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Part 30
Dragon Quest IV

Part 30

Guide to finding the Magic Key in Dragon Quest IV. Learn how to free Ragnar, access new areas, and collect valuable treasures like Mini Medals and powerful equipment.

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Guide to finding the Magic Key in Dragon Quest IV. Learn how to free Ragnar, access new areas, and collect valuable treasures like Mini Medals and powerful equipment.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Palais de Léon, speak with Healie outside. He mentions Ragnar is trapped inside and that someone in Aubout du Monde might know about a Magic Key.
  2. 2
    Travel south to Aubout du Monde, Meena and Maya's home village. Enter during the daytime.
  3. 3
    Inside Aubout du Monde, sleep at the inn (it's free). Talk to the merchant staying there. Purchase a Cloak of Evasion for characters like Maya, Borya, or Alena, and an Iron Mask and Full Plate Armor for the hero. Sell any unwanted items.
  4. 4
    Talk to the villagers to learn about a friendly slime living in Meena and Maya's father's basement.
  5. 5
    Go to the basement and speak with the slime. It reveals a secret laboratory west of the village, which belonged to their father, and that the Magic Key is hidden there.
  6. 6
    Travel west from Aubout du Monde to find the cave previously visited when Oojam joined the party.
  7. 7
    Inside the cave, examine the back of the chest where Oojam was found (it previously held the Night Light). Press the switch on its back to reveal a hidden stairway to the left.
  8. 8
    Descend the stairs to find the secret laboratory.
  9. 9
    In the lab, you can read the fourth chapter of the Magical Staff book series, find Mini Medal #12, a Seed of Resilience, and the Magic Key in a chest. The Magic Key opens all red doors.

Optional: Red & Blue Doors

  1. Treasures in Endor: Enter Endor castle at night. Sneak to the throne room and go upstairs to the King's chambers, which is locked by a red door. Use the Magic Key to open it.
  2. Inside the King's chambers, collect Fishnet Stockings and a Pink Leotard for Alena, Mini Medal #13, and a Feathered Cap.
  3. Exit the King's chambers and go to the three castle gates. Open the eastmost gate.
  4. Walk north through the corridor and find a red door on your left.
  5. Enter the red door and go down the stairway. After passing poison on the ground, you'll find a secret room.
  6. In this secret room, collect Mini Medal #14, a Seed of Strength, and a Double-Edged Sword (which damages the user). This room is accessible from the secret shop in the southeastern part of Endor town, but only by entering from the castle.
Tips
  • The Cloak of Evasion significantly boosts the Defense of characters like Maya, Borya, and Alena.
  • The Double-Edged Sword is powerful but inflicts damage on the user, so use it with caution.
  • The Magic Key is essential for accessing many optional areas and treasures.
  • Magic Key
  • Mini Medal #12
  • Seed of Resilience
  • Treasures in Endor (Fishnet Stockings, Pink Leotard, Mini Medal #13, Feathered Cap, Mini Medal #14, Seed of Strength, Double-Edged Sword)

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