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Tower of Transcendence
Dragon Quest III

Tower of Transcendence

Complete walkthrough for the Tower of Transcendence in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Find all treasures, including Seeds, equipment, and the Words of Wisdom.

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Complete walkthrough for the Tower of Transcendence in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Find all treasures, including Seeds, equipment, and the Words of Wisdom.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Alltrades Abbey, head north to find the Tower of Transcendence. Enter from the southeast and proceed north to the tower's interior.
  2. 2
    At the first large intersection, take the northwest path to find a small room with a Seed of Defence and a Seed of Magic.
  3. 3
    Return to the intersection and take the southwest path to find a chest with a Sparring Suit. Continue west and ascend the stairs to Floor 2.
  4. 4
    On Floor 2, approach the Friendly Monster near some Musk to acquire Catula (Alutac). Ascend to the next floor.
  5. 5
    On Floor 3, open the chest for Dieamend. Return to Floor 1.
  6. 6
    Back on Floor 1, ignore the eastern stairs. Instead, go to the northwest corner and ascend stairs to Floor 2.
  7. 7
    On Floor 2, cross the tightrope eastward and descend stairs to Floor 1.
  8. 8
    On Floor 1, use the teleporter in the center area.
  9. 9
    From the teleporter area on Floor 1, take the lowest staircase up to Floor 3 to find a chest with Mini Medal #37. Return to Floor 1.
  10. 10
    Take the northernmost stairs from Floor 1 up to Floor 3, then ascend to Floor 3 again to find a chest with a Silver Tiara. Return to Floor 1.
  11. 11
    Take the middle staircase from Floor 1 up to Floor 2. From Floor 2, take the lower staircase to Floor 3. Open the chest for 448 gold. Ascend to Floor 4, then to Floor 5.
  12. 12
    On Floor 5, cross the tightrope westward. Note the Red Arrow halfway across. Continue west and ascend stairs to find a chest with a Hermes' Hat.
  13. 13
    Descend to Floor 4 and open the chest for a Battle Fork. Return to Floor 5.
  14. 14
    Back on Floor 5, return to the tightrope and fall off at the Red Arrow's location. Open the nearby pot for a Seed of Stamina.
  15. 15
    Jump right to reach Floor 3, then descend stairs to Floor 2. Go east up the short stairs to find a chest with Words of Wisdom.
  16. 16
    Use the Evac spell or walk back to exit the tower.
Tips
  • Recommended Level: 14.
  • The tower contains several teleporters for navigation.
  • Talk to the scattered NPCs for additional information.
  • Metal Slimes can be found in large groups on Floor 5. Thieves or Mages can equip Poison Needles to insta-kill them or deal 1 damage.
  • The Words of Wisdom is a one-time use Key Item required to change a Non-Gadabout into a Sage at Alltrades Abbey.

Treasures:

  • Seed of Defence
  • Seed of Magic
  • Sparring Suit
  • Catula (Alutac)
  • Dieamend
  • Strong Medicine
  • Mini Medal #37
  • Silver Tiara
  • 448 Gold
  • Hermes' Hat
  • Battle Fork
  • Seed of Stamina
  • Words of Wisdom

Enemy Encounters:

  • Healslime (HP: 30, MP: Infinite, ATK: 14, DEF: 10, AGI: 15, EXP: 22, GOLD: 5, Drop: Seed of Strength, Abilities: Attack, Spells: Heal)
  • Lump Mage (HP: 42, MP: 10, ATK: 60, DEF: 46, AGI: 25, EXP: 323, GOLD: 16, Drop: Angel Bell, Abilities: Attack, Flee, Spells: Dazzle, Fuddle)
  • Dread Admiral (HP: 40, MP: 0, ATK: 62, DEF: 10, AGI: 30, EXP: 263, GOLD: 13, Drop: Moonwort Bulb, Abilities: Attack, Paralysis)
  • Ram Raider (HP: 60, MP: 12, ATK: 65, DEF: 49, AGI: 28, EXP: 347, GOLD: 17, Drop: Leather Kilt, Abilities: Attack, Flee, Spells: Sizz)
  • Whackanape (HP: 40, MP: 6, ATK: 80, DEF: 52, AGI: 26, EXP: 361, GOLD: 22, Drop: Strong Medicine, Abilities: Attack, Call for Back-up, Flee)
  • Metal Slime (HP: 4, MP: 12, ATK: 40, DEF: 1023, AGI: 47, EXP: 4140, GOLD: 6, Drop: Seed of Agility, Abilities: Attack, Flee, Spells: Frizz)
  • Garuda (HP: 60, MP: 12, ATK: 65, DEF: 60, AGI: 30, EXP: 396, GOLD: 19, Drop: Iron Claws, Abilities: Attack, Spells: Sizzle)
  • Beakon (HP: 43, MP: 0, ATK: 55, DEF: 43, AGI: 24, EXP: 328, GOLD: 15, Drop: Seed of Wisdom, Abilities: Attack (Possibly Twice))
  • Ethereal Serpent (HP: 80, MP: 0, ATK: 80, DEF: 60, AGI: 40, EXP: 1350, GOLD: 72, Drop: Seed of Life, Abilities: Attack, Fire, Flame Breath)

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