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Ruby Path of Doom
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition

Ruby Path of Doom

Follow our detailed walkthrough for the Ruby Path of Doom in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition. Includes boss strategies and item locations.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for the Ruby Path of Doom in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition. Includes boss strategies and item locations.

This guide covers the Ruby Path of Doom area in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition, located in Tickington, specifically within the Altar of the Starry Skies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you first unlock this area, you might be underprepared. It's recommended to wait until you have all party members available in the middle portion of the game. Having two healers is advisable for the boss fights.
  2. 2
    Upon entering the dungeon, a soldier will ask if you are there to complain. Say no to receive the quest, Mad About Maps.
  3. 3
    Head east to find the stairs to the first floor.
  4. 4
    On the second floor, go southwest from the stairs to find a chest containing Saint’s Ashes. Continue north to a crossroads. Take the northern path to the stairs.
  5. 5
    On the third floor, proceed north. Two chests northwest of your position contain a Seed of Therapeusis and a Seed of Deftness. Go south from the chests, then east to find more stairs. Ignore these stairs for now.
  6. 6
    South of the ignored stairs is another chest containing a Seed of Defence.
  7. 7
    On the fourth floor, head east. You'll see stairs to the south. Continue east to find a chest with a Pretty Betsy. Return to the stairs you passed.
  8. 8
    On the fifth floor, go north and around a corner to a chest with a Seed of Life. Continue east until you find another chest to the south containing 5000G. The stairs to the sixth floor are to your left.
  9. 9
    On the sixth floor, upon arrival, there are no random encounters until the boss is defeated. From the stairs, head east and south to a small alcove containing a chest with a Seed of Agility.
  10. 10
    Head north to find a dragon. Speak to it to initiate the boss fight.

BOSS - Doomsday Dragon

  • The Doomsday Dragon gets two actions per turn.
  • When the Dragon uses Doomsday Gaze, it becomes immune to all physical attacks. Use this opportunity to buff, heal, or defend.
  • Doomsday Roar deals around 60 damage to all characters.
  • Doomsday Blaze deals upwards of 160+ damage to a single character.
  • Kasizz deals upwards of 80+ damage to your party.
  • The Dragon's normal attack can hit a single character for 100+ damage.

Tips:

  • Many enemies in this area are common, but Cosmic Chimaeras are notable for their breath attacks and ability to use Multiheal; prioritize them.
  • On the fourth and fifth floors, Balhibs become more challenging with their HP and the

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