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

The Manglegrove

Walkthrough for The Manglegrove in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Find items, defeat monsters, and learn about the Fun-Size Forge.

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Walkthrough for The Manglegrove in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Find items, defeat monsters, and learn about the Fun-Size Forge.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the entrance, head south and speak to the merchant. He sells a new Boomerang and Pointy Hat for Erik, as well as crafting materials like Flintstones, Small Scales, and Fresh Water.
  2. 2
    Continue south to the first open area. Behind a stone column, find a Sparkly Spot containing a Wakerobin.
  3. 3
    Cross the bridge and keep to the right. By a tree, find another Sparkly Spot with an Antidotal Herb.
  4. 4
    In the same open area, find a Cow in the northwest section. Speak to it for a weather forecast. Speaking to 10 different cows unlocks a Trophy.
  5. 5
    Take the east path (the west path is a dead end for now).
  6. 6
    In the next open area, search the ground to the left for a Sparkly Spot containing a Small Scale.
  7. 7
    Continue along the path and climb ledges. Find a Flower gathering point with Antidotal Herb, Wakerobin, and a Cottontop.
  8. 8
    On a nearby ledge, find a chest containing a Mini Medal.
  9. 9
    Head back to the center intersection and south across the bridge. Erik will set up a camp and introduce the Fun-Size Forge.
  10. 10
    You will receive a Recipe Book teaching recipes for Bronze Swords and Divine Daggers. You can find more Recipe Books throughout the world.
  11. 11
    You will go through a tutorial on how to forge. You can forge Weapons, Equipment, and Accessories.
  12. 12
    Forge a weapon using the Recipe Book. You will need a Copper Ore and a Fresh Water to forge a Divine Dagger for Erik.
  13. 13
    During the forging process, aim for the green sections of the gauges to increase equipment quality. Use Flourishes later in the game to improve results.
  14. 14
    Successfully forging equipment may yield a +3 version and Perfectionist Pearls, used to rework and enhance existing equipment.
  15. 15
    Enhance the Hero's Greatsword using Perfectionist Pearls if you have them.
  16. 16
    The next morning, equip Erik with the newly forged Dagger.
  17. 17
    Save your game and enter the nearby hut.
Tips
  • Beware of Dancing Devils, as they can cause your characters to miss turns.
  • Lips are weak monsters.
  • Sham Hatwitches can cast Flame Breath, dealing fire damage.
  • Leafy Lamplings counter attacks.
  • Bubble Slimes can inflict poison; ensure you have Antidotal Herbs.
  • Talk to every cow you encounter; they provide weather forecasts and contribute to unlocking a Trophy.
  • The Fun-Size Forge allows you to craft new equipment and enhance existing gear using Perfectionist Pearls.
  • Aim for the diamond sections during the forging mini-game for higher quality equipment.
  • Wakerobin
  • Antidotal Herb
  • Small Scale
  • Mini Medal
  • Divine Dagger (forged)
  • Bronze Sword (forged)
  • Trophy (after speaking to 10 cows)

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