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Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a unique blend of RPG and sandbox, tasking you with rebuilding a shattered world block by block. You'll explore diverse islands, gather resources, battle monsters, and fulfill the needs of the townsfolk, all while uncovering a compelling story. It’s a game for anyone who loves to create, explore, and engage in lighthearted combat.

This guide is here to help you master the building and combat mechanics, navigate the challenges of islands like Furrowfield and Khrumbul-Dun, and collect essential items. We'll cover everything from looting the docks for vital early-game materials like Iron Blocks and Bark, to understanding town leveling benefits and unlocking new recipes. Whether you're aiming to complete Builder Puzzles or simply want to ensure you don't miss crucial resources, this walkthrough has you covered.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Eternimus

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Introduction and Basics walkthrough. Learn how to start your adventure and understand the core mechanics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with the Introduction, which includes the Basics.
  2. 2
    Proceed to Prologue/Awakening 1.
  3. 3
    Continue through the main story islands: Furrowfield, Khrumbul-Dun, Skelketraz, Moonbrooke, and Malhalla.
  4. 4
    Explore the Isle of Awakening between story islands (Isle of Awakening 2, 3, 4, 5).
  5. 5
    Conclude with the Final Isle/Postgame content.

Additional Sections:

  • Builder Puzzles (Khrumbul-Dun, Furrowfield, Moonbrooke)
  • Room List (including Set List)
  • Cooking Recipe List
  • Tablet Targets (Green Gardens, Scarlet Sands, Cerulean Steppes, Mini Medals)
  • Explorer's Shores
  • Bestiary
  • Legal Stuff/Version History
Tips
  • This guide was updated on 08/26/2019 and was a FAQ of the Month Winner in August 2019.
  • The guide is structured for PlayStation 4 (PS4).

Basics

Learn the essential controls, status indicators (HP, Exp, Bread, Hearts), and room building rules for Dragon Quest Builders 2. Your ultimate guide to starting your adventure!

This guide covers the fundamental controls, status information, and room building rules for Dragon Quest Builders 2. Understanding these basics is crucial for progressing through the game.

Basic Controls:

ActionButton
MovementLeft Stick
CameraRight Stick
Birds Eye View/View BlueprintTouch Pad Button
InventoryD Pad Up
Select ItemD Pad Left/Right
Stow item in bagD Pad Down
Open MenuOptions
AttackTriangle
Use Item/Place BlockSquare
Cancel/JumpCircle
Look UpL1
Look DownL2
Dash while moving/Ride MonsterR1
Use ToolR2
Change View (1st/3rd person)R3
Confirm/Talk/Examine/Change ToolX Button
Tool Menu (Hold X, then use Left/Right to select tool, Up/Down to select tool mode)Press and Hold X Button
Rotate held item (When Using Gloves)Triangle
Big Bash (3x3 grid destroyed, When using the Hammer)R2+Triangle
Bigger Bash (5x5 grid destroyed, When using the Hammer)R2+Square
Select GesturePress and hold L3+ push right stick
Perform GestureR2 (With gesture selected)

Status Indicators:

  • HP: Health points. Decreases with damage; game over when depleted. Increases with level and by finding Seeds of Life.
  • Exp: Experience points. Fill the bar to level up.
  • Bread %: Hunger meter. If depleted, you won't regenerate HP, can't dash, or use special moves. Your character will also express hunger.
  • Hearts: In-game currency, representing

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Eternimus (2)

Comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Dragon Quest Builders 2, covering the main story islands, builder puzzles, room lists, recipes, tablet targets, and more. Updated August 2019.

Welcome to the world of Dragon Quest Builders 2!!!

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the sequel to Dragon Quest builders, and just like the previous game took place in the world of Dragon Quest, this one takes place in the world of Dragon Quest 2. The basic game play is the same, you fight, you build, you eat, you somehow survive. Unlike the previous iteration however, monsters are added as companions, and you have an ally with you from the start. He will do all the attacking on his own, and will usually hit much harder than you do, but that doesn't mean don't help out. He cannot build, so that's all on you. He also cannot wear gear, except the random weapons you make him that say him only. You however, can wear a weapon, shield and armor.

Basic survival consists of keeping your health up, and keeping yourself fed. You don't have to sleep, but the night time ghosts in this one, compared to the first game, are actual threats. So you may want to. In addition, there are several monster companions you can get later in the game, as well as various townspeople. Your towns will end up much more populated than the first game as well. And they have an A.I. that will allow them to help you build, fight, even harvest and plant crops.

There are many islands to choose from, from your main story islands to "Explorer's Shores", mystical islands that randomize every time you visit, with limitations. And these special islands can greatly help in your building goals. You also get animals and monsters from them, in addition to certain bonuses to be discussed later.

You will notice many times I say in this guide "If you want" or "If you'd like" or things in that same vein. The reason is, this is a building game. Aside from what people specifically request, you are free to build pretty much whatever you want. I will stick to the key points, and maybe give suggestions here and there, but as far as building goes, it's completely up to each and every player. So build as you like. I'm just here to guide you through the main points. I will be explaining things very thoroughly to begin with, less so after a certain point because you should be familiar with all the systems by then. This guide is not meant to be condescending, merely extensive.

You should also note this guide is written WITHOUT any DLC. If you are looking for a DLC guide, this will not have it. I started this before the DLC dropped, and I have not purchased it.

Now, without further ado, on with the show!

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by Eternimus (3)

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Introduction and Basics guide. Learn about the Prologue/Awakening 1, Furrowfield, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Introduction
  2. 2
    Basics
  3. 3
    Prologue/Awakening 1
  4. 4
    Furrowfield
  5. 5
    Isle of Awakening 2
  6. 6
    Khrumbul-Dun
  7. 7
    Isle of Awakening 3
  8. 8
    Skelketraz
  9. 9
    Isle of Awakening 4
  10. 10
    Moonbrooke
  11. 11
    Isle of Awakening 5
  12. 12
    Malhalla
  13. 13
    Final Isle/Postgame
Tips
  • This section is part of a larger guide that includes puzzle lists, room lists, cooking recipes, tablet targets, explorer's shores, and a bestiary.
  • The guide was updated on 08/26/2019 and won FAQ of the Month in August 2019.

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