Kacrack (Hyadain)

Kacrack Japanese ヒャダイン Rōmaji Hyadain Type Offensive First appearance Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation Dragon Warrior naming IceSpears
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Kacrack is a spell in the Dragon Quest series. It pierces all enemies with ice damage.

Localization history

This page refers to the spell called ヒャダイン Hyadain in Japanese, which was localised as Kacrack. Hyadai is a Crack spell tier that was present in a few select games, mostly up to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen on the main numbering. Later on, the name Kacrack was used for the spell called マヒャド Mahyado in Japanese. For uses of that spell, see Kacrack (Mahyado).

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Kacrack is learned by Mages & Sages at Level 32 in the original release due to a programming bug; it costs 9 MP and hits all enemies for 60~80 points of damage. In the Super Famicom remake and its Game Boy Color port, the glitch has been corrected and the spell is learned at Level 26.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Kacrack is learned by Mages and Sages at level 25 if their wisdom exceeds 110 points. Kacrack costs 10 MP and deals up to 88~110 to all enemies. As with all multi-targeting attack spells Kacrack's power is increased if it is used against a smaller number of foes, being 130% damage against a single monster, 120% against two monsters, and 110% damage when used on three monsters.

When cast by monsters Kacrack will deal 54~75 damage to the party.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Kacrack is learned by Borya at Level 27 and deals 60~80 damage to all enemies for 8 MP. In the NES version of Dragon Warrior IV, it is called IceSpears.

Dragon Quest Walk

Kacrack costs 24 MP to cast and inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies. It cannot be learned naturally by any vocation, but rather by equipping certain weapons such as the glumbrella and godbird sceptre. In Japanese, this version is the recurring Mahyado spell.

Another version of Kacrack can be learned by Grand Sorcerers at level 40, costing 22 MP to cast. It also inflicts moderate Crack-type spell damage to all enemies. This version is the older Hyadain spell from III and IV and even uses a similar animation seen in remake versions.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

Kacrack is first cast by Dai on Dermline Island in order to counteract the effects of Hadlar's Kafrizz spell, demonstrating a level of magic beyond his abilities. The sage Marin also casts Kacrack against Flazzard during the battle at Valge Tower, but it proves ineffective, as he is able to absorb the effects of the spell with the icy side of his body. In the series, Kacrack is depicted as a compressed blast of ice-cold blue energy sent forth from the caster's hands.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds

Kacrack appeared as a normal spell for both Matoriv and Nova and as a spell finisher for Popp, with the Luminary Leader being able to use all three versions. Matoriv's version inflicted piercing magical Ice damage over a small area and temporarily raised the caster's Ice damage. Nova's version inflicted magical Ice damage over a small area and temporarily lowered the target's physical and magical defence for a short time. Popp's version dealt magical Ice damage over a wide area. Matoriv's version was unlocked when he joined the party and could be improved further by receiving White Quartz Staffs from Treasure Hunts or from the Shop Exchange, while Nova's Kacrack scrolls could have been received by playing during the "Northern Hero" event or from the Shop Exchange. Popp's version was unlockable by receiving the Siren's Staff from limited Treasure Hunts.

Matoriv and Nova's Kacrack spells are actually named Hyadain in the Japanese version of the game, sharing a name with Kacrack from both Dragon Quest III and IV, while Popp's is named Mahyado.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Megahelada	From mega- and helada.
Français	Mégaglace	From mega- and glace.
Deutsch	Klirr	Derived from the German verb klirren, which means to clash or clatter.
Italiano	Antartide	Italian for Antartica, the coldest place on Earth.

Japanese musician

Japanese musician Kenichi Maeyamada (前山田健一) has used the pseudonym "ヒャダイン"(the Japanese name for Kacrack), in addition to his real name. He chose that name because he found the uselessness of Kacrack (in Dragon Quest III and IV) ironic and fun.

Battle Visuals

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   Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (SFC)
2. 
   Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (GBC)
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   Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (PSX)