Learn how to handle Lesser Demons and other tough enemies in Dragon Quest VI's volcano cave. Get tips on leveling, spells, and essential items to survive.
Alright, so you've landed on this island and the first thing you'll notice is a wrecked ship right down the path. Don't worry about it, there's nothing there and no enemies, so you can just skip it. Head across that little bit of poison water and get ready to enter the cave.
Yeah, it's a volcano cave, and you'll take some damage from walking on the lava, but it's not too bad. My advice? Split this into two trips. Grab the treasure that's easy to get to, then head back out, heal up, save your game, and then come back for the rest. You'll run into enemies called Goodybags that give you a sweet 444 Gold each, which is awesome! But the real challenge here are the Lesser Demons. They've got tough defense and they love to cast spells that lower your party's physical and magic defense. Pro-Tip: Once Milly hits Level 18, she'll learn Kabuff, which is perfect for countering those defense-lowering spells! Also, make sure you're using that Staff of Ghent for healing in fights; it'll save you a ton of MP. And remember, Poof is super effective against Animated Armours.
One more thing, especially if your levels are a bit lower: consider grabbing a couple of Yggdrasil Leaves from the Casino. They're a lifesaver if someone bites the dust and you don't have Nevan's Zing spell ready. It's just a good backup plan because you'll also encounter enemies that use the Whack spell, which can instantly KO a party member. Better safe than sorry, right?
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