Complete guide to Dragon Quest VIII's Beastiary and Side Quests, including enemy locations, drops, and Cameron's Codex photo missions. Master all optional content!
This section covers optional content in Dragon Quest VIII, including enemy encounters and side quests. Completing these is not required to finish the main game.
Enemies Encountered:
| Name | Family | Appearance | EXP | Gold | Item1 | Item2 |
| Dark Moth | Bug | Farebury (West) [Night] | 226 | 23 | Rennet Powder | Saint's Ashes |
| Dark Sabrecat | Beast | Farebury (West) | 507 | 155 | Iron Claw | Saint's Ashes |
| Creme Caraslime | Special | Farebury (Kill 30 Slimes) | 200 | 150 | Magic Water | Seed of Life |
| Dark Gryphon | Bird | Alexandria (Near Port Prospect) | 411 | 92 | Iron Claw | Saint's Ashes |
| Dead Bowdy | Special | Ascantha (Kill 30 Mummy Boys) | 300 | 200 | Seed of Strength | |
| Morrimp | Special | Pickham (Kill 30 Minidemons) | 400 | 260 | Seed of Magic | |
| Gold Nugcat | Special | Trodain Region (Kill 30 Terror Tabbies) | 150 | 777 | Gold Ring | Seed of Agility |
| Cherreevil Blossom | Special | Baccarat (Kill 30 Treefaces) | 600 | 300 | Yggdrasil Leaf | Seed of Defence |
| Santaclops | Special | Blizzard Peak (Kill 30 Night Sneakers) | 800 | 500 | Yggdrasil Dew | Seed of Wisdom |
Cameron's Codex:
- 018: Scare in the Sky — Photograph Rhapthorne while flying. (3 Stamps)
- 135: Godbird Girls — Photograph the town ladies standing below the Godbird's Perch at the Isolated Plateau. (3 Stamps)
Walkthrough
- 1Before leaving the Isolated Plateau, take a picture of the two ladies below the Godbird's Perch for 135: Godbird Girls.
- 2Use the Godbird's Soulstone and fly toward Rhapthorne's location. Take a photo of him for 018: Scare in the Sky.
- 3Zoom to Port Prospect and speak with Cameron to turn in your Codex Entries. At this point, all possible Codex Entries should be completed.
The opening of a portal to the World of Darkness by Rhapthorne introduces new monsters. Refer to the 'Enemies Encountered' table for their locations. Note that 'Special' enemies were already available through Cameron's Codex entries.
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