The core of Dragon Quest Treasures is, well, treasure! Beyond the main story's required treasures, there are countless hidden gems, artifacts, and legendary loot scattered across the world. These often require more intricate use of your monster's Fortes and keen observation. Legendary treasures are often tied to specific 'Treasure Maps' that you'll find during your expeditions or receive as quest rewards. These maps provide cryptic clues or partial images of the treasure's location. To maximize your treasure haul:
- Explore Thoroughly: Leave no stone unturned. Check every nook, cranny, and high ledge.
- Use All Fortes: Experiment with different monster Fortes to reach seemingly inaccessible areas.
- Listen to Your Monsters: Your monster companions will sometimes react to nearby treasure, even without the compass.
- Complete Treasure Maps: Prioritize deciphering and completing Treasure Maps for the most valuable rewards.
The value of treasure is determined by its rarity and condition, which is appraised back at your base. Collecting full 'Treasure Sets' can also yield bonus rewards and increase your treasure hunter rank.