Shop Lists and Locations
Welcome, Chosen, to the definitive guide for all your purchasing needs across the vast world of Dragon Quest IV! This section details every shop, its location, and the valuable wares it offers. Strategic shopping is key to your success, so pay close attention to these lists to ensure your party is always equipped for the challenges ahead.
Chapter 1: Ragnar McRyan and the Case of the Missing Children
Burland
Your journey begins in the bustling town of Burland. This is your first opportunity to upgrade Ragnar's starting gear. Prioritize a better weapon and armor to make early encounters more manageable.
- Weapon Shop:
- Cypress Stick: 10G (Don't buy, Ragnar starts with one)
- Copper Sword: 100G (Essential early upgrade)
- Club: 30G
- Boomerang: 350G (Excellent for early area-of-effect damage)
- Armor Shop:
- Leather Armor: 150G (Good early defense)
- Leather Shield: 90G (Crucial for Ragnar's survivability)
- Leather Hat: 65G
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G (Stock up generously!)
- Antidotal Herb: 10G (Useful for poison in the nearby caves)
- Wing of Wyvern: 25G (For quick escapes from dungeons or return to Burland)
Strategy Tip: After clearing the Burland cave and rescuing the children, you'll have enough gold to significantly upgrade Ragnar's equipment. The Boomerang is a fantastic investment for clearing groups of weaker enemies quickly.
Izmit
Located to the east of Burland, Izmit offers a slight upgrade in available gear. It's a good stop before heading further into more dangerous territories.
- Weapon Shop:
- Iron Lance: 300G (A solid upgrade for Ragnar)
- Broad Sword: 1500G (Consider saving for this, a significant power boost)
- Armor Shop:
- Iron Armor: 1000G (Substantial defense increase)
- Iron Shield: 250G
- Iron Helmet: 350G
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Wing of Wyvern: 25G
- Holy Water: 20G (Useful for deterring weaker monsters in specific areas)
Strategy Tip: Focus on acquiring the Iron Armor and Iron Lance for Ragnar here. The Broad Sword is powerful but might be a stretch financially unless you've done some extra grinding.
Chapter 2: Alena and the Journey to the Tourney
Zalenagrad
As Princess Alena, your initial funds are limited. Zalenagrad's shops are your first opportunity to prepare for your escape and subsequent adventures.
- Weapon Shop:
- Thorn Whip: 100G (Good for Alena's early damage)
- Chain Sickle: 320G
- Armor Shop:
- Training Suit: 70G (Alena's starting armor, no need to buy)
- Leather Dress: 180G (A slight defense boost for Alena)
- Scale Shield: 180G (Essential for Alena's defense)
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Chimaera Wing: 25G
Strategy Tip: Prioritize the Scale Shield for Alena. Her high attack makes weapons less critical initially, but defense is always valuable. You'll need to sneak out of the castle to access these shops.
Endor
The bustling city of Endor is a major hub, offering a wide array of equipment. You'll visit here multiple times throughout the game, and the shops will be crucial for outfitting Alena, Kiryl, and Borya.
- Weapon Shop:
- Iron Claw: 750G (Excellent for Alena)
- Poison Needle: 10G (Can instantly kill enemies, but unreliable)
- Steel Broadsword: 2000G (A strong option for Kiryl or Borya if they can equip it)
- Staff of Antimagic: 1300G (Useful for Borya)
- Armor Shop:
- Iron Apron: 700G (Good for Kiryl or Borya)
- Iron Shield: 250G
- Iron Helmet: 350G
- Chain Mail: 480G (Solid defense for Kiryl)
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Chimaera Wing: 25G
- Holy Water: 20G
- Seed of Strength: 1000G (Expensive, but a permanent stat boost)
Strategy Tip: For Alena, the Iron Claw is a must-buy. For Kiryl, focus on Chain Mail and an Iron Shield. Borya's equipment upgrades are less critical early on, as his spells are his primary contribution.
Chapter 3: Torneko Taloon and the Grand Dream
Lakanaba
Torneko's starting town, Lakanaba, has basic supplies. Your goal here is to earn enough money to open your own shop.
- Weapon Shop:
- Copper Sword: 100G
- Club: 30G
- Boomerang: 350G
- Armor Shop:
- Leather Armor: 150G
- Leather Shield: 90G
- Leather Hat: 65G
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Wing of Wyvern: 25G
Strategy Tip: Don't spend too much here. Torneko's unique ability to find items and his eventual shop will provide better gear and profit. Focus on saving for the Steel Strongbox (1000G) from the old man in the cave to protect your gold.
Endor (Torneko's Chapter)
Torneko's main objective is to open a shop in Endor. The existing shops here are the same as in Alena's chapter, but your focus will be on acquiring specific items for quests or for resale.
- Weapon Shop: (Same as Chapter 2)
- Armor Shop: (Same as Chapter 2)
- Item Shop: (Same as Chapter 2)
Strategy Tip: Torneko can find several valuable items in dungeons and even from random enemy drops. Use these to sell for profit at his own shop once it's established. Keep an eye out for the Silver Tarot Cards (2000G) in the casino, which can be sold for a profit in other towns.
Chapter 4: Maya and Meena and the Mystery of the Maestro
Monbaraba
The sisters Maya and Meena begin their quest in Monbaraba. Their initial equipment is decent, but upgrades are available.
- Weapon Shop:
- Poison Needle: 10G (Meena can use this for instant kills)
- Chain Whip: 1200G (Excellent for Maya's multi-target attacks)
- Staff of Divine Wrath: 2700G (Powerful for Meena)
- Armor Shop:
- Dancer's Costume: 1300G (Good defense for Maya)
- Silk Robe: 150G (Meena's starting armor, no need to buy)
- Silver Tiara: 450G (Good head protection for both)
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Chimaera Wing: 25G
- Holy Water: 20G
Strategy Tip: The Chain Whip is a fantastic investment for Maya, allowing her to deal significant damage to groups. Consider the Staff of Divine Wrath for Meena if you have the funds, as it offers a strong attack bonus.
Koryvanta
This town offers slightly better gear than Monbaraba, preparing the sisters for more challenging encounters.
- Weapon Shop:
- Flame Claw: 3800G (A powerful upgrade for Maya)
- Staff of Ghent: 2000G (Heals 20-30 HP when used as an item in battle, excellent for Meena)
- Armor Shop:
- Magic Vestment: 4400G (Strong magical defense for both sisters)
- Iron Mask: 800G (Good head protection)
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Chimaera Wing: 25G
- Moonwort Bulb: 30G (Cures paralysis)
Strategy Tip: The Flame Claw for Maya is a significant power spike. The Staff of Ghent for Meena is invaluable for its free healing, reducing reliance on her MP for healing spells during exploration.
Chapter 5: The Chosen
In Chapter 5, all the heroes unite, and the shop lists become more comprehensive. Many towns will offer similar items, but some will have unique, powerful equipment. This section will highlight key locations and their unique offerings.
Endor (Chapter 5)
Endor remains a central hub. Its shops now cater to the full party, offering a wider range of high-tier equipment.
- Weapon Shop:
- Falcon Blade: 25000G (Attacks twice, incredibly powerful for the Hero or Alena)
- Liquid Metal Sword: 10000G (Deals fixed damage to Metal Slimes, essential for leveling)
- Hela's Hammer: 10000G (High attack, but can miss)
- Dragonsbane: 15000G (Extra damage to dragons)
- Armor Shop:
- Dragon Mail: 12000G (Excellent fire resistance)
- Magic Armor: 7500G (Good magical defense)
- Shield of Strength: 7500G (Heals HP when used as an item)
- Helm of Hades: 5000G (Powerful, but cursed)
- Item Shop:
- Medicinal Herb: 8G
- Antidotal Herb: 10G
- Chimaera Wing: 25G
- Yggdrasil Leaf: 1000G (Revives a fallen ally with full HP, buy whenever possible!)
Strategy Tip: The Falcon Blade is one of the best weapons in the game; save up for it for your primary physical attacker. The Liquid Metal Sword is invaluable for hunting Metal Slimes and King Metal Slimes for massive experience gains.
Stancia
Located on a remote island, Stancia offers some unique and powerful items.
- Weapon Shop:
- Sword of Miracles: 25000G (Heals user for 25% of damage dealt, excellent for sustained combat)
- Staff of Revival: 15000G (Can cast Zing, invaluable for Meena or Kiryl)
- Armor Shop:
- Sacred Armor: 30000G (Heals user for 10 HP per turn in battle)
- Shield of Light: 21000G (Reduces magical damage)
Strategy Tip: The Sword of Miracles and Sacred Armor are top-tier defensive options, especially for your Hero or a tanky character. The Staff of Revival is a game-changer for its free Zing spell, saving precious MP.
Hidden Shops & Special Vendors
Throughout your adventure, keep an eye out for hidden shops or special vendors who might appear after certain story events or in unusual locations. These often sell rare and powerful items not found elsewhere.
- Zenithia Castle (Post-game): After restoring Zenithia, a shop will open offering some of the best equipment in the game, including the Zenithian Sword and Zenithian Armor.
- Secret Shop in Mintos: After a certain point in Chapter 5, a hidden shop can be found in Mintos selling rare seeds and other consumables. Look for a suspicious individual in a secluded area.
- Casino Prizes: The casinos, particularly in Endor, offer several valuable items in exchange for tokens. These include powerful weapons, armor, and accessories like the Gringham Whip and Metal King Shield.
General Shopping Strategy:
- Always keep a healthy stock of Medicinal Herbs and Antidotal Herbs.
- Chimaera Wings/Wings of Wyvern are essential for quick travel and escapes.
- Prioritize weapon upgrades for your main damage dealers (Hero, Alena, Maya) and defensive gear for your tanks (Hero, Ragnar).
- Don't forget about your spellcasters! While their spells are their primary strength, a good staff can boost their attack or offer utility.
- Save your gold for the truly powerful items in Chapter 5. Early game upgrades are important, but the late-game equipment makes a significant difference.