Snooze

Snooze is a recurring spell in the Dragon Quest series.

Description[]

Sends afflicted monsters into a magical slumber. Prior to IX, it had an accuracy of 100% before enemy resistances were applied.

Appearances[]

Dragon Quest[]

Making its debut alongside the series, it is learned by the Hero at level 7, being useful for putting enemies to sleep to enable safe fleeing without resistance. It can also be cast outside of battle but with no effect and will still use MP. It is also used by Legerdemen, Spitegeists, Hocus chimaeras, Knight aberrants, and Dread dragons, as well as Drohl diabolists and the Dragonlord in the remakes. It costs 2 MP to use.

In the SNES and Game Boy Color remakes, the Faerie flute can be used as an alternative to the spell, in contrast to the NES Version which it only affected Golem.

Dragon Quest II[]

Acting the same as in its debut, it is learned by the Princess of Moonbrooke at level 2, and can target a single group of enemies from this game onwards. It once again costs 2 MP to cast, and is also used by Somnol ants, Madusas, Shamen, Goregons, Miasmas, Grimlins, Tyrannodactyls, Pazuzu, and Hargon in battle.

Dragon Quest III[]

Acting the same as in II, it is learned by the Hero at level 16 (As well as the use of a glitch in the NES Version.), and both Priests and Sages at level 9. It costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Spiked hares, Overtoads, Leger-de-men, Shell slimes, Mimics, and King crabs in battle. In the 2D-HD Remake, it targets 1 enemy similar to modern appearances from X onwards.

The Faerie flute can once again be used as an alternative to the spell.

Dragon Quest IV[]

Acting the same as in its last 2 appearances, it is only learned by Meena at level 5 in the NES Version, whereas in the PlayStation and Nintendo DS version sees her learning it at level 6. Borya also learns it at level 5, but only in both remakes, as well as Laurel and Tom Foolery. It costs 3 MP to cast once again, and is also used by Bedbugs, Vampire battlers, Fat bats, and Mangler fishes in battle.

Dragon Quest V[]

Name	Level
Sancho	--
Debora	--
Bad apple	3
Ghost	6
Blizzybody	8
Chimaera	10
Dracky	10
Grudgerigar	10
Bianca	12
Old man of the sea	12
Nera	14
Daughter	20

Acting the same as in previous appearances, it is learned by recruited Ghosts at level 6, Bad apples at level 3, Blizzybodies at level 8, recruited Chimaeras, Drackies, and Grudgerigars at level 10, Bianca and recruited Old men of the sea at level 12, Nera at level 14, and Madchen at level 20. It once again costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Bad apples, Drackymas, Bag o' laughs, Quack ups, Gargoyles, and Merry Men in battle.

Dragon Quest VI[]

Acting the same as in previous appearances once again, it is learned by Milly at level 11, advancing to Rank 1 of the Mage vocation, and is already known by Ashlynn and Goober upon joining the party. It once again costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Budding sorcerers, Thaumatobats, Slumbering rams, and Hocus dreamaeras, as well as Shell Slimes once again.

Dragon Quest VII[]

Acting the same as in previous appearances once again, it is learned by Maribel at level 7 and by advancing to Rank 2 of the Mage vocation. It costs 3 MP to cast once again, and is also used by Vile vials, Urnexpecteds, Frighturns, Sky fries, Fire fries, Gripevines, Hans, Rogue, Sunken spirits, the Well wisher in Gröndal Well Cave, Babygoyles at Nottagen and the Pillar of Sulkk, and Orgodemir's final forme during the true final battle.

Dragon Quest VIII[]

Acting the same as in previous appearances once again, it is learned by Jessica at level 13. It costs 3 MP to cast once again, and is also used by Puppet players and the Trap box, as well as Drackymas and Fat Bats once again. In addition, Red already knows this spell when joins the party in the 3DS remake.

Dragon Quest IX[]

Acting the same as in previous appearances once again, it is learned by Armamentalists at level 8 and Priests at level 6, having a 50% base accuracy, and its chances of success will begin to rise once the caster's magical might surpasses 50 points, capping at 100% when the value reaches 999. It costs 3 MP to cast once again, and is also used by Ragged reapers and Charmours, as well as Drackymas, Shamen, and King Crabs once again.

Dragon Quest X[]

Acting mostly the same as in previous appearances once again, it is learned by at Mages at level 10 and Item Masters at level 16, but now targets one enemy for the first time since its debut. It once again costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Hawk men, Bloody blades, Napirs, Hell conductors, Slimecicles, Gasmons, and Anlucia the Maluminary, as well as Drackymas, Hocus Chimaeras, Knight Aberrants, Dread Dragons, Gargoyles, Spiked Hares, King Crabs, and Pazuzu once again. In the Offline version of the game, it is learned by the Hero in the Mage vocation at level 10 and Fuura at level 19, in addition to being cast by Kinnar and Potsucon when they temporarily fight alongside the party.

Dragon Quest XI[]

Acting the same as in X, it is learned by the Luminary at level 16 and already learned by his grandfather when he joins the party. It once again costs 3 MP to cast, and is also used by Drohl drones, Stump grumps, Smackers, and Jarvis's shadows, as well as Knight Aberrants, Spiked Hares, Overtoads, King Crabs, and Slimecicles once again. It is also used alongside Sylvando's Persecutter for the Snooze 'n' Bruise Pep Power.