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Guide and Walkthrough (3DS) by Zerro0713 (29)
Dragon Quest VIII

Guide and Walkthrough (3DS) by Zerro0713 (29)

Comprehensive Dragon Quest VIII walkthroughs and guides covering quests, treasure hunting, and side areas. Updated June 30, 2019.

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Comprehensive Dragon Quest VIII walkthroughs and guides covering quests, treasure hunting, and side areas. 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: Details the Alexandria Region, Alexandria (First Visit), Tower of Alexandria, Alexandria (Second Visit), and Port Prospect.
  3. 3
    Jealous Brothers: Includes 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 the Kingdom of Ascantha Region and Ascantha (First Visit), and Wishers' Peak.
  5. 5
    Misplaced Horse: Details 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 the Kingdom of Trodain Region and Castle Trodain (First Visit).
  7. 7
    Moonshadow Harp: Includes Ascantha (Second Visit), Land of the Moles, Mole Hole, and Trodain (Second Visit).
  8. 8
    Cat Transportation: Details 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: Includes Arcadia (First Visit), Arcadia Region, Rydon's Tower, and Arcadia (Second Visit).
  11. 11
    A Better Casino: Details 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: Details Untrodden Groves, Tryan Gully, Sir Leopold, and Neos (Second Visit).
  14. 14
    Final Confrontations: Includes Black Citadel, Beastiary & Side Questing, Orb Hunting, Rhapthorne - Final Battle, and Finale.
  15. 15
    Post Game - Getting Started: Covers Dragovian Path, Dragovian Sanctuary, Optional - Stella's Codexes, Heavenly Dais, Dragovian Trials, Memories Lane, Final Codex & Minnie Rewards, and True Ending.

Treasure Hunting:

  • Thief Key: Found within the Jealous Brothers questline.
  • Magic Key: Sections cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) 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: Sections cover Pickham, Red's Place, Trodain Castle, Argonia, Club Le Puff Puff, Arcadia, and Princess Minnie's Castle.
  • Godbird: Details 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

Side Quests:

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

Gameplay & Things to Know:

  • Starting Your Adventure
  • Church and Saving
  • Controls
  • Attributes & Status Effects
  • Menus
  • Town Locations
  • Overworld Maps

Characters and Abilities:

  • Hero
  • Yangus
  • Jessica
  • Angelo
  • Red
  • Morrie

Reference Sections:

  • Alchemy: Materials, Weapons, Body Armour, Shields, Helmets, Accessories, Items.
  • Shops: Lists shops in Farebury, Alexandria, Port Prospect, Pereguin Quay, Simpleton, Ascantha, Pickham, Neos, Savella Cathedral, Baccarat, Argonia, Arcadia, Orkutsk, Empycchu, Tryan Gully, Dragovian Sanctuary, and Miscellaneous Overworld locations.
  • Beastiary: Monsters by ID Number and Monsters by Region.
  • Tips & Tricks: Gold Farming and Experience Farming.
  • Final Thoughts.
Tips
  • Refer to the extensive walkthrough sections for detailed step-by-step instructions for each quest.
  • Utilize the treasure hunting sections to locate valuable keys and items.
  • Explore optional side areas and quests for additional content and rewards.
  • Consult the reference sections for detailed information on characters, abilities, alchemy, shops, and monsters.
  • Focus on gold and experience farming tips to optimize your progression.

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