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Part 9
As Dusk Falls

Part 9

Complete Part 9 walkthrough for As Dusk Falls, including Madder Iron and Nomadic Shoes, and how to complete Riesengang and Vierzeberg requests.

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Complete Part 9 walkthrough for As Dusk Falls, including Madder Iron and Nomadic Shoes, and how to complete Riesengang and Vierzeberg requests.

  • You must have completed previous parts of the game.
  • Ensure you have stocked up on bombs and MP recovery items.
  • You should have seen a scene where Ayesha wants to know more about alchemy books.
  • You should have visited the person who gave you the Alchemy Basics book.
  • You should have spoken with Harry.
  • You should have seen an event at Black Cat's Path involving a homunculus wanting to buy "sparkles" if you haven't already.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Write Bell Doesn't Learn into the diary.
  2. 2
    Synthesize Madder Iron (Wilbell's request).
  3. 3
    Equip the Nomadic Shoes.
  4. 4
    Head east from Vierzeberg and meet Ernie at Riverside Way on 9/30, Year 1.
  5. 5
    Continue east and complete the (Info) goal at Half-Florescent Field, spending no more than one day there.
  6. 6
    Enter Riesengang and replace Wilbell with Regina. Remember to remove accessories from Wilbell before replacing her.
  7. 7
    In Riesengang, pick up the two Baguettes in the House.
  8. 8
    Complete the following requests in Village Plaza: Has a Chill (Squash Tea x3), To Make Clothes (Leather x2), and The Real Deal (Junk x2).
  9. 9
    Enter Riesengang Ruin. Clear out enemies, harvesting all gather points before defeating the final group. Use Linca's Back Attack to defeat Guards in a single turn. Mini-Slags are easily defeated.
  10. 10
    In Riesengang-Middle, defeat Guards and Butterfly Lizards. Grab harvest points first, then clear the room.
  11. 11
    Write Exterminating Slags into the diary.
  12. 12
    Pick up more bread.
  13. 13
    Return to the world map.
  14. 14
    Travel back to Riesengang-Middle for an optional scene with Regina and potentially a flyer.
  15. 15
    Head to Dry Valley and clear out Ravine Way and the Lake Bed.
  16. 16
    Find a flyer at Ravine Way. Defeat Heavy Skins and Stray Dogs.
  17. 17
    Complete the (Search) goal by defeating enough monsters and harvesting ingredients.
  18. 18
    Return to Riesengang to pick up more bread.
  19. 19
    Return to Vierzeberg.
  20. 20
    On 10/18, Year 1, if you've seen Ernie four times, he will visit with a request. Find him at the bridge and deliver 5 Riesen Ointments.
  21. 21
    A gift will arrive from Wilbell's teacher at your workshop. Choose the vegetables to receive Red Devil peppers.
  22. 22
    Enter Hill Plaza. The baker Fred Rodfork will have opened his bakery.
  23. 23
    Buy the following from Fred's Bakery: Intro to Baking (500 Cole), Baking at Home (700 Cole), Festive Baking (1,200 Cole), Grain Miracles (2,300 Cole), Bitter Muffin x3, Baguette x10, and Grain Powder x10.
  24. 24
    Wilbell's and Regina's bazaar shops will have new inventory. Register a Distilled Water with Wilbell.
  25. 25
    Buy the following: Strong Yarn x3 (registered, Wilbell), Steel Yarn Ball x3 (registered, Wilbell), Dry Herb x3 (Wilbell), Tea Leaf x3 (Wilbell), Pretty Ore x3 (Regina), Silver Liquid x3 (Regina), and Prisma Crystal x3 (Regina).
  26. 26
    Complete the following requests: Hooray to Health! (Baguette x10) at Hill Plaza, and Quality of Life (Dry Herb x10) at Vierzeberg Bridge.
  27. 27
    Travel south past Hallos Village to Evershade Woods. Enemies include Flesh Eaters, Fairydrakes, and Poison Squirrels. Focus on Flesh Eaters and Fairydrakes, using area skills for others.
  28. 28
    Once Evershade Woods is cleared, the path to the Alchemy Library will open.
  29. 29
    Enter Wayward Forest. Defeat Steel Skins (152 HP) using Linca's and Regina's skills. Replenish MP between battles.
  30. 30
    Return to the world map and travel to Zweiteturm.
  31. 31
    Enter the *Strange Building* and meet Odelia. You can now purchase items from her.
  32. 32
    Purchase the following from Odelia: Useful Bombs (1,800 Cole), Alchemy Perfection (2,300 Cole), Mineral Powder x3, and Black Powder x2.
  33. 33
    Go down the stairs into the Archives. Battle Carriers and Guards using skills and Ice Bombs. Prioritize Carriers as they have two actions per turn.
  34. 34
    Return to the previous area for a scene, then proceed deeper into the archives.
  35. 35
    Check for equipment upgrades from dropped items. Be mindful of your basket filling up, preventing new ingredient harvesting.
  36. 36
    When fighting, use Linca's Back Attack on a Carrier, then Adrenaline Dance. Regina can handle any remaining Carriers. Ensure you have MP recovery items.
  37. 37
    In Archive 3, fight Watchmen (Siren skill weakens characters). Use items and skills, or try to avoid them using invulnerability after a battle.
  38. 38
    In Archive 4, have a long conversation with Keith.
  39. 39
    Fight Carriers and harvest gathering points. You may need to fight one Watchmen group for the (Search) goal.
  40. 40
    Leave the Zweiteturm; an event will occur at the entrance.
  41. 41
    Travel back to Vierzeberg to read the *Borrowed Book*.
  42. 42
    If Linca has 20+ friendship points, an event will occur at Spring Water Forest. Her subsequent events will occur 10 days apart at various locations.
  43. 43
    On 11/12, Year 1, Ayesha will read the library book and plan to search for more flowers. Multiple goals will appear.
Tips
  • Remember to equip the Nomadic Shoes.
  • Remove accessories from Wilbell before replacing her with Regina.
  • Don't waste MP when fighting enemies in Riesengang Ruin and Riesengang-Middle.
  • Harvest all gather points before finishing off the final enemy groups in dungeons.
  • Use Linca's Back Attack for efficient enemy clearing.
  • Replenish your MP between battles, especially in Wayward Forest.
  • Be aware that your basket can fill up quickly in the Archives, preventing new ingredient harvesting.
  • Prioritize defeating Carriers in the Archives due to their multiple actions per turn.
  • Linca's Adrenaline Dance can clear most enemies in the Archives.
  • If Linca has 20+ friendship points, her events will begin and occur every 10 days.
  • Eiche x13 and Charcoal Pieces x6 (House Architecture, Riesengang)
  • Polished Crystal x2 (A Passionate Gift, Hill Plaza)
  • Bitter Tree Seed x6 (Spicy and Beautiful, Hill Plaza)
  • Madder Iron (Wilbell's request)
  • Nomadic Shoes
  • Red Devil peppers (from Wilbell's teacher's gift)
  • New inventory at Wilbell's and Regina's bazaar shops.

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