Savella Cathedral

Your Dragon Quest VIII guide to Savella Cathedral! Grab essential items, snag photos for Cameron's Codex, and meet Marcello. Get the most out of this early-game stop.

Alright, so you've made it to Savella Cathedral! It's a pretty important spot early on, not just for the story but for some handy items and photos you'll need for Cameron's Codex. Let's get you sorted.

First things first, head up to the Armour Shop on the right side of town. You'll see two Locked Chests there. Make sure to open them up – you'll snag a Seed of Wisdom and Mini Medal #37. Don't skip these, they're super useful!

Now, duck into the Cathedral itself. Your first objective here is to snap a picture inside for 068: Savella’s Splendour. Just get your camera ready and take a shot. Easy peasy.

Once you're out, hug the left side of the Cathedral and look for some stairs. Head up them, and keep an eye on the shrubberies right next to the Cathedral. There's a Golden Slime hiding there, so get a picture for 111: Savella Golden Slime. Gotta catch 'em all, right?

Keep heading behind the Cathedral. You'll see more stairs leading up to a building with a massive shaft attached to it. This is the Stone Lift! Take a picture of the shaft for 071: Stone Lift. After you've got your shot, head inside the building. You'll trigger a scene with Marcello, who's a pretty significant character.

Note: There's one more Cameron's Codex entry for this area, but you won't be able to get it until much later in the game. Don't worry about it for now!