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THE HEXAGON..............................................................WALK5
Dragon Quest IX

THE HEXAGON..............................................................WALK5

Follow this comprehensive Dragon Quest IX walkthrough for The Hexagon, detailing item locations, enemy encounters, and the Hexagoon boss fight strategy.

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Follow this comprehensive Dragon Quest IX walkthrough for The Hexagon, detailing item locations, enemy encounters, and the Hexagoon boss fight strategy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head north into The Hexagon.
  2. 2
    Go north and read the stone inscription.
  3. 3
    Examine the ghost, then follow it.
  4. 4
    Press the button on the back of the statue and return to the center. The path where the inscription was is now open.
  5. 5
    Go east, then south to find a treasure chest with the [LEATHER SHIELD].
  6. 6
    Take the left stairway to find a blue chest.
  7. 7
    Take the right stairway further into the dungeon.
  8. 8
    Go north and take the stairway on top of the hexagonal structure to reach B2.
  9. 9
    Go northwest to find a chest with the [FEATHER FAN].
  10. 10
    Take the road south to find a chest with [210 GOLD COINS].
  11. 11
    Take the northeast stairway to B1.
  12. 12
    Navigate around the room (a blue chest is in the west corner) and exit through the north door.
  13. 13
    Take the path northwest for a chest with [SEED OF DEFTNESS].
  14. 14
    Go up the stairs north and speak with the woman. Agree to free her legs to initiate the boss battle.
  15. 15
    After the scenes, return to Angel Falls. Head to the inn for a scene.
  16. 16
    Talk to the ghost near Erinn's house for another scene. The Battle Records menu is now available.
  17. 17
    Speak with the ghost again and head to the inn. Run up the stairs near it.
  18. 18
    Examine the bush to find an [INNY].
  19. 19
    Show the [INNY] to the ghost, then to Erinn inside her house.
  20. 20
    After the conversation, go right for another scene.
  21. 21
    After Erinn leaves for Stornway, head to the Mountain Pass.
  22. 22
    Examine the Starflight Express for a scene. The previously blocked path is now open; take it to Western Stornway. Stornway Castle is in the middle.
Tips
  • To get the [SCALE ARMOR], enter The Hexagon from the Stornway region. The entrance is in the southwest corner of Western Stornway.

Boss: Hexagoon

  • Reward: 175 Exp. Points, 100 Gold Coins
  • Drops: Magic Beast Hide

Strategy:

  • Hexagoon is not very dangerous, even when fighting alone.
  • Its attacks are ramming or throwing rocks, dealing 7-8 HP damage depending on your level.
  • At level 7/8, Hexagoon has about 100 HP and is easily defeated.
  • Remember to use Heal spell or Medicinal Herbs when necessary.

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