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'''Sizz''' (also called '''Firebal''') is a spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is one of the first spells, introduced in the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', and is often learned by [[Wizard|Wizards]] and other practitioners of offensive magic.
{{Spell Infobox
|title = Sizz
|image = [[File:DQIV Hero Sizz.png|170px]]
|japanese = ギラ
|romaji = gira
|old = Hurt / Firebal
|type = Offensive
}}


Sizz is often depicted as a line of fire that pierces a group of enemies. The flames intensify and movements grow more elaborate as the spell advances.
'''Sizz''' (formerly called ''Firebal'') is a spell in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is the premier offensive spell, introduced in the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', and is often learned by [[Mage|magi]] and other practitioners of offensive magic.
 
Sizz is often depicted as a line of fire that affects a group of enemies, as opposed to [[Frizz]] hitting a single enemy with a fireball. The flames intensify and movements grow more elaborate as the spell line advances. With few exceptions, Sizz deals between 16~24 damage for 4 MP.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
Originally translated as '''Hurt''' and the only damaging spell in the game. The one-on-one style battles meant that it could only hit one enemy since there were never any groups to fight.
Originally translated as '''Hurt''' and is one of only two damaging spells in the game. The one-on-one style battles meant that it could only hit one enemy since there were never any groups to fight.


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|style="background:#FF8080"|Hurt
|style="background:#FF8080"|Hurt
|style="background:#FF8080"|Firebal
|style="background:#FF8080"|Firebal
|style="background:#FF8080"| -- (--)
|style="background:#FF8080"| ギラ (Gira)
| Lv.4
| Lv.4
| 2
| 2
| Damages the enemy for 15 HP
| Damages the enemy for 5~12 HP
|-
|-
|style="background:#FF8080"|Hurtmore
|style="background:#FF8080"|Hurtmore
|style="background:#FF8080"|Firebane
|style="background:#FF8080"|Firebane
|style="background:#FF8080"| -- (--)
|style="background:#FF8080"| ベギラマ (Begirama)
| Lv.19
| Lv.19
| 5
| 5
| Damages the enemy for 100 HP
| Damages the enemy for 58~65 HP
|}
|}
In remade versions of the game, the spell will deal 16~20 damage instead.


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The [[Prince of Cannock]] learns this spell at level 3, and it allows hit to damage a single enemy for 15~25 in the original. The spells deals 16~20 damage in the SFC and GBC remakes, and will cost 2 MP in these versions.
In the smart phone version, the spell has been changed (again) to adhere to the latter series convention, now hitting one group of enemies for 10~17 damage for '''3''' mp.
The enemy version of the spell hits for 8~16 in all versions, and targets all three luminaries in the mobile version.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Learned by Magi and Sages at level 7. This entry is when the spell found its identity as a group-targeting hex, and has dealt 16~24 damage for 4 MP ever since.
When cast by a foe, sizz singes for 10~18 damage. This range would remain consistent up until ''VIII''.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
Sizz is learned by [[Maya]] at level 7 and the [[hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the hero]] at level 11. [[Laurel]] knows the spell upon joining [[Torneko]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
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!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Level
|-
|[[Honey]]||--
|-
|[[Liquid metal slime/recruit|Liquid metal slime]]||--
|-
|[[Prestidigitator/recruit|Prestidigitator]]||5
|-
|[[Conkjurer/recruit|Conkjurer]]||5
|-
|[[Bianca]]||8
|-
|[[Ghost/recruit|Ghost]]||10
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Sizz is learned by [[Ashlynn]] at level 6, and is already known by [[Mercury]] upon joining. Other characters can learn it by advancing to rank 2 of the [[Mage]] vocation.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Sizz is learned immediately upon becoming a mage in all versions of the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
Sizz is learned by both [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the hero]] and [[Jessica]] at level 11. It deals an average of 16~24 damage and will increase in power once the character's [[wisdom]] surpasses 40, capping at 29~35 once they reach 70 wisdom.
The monster version of the spell has bee weakened as well, hitting for 8~14 points.
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
Sizz and its advanced incarnations do not appear in ''Dragon Quest IX'', though their effects can be replicated by use of weapons such as the [[Cautery Sword]].


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===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
*'''Firebal''', '''Hurt''', or '''Sizz''' - the most basic version of the spell, deals damage to a group of enemies.
The Sizz line returns as a spell family exclusive to [[Dancer]]s, who learn the first spell at level 14 and can cast if for 3 MP. Damage calculation is ''Magical Might x 0.25 + 7'' with a cap of 80~90 and an in-game spread of 6 meters.
*'''Firebane''', '''Hurtmore''', or '''Sizzle''' - deals greater damage to a group of enemies
*'''Firevolt''', '''Firebolt''', or '''Kasizzle''' - the most powerful version of the spell, deals heavy damage to a group of enemies


Firebal and its variations are commonly learned by the game's [[Wizard]], and the two lower forms are learned by the Hero of the [[Dragon Quest I|first game]]. Many enemies also know them.
==Battle Visuals==
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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Sizz.png|''Dragon Quest''
Image:DQ3 Spell Sizz.png|''Dragon Quest III''
</gallery></center>
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