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THE BOWHOLE.............................................................WALK27
Dragon Quest IX

THE BOWHOLE.............................................................WALK27

Follow this comprehensive Dragon Quest IX walkthrough for The Bowhole, detailing item locations, enemy encounters, and the boss fight against Gadrongo.

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Follow this comprehensive Dragon Quest IX walkthrough for The Bowhole, detailing item locations, enemy encounters, and the boss fight against Gadrongo.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head east to find three blue chests, then west and north to find Serena near the dungeon entrance. Talk to her to remove the barrier.
  2. 2
    Enter the dungeon and talk to the ghost to learn the Party Trick - Weird Dance. Drop into the middle hole.
  3. 3
    Go to the northwest corner and open a blue chest and a red chest containing a [MINI MEDAL].
  4. 4
    Proceed south and pick up a blue chest in the southwest corner.
  5. 5
    Continue east, take the [PRAYER RING] from the north chest, and proceed east to a chest with [3000 GOLD COINS].
  6. 6
    Take the nearby stairs and unlock the door to create a shortcut.
  7. 7
    Back at B1, go west and north to the northeastern stairway. Open a door on the east side of the floor to create another shortcut.
  8. 8
    At B2, go north for a chest with [HOLY TALISMAN] and open the blue chest in the northwest.
  9. 9
    Go southeast to open a chest with [LIGHT GAUNTLETS] and another blue chest.
  10. 10
    Take the southwest exit to B3. Go north for a blue chest, then east, then south until you reach a corner.
  11. 11
    Turn west to find a chest containing the [GOLD BAR].
  12. 12
    Take the middle path across the room to B4.
  13. 13
    On B3, you can encounter Liquid Metal Slime enemies for farming EXP. They are similar to ordinary Metal Slimes and run away, so approach them from behind. Aim to be at least level 33 before the next boss.
  14. 14
    On B4, head directly north into the building. Heal up and examine the stone statue to initiate the boss fight.

BOSS - Gadrongo

  • Stats / Weaknesses: Gadrongo starts with weak physical attacks. He uses Ground Pound (approx. 50 dmg to party, or 200 dmg to one member, possibly multiple times per turn) and rarely Burning Breath. He acts once per turn. Critical hits and beast-damaging abilities are effective.
  • Strategy: Kill him as fast as possible. Leave one party member to heal the others. Use healing items if necessary.
  • Reward: 12500 Exp. Points, 3050 Gold Coins, Ethereal Stone (drop).

After the battle, examine the pedestal and take the [WYRMLIGHT BOW]. Go back to Wormwood Creek and cross the bridge opposite it. In the canyon, step on the panel and fire the arrow for a scene. Cross the bridge of light and enter the Wyrm 'body' region. Travel through all sections (Wyrmtail, Wyrmwing, Wyrmmaw, etc.) to reach the center and the town of Upover.

Tips
  • On B3, Liquid Metal Slimes are excellent for farming EXP.
  • Be at least level 33 before fighting Gadrongo.
  • Approach Liquid Metal Slimes from behind to prevent them from fleeing.
  • WyrMLight Bow

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