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Rydon's Tower
Dragon Quest VIII

Rydon's Tower

Follow this guide to conquer Rydon's Tower in Dragon Quest VIII. Learn how to use see-saws, push statues, and find valuable treasures like the Recovery Ring and Cherion's Bow.

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Follow this guide to conquer Rydon's Tower in Dragon Quest VIII. Learn how to use see-saws, push statues, and find valuable treasures like the Recovery Ring and Cherion's Bow.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Interact with the door twice and choose Yes to insert the Stone Sword to open the door. Walk through the door and look to the left for a chest containing 3,000G. Enter the tower.
  2. 2
    Just inside the tower, snap a picture of the central pathway for 064: See a See-Saw.
  3. 3
    Walk onto the See-Saw. This will cause it to fall on your side. Walk across to the other side.
  4. 4
    Head back up to the 2nd Floor. Push the Statue on the 2nd floor onto the platform beside the See-Saw to weigh the north side down. Trigger the Lever on the west side to open a shortcut.
  5. 5
    Move to the 5th floor. Use the See-Saw to get to the south side of the 4th floor and then head back up to the 5th floor.
  6. 6
    Push the Statue on the 5th floor onto the See-Saw platform to weigh it down. Head back downstairs and take the See-Saw all the way up to the 6th floor.
  7. 7
    Take the stairs back down to the 5th floor. Trigger the Lever to the left for another shortcut. Head down to the 4th floor.
  8. 8
    Push the Statue on the 4th floor onto the platform just underneath the northern staircase. This will cause the statue to go up to the 5th floor. Return to the 5th floor and push the statue onto the See-Saw platform. Take the See-Saw up to the 6th floor and then climb the ladder to the 7th floor.
  9. 9
    Head up the far left stairs to the 8th floor. Push another Statue onto the See-Saw. Head back downstairs and take the See-Saw all the way up to the 9th floor where you will find a chest containing a Recovery Ring. Head back down to the 7th floor.
  10. 10
    Head up the other staircase on the left side. Pull the Statue off of the See-Saw. Head back downstairs and take the See-Saw all the way up to the 10th floor.
  11. 11
    Take the ladder to the 11th floor. Walk around to the south side to find a chest containing Cherion's Bow.
  12. 12
    Walk a bit east and look to the center to see Rydon. Before speaking with him, snap a photo for 133: Super Sculptor. Speak with Rydon.
  13. 13
    After the scene with Rydon, head to the Tower of Alexandria. Interact with the statue. After a scene, pick up the Kran Spinels from the ground.
  14. 14
    Return to Arcadia.
Tips
  • The primary mechanic of Rydon's Tower involves using the see-saw platforms. You will need to strategically place statues on one side to raise the other side, allowing you to progress.
  • Levers are used to open shortcuts, so activate them when you find them.
  • Remember to take photos for Cameron's Codex stamps when prompted.
  • 3,000G
  • Recovery Ring (Accessory)
  • Cherion's Bow (Bow)
  • Kran Spinels (Key Item)

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