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Maw of the Necrogond
Dragon Quest III

Maw of the Necrogond

A comprehensive guide to navigating the treacherous Maw of the Necrogond in Dragon Quest III, detailing treasure locations, enemy encounters, and strategies for survival.

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A comprehensive guide to navigating the treacherous Maw of the Necrogond in Dragon Quest III, detailing treasure locations, enemy encounters, and strategies for survival.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Floor 1: Head west to the first intersection. Go north to the top of the room to find a chest with a Full Moon Ring. Return to the intersection. Go west to a dead end for a chest with a Sage's Elixir. Return to the intersection. Take the lower east path, then south, then west to another intersection. Go west to find a chest with the Thunderbolt Blade. Backtrack to the previous intersection, then head south. Go west until the next intersection. Take the west path to find a chest with Spiked Armour. Return to the previous intersection and go south to find stairs to Floor 2.
  2. 2
    Floor 2: Head east, then south. Follow the path east into another section of Floor 2. Ignore the first chest (it's a Mimic). Continue east to the end to find the Friendly Monster Troll (Trevor); use a Musk to prevent him from fleeing. Continue east to loop back to the start of the floor. Go west to return to the main part of Floor 2. Follow the path southwest to the next intersection. Go south, then east into a large room with pitfalls. Search between the two top pits for a chest containing an Angel Bell. Continue east to find a ladder to Floor 3.
  3. 3
    Floor 3: Take the southern path then east to a dead end where you will find the Friendly Monster Mimic (Death). Return to the start of the floor. Go north, then east to find a chest containing 3,024 gold. Return to the start and take the east path to a giant pit. Jump down.
  4. 4
    Pit Area (Floor 3): After falling, search the ground where you landed for Mini Medal #69. Go to the southeast corner for a chest containing a Black Bandana. Make your way to the southwest corner for a ladder back up to Floor 3. Go east to find a chest containing a Mythril Helm, then jump back down the pit.
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    Pit Area (Floor 3) - Continued: In the pit, go to the northwest corner to find another ladder up to Floor 3. Before climbing, search the rock formation just south of the ladder for a chest containing an Assassin's Dagger. Climb the ladder to Floor 3.
  6. 6
    Floor 3 (Upper): Go east to the intersection to find a Full Recovery spot. Continue east up the stairs to Floor 4.
  7. 7
    Floor 4: Go north, then east across a bridge. Continue east, then north up a long pathway to a chest containing Magical Robes. Return to the bridge and continue north, past the next bridge, to the end of the path for a chest containing a Magic Shield. Backtrack to the previous bridge and cross it to the east.
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    Floor 4 (Continued): Go north, then east, continuing east until you reach the next river. Follow the river north, then east across the next bridge. Go south, then east to the next intersection. Take the northern path to a chest containing a Yggdrasil Leaf. Return to the intersection and take the east path south to another bridge. Cross the bridge for a chest containing a Thinking Cap. Backtrack to the prior river.
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    Floor 4 (Final Section): From the river, go south, ignoring the path east (it leads to a Mimic). Continue south to another bridge. Cross the bridge west, then go north, then west to find the final chest containing a Magic Water. Make your way back.
Tips
  • The Thunderbolt Blade can be USED as an item in battle to cast Boom for free.
  • The Spiked Armour causes monsters to take 50% of the physical damage dealt to the wearer (it does not reduce incoming damage by 50%).
  • The Maw of the Necrogond is a dangerous dungeon, but manageable with a recommended level of 20.

Treasures:

  • Full Moon Ring (Accessory)
  • Sage's Elixir (Usable)
  • Thunderbolt Blade (Weapon)
  • Spiked Armour (Armour)
  • Angel Bell (Usable)
  • 3,024 Gold
  • Mini Medal #69
  • Black Bandana (Helmet)
  • Mythril Helm (Helmet)
  • Assassin's Dagger (Weapon)
  • Magical Robes (Armour)
  • Magic Shield (Shield)
  • Yggdrasil Leaf (Usable)
  • Thinking Cap (Helmet)
  • Magic Water (Usable)

Enemy Encounters:

  • Liquid Metal Slime (Slime)
  • Minidemon (Demon)
  • Wyrtoise (Dragon)
  • Troll (Demon)
  • Freezing Fog (Elemental)
  • Goodybag (Material)
  • Armful (Undead)
  • Silhouette (Elemental)
  • Infanticore (Beast)

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