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Pillar of Sulkk
Dragon Quest VII

Pillar of Sulkk

Learn how to defeat the boss Sulkk in Dragon Quest VII with strategies for his breath attacks and physical damage. Includes tips on Insulatle and Buff.

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Learn how to defeat the boss Sulkk in Dragon Quest VII with strategies for his breath attacks and physical damage. Includes tips on Insulatle and Buff.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Before fighting Sulkk, defeat two Babygoyles.
  2. 2
    Ensure at least one character has the Insulatle skill to resist cold and fire breath attacks.
  3. 3
    Sulkk's attacks include powerful breath attacks and a physical attack dealing 60+ damage.
  4. 4
    Use Buff to reduce physical damage.
  5. 5
    The battle strategy relies on managing Sulkk's attack patterns and out-healing the damage.
  6. 6
    After defeating Sulkk, return to Nottagen. Drop off the southern end of the top floor of the tower instead of climbing down.
  7. 7
    In Nottagen, the armor shop upstairs is now open.
  8. 8
    Enter the well where the priest was to find and fight a Wrecktor.
  9. 9
    Return to the Shrine of Mysteries and travel to Nottagen in the present.
  10. 10
    Near the past portal, find a chest with a Drake Slime Heart.
  11. 11
    There is nothing of importance in the Hill Near Nottagen.
  12. 12
    North of the village is the Monster Meadows, where you can create Traveller's Tablets.
  13. 13
    Enter Nottagen in the present; the town is in ruins with vines attacking residents.
  14. 14
    Before returning to Nottagen in the past, go into the well to get a Holy Water and a Mini Medal (#59).
  15. 15
    In Nottagen in the past, defeat all vines, both outside (six total) and inside buildings.
  16. 16
    In the large building, three vines are on the ground floor and more upstairs. A Rockbomb will sacrifice itself to defeat the vines upstairs.
  17. 17
    Go into the well in Nottagen to find more vines.
  18. 18
    Enter the cave to continue.
Tips
  • Insulatle is highly recommended to reduce damage from Sulkk's breath attacks.
  • Buff is useful for mitigating damage from Sulkk's physical attacks.
  • Focus on healing to counteract Sulkk's consistent damage output.
  • You cannot save people already being held by vines in Nottagen; they retreat when you approach.
  • Defeating Sulkk allows you to progress.
  • In Nottagen (present), find a Drake Slime Heart.
  • In Nottagen (past), find Holy Water and a Mini Medal (#59).

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