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Secret of Evolution

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[[Image:Necrosaro-animated-full.gif|thumb|[[Psaro]] after having used the Secret of Evolution to become Necrosaro. (NES version)]]

The '''Secret of Evolution''' ('''進化の秘法''' ''shinka no hihō'') is a key plot element in {{DQ4}}. It is said to be integral to the development of all life everywhere, but extremely dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands.
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==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
The Secret of Evolution was originally discovered by [[Estark]], Lord of the Underworld, a thousand years before the game begins. Estark used the Secret of Evolution to transform his body and become the ultimate life-form, and in so doing becomes the most powerful being on the planet. However, although despite his power, the [[Zenith Dragon]] was able to seal him within a tomb deep beneath [[Mamon]].

After this, the secret was lost until it was rediscovered by the alchemist [[Mahabala]], father of [[Maya]] and [[Meena]]. Unfortunately, his apprentice [[Balzack]] murdered him and stole his research, using the imperfect version to empower himself and [[Marquis de Léon]]. He passed the secret onto their master, [[Psaro]], the Master of Monsters. Psaro had held off on using it himself for fear of losing his sanity; however, this changed when [[Aamon]] had his lover [[Rose]] murdered by humans, causing him to fly into a rage and utilize the Secret, taking on a form very similar to that of the transformed Estark.

Unbeknownst to either Psaro or the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Chosen Hero]], Aamon had expected them to kill each other in [[Nadiria]] while he perfected the Secret of Evolution and assumed dominion over all monsterkind. This plan was subverted when the Chosen were able to resurrect Rose using [[Yggdrasil flowers]] and restore Psaro from his madness. The Hero, Psaro, and party confronted Aamon in his ultimate form and and destroyed him, eliminating the Secret of Evolution with him.

==={{DQ5}}===
In the Nintendo DS remake of {{DQ5}}, it was said that [[Grandmaster Nimzo]] was an evil human that took the secret of evolution to become a god, however he end up being sealed up, just like [[Estark]].

The secret of evolution is mentioned by a scholar in [[Coburg|Coburg Castle]] who claims he is studying psarology, the name of the science being derived from the legend of [[Psaro]].

==Usage and Effects==
The exact steps one must take to perform the Secret are unknown, but it can be assumed that it makes use of [[magic]] or is even a form thereof. The technique acts to physically alter a person's physical characteristics, generally making them larger and stronger, and often adding other bonuses as well; for instance, Estark and Psaro both acquire an armoured carapace. This culminated with the final forms of both Psaro and Aamon, who became a bizarre, towering entity with not only a face on the abdomen but a ''second'' head with three eyes.

For some reason, the Secret of Evolution requires the [[Armlet of Transmutation]] in order to work as intended; if attempted without it, the results are imperfect and often unpredictable. [[Marquis de Léon]], fittingly enough, became a monstrous lioner, while Balzack became a huge and bloated lizardman. Each of these forms has a weapon unique to it - Estark and Psaro use two swords, the Marquis uses bared claws, and Balzack used a club - but whether this is an effect of the transformation or simply a matter of personal preference and common sense is unknown. Since Grandmaster Nimzo took on a form powerful enough in its own right with no mention or indication of him having access to the Armlet of Transmutation, there may be alternate ways of using the Secret of Evolution other than the Armlet and still achieving equally successful results.

One major side effect of using the Secret of Evolution is loss of one's memory. Neither Estark nor Psaro have any recollection of their past after using the Secret other than their own names. This side effect only takes place if the Armlet of Transmutation is utilized to achieve the full potential of the Secret of Evolution, as neither Balzack nor Marquis de Léon experienced memory loss after performing the Secret imperfectly. Interestingly, Aamon still has his memory intact after using the Secret. This may indicate that he knew of a way to bypass the side effect of memory loss, a method that neither Psaro nor Estark were aware of.

In the remake, Rose's tears were able to reverse the effects of the Secret of Evolution on Psaro, perhaps due to her heritage, her own unique magical traits, or her love for him. There may be other circumstances necessary in order to make this reversal possible as well.

===Non-Evolutionary Transformations===
It seems some demons in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]] such as [[Mortamor]] and [[Orgodemir]] can naturally transform without need of the Secret of Evolution. In {{DQ10}}, the transformation of [[Hades Nergel|Nergel]] was a result of him being exposed to the true darkness at the top of the [[Heart of Hell]].

==In Other Languages==
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==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MyoIuNKArI&feature=player_embedded Psaro the Manslayer's transformations, DS version]

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Disruptive Wave

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{{Spell Infobox
|title = Disruptive Wave
|image =
|japanese = いてつくはどう
|romaji = Itetsukuhadou
|old = DeMagic
|type = Skill
}}
'''Disruptive Wave''' is a recurring skill in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' as a monster-exclusive attack, it nullifies all stat changes, such as those caused by buff abilities such as [[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]], debuffs such as [[Kasap]] and [[Deceleratle]], and [[Tension]].

It is typically known by major bosses and is almost always used by the final bosses, making the use of stat changing moves futile in such battles if one's luck is unrelentingly bad.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Used by [[Zoma]], as well as some of the superbosses such as [[Xenlon]] and [[Gran Dragon]].

==={{DQ4}}===
Disruptive Wave is a technique used by enemies such as [[Estark]], [[Psaro the Manslayer]], and [[Aamon]]. However, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] can unleash this by using the [[Zenithian sword]] as a tool in battle.

In the remakes, Disruptive Wave is one of the special abilities that [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn.

==={{DQ5}}===
Disruptive Wave is learned by recruited [[King slime (recruit)|king slime]]s at level 18. [[Saber]] can also learn it at level 33. As in Dragon Quest IV, the Zenithian sword can unleash this effect if used as a tool in battle.

==={{DQ6}}===
Disruptive Wave can be learned by any character in the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] vocation when they reach rank 2. This is the only way to learn the ability, as the Sword of Ramias instead casts Oomph when used as an item in battle.

==={{DQ7}}===
Learned via the Hero vocation as in ''VI'', but also by reaching rank 6 of the [[Druid]] vocation in the PSX version and rank 3 in the 3DS, or rank 7 of the Paladin vocation in the 3DS version only. It is superior (and cheaper) than [[The Great Leveller]] as it covers more effects.

==={{DQ8}}===
Disruptive Wave is used by most of the later story bosses, starting with [[Dhoulmagus]].

==={{DQ9}}===
Disruptive Wave is learned with 42 skill points allocated into [[List of enlightenment skills in Dragon Quest IX|Enlightenment skill]]. It costs 10MP to perform.

It is worth noting that Disruptive Wave acts slightly different in this installment as it now only affects the opposition when used by a character or a monster. This makes debuffs viable against many bosses since they can't use the ability to clear them away. This isn't used as heavily by the story bosses (only [[King Godwyn]] and [[Corvus]] uses it). However, several of the grotto bosses and ''all'' the [[legacy boss]]es will use this ability.

==={{DQ10}}===
[[Sage]]s learn an ability similar to Disruptive Wave called [[Clear Your Mind]], by investing 100 points into their Enlightenment skill. It costs 10 MP to cast, and blasts a wave in a cone in front of them, removing positive status effects of any enemy hit. Demon Swordsmen can learn Disruptive Wave with 70 points invested into their Wave skill. It costs 6 MP to cast, and functions similarly to Clear Your Mind. Several boss-level enemies also use this skill in battle.

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
Called DeMagic in this game, it requires the monster to reach level 20 with 100 MP and 140 intelligence. It is naturally learned by [[DeathMore]] (Final form),[[Mirudraas]] (Transformed) and [[Zoma]]. It can also be learned by monsters with [[Surge]] and [[Ultradown | UltraDown]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
DeMagic now requires 252 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by [[PsychoPiz]], [[Orgodemir]] (Transformed) and [[Warubou]].

===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
Disruptive Wave can be learned from various skill trees.

* [[Cleanser]] (100 points)
* [[Cursader]] (60 points)
* [[Dhoulmagus (skill) | Dhoulmagus]] (34 points)
* [[Diamagon (skill) | Diamagon III]] (30 points)
* [[Estark (skill) | Estark]] (100 points)
* [[Mortamor (skill) | Mortamor]] (100 points)
* [[Nimzo (skill) | Nimzo]] (100 points)
* [[Rhapthorne (skill) | Rhapthorne II]] (51 points)

==={{DQMJ2}}===
Disruptive Wave can no longer be learned from [[Cursader]], and [[Rhapthorne (skill) | Rhapthorne II]] now only requires 44 points.

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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can learn the ability when he joins for 8 skill points, and the skill only strips buffs from its targets instead of all stat modifiers. It costs 8 MP to use. He will also use it against the player in the battle against him. Additionally, [[Tension]] is not reduced when used.

==Trivia==
*The {{Translation|Japanese name|いてつくはどう|Itetsukuhadou|"Freezing Waves"}} refers to Zoma's ice magic, as he was the first to use the skill.
*In the initial English version of ''Dragon Quest VIII'', it was referred to as a '''Wave of Ice''', a literal translation of its Japanese name. Subsequent releases, such as the [[cell phone]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions, have changed it to Disruptive Wave.

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