Learn how to cure ailments like Curse, Poison, Confusion, Sleep, Paralysis, Fizzle, and Fear in Dragon Quest IV. Get answers to common questions about dying, items, and more.
This section covers common ailments your characters may suffer from in Dragon Quest IV and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Ailments and Cures:
| Ailment | Explanation | Cure |
|---|---|---|
| Curse | Cursed equipment cannot be removed normally and may cause damage. | Visit a church and pay for a "Benediction" to remove the cursed item. |
| Poison | Characters slowly lose HP while walking or fighting. | Visit a church and pay for a "Purification". |
| Confusion | Characters may miss attacks or attack allies. | Wait for it to wear off, or use a spell. |
| Sleep | Characters are unable to act in battle until they wake up. | Wait for the character to wake up, or use a spell. |
| Paralyzation | Characters may be unable to act when their turn comes in battle. | Wait for the ailment to wear off, or remove using a spell. |
| Fizzle | Prevents the use of spells. | Wait for it to wear off, or remove using a spell. |
| Fear | Prevents the character from doing anything at all. | Wait for it to wear off. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q: Where do I find [insert item name here]?
- A: Search through the guide using CTRL + F for the item name.
- Q: What happens when I die?
- A: You restart at the last place you saved, with 50% of the coins you carried when defeated.
- Q: What is the "Steel Strongbox" item used for?
- A: If you have this item, you won't lose any coins when dying. This only works during Chapter III.
- Q: In Chapter 2, what is the Thief's Key used for?
- A: You need it to open blue doors, such as the one outside of the Tsar's castle, and in the tower southwest of the Desert Bazaar. It's impossible to get through the game without this key.
- Q: In Chapter 3, how much does Torneko earn when he sells weapons?
- A: About 1/10 of the total income.
- Q: How many chapters are there in this game?
- A: Six chapters and one prologue.
- Q: I've got a contribution that I think would be useful in this guide!
- A: Send the author an email or add them on messenger.
- Q: I'm supposed to give/show someone an item, but when I talk to them, nothing happens, even though I am carrying the right item!
- A: Stand in front of the person, open your inventory, select the item, and "USE" it.
- Q: Lots of slimes often attack me at once! Anything I should know about that?
- A: Don't attack the slimes individually. Wait for them to combine into a King Slime and then defeat it for more Coins/EXP.
- Q: Is it possible to win the boss battle after defeating Balzack?
- A: Not possible!
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