born quiller]]s, [[monarchaeopteryx]]es, [[beastly priest]]s, [[demon thunderer]]s, [[hellstalker]]s, and [[Orgodemir]]'s first form on Disc 1.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
Lighting was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50.
An enemy-only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by [[Phantom swordsman|phantom swordsmen]], [[demon thunderer]]s, [[hellstalker]]s, and [[Juggerwroth]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The player can use it by recruiting the Infamous Monsters [[Damon]], [[Othello]], or [[Sir Bodless]].
An enemy only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Lightning grew weaker in ''IX'', dealing only 17~26 damage. Stronger variants debuted, however, as detailed below.
Lightning grew weaker in {{IX}}, dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by [[cumulus rex]]es, [[wyrtoise]]s, and the [[Master of Nu'un]]. Stronger variants debuted, however, as linked below.


==Terrible Lightning==
==={{DQ10}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Lightning can be learned by [[Druid]]s by allocating 80 skill points into their [[Summon]] skill and costs 18 {{MP}} to use. In this game, it actually inflicts lightning damage, dealing around 135~165 damage to enemies around the user and having a chance to inflict [[paralysis]]. Once the user's magical might surpasses 350, it increases in potency, reaching to a maximum of 835~865 at 1,350 {{Magical Might}}.
Dealing 28~43 damage, ''Terrible'' Lightning is utilized by [[Greygnarl]], [[Cumulus vex]], and [[Corvus]].


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Known as '''[[Frightening Lightning]]''' in this game, it is once again an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[24-carrot bunicorn]]s, [[Electric needler]]s, [[Old man of the sea|Old men of the sea]], and Vicious old men of the sea.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Monster !! Damage range
|-
| [[24-carrot bunicorn]] || 40~50
|-
| [[Old man of the sea]] || 50~60
|-
| Vicious [[old man of the sea]] || 70~80
|-
| [[Electric needler]] || 80~90
|-
| [[Electric needler]]* || 130~145
|-
|}
*Boss version
 
==={{DQM}}===
Lightning requires the {{MFamilies}} to reach level 10 with 65 {{HP}}, 90 {{Attack}} and 52 {{Agility}}. It is naturally learned by the [[Balzack|Balzak]], [[Nokturnus|Darkdrium]], [[Metal king slime|MetalKing]], [[Nimzo|Mirudraas]], [[Will-o'-the-whips|NiteWhip]], [[RotRaven]], [[Cyber slime|SlimeBorg]], [[Wyrtle|Tortragon]], [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)|WhiteKing]] and [[Thunderbird|ZapBird]]. If a {{MFamilies}} knows both Lightning and [[Kazap|Thordain]], they can learn [[Lightning Storm|HellBlast]].
 
==={{DQM2}}===
The requirements to learn Lightning are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the [[Dangler fish|Angleron]], [[Conkuistador|FooHero]], [[Neo Dragonlord|LordDraco]], [[Poseidon]] and [[Dierantula|Skularach]].
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
Lightning deals 100~120 damage for 10 {{MP}}, and can be learned with 60 points in [[Wulfspade (Skill)|Wulfspade]].
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Lightning can still be learned from [[Wulfspade (Skill)|Wulfspade]], as well as from [[Über Zapologist]] for 12 points. It also now deals a combination of [[Zap]] and [[Sizz]]-element damage.
 
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==Apocalyptic Lightning==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Two types of ''A.P.'' are used in ''IX''; one for the [[Wonder wyrtle]]s and [[Greygnarl]] that deals 162~197 damage, and another for [[Murdaw]] which bases its damage range on his level.


For the latter, the calculation is ''(70 + level^2 / 22) * 0.9~1.1'' for a minimum of 162~198 and a cap of 454~555.
==={{DQM3}}===
Lightning costs 12 {{MP}} and zaps all enemies for ''(Level x 0.8) + 40'' damage. It is learned through the [[Airhead]], [[Lightning Rod]], [[Murdaw (Talent)|Murdaw]], [[Vagabond]], [[Vaudevillain]], and [[Zap Virtuoso]] talents.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
Lightning is a {{MFamilies}} companion skill that can be learned by the [[Great sabrecat]], [[Ethereal serpent]], and [[Saber]] at level 30. It costs 28 {{MP}} to use and inflicts [[Zap]]-element physical damage to all enemies.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Lightning can be learned naturally by [[Man o' war]] at level 20, [[Wyrtle]] at level 26, [[Cyber slime]] at level 28, and [[King slime]] at level 44 and costs 26 {{MP}} to use. It inflicts moderate [[Zap]]-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.
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|name=Lightning
|kanji=いなずま
|romanji=Inazuma
|role=Attack
|type=Martial
|element=[[Image:DQTact Zap.png]]
|mp=26
|range=[[Image:DQTact_SkillRangeRadial.png|48px]]<br>Radius 1
|status=None
|description=Deals moderate [[Zap]]-type martial damage to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=[[Cyber slime]], [[King slime]], [[Man o' war]], [[Wyrtle[]]
}}
 
===''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
Frightening Lightning appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Jade]] at 6★ rarity or higher. It deals lightning physical damage to one enemy and adds lightning damage to her physical attacks for 5 turns.


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==Related skills==
*[[Apocalyptic Lightning]]
*[[Bolt of Blight]]
*[[Plasma Dome]]
*[[Spark]]
*[[Terrible Lightning]]
 
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 16 April 2024

This article is about the elemental skill. For the spell called "Lightning" in earlier localizations, see Kazap.

Lightning is an ability in the Dragon Quest series. Unless otherwise stated, it pulls down bolts from the sky for 50~70 damage for no MP cost, and is typically learned by bruiser types rather than casters.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Lightning is an enemy-only skill that is used by the demon thunderers in the remakes of IV, dealing 35~45 blast damage to the entire party.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Lightning is learned by several monster companions such as the old man of the sea and bomboulder. In the Super Famicom version, the skill dealt Zap damage, but in all other versions is uses the Bang element.

Name Level
Bomboulder 20
Rebjørn 40
Saber 40
Golem 45
Old man of the sea 45

Wyrtoises and Bjørn the Behemoose use it as enemies.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Lightning is learned by advancing to rank 3 of the Luminary vocation. Despite all appearances, the skill belongs to the Bang family of spells much like the Lightning Slash. In the Super Famicom version, Lightning can also be learned by the Lesser demon at level 15.

It is used by the enemies hellstalkers, crayzees, the Third Test, the gallows giants, and Murdaw in the third fight against him.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

In the original Sony PlayStation version, Lightning is a hybrid skill that can be learned by advancing to rank 5 as a Mage or Sailor immediately after completing the other. It can also be learned by mastering the Serial quiller vocation.

  • Lightning was nerfed in the 3DS version, with a new range of 30~50. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Lightning is learned normally by mastering the Sailor vocation.

It can be used by the enemies electroslimes, natural born quillers, monarchaeopteryxes, beastly priests, demon thunderers, hellstalkers, and Orgodemir's first form on Disc 1.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

An enemy-only skill, Lightning deals 28~36 damage. It can be used by phantom swordsmen, demon thunderers, hellstalkers, and Juggerwroth.

The player can use it by recruiting the Infamous Monsters Damon, Othello, or Sir Bodless.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Lightning grew weaker in IX, dealing only 17~26 damage. It can be used by cumulus rexes, wyrtoises, and the Master of Nu'un. Stronger variants debuted, however, as linked below.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Lightning can be learned by Druids by allocating 80 skill points into their Summon skill and costs 18 MP to use. In this game, it actually inflicts lightning damage, dealing around 135~165 damage to enemies around the user and having a chance to inflict paralysis. Once the user's magical might surpasses 350, it increases in potency, reaching to a maximum of 835~865 at 1,350 Magical Might.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Known as Frightening Lightning in this game, it is once again an enemy-only skill that can be used by 24-carrot bunicorns, Electric needlers, Old men of the sea, and Vicious old men of the sea.

Monster Damage range
24-carrot bunicorn 40~50
Old man of the sea 50~60
Vicious old man of the sea 70~80
Electric needler 80~90
Electric needler* 130~145
  • Boss version

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Lightning requires the monster to reach level 10 with 65 HP, 90 Attack and 52 Agility. It is naturally learned by the Balzak, Darkdrium, MetalKing, Mirudraas, NiteWhip, RotRaven, SlimeBorg, Tortragon, WhiteKing and ZapBird. If a monster knows both Lightning and Thordain, they can learn HellBlast.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

The requirements to learn Lightning are unchanged. It is naturally learned by the Angleron, FooHero, LordDraco, Poseidon and Skularach.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Lightning deals 100~120 damage for 10 MP, and can be learned with 60 points in Wulfspade.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Lightning can still be learned from Wulfspade, as well as from Über Zapologist for 12 points. It also now deals a combination of Zap and Sizz-element damage.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Lightning costs 12 MP and zaps all enemies for (Level x 0.8) + 40 damage. It is learned through the Airhead, Lightning Rod, Murdaw, Vagabond, Vaudevillain, and Zap Virtuoso talents.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Lightning is a monster companion skill that can be learned by the Great sabrecat, Ethereal serpent, and Saber at level 30. It costs 28 MP to use and inflicts Zap-element physical damage to all enemies.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Lightning can be learned naturally by Man o' war at level 20, Wyrtle at level 26, Cyber slime at level 28, and King slime at level 44 and costs 26 MP to use. It inflicts moderate Zap-type martial damage to all enemies in a radius of 1 around the user.

Lightning (いなずま Inazuma)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Lightning
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Martial DQTact Zap.png 26
Range Additional effects
DQTact SkillRangeRadial.png
Radius 1
None
Description
Deals moderate Zap-type martial damage to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Cyber slime, King slime, Man o' war, [[Wyrtle[]]


Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit]

Frightening Lightning appears as a skill that can be learned by Jade at 6★ rarity or higher. It deals lightning physical damage to one enemy and adds lightning damage to her physical attacks for 5 turns.

Related skills[edit]