Beginner Tips: Prologue

New to Dragon Quest VII? This guide breaks down essential beginner tips for the prologue, covering saving, money management, healing, inventory, seeds, and speaking to NPCs.

Hey there! Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is a classic, but it can be a bit tough on newcomers, especially early on. Don't worry, though! This guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you get through the prologue and beyond. Think of me as your seasoned adventurer friend, here to make sure you don't get lost or frustrated.

Save Often! Seriously, this is super important in any big RPG. You never know what's coming next! The game gives you three save slots, so use them wisely. Make backups if you think you might need to go back and grind some levels or grab something you missed.

Money Maker! Gold is pretty scarce at the start. You'll mostly get it from enemies and chests. Don't feel pressured to buy every new piece of gear you see. Sometimes, spending 2000G for just a tiny stat boost isn't worth it. Save your gold for when it really matters.

Healing Items! Keep those healing items stocked up, especially before you start getting Vocations. You can't use your inventory during battles, so you'll need them when your MP runs low or if your healer gets knocked out. A good rule of thumb is to have three or four on each character.

Manage Inventory! Your characters can only carry so much. If you open the menu (press X), go to Misc, and select Organize Items, you can send stuff you don't need right away to your main bag. This keeps your characters from getting weighed down.

Use Your Seeds! You'll find these special items that permanently boost a stat when used. You can give them to anyone, but **definitely don't use them on Prince Kiefer**. Some players like to use them to shore up a character's weak stats, like giving Maribel more HP. Or, you could go all-in and make one character a total powerhouse – it's your call!

Speak To Everyone! Just like in most RPGs, chat up every NPC you meet, especially when you're exploring new scenarios. This is actually super important because there's a glitch later on that can cause problems if you haven't seen all the events in a particular scenario. Talking to everyone helps avoid that.