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==Localization history== | ==Localization history== | ||
The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell, in the [[NES]] localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the Enix of America era and then into the modern period by Square-Enix's new editorial standards beginning with Dragon Quest VIII. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original ''Monsters'' spin off title and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is a weaker lightning spell whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word zap cannot be simplified further as | The name Zap was first used as the term for ''Raidein'', the weakest lightning spell, in the [[NES]] localization of the third game and this was carried forward through the Enix of America era and then into the modern period by Square-Enix's new editorial standards beginning with ''Dragon Quest VIII''. A discrepancy had emerged between the English and Japanese versions as early as ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'', however. This is due to the presence of the ''Dein'' spell, which was first appeared in the original ''Monsters'' spin off title under the name ''Bolt'' and had not yet appeared in a mainline game at the time. ''Dein'' is a weaker lightning spell whose nomenclature is the diminutive form of ''Raidein''. Because the English word zap cannot be simplified further as its Japanese counterpart was, the localization team instead redubbed ''Raidein'' as [[Zapple]] to reflect it's new status as the mid-tier lightning spell. | ||
In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein. | In localizations of older titles, such as the [[Nintendo DS]] release of the entire [[Zenithia trilogy]], Zap was retained as the English equivalent to Raidein. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | ||
Zap is a spell that can be learned by both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]] for 10 skill points. It summons lightning in front of them for 14 MP. As their level increases, they can upgrade the spell and also cast Zapple and Kazap by charging up Zap. | Zap is a spell that can be learned by both [[Luceus]] and [[Aurora]] for 10 skill points. It summons lightning in front of them for 14 MP. As their level increases, they can upgrade the spell and also cast Zapple and Kazap by charging up Zap. Like all lightning skills and spells, it can short circuit enemies from the [[Machine family]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | ||
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Image:DQ3 Spell Zap.png|''DQIII'' Famicom art | Image:DQ3 Spell Zap.png|''DQIII'' Famicom art | ||
Image:DQHII Zap.jpg|Teresa casting Zap in ''Heroes II'' | |||
Image:SSBU Zap.jpg|Arusu casting Zap in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||