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Guide and Walkthrough (3DS) by Zerro0713 (20)
Dragon Quest VIII

Guide and Walkthrough (3DS) by Zerro0713 (20)

Comprehensive Dragon Quest VIII walkthroughs and guides covering quests, treasure hunting, and more, updated June 30, 2019.

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Comprehensive Dragon Quest VIII walkthroughs and guides covering quests, treasure hunting, and more, updated June 30, 2019.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Missing Crystal Ball: Covers Farebury (First Visit), Farebury Region, Waterfall Hut (First Visit), Waterfall Cave, and Farebury (Second Visit).
  2. 2
    Sister's Revenge: Covers Alexandria Region, Alexandria (First Visit), Tower of Alexandria, Alexandria (Second Visit), and Port Prospect.
  3. 3
    Jealous Brothers: Covers Pereguin Quay, Treasure Hunting - Thief Key, Maella Region (North), Maella Abbey (First Visit), Maella Region (South), Simpleton, Maella Abbey (Second Visit), Ruined Abbey, and Maella Abbey (Third Visit).
  4. 4
    Mourning King: Covers Kingdom of Ascantha Region, Ascantha (First Visit), and Wishers' Peak.
  5. 5
    Misplaced Horse: Covers Morrie's Place (First Visit), Pickham Region, Pickham (First Visit), Red's House, Swordsman's Labyrinth, and Red's Place & Pickham (Revisit).
  6. 6
    Home Coming: Covers Kingdom of Trodain Region and Castle Trodain (First Visit).
  7. 7
    Moonshadow Harp: Covers Ascantha (Second Visit), Land of the Moles, Mole Hole, and Trodain (Second Visit).
  8. 8
    Cat Transportation: Covers Baccarat (First Visit), Chateau Felix, Baccarat Region, Seaview Church, and Northwest Isle Region.
  9. 9
    Charmles & The Magic Mirror: Covers Western Argonia Region, Desert Region, Eastern Argonia Region, Argonia (First Visit), Royal Hunting Ground, Argonia (Second Visit), and Pre-Dark Ruins Preparation.
  10. 10
    Search for Jessica: Covers Arcadia (First Visit), Arcadia Region, Rydon's Tower, and Arcadia (Second Visit).
  11. 11
    A Better Casino: Covers Baccarat (Second Visit), Dragon Graveyard, and Baccarat (Third Visit).
  12. 12
    Blizzard Peak: Covers Marta's Cottage, Blizzard Peaks Region, Monster Arena, Orkutsk, Herb Grotto, and Orkutsk & Marta's Revisit.
  13. 13
    Search for Leopold: Covers Untrodden Groves, Tryan Gully, Sir Leopold, and Neos (Second Visit).
  14. 14
    Final Confrontations: Covers Black Citadel, Beastiary & Side Questing, Orb Hunting, Rhapthorne - Final Battle, and Finale.

Treasure Hunting:

  • Magic Key: Locations include Trodain Region, Maella Abbey Region, Kingdom of Ascantha Region, Pickham Region, Morrie's Place (Monster Arena), and Codex & Recipe Clean Up.
  • Boat: Includes Princess Minnie's Island, Princess Minnie's Castle, Pirate's Cove (Treasure Hunting), Maella Island, Holy Isle of Neos Region, Neos, Southern Island, Cape West of Pickham Region, Invisible Island, Savella Area Region, Savella Cathedral, Eastern Argonia Beach, and Boat Treasure Hunting - Conclusion.
  • Ultimate Key: Locations include Pickham, Red's Place, Trodain Castle, Argonia, Club Le Puff Puff, Arcadia, and Princess Minnie's Castle.
  • Godbird: Includes Godbird's Eyrie (Light World), High Place South of Empyrea, Mountain Overlooking Desert & Dragon Graveyard, Howlwind Hill (Slime Hill), Hill on Argonia's Western Border, Baccarat Region Altar, High Place on Northwest Isle, Island NE of Pickham, Hilltop East of Farebury, Lord High Priest's Residence, and Godbird Stuff - Conclusion.

Optional Side Areas:

  • Argonia & Troll's Maze
  • Altar of Wroth
  • Miscellaneous Optional Stuff

Post Game:

  • Dragovian Path
  • Dragovian Sanctuary
  • Optional - Stella's Codexes
  • Heavenly Dais
  • Dragovian Trials
  • Memories Lane
  • Final Codex & Minnie Rewards
  • True Ending

Side Quests:

  • Cameron's Codex
  • Casino
  • Dodgey Dave's
  • Morrie's Monster Arena
  • Princess Minnie

Reference Sections:

  • Characters and Abilities (Hero, Yangus, Jessica, Angelo, Red, Morrie)
  • Gameplay & Things to Know (Starting Your Adventure, Church and Saving, Controls, Attributes & Status Effects, Menus, Town Locations, Overworld Maps)
  • Equipment & Items (Weapons, Body Armour, Shields, Helmets, Accessories, Items, Key Items)
  • Alchemy (Materials, Weapons, Body, Shield, Helmet, Accessory, Item)
  • Shops (Locations include Farebury, Alexandria, Port Prospect, Pereguin Quay, Simpleton, Ascantha, Pickham, Neos, Savella Cathedral, Baccarat, Argonia, Arcadia, Orkutsk, Empycchu, Tryan Gully, Dragovian Sanctuary, Miscellaneous Overworld)
  • Beastiary (Monsters by ID Number, Monsters by Region)
  • Tips & Tricks (Gold Farming, Experience Farming)
Tips
  • The guide is comprehensive and covers all major story progression points.
  • Treasure hunting sections detail the locations of important keys and items.
  • Post-game content includes the Dragovian Path and Trials.
  • Side quests offer additional challenges and rewards.
  • Reference sections provide detailed information on items, equipment, alchemy, shops, and monsters.

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