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'''Status effects''' are a recurring element of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]].
'''Status effects''' are a recurring element of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]], and come in the negative status ailments and the beneficial status buffs. Both the party and monsters have access to these effects in most titles, and strategic use of both becomes vitally important during an adventure.


Status ailments damage, immobilize or otherwise debilitate a combatant. Almost every status ailment can be lifted with the help of a spell specific to that ailment. Many status ailments disappear immediately after a battle, while others can only be removed with a spell, a night at the [[Inn|inn]] or a visit to the [[church]].
Status ailments damage, immobilize or otherwise debilitate a combatant. Almost every status ailment can be lifted with the help of an item specific to that ailment. Many status ailments disappear immediately after a battle, while others can only be removed with a spell, a night at the [[Inn|inn]] or a visit to the [[church]]. Some spells exist expressly to inflict status effects, and some weapons have a small chance of inflicting a status ailment after a successful hit. Occasionally, a special move may have a chance of causing a status effect.  


Some spells exist expressly to inflict status effects, and some weapons have a small chance of inflicting a status ailment after a successful hit. Occasionally, a special move may have a chance of causing a status effect. Some equipment bestows positive or negative status effects.
Status buffs exist to either raise the stats of a character and give them an advantage in battle against weaker foes or to stand a better chance against powerful boss monsters or to reduce incoming damage. Typically buffs will fade in battle after a number of turns have passed, though there are exception where a buff will last the entire battle, such as all versions of ''Dragon Quest VI''. Only two types of buffs remain in effect after battle, being camouflage and pep.


A number of these effects can be wiped out by [[Disruptive Wave]] or with a [[Perfect panacea|perfect panacea]], if available.
A number of these effects can be wiped out by [[Disruptive Wave]] or with a [[Perfect panacea|perfect panacea]], if available.
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| '''[[Deceleratle|Decelerated]]'''
| '''[[Deceleratle|Decelerated]]'''
| Agility is reduced
| Agility is reduced.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No
| No
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| [[File:Poisoned.png|center]]<!--4:1 from 19x18-->
| '''[[Envenomation|Envenomated]]'''
| '''[[Envenomation|Envenomated]]'''
| The character takes damage after each round of the battle. Reduces [[HP]] by {{fraction|1|6}} of maximum per turn in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. Starting with ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' this was reduced to {{fraction|1|8}} of the maximum.
| The character takes damage after each round of the battle. Reduces [[HP]] by {{fraction|1|6}} of maximum per turn in ''Dragon Quest V''. Starting with ''Dragon Quest VI'' this was reduced to {{fraction|1|8}} of the maximum.
| ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
| Yes. The condition becomes ''Poisoned'' after battle ends.  
| Yes. The condition becomes ''Poisoned'' after battle ends.  
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| '''[[Poison|Poisoned]]'''
| '''[[Poison|Poisoned]]'''
| The character takes damage while traveling on the field. Originally, from ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' to ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' it was dealt every four steps. In ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' it was increased to eight steps. Since ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' it has been every single step.
| The character takes damage while traveling on the field. Originally, from ''Dragon Quest'' to ''Dragon Quest IV'' it was dealt every four steps. In ''Dragon Quest V'' and ''VI'' it was increased to eight steps. Since ''Dragon Quest VII'' it has been every single step. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest XI'', being poisoned now deals 1~5 damage per turn in addition to walking damage.
| ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| Yes
| Yes
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| '''Stunned'''
| '''Stunned'''
| The character must waste a turn or two frozen in fear, rolling around laughing, knocked down, grinning after a [[Puff-Puff]], etc.
| The character must waste a turn or two while being frozen in fear, rolling around laughing, knocked down, grinning after a [[Puff-Puff]], etc.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No
| No
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| '''[[Acceleratle|Accelerated]]'''
| '''[[Acceleratle|Accelerated]]'''
| Agility is increased. Amount varies between titles, 25% to 100%. In ''VIII'', this also increases evasion.
| Agility is increased. In ''VIII'' onwards, this also increases evasion.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No
| No
|-
|-
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| '''[[Backdraft]]'''
| Reflects breath attacks once.
| ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
| No 
|-
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| '''[[Bounce]]'''
| '''[[Bounce]]'''
| Reflects magic spells. Certain games only allow the spell to be used on the caster themselves.
| Reflects magic spells. Certain games only allow the spell to be used on the caster themselves.
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| No  
| No  
|-  
|-  
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| '''[[Buff|Buffed]]'''
| '''[[Buff|Buffed]]'''
| Defence is increased.  
| Defence is increased.  
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| No
| No
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| '''[[Vanish|Camouflaged]]'''
| '''[[Vanish|Camouflaged]]'''
| User is less likely to be targeted by monsters, and cannot be seen by foes on the world map.
| User is less likely to be targeted by monsters, and cannot be seen by foes on the world map.
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| Yes
| Yes
|-
|-
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| '''[[Puff!|Dragon]]'''
| '''[[Puff!|Dragon]]'''
| Morphed into a giant dragon. Will alternate between roasting and slashing at enemies.
| Morphed into a giant dragon. Will alternate between roasting and slashing at enemies while being resistant to fire.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No
| No
|-
|-
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| '''[[Insulatle|Insulated]]'''
| '''[[Insulatle|Insulated]]'''
| Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is decreased by 50%
| Damage from [[Breath|breath attacks]] is decreased.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No  
| No  
|-
|-
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| '''[[Kaclang]]'''  
| '''[[Kaclang]]'''  
| Turned into invincible steel.
| Turned into invincible steel for several turns.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|  No
|  No
|-
|-
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| '''[[Absorb Magic|Magic absorbent]]'''
| '''[[Absorb Magic|Magic absorbent]]'''
| Spells that target the user will restore their MP.
| Spells that target the user will restore their MP.
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| No
| No
|-
|-
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| '''[[Oomph]]'''
| '''[[Oomph]]'''
| Attack power doubled.
| Attack power increased.
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
| No
| No
|-
|-
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| '''[[Backdraft]]'''
| '''[[Pep|Pepped up]]'''
| Reflects breath attacks.
| Several stats are increased at once, and access to special techniques is granted.
| ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
| ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
| No 
| Yes
|-
|-
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| '''[[Snub|Snubbed]]'''
| '''[[Snub|Snubbed]]'''
| Magical attacks have no effect on the target from now on.
| Magical attacks have no effect on the target from now on.
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