A complete guide to finding all missable treasures in Godbird's Eyrie (Dark World) in Dragon Quest VIII, including the Ring of Truth, Demon Whip, and Saint's Ashes.
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with Godbird Empyrea to be transported to the Eyrie. Head inside.
- 2Go up the ramp to the left and follow the path to the end for 4,000G.
- 3Return to the main level and follow the main pathway to the north-east exit, returning outside.
- 4Follow the pathway up to the next floor.
- 5Continue on the linear path until an intersection. Take the left path into the next room.
- 6Follow the path to the end to find a chest with a Ring of Truth.
- 7Backtrack to the intersection and take the other pathway.
- 8Follow the path northward, ignoring the room to the right.
- 9Before the exit, enter the path to the right. Hug the right wall to find a small room with a chest containing a Gold Nugget.
- 10Return to the main path and take the door outside.
- 11Follow the linear path up to the next floor (Level 3). This level is linear with no treasures.
- 12In Level 4, follow the path south, under the bridge, and turn right to go up the ramp.
- 13Take the left path outside to find a chest with the Demon Whip.
- 14Head back inside and take the eastern path over the bridge, following it outside again.
- 15Walk up the linear pathway to reach Level 5.
- 16Navigate to the south-east part of the map and follow the pathway up a linear ramp to the final chest containing Saint's Ashes.
- 17Return to the ground level and take the west pathway. Follow the long winding ramp until you are outside.
- 18Prepare for a boss battle against Gemon.
Boss Fight: Gemon
- Stats / Weaknesses: Gemon (Level 36), HP: 4,000, EXP: 8,600, Gold: 0. Weaknesses: Dark Turkey, Dark Condor.
- Attacks: Claw Grip (100-150 dam), Critical Hit (290-310 dam), Blazing Inferno (50-75 dam all, fire-based), Bounce (reflects spells), Call for Help (summons Dark Turkey and Dark Condor).
- Strategy:
- Hero and Yangus should Psyche Up to Max and unleash damaging attacks.
- Angelo should cast Kabuff (3 times preferred), Oomph on Hero or Yangus, and focus on Healing.
- Jessica should cast Insulatle against Blazing Inferno, then Acceleratle, Oomph on Yangus, then Hero. Assist in battle if nothing else is needed.
- Prioritize defeating the summoned Dark Turkey due to its War Cry.
Tips
- All treasures in this area are permanently missable. Ensure you collect them all.
- Be on the lookout for Dark Star enemies, usually found outside. Photograph one for Cameron's Codex (011: Dark Side of the Sun).
- After defeating Gemon, you will receive the Godbird's Soulstone, which grants the ability to fly.
- 4,000G
- Ring of Truth
- Gold Nugget
- Demon Whip
- Saint's Ashes
- Godbird's Soulstone (allows flight)
- 011: Dark Side of the Sun (Cameron's Codex)
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