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Shimmering dress

2024-05-23T16:39:36Z

2601:CA:8500:AD30:6475:66F9:20FF:A9AD: corrected word order

{{Item
|title = ''Shimmering dress''
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|center|175px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひかりのドレス|Light dress}}
|romaji=Hikari no doresu
|names = Light dress Dress of radiance
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] remakes only'' ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = High chance to reflects spells
}}

The '''shimmering dress''' is a recurring dress in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. This radiant yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells from both enemies and allies, with the exact frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown as of the seventh game.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +90 and reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game, but it can only be worn by female characters. In the SNES/GBC remake, one can be found as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) & more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold.
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the smart phone versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[mimic]]s in [[Zoma's Castle]].

==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] (female), [[Alena]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. It can be sold for 6,600 gold. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]].

==={{DQ5}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold, and can only be worn by {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, and [[Madchen]].

==={{DQ6}}===
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the [[Best-Dressed Contest]] instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable.
It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic.
Combine with a [[silver tiara]] and [[glass slippers]] for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]].

==={{DQ7}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +75 and a style bonus of +61. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]] and it reflects spells in battle 33% of the time. The shimmering dress can be found at the Multipleximus Maximus.
The shimmering dress receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref name="auto2">[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]]. It can be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. Shimmering dresses can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be sold for 8,800 gold. They can also be upgraded into a [[divine bustier]] by combining it with a [[dangerous bustier]], a [[princess's robe]] by combining it with an [[angel's robe]] and a [[gold rosary]], or a [[Shamshir of light]] by combining it with a [[light shield]] and a [[rune staff]].

{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII shimmering dress.png|32px]] Shimmering dress
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Gold bracer.png|32px|link=Gold bracer]] Gold bracer
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Ruby of protection.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]] Ruby of protection
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]] Spangled dress
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX shimmering dress.png]]
|name=Shimmering dress
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +35 Charm +100
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells Upgrades into [[Princess's robe]]
|price=NA/7,750
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|link=Spangled dress]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|link=Brighten rock]] x3
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|link=Pink pearl]]
}}
In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]]. Reflect rate is 20%.

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75 Charm +62/65/68/71
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells
|price=NA/5,500
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 [[file:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 [[file:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.

==See also==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Mirror armour]]
*[[Mirror shield]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
DQIII Shimmering Dress.png|A female Mage from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the shimmering dress
Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Alena wearing the shimmering dress
DQIV Shimmering Dress.png|Meena wearing the shimmering dress
Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
</gallery>

==Reference==
<references/>
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]

Kazapple

2024-05-23T15:34:06Z

2601:CA:8500:AD30:6475:66F9:20FF:A9AD: /* {{DQ5}} */ Deleted repeated phrase

{{Spell Infobox
|title = Kazapple
|image = [[Image:DQIV_Kazapple.png|170px]]
|japanese = ミナデイン ジゴデイン
|romaji = Minadein Jigodein
|type = Offensive
|old=Thordain, Alldain
}}
'''Kazapple''' is a spell in the {{DQSeries}} that delivers the fury of the Gods unto the player's enemies. The finer details of the spell vary between titles, but it is always the strongest Lightning-element ability in every game it appears in.

==Localization history==
The English name Kazapple has referred to the Japanese spells ミナデイン and ジゴデイン throughout the localization history of the series under [[Square Enix]]. Briefly, it is the English name of whole-party spell ミナデイン in ''IV''~''VII'' of the mainline games, and the fourth tier Lightning spell ジゴデイン in every entry in the ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters (series)|Dragon Quest Monsters]]'' games after the first ''Joker'' title. Both ミナデイン and ジゴデイン spells appear in ''XI'', with the current English localization delegating ミナデイン as [[Kazapstrophe]] to clarify the two. The final instance of Kazapple referring to ミナデイン would be in the second ''Heroes'' game.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
Kazapple is learned by the {{Hero 4}} at level 37 and deals 330~350 Lightning damage to one foe, requires 15 {{MP}} from every party member to cast. As such, it cannot be used if [[Alena]], [[Ragnar McRyan]], or [[Torneko Taloon]] are in the {{Party 4}}.

==={{DQ5}}===
Kazapple is learned by {{Parry}} at level 38, and by the {{Conkuistador R}} at level 60. It costs every party member 10 MP to cast but as [[Tuppence]] is the only human character to gain MP the requirements are much less strict for most party configurations. Because Parry cannot equip the [[duplic hat]] in the {{SFC}} version, the spell cannot be echoed.

==={{DQ6}}===
Kazapple is learned by reaching rank 8 of the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero vocation]], the Legend. The power has been double to 600~700 and costs every party member 10 MP as in before. Unlike in {{V}}, all human characters gain MP and thus the player is not limited by his or her party configuration. Kazapple has the quickest activation speed of any ability in the game, activating before [[Kaclang]] and [[Forbearance]]. The spell will only echo with the duplic hat in the original {{SFC}} version.

==={{DQ7}}===
Kazapple has all the parameters of the previous game, but due to the presence of powerful skills such as [[Blade of Ultimate Power]] it is sub-optimal to use in battle.

==={{DQ10}}===
Kazapple was used by a variety of monsters and was added to [[Anlucia]]'s spell repertoire for the version 5.3 update onwards, thus making it available to players. It costs 27 MP to cast and the damage range will depend on the user, with the lowest end for monsters being 250~350 and the high end being approximately 600.

==={{DQ11}}===
Kazapple is a three-person [[Pep]] power that is available to players when the {{Luminary}} learns [[Zapple]] and [[Jade]] masters [[Lightning Storm]]. When used, [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] will channel magical energy to the {{Luminary}} who sends it crashing down on all enemies. The damage calculation is based on the sum of The {{Luminary}} and his [[Rab|grandfather]]'s {{Magical Might}}, capping for 594~654 at 975 {{Magical Might}}. Furthermore, the spell has a 25% chance to [[Paralysis|Paralyze]] foes and a 25% chance to lower their resistance to Lighting by one stage.

==={{DQMJ}}===
Kazapple is a single-target spell that requires 30 {{MP}} to cast, and will deal up to 424~482 damage at 999 {{Wisdom}}. It can be learned from:
*[[Bang & Zap|Bang & Zap III]] (62 points)
*[[Frizz & Zap|Frizz & Zap III]] (90 points)
*[[Über Blessed Blizzardier]] (80 points)
*[[Über Mage]] (30 points)
*[[Woosh & Zap|Woosh & Zap III]] (64)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Kazapple deals 247~260 base damage and 461~474 maximum damage. It can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, as well as:
*[[Hero of the Heavens]] (75 points)
*[[Sizz & Zap|Sizz & Zap III]] (90 points)
*[[Über Zapologist]] (41 points)

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D|Terry's Wonderland 3D]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key|Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
Kazapple costs 30 {{MP}} and deals 247~273 damage. It will begin to amp up the voltage once the {{MFamilies}}'s {{Wisdom}} rises over 500, hitting for 855~945 damage at 3,999 {{Wisdom}}.

==={{DQMJ3}}===
Kazapple has the same parameters as in the previous two games.

==={{DQM3}}===
Kazapple costs 61 MP and is learned via the [[Greygnarl (Talent)|Greygnarl]], [[Leading Light]], [[Lord of the Dragovians (Talent)|Lord of the Dragovians]], [[Murdaw (Talent)|Murdaw]], [[Perfect Speller]], [[Polariser]], [[Sovereign]], [[Strong Speller]], [[Zap Virtuoso]] talents. It has a base power of 260 and will deal an average of 800 damage at 3,999 wisdom.

==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQH2}}===
Kazapple is a party power that is the reward for completing quest 46. It requires that all party members have max [[tension]], but will dead a fixed 9,999 damage to all enemies in the immediate vicinity.

[[Loss leader]]s are able to cast the spell, and if it is reflected back at them it will deal approximately 1,200 damage.

==={{DQR}}===
Kazapple appears as a card.

==Etymology==
*The Japanese particle ミナ (mina) is used to convey that the spell requires the aid of the whole party in order to cast.

==Trivia==
*Kazapple appeared in a preview image seen in issue 36 of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine's 1989 edition, where it was shown dealing 520 damage to a monster. This higher voltage output was likely lowered during the development of ''IV'' for balancing the end-game's difficulty.

==Battle visuals==
<center>
{{ScreenshotGallery/Start}}
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{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ6-SNES-Kazapple.gif]]|game={{DQ6}}|platform={{SFC}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/Item|image=[[File:DQ7-PSX-Kazapple.gif]]|game={{DQ7}}|platform={{PSX}}}}
{{ScreenshotGallery/End}}
<center>
{{clear}}
<center>
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Start}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/Item|image=[[File:Kazapple DQM TDP.gif]]|game={{DQM3}}|platform=Switch}}
{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
</center>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Kazapple Rivals card.jpeg|Rivals card
</gallery>

{{DQSpells}}
[[Category:Pep powers]]
[[Category:Spells]]
[[Category: Lightning spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI pep powers]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II spells]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals spells]]