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'''Insulatle''' is a recurring spell in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It decreases the damage dealt by [[Breath attack|breath attacks]] by a substantial amount in all appearances, with the exact percentage varying between titles. Contrary to what the name implies, Insulatle reduces the damage of all breath attacks and not just fire and ice.
'''Insulatle''' is a recurring spell in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
It decreases the damage dealt by [[breath attack]]s by a substantial amount in all appearances, with the exact percentage varying between titles. Contrary to what the name implies, Insulatle reduces the damage of all breath attacks and not just fire and ice.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
Insulatle is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 32, and costs 6 mp to cast. In the original version the spell will reduce damage by 33%, overriding any additional reductions provided by armour. This bug is fixed in all subsequent versions, and the spell will last 6~9 turns in all versions.
Insulatle is learned by [[Priest]]s and [[Sage]]s at level 32, and costs 6 mp to cast. In the original version the spell will reduce damage by 33%, overriding any additional reductions provided by armour. This bug is fixed in all subsequent versions, and the spell will last 6~9 turns in all versions.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Insulatle is learned by [[Meena]] at level 29, costs 6 of her magic points to cast, and lasts for 6~9 turns. It reduces damage by 50%, setting the precedent for nearly all future appearances.
Insulatle is learned by [[Meena Mahabala]] at level 29, costs 6 of her {{MP}}s to cast, and lasts for 6~9 turns. It reduces damage by 50%, setting the precedent for nearly all future appearances.


In the remakes, it can also be used by [[Div]]s.
In the remakes, it can also be used by [[Div]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Insulatle costs 3 MP, decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original Super Famicom release before being nerfed to 50% in all subsequent versions. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in ''V''.
Insulatle costs 3 {{MP}}, decreases breath damage by a massive '''70%''' in the original {{Super Famicom}} release before being nerfed to 50% in all subsequent versions. This is likely the reason why armour resistances are weaker than usual in {{V}}.
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|[[Metal slime (Recruit)|Metal slime]]||10
|{{Metal slime R}}||10
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|[[King slime/recruit|King slime]]||10
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|[[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Son]]||23
|{{Parry}}||23
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|[[Revaulting horse/recruit|Revaulting horse]]||27
|{{Revaulting horse R}}||27
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|[[Conkuisitor/recruit|Conkuisitor]]||40
|{{Conkuisitor R}}||40
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 3 MP to cast. In addition to breath attacks, the spell also cuts [[Tidal Wave]] and [[Big Banga]] in half.
This spell is obtained by advancing to Rank 2 of the [[Sage]] vocation, and once more costs 3 {{MP}} to cast. In addition to [[breath attack]]s, the spell also cuts [[Tidal Wave]] and [[Big Banga]] in half.


The enemies [[Aggrosculpture]] and [[Loss leader]] can use this spell.
The enemies [[aggrosculpture]] and [[loss leader]] can use this spell.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
Insulatle features the same traits as in the previous game but now lasts 6~9 turns. It is once again learned by reaching rank 2 of the sage, but in the 3DS remake it can also be attained by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 3 of the [[Monster Masher]],  rank 1 of the [[Druid]], rank 1 of the [[Hero (Class)|Hero]], rank 4 of the [[Vigilantern]], and rank 5 of the [[Gripevine (Vocation)|Gripevine]] vocations.
Insulatle features the same traits as in the previous game but now lasts 6~9 turns. It is once again learned by reaching rank 2 of the [[Sage]], but in the {{3DS}} remake it can also be attained by reaching rank 3 of the [[Armamentalist]], rank 3 of the [[Monster Masher]],  rank 1 of the [[Druid]], rank 1 of the {{Hero V}}, rank 4 of the [[Djinn genie (vocation)|Vigilantern]], and rank 5 of the [[Gripevine (vocation)|Gripevine]] vocations.


It can be cast by the enemies [[Kernel of truth]], and [[Div]].
It can be cast by the enemies [[kernel of truth]], and [[div]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica]] at level 25 and costs 3 MP. It lasts 6~9 turns, and can be replicated by Munchie's [[Chunky cheese]].
Insulatle is learned by [[Jessica Albert]] at level 25 and costs 3 {{MP}}. It lasts 6~9 turns, and can be replicated by {{Munchie}}'s {{Chunky cheese}}.
It can also be cast by the Infamous Monster [[Archfiend (Recruit)]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Insulatle is learned by [[ranger]]s at level 26 and [[priest]]s at level 43. It reduces breath damage by 25%, capping at 50% when cast twice, and costs 8 mp to cast. The effects of the spell will last for 6~9 turns.
Insulatle is learned by [[Ranger]]s at level 26 and [[Priest]]s at level 43. It reduces {{Breath}} damage by 25%, capping at 50% when cast twice, and costs 8 {{MP}} to cast. The effects of the spell will last for 6~9 turns.


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===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
[[Rab]] learns Insulatle at level 40 and cuts breath damage by 25% once more, but now costs 12 MP to cast.
[[Rab]] learns Insulatle at level 40 and cuts breath damage by 25% once more, but now costs 12 {{MP}} to cast.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
Insulatle (then know as Barrier) is learned by monsters beginning at level 18 if the monster has at least 76 MP and 70 Intelligence. It is learned naturally by [[AmberWeed]], [[KingSlime]], [[MistyWing]], [[WeedBug]], and [[WindMerge]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]
Insulatle (then know as Barrier) is learned by {{MFamilies}}s beginning at level 18 if the {{MFamilies}} has at least 76 {{MP}} and 70 {{Intelligence}}. It is learned naturally by [[Amber weed|AmberWeed]], [[King slime|KingSlime]], [[MistyWing]], [[WeedBug]], and [[Gustbluster|WindMerge]]. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/197155-dragon-warrior-monsters/faqs/8160]


==={{DQM2}}===
==={{DQM2}}===
Barrier now requires 126 intelligence to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Aquarella]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Genosidoh]], [[KingSlime]] or [[WindMerge]].
Barrier now requires 126 {{Intelligence}} to learn. It is naturally learned by the [[Aqua parasol|Aquarella]]. It is no longer naturally learned by the [[Genosidoh]], [[King slime|KingSlime]] or [[Gustbluster|WindMerge]].


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
Insulatle can be learned from:
Insulatle can be learned from:
* [[Anti-dragon]] (50 points)
*[[Anti-dragon]] (50 points)
* [[Bird Brain]] (80 points)
*[[Bird Brain]] (80 points)
* [[Bolsterer]] (52 points)
*[[Bolsterer]] (52 points)


==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Insulatle can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though the point requirements for [[Bird Brain]] and [[Bolsterer]] have changed. It can now be learned from:
Insulatle can be learned from all the skills it could be previously, though the point requirements for [[Bird Brain]] and [[Bolsterer]] have changed. It can now be learned from:
* [[Battle Road Master]] (36 points)
*[[Battle Road Master]] (36 points)
* [[Bird Brain]] (70 points)
*[[Bird Brain]] (70 points)
* [[Bolsterer]] (38 points)
*[[Bolsterer]] (38 points)
* [[Great godbird (skill) | Great godbird]] (26 points)
*[[Great godbird (skill)|Great godbird]] (26 points)
 
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==={{DQM3}}===
Insulatle costs 4 MP and will reduce breath damage for the party by 50% for 4~7 turns. It is learned through the [[Blusterer]], [[Breath Taker]], [[Cure-All]], [[Fluffy (Talent)|Fluffy]], [[Lord of the Dragovians (Talent)|Lord of the Dragovians]], [[Mouth Guard]], [[Sage (Talent)|Sage]], [[Smarty-Pants]], [[Snow Drifter]], and [[Woosh Virtuoso]] talents.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Insulatle can be learned by [[Ice sculpture]] at level 26 and costs 24 MP to cast. It has a range of 1-3 squares away from the caster and can be self-cast, increasing the breath resistance of the target and all allies in a 3x3 square for 3 turns.
Insulatle can be learned by [[Ice sculpture]] at level 26 and costs 24 {{MP}} to cast. It has a range of 1-3 squares away from the caster and can be self-cast, increasing the {{Breath}} resistance of the target and all allies in a 3x3 square for 3 turns.
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[[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 Tact spells]]
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