Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III

Dream Ruby Cave and the Elder

Guide your party through Dragon Quest III's Dream Ruby Cave, overcome challenging monsters, retrieve the Dream Ruby, and awaken the Elder.

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Objectives: Navigate the Dream Ruby Cave, defeat the boss, retrieve the Dream Ruby, awaken the Elder.

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Dream Ruby Cave and the Elder
  1. Enter the Dream Ruby Cave. The monsters here can be challenging, including those that cast sleep.
  2. Navigate through the cave. It's a relatively straightforward dungeon, but keep an eye out for hidden passages or chests.
  3. You will eventually reach a chamber where a monster is guarding a treasure chest.
  4. Boss Battle: Man-eater Chest (sometimes accompanied by other monsters). This enemy can deal significant damage. Focus your attacks and keep your party healed.
  5. After defeating the Man-eater Chest, open the treasure chest to obtain the Dream Ruby.
  6. Exit the Dream Ruby Cave.
  7. Return to Portooga Castle and speak with the King. He will instruct you to take the Dream Ruby to the Elder.
  8. The Elder's house is located in a small building south of Portooga. Enter and use the Dream Ruby on the sleeping Elder.
  9. The Elder will awaken and, in gratitude, will grant you access to the Ship, which is docked in Portooga.
  10. Go to the Portooga docks and board the Ship. You can now sail the seas!

Important Items: Dream Ruby (from Man-eater Chest), Ship (from Elder).

Recommended Party Level: 15-17 after obtaining the Ship.