Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Roadmap

Dragon Quest XI S roadmap: enjoy the story, then focus on collectibles, crafting, combat achievements, and post-game challenges for 100% completion.

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This roadmap provides a structured approach to completing Dragon Quest XI S, balancing story progression with the pursuit of achievements and collectibles. It's designed to help players experience the game fully without missing crucial content.

Stage 1: Enjoy the Game

The initial phase of your journey is about immersing yourself in the world of Erdrea. Play through the main story, enjoy the narrative, and explore the diverse regions. Dragon Quest XI S is designed to be played through naturally, and most trophies are not missable. Focus on experiencing the 3D world, which is visually stunning.

Key Early Game Trophies/Achievements

  • Coming of Age: Awarded for completing the coming of age ceremony atop Cobblestone Tor. This is an early story milestone.
  • Adventure Awaits!: Awarded for receiving a warm welcome to Heliodor. Another early story-related achievement.
  • The Power of the Luminary: Awarded for witnessing the power of the Luminary first-hand. This sifies a key plot point.

Stage 2: Clean Up and Completion

Once you have completed the main story, or if you wish to pursue specific trophies earlier, this stage focuses on mopping up any remaining objectives. This includes:

  • Collectibles: Gathering all unique items for the 'Expert Itemologist' trophy (500 different items) and all appearance-altering equipment for the 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion' trophy.
  • Crafting: Using the Fun-Size Forge to craft items, working towards the 'Forging Ahead' achievement (10 crafted items).
  • Combat Achievements: Defeating a large number of monsters for 'Beast Blaster' (1000 monsters) and performing a set number of Pep Powers for 'Peppy-Go-Lucky' (25 Pep Powers).
  • Mounts: Riding six or more different mountable monsters for the 'Mount Olympian' achievement.
  • Album de Médailles: Completing specific pages of your Album de Médailles, such as the third page for the 'Chef de Classe de Médailles' achievement.

Post-Game Content

The game offers substantial post-game content, including challenging optional bosses and dungeons. These are often where the most difficult trophies, such as 'Master of the Skies' and 'Echoes of an Elusive Age', are earned. Ensure your equipment and builds are optimized for these encounters.

General Tips

  • Save often.
  • Talk to NPCs, as they often provide valuable information or quest starters.
  • Utilize the Fun-Size Forge regularly to keep your equipment up-to-date.
  • Experiment with different character builds and Pep Powers.