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Part 24
Dragon Quest IV

Part 24

Guide to Part 24 of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Learn how to defeat Balzack, escape the prison, and obtain key items like the Powder Keg and Boarding Pass.

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Guide to Part 24 of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Learn how to defeat Balzack, escape the prison, and obtain key items like the Powder Keg and Boarding Pass.

Walkthrough
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    From the western end of the current floor, head down the stairs in the northeastern end. Be prepared for stronger enemies; use "Woosh" and "Sizz" abilities.
  2. 2
    On the lower floor, go west to find gravestones. Examine the ground next to them to find a [SEED OF LIFE].
  3. 3
    Go north to a room and break the wooden barrels for [50 COINS].
  4. 4
    Head east and go down the next stairway.
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    Talk to the two men working there and take the [POWDER KEG] from the chest.
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    Return to Palais de Léon. Heal and save your progress in the small town outside the mine. Ensure your party is at least Level 13.
  7. 7
    Go to the Chancellor's private quarters. Use the Powder Keg just left of the Chancellor, on the other side of his wall.
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    Follow the Chancellor after he runs out of his room. He will press a secret switch on the wall.
  9. 9
    Hit the revealed button to open a secret passage to the king's chamber.
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    Talk to the king. You must fight him.
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    BOSS SHOWDOWN: Balzack
    • Party: Meena, Maya, Oojam
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    Your Level: 13
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    Difficulty: Medium
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    Strategy: Use the "Sphere of Silence" item to disable Balzack's magic for a few turns. If the effect wears off, use it again. Use Maya's "Sap" ability to lower his Defense. Attack him with normal attacks. Use Meena's healing ability if needed.
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    After defeating Balzack, a lion statue transforms into a monster lion and attacks. This battle is impossible to win. Let the monster lion defeat your party.
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    The sisters wake up in a prison cell. An old man, the real king, explains that you cannot defeat the lion yet and need to escape.
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    Break all barrels in the prison cell to get a [SEED OF STRENGTH].
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    Leave through the hole in the wall. Open the chest in the next room to get the [BOARDING PASS].
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    Exit the palace. A soldier spots your party. Oojam will fight the soldiers to allow the sisters to escape.
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    Run to the world map and head north towards Havre Léon.
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    Buy [MEDICINAL HERBS] and store them with your seeds.
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    Board the ship at the wharf and head downstairs. Open one of the barrels to find a [SEED OF MAGIC].
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    Talk to the captain of the ship to end the chapter.
Tips
  • Remember to use area-of-effect spells like "Woosh" and "Sizz" against groups of enemies in the mine.
  • Ensure your party is at least Level 13 before confronting Balzack.
  • The battle against the blue lion after Balzack is unwinnable; focus on escaping.
  • The hero will meet up with the sisters early in the next chapter, so collect items for them.
  • [SEED OF LIFE]
  • [50 COINS]
  • [POWDER KEG]
  • [SEED OF STRENGTH]
  • [BOARDING PASS]
  • [SEED OF MAGIC]

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