Crack is a recurring offensive spell in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it has become a staple commonly learned by Mages and other users of offensive magic in the series.
Description[]
Crack is often depicted as a sudden growth of ice crystals that cut into a single enemy. The crystals become larger, more abundant, and far more chilling in appearance as the spell family advances, extending its target range along with its power.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest III[]
Making its debut, it is learned by Mages and Sages at level 5, dealing 25~35 points of damage. It costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Drac the Vlads, Mushroom mages, Shell slimes, and Mermaniacs in battle.
Dragon Quest IV[]
Already learned by Borya, it deals 10~16 base damage on one enemy and costs 2 MP to cast. It is also used by Blinksters, Crack-billed platypunks, Pterygotuses, and Prima Donna, as well as Mushroom Mages once again. The reason for the lowered damage output in this entry is the concern over difficulty balance in the beginning of the second chapter. In addition, it is also used by Bloody hands in the remakes.
Dragon Quest V[]
While a spell in the SNES original, it is cast by Prestidigitators, Lazy eyes, Hocus chimaeras, and the Winter Queen in battle against their enemies. From the PS2 remake onwards, it is already learned by Madchen and recruited Wiz pips at level 8, costing 3 MP to cast for the first time since III, as well the Wiz pips themselves in battle. From the DS remake onwards, it is also used by Jailcats, as well as already learned by them when they are recruited.
Dragon Quest VI[]
Learned by Milly at level 9, it acts the same as in previous appearances and costs 3 MP to cast once again. It is also used by Goblin pixies and Tree fellers, as well as Shell Slimes once again. It can also be learned by recruited Dreamaeras at level 7, though only in the SNES version.
Dragon Quest VII[]
Only learned by advancing to Rank 1 of the Bone Baron, it act the same as in previous appearances and costs 3 MP to cast once again. It is also used by Babygoyles, Urnexpecteds, Biting batboons, Axecutioners, Bloody hands, Wiz pips, Deathcargots, Side winders, Nava, and the Well wisher in the Roots of Ygg. It is also used by High Priestess Jacqueline when she fights alongside the party.
Dragon Quest VIII[]
Learned by Jessica at level 10, it costs 3 MP to cast once again and initially deals between 20~30 damage until her wisdom exceeds 32, with a maximum of 44~52 once her wisdom hits 64. It is also used by Jailcats, Night sneakers, and Diemons in battle.
Dragon Quest IX[]
Crack is learned by Mages at level 6 and Minstrels at level 8, and costs 3 MP to cast once again. It pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles, dealing 25~35 base damage before the caster's magical might reaches 50, capping at 114~123 at 999 magical might. It is also used by Morag, as well as Blinksters and Mushroom Mages once again.
Dragon Quest X[]
Learned by Mages at level 6, Minstrels at level 8, Death Masters at level 56, and by investing 3 skill points into a recruited monster's Crack Knowledge skill tree, it costs 3 MP to cast once again, with damage calculated as Magical Might x 0.24 + 9.5 with an upper limit of 86~90. It is also used by Wax murderers, Shivery shrubberies, Tundrackies, and Girguish, as well as Blinksters, Jailcats, and Shell Slimes once again. It is also used by Pickled slimes in the Slurpodrome, attacking and stopping the leader for a short time, costing 1 MP to cast.
Dragon Quest XI[]
Already learned by Veronica and Rab when they join the party, it acts the same as in its last two appearances and costs 3 MP to cast once again. It is also used by Khalamari kids and Jarvis's shadows, as well as Shell Slimes and Crack-Billed Platypunks once again.
Dragon Warrior Monsters[]
IceBolt deals 25-35 points of ice damage for 3 MP. It is learned naturally by 1EyeClown, BigEye, GoatHorn, IceMan, Metaly, Mommonja, Servant, Shell Slimes, Tree Fellers, WindBeast, and Yeti as long as they have 16 max MP and 30 INT. Crack will naturally upgrade into Crackle and later into Kacrackle as the monster levels up.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[]
Acting the same as in previous appearances, it costs 3 MP to cast once again and can be learned from the Aquapothecary, Bang & Crack, Crack & Zam, Crack & Zap, Diamagon, Ice, Icemeister, Niflheim, and Woosh & Crack skillsets.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[]
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Dragon Quest Heroes[]
Crack is the main spell that Jessica can cast in battle. She fires three ice shards in front of her for 6 MP. As her level increases, she can upgrade the spell and also cast Crackle and Kacrackle by charging up Crack.
Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
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Dragon Quest of the Stars[]
Appears as a skill for Watermaul wand and is used by Shell slimes in battle.
Dragon Quest Rivals[]
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Dragon Quest Tact[]
Already learned by Drackolytes, Drohl drones, Frostburns, Shell Slimes, Seaslimes, Mushroom Mages, Crack-Billed Platypunks, Jailcats, Khalamari Kids, Slimecicles, Moguses, Dead Man's Souls, and Tundrackies when they are recruited, as well as Feralballs at level 16, it acts the same as in previous appearances and costs 4 MP to cast.
A scroll of this spell can be obtained by clearing Stage 2 of Majellan, Pankraz, Slime knight, and Pickled slime's Battle Roads and Stage 4 of King kelp and Maldragora's Battle Roads.
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Dragon Quest Treasures[]
Acting the same as in previous appearances once again, it is already learned by Silhouettes, Tundrackies, Queen slimes, Cutie slimes, and Pearly wights, when they are recruited, costing 4 MP to cast once again.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds[]
Can be obtained if one get's the Jolly brolly weapon.
Dragon Quest Champions[]
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Other Media Appearances[]
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[]
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Enemy versions[]
Crack will deal 16~24 damage when used against the player in III, and 12~20 in V, VI, and VII. In IV and VIII, it deals 10~16 damage, and in IX, it hits for 12~21.
Gallery[]
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Battle Visuals[]
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Glace |
| German | Knirsch Eis (M) |
| Spanish | Minihelada |
| Italian | |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |
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